Letter to Mini An

This was part of my college apps 🙈

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Mini An,

No one knows what the fuck they’re doing, dude. I’ve researched the world’s top performers, and I’ve probably logged more hours watching Elon Musk and Sam Altman interviews than their biographers. What I’ve realized: we’re all normal people, especially the ones everyone loves to look up to and idolize. There are no adults. Some get the space to achieve and dream. Less have the trained mindsets to actually meet the moment and go out and start whatever they want to start. And even less catch their lucky break and succeed.

The difference between the highest and lowest achievers in this world is nothing intrinsic or fundamental. The power to “just start” and create vast amounts of value in this world (much like working through your social anxiety) is a muscle to be trained. It’s a simple shift in mindset and a massive dose of self-belief. It’s a realization that any person is capable of any feat, that no person is “just better/smarter” or that there are some hidden or insurmountable factors separating you from Elon Musk. First, believe that you can. Then, work at it for years.

Things will get hard. When you’re faced with those moments think to yourself: this is a test. Will it make me a better person?

Also, use this litmus test for every project you pick up: will success in this endeavor turn the rest of your life into a footnote? Time is so limited little guy (though it may not seem like it). This way, you can always work on the most daring, interesting and valuable things for the world. You’ll NEVER get bored this way, money back guaranteed.

Sincerely,

YA BOIIIIIIII