Recently I encountered some of the best practices (IMO) on HN/Reddit and I really appreciate them and religiously follow. I would like to hear more that are really helping you succeed in life. Let us consolidate them in one place. No Quotes please.<p>* Start every day as a producer, not a consumer. Start your first free moments of the day with thoughts of what you really want to do;<p>* Always be learning something. I always have at least one learning project going on at all times. Last time it was korean language and right now its photography.<p>* Take Minimalistic approach in Design or at your home (by de-cluttering things once in a while).<p>* Whatever you do, do it with Confidence. If you are taking a stand which you think might be wrong, be confident then only people will believe.<p>* "Always do the right thing", even if it comes at personal cost. Don't worry abt result. At that moment if you feel right, then go ahead.<p>* Presentation skills: whatever you present, present with enthusiasm. If you are not showing interest in what you present, why will audience do??<p>* Hot girl effect Networking - Never hesitate to say Hi or drop a mail to greet someone who is a top guy. Apply this technique to increase your networking with celebs, CEOs etc
One practice that I use is to set an hourly reminder on my phone to tell me that I need to focus and, that I have long term plans and dreams. Positive enforcement, and it works like a charm every time I have used it.
Best practices for what? I think it would help a lot to define the scope of what you are trying to optimize. Otherwise you have an impossible question like "how do I be the best?"