The greatest thinker of the 21st century: Keanu Reeves. He was in...
Tim Denning@Tim_Denning
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Nov 29, 2024
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The greatest thinker of the 21st century:
Keanu Reeves.
He was in the Matrix, went viral for being lonely & lived in hotels for much of his life.
He famously said, “Multi-culture is the real culture of the world — a pure race doesn’t exist.”
Here are 11 of his teachings on life that changed my life:
Keanu Reeves.
He was in the Matrix, went viral for being lonely & lived in hotels for much of his life.
He famously said, “Multi-culture is the real culture of the world — a pure race doesn’t exist.”
Here are 11 of his teachings on life that changed my life:
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Keanu doesn’t fit in.
And that’s why he isn’t replaceable and one of the most iconic dudes on the planet.
Good leaders are the ones that stand out, not fit in.
His silence, kindness, and humility are rare.
And that’s why he isn’t replaceable and one of the most iconic dudes on the planet.
Good leaders are the ones that stand out, not fit in.
His silence, kindness, and humility are rare.
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1. “Money doesn’t mean anything to me.
I’ve made a lot of money, but I want to enjoy life and not stress myself building my bank account.
I give lots away and live simply, mostly out of a suitcase in hotels. We all know that good health is more important.”
I’ve made a lot of money, but I want to enjoy life and not stress myself building my bank account.
I give lots away and live simply, mostly out of a suitcase in hotels. We all know that good health is more important.”
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Keanu says all he wants is to feel free.
He says he goes against anyone who tries to control him or take away his freedom.
Money has given him that enormous privilege.
Use money to buy freedom, then disappear.
He says he goes against anyone who tries to control him or take away his freedom.
Money has given him that enormous privilege.
Use money to buy freedom, then disappear.
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2. “Money buys you the freedom to live your life the way you want.”
Stop obeying the nanny police.
Stop self-censoring.
Stop trying to fit in.
Stop being broke.
Moderate wealth is necessary if you want to experience true freedom.
Stop obeying the nanny police.
Stop self-censoring.
Stop trying to fit in.
Stop being broke.
Moderate wealth is necessary if you want to experience true freedom.
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3. "When you truly understand karma, then you realize you are responsible for everything in your life.
It is incredibly empowering to know that your future is in your hands."
Karma's a b*tch.
• Do right by others
• Turn enemies into friends
• Be kind
It is incredibly empowering to know that your future is in your hands."
Karma's a b*tch.
• Do right by others
• Turn enemies into friends
• Be kind
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4. "I’m at the stage in life where I stay out of arguments. Even if you say 1+1=5, you’re right. Have fun."
Forget about arguing with stupid, stubborn strangers on the internet
Red vs blue politics isn't the meaning of life
No election or religion is going to save you
Save yourself
Forget about arguing with stupid, stubborn strangers on the internet
Red vs blue politics isn't the meaning of life
No election or religion is going to save you
Save yourself
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5. “I dream of a day where I walk down the street & hear people talk about morality, sustainability & philosophy instead of the Kardashians.”
The culture wars are a joke.
Who gives a f*ck what people do in their bedrooms.
Trends, news & politics lead to mediocrity.
Dare to be weird & mind your own business.
The culture wars are a joke.
Who gives a f*ck what people do in their bedrooms.
Trends, news & politics lead to mediocrity.
Dare to be weird & mind your own business.
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The only real test of intelligence is if you get what you want out of life.
– Naval Ravikant
– Naval Ravikant
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6. “If you’re too tired to speak, sit next to me, because I too, am fluent in silence.”
Keanu famously leaves lots of silence in interviews
In silence you can hear the world. Silence lowers your ego & helps you listen.
Learn to speak the language of silence.
Keanu famously leaves lots of silence in interviews
In silence you can hear the world. Silence lowers your ego & helps you listen.
Learn to speak the language of silence.
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Keanu became silent the more tragic some parts of his life became.
• Abandoned by his father at age 3
• 3 different stepfathers
• His daughter died at birth
• Wife died in a car accident
• Best friend died from an overdose
• His sister had leukemia
Instead of giving up on life, tragedy helped him understand the meaning of life.
• Abandoned by his father at age 3
• 3 different stepfathers
• His daughter died at birth
• Wife died in a car accident
• Best friend died from an overdose
• His sister had leukemia
Instead of giving up on life, tragedy helped him understand the meaning of life.
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7. "I don't want to be part of a world where being kind is a weakness."
Keanu should be an alpha male. He's not.
The bros want us to:
• Compete
• Make millions
• Drive a Lambo
• Spew hate at critics
Kindness is the real superpower. It takes discipline & a heart of gold.
Keanu should be an alpha male. He's not.
The bros want us to:
• Compete
• Make millions
• Drive a Lambo
• Spew hate at critics
Kindness is the real superpower. It takes discipline & a heart of gold.
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8. "You have to change your life if you’re not happy, and wake up if things aren’t going the way you want."
Happiness is an inside job.
Don't outsource it to a boss, job, tribe, spouse, or political party.
If you're unhappy do something about it.
Happiness is an inside job.
Don't outsource it to a boss, job, tribe, spouse, or political party.
If you're unhappy do something about it.
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9. "Try to be wrong once in a while, it’ll do your ego good."
People who refuse to be wrong scare the sh*t out of me.
Ego is the enemy.
Be wrong so you can gain the wisdom to eventually be more right.
People who refuse to be wrong scare the sh*t out of me.
Ego is the enemy.
Be wrong so you can gain the wisdom to eventually be more right.
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10. "Energy can’t be created or destroyed, and energy flows.
It must be in a direction, with some kind of internal, emotive, spiritual direction. It must have some effect somewhere."
High energy is a powerful drug.
Learn to create it through your obsession. Use energy to get into powerful flow states.
Channel flow into creative projects.
It must be in a direction, with some kind of internal, emotive, spiritual direction. It must have some effect somewhere."
High energy is a powerful drug.
Learn to create it through your obsession. Use energy to get into powerful flow states.
Channel flow into creative projects.
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11. “None of us are getting out of here alive, so please stop treating yourself like an afterthought.
• Eat the delicious food.
• Walk in the sunshine.
• Jump in the ocean.
Say the truth that you’re carrying in your heart like hidden treasure. Be silly. Be kind. Be weird.
There’s no time for anything else.” – Keanu
• Eat the delicious food.
• Walk in the sunshine.
• Jump in the ocean.
Say the truth that you’re carrying in your heart like hidden treasure. Be silly. Be kind. Be weird.
There’s no time for anything else.” – Keanu
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Keanu Reeves recently wrote a book.
Writing has helped him stand out & enter a new phase in his career.
You can do the same.
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Writing has helped him stand out & enter a new phase in his career.
You can do the same.
Get my free email course to get started writing online: timdenning.com/startonsocial-…