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Most of them…

Over the past 8 years, I’ve become OBSESSED with cracking the “code” to success and demystifying what it really takes to live a world-class life.

Along the way, I’ve interviewed 400+ millionaires, billionaires, thought leaders, and industry titans to figure out how the average person can live an extraordinary life.

One of the most common questions I ask my guests is, “What habits do you follow? Which habits do you avoid?”

Here are just a few of the habits that my superstar guests have recommended you AVOID at all costs (I promise, a few of them will surprise you).

1. Working Too Hard

I know this might not make immediate sense to some of you, but I promise you that this is, bar none, one of the WORST habits that most people believe is actually beneficial.

Let me explain…

During my time as a professional podcaster, I’ve interviewed HUNDREDS of millionaires and hyper-successful type-A people.

With a few rare exceptions, most of them said that working too hard (e.g. working 16 hours a day for years on end) is actually a TERRIBLE habit.

Here’s why…

• Working long hours is actually detrimental to productivity. Your brain needs time to rest and reset so that it can figure out problems and come up with unique solutions. This can only be achieved by striking a balance between work and play
• After a certain point, working more is about vanity, not lifestyle. Once you net $10,000 a month (especially if it’s residual income from a business you own) extra money won’t do that much to improve your lifestyle. That time would be better spent with family and friends or pursuing other interests
• Working too hard is bad for your health and inevitably leads to burnout and anxiety. It’s simply not sustainable in the long run. It’s better to spend 5 years working 9 hours/day 5 days/week than three years working 16 hours a day 7 days a week and then falling into severe anxiety.

Work hard! Yes.

But don’t spend so much time trying to make a living that you forget to make a life.

2. Watching the News

Let me ask you something…