Axioms, Postulates & Lemmas

Axioms

Fundamental truths I strive to live by

1. Be righteous. Integrity is non-negotiable. Mistakes are human; repeating them is a choice. Truthfulness is the foundation of character.
2. Seek truth relentlessly. Curiosity is a virtue. Trust, but always verify.
3. Evolve your beliefs. Change your opinions when faced with new evidence. Rigidity of thought is the hallmark of ideologues.
4. Guard your time and health. They are your most valuable, non-renewable assets. Preserve one to extend the other.
5. Date with intent Who you build your life with is too important to treat casually.
6. Own your agency. High agency coupled with indomitable patience is a rare and powerful combination.

Postulates

Principles I accept as true to guide my decisions and behavior

1. Surround yourself with the right people. The company you keep influences your trajectory more than you realize.
2. Assume the best in others. Extend grace. Most people are trying their best.
3. Delay gratification. Long-term thinking beats short-term wins.
4. Listen deeply. Active listening is a superpower. Speak less, understand more.
5. Take pride in your work ethic. Commitment means showing up—even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.
6. Find value in the mundane. The boring, repeated efforts compound into something remarkable.
7. Maintain your urgency. Never lose the drive that brought you this far.

Lemmas

Supporting ideas and habits that reinforce my worldview

1. A rich vocabulary shapes clear thinking. Words aren’t ornamental—they’re foundational to how we reason.
2. Publish often. The internet is a printing press in every pocket. Use it to share, not just scroll.
3. Daydream deliberately. Moonshot ideas need space to breathe. Let your mind wander—you may just make those dreams real.
4. Respect the details. How you do small things reflects how you do everything.