The 18 Most Rewarding Things in Life

1. Exercise at least 30 minutes daily: Moderate-intensity exercise can reduce all-cause mortality by 27%, promote the growth of brain neurons, and improve memory and concentration.

2. Ensure 7 hours of sleep: People who sleep less than 6 hours continuously have a 30% increased risk of obesity and a 40% decline in memory. Deep sleep allows the brain to organize memories.

3. Regular oral care: Periodontal patients have twice the risk of heart disease and a threefold increase in diabetes risk.

4. Read deeply for 10 hours weekly: Reading 3.5 hours of books per week can enhance empathy and decision-making skills.

5. Master a second language: Besides health benefits, bilinguals can enjoy a salary premium of 15-20%.

6. Systematic financial education: Proper asset allocation can reduce risk by 30% and increase returns by 15%. The 4321 rule is worth learning: 40% investment, 30% lifestyle, 20% savings, 10% insurance.

7. Deliberate writing practice: Regular writers advance 37% faster in promotions. Writing helps clarify thinking, starting from diaries to opinion pieces and product copy.

8. Acquire core assets: Properties in prime locations can outperform inflation by 3-5%. At least two of transportation, school district, and commercial area should be included. Keep size between 90-120 square meters for liquidity.

9. Develop side income: Professionals with multiple income streams are five times more resilient. While maintaining primary job, develop side businesses like consulting, design, writing, etc., to gradually generate passive income.

10. Maintain key relationships: 85% of high-paying jobs are obtained through connections. Contact one quality contact monthly using value sharing and appropriate requests, with deep topics to avoid awkward conversations.

11. Learn non-violent communication: Using the observation-feelings-need-request model can improve conflict resolution by 83%.

12. Cultivate gratitude: Practicing gratitude for over 6 weeks can reduce depression symptoms. Regularly express appreciation to those who help you.

13. Meditation training: Meditating 10 minutes daily can reduce the amygdala (anxiety center) by 19%, keep the brain alert, and improve mental state and focus.

14. Review mistakes: Regularly analyzing errors helps learners retain 65% more knowledge than average. Use electronic notes to record workplace or life mistakes, analyze, and develop improvement plans.

15. Cultivate humor: People with a strong sense of humor have 40% higher stress resistance and 58% better interpersonal relationships. Collect relevant topics and use them appropriately.

16. Master AI toolchains: Proficient use of AI tools can boost work efficiency by 40% and reduce automation risk by 73%. Aim to learn and master a new AI tool each month or deepen your understanding of proper usage.

17. Invest in index funds monthly: Regularly investing in the S&P 500 for over 20 years has outperformed 93% of actively managed funds.

18. Set personal baseline standards: Establish non-negotiable bottom-line standards. When feeling low, prioritize completing baseline tasks to avoid extreme all-or-nothing thinking.