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Bruce Lee's 11 personal rules put effort tenth

Original: Bruce Lee wrote 11 rules for himself, and effort came only 10th. Most of the rest is inner work. He believed real growth

A list of 11 self-discipline rules Bruce Lee wrote for himself is drawing attention, with the striking detail that effort ranks only tenth. The rules emphasise inner work: growth begins when you stop imitating others, drop the ego, and find the daily courage to be yourself. Commenters contrast this with startup culture, which typically prioritises hard work above self-knowledge.

Why now: The contrast between Bruce Lee's inward-looking priorities and today's hustle-driven work culture is resonating with readers.

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• Bruce Lee wrote 11 rules for himself, and effort came only 10th. Most of the rest is inner work. He believed real growth starts when you stop copying other people, drop the ego, and find the courage to be yourself every day. Startup culture usually flips that order. Hard work,… · nadyavoynich · 5

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