Thoughts on Codie’s Insightful Post: Books, Jobs, and Reps

I recently came across a thought-provoking post by Codie, and I wanted to give it a proper response. It really got me thinking about some big life topics. Here’s what she said, along with my take:

1. You read 100 books, only 1 changes your life.-
I get what you’re saying here—it’s like for every hundred books you read, one has the potential to shift your life in a major way. But it doesn’t mean only one book can change your life; you could read way more books and have multiple life-changing ones. After thinking about it and unpacking what you said, I totally agree with your point. It’s about putting in the time and effort to find the truly impactful ones, knowing that not every book will be “the one.”

2. You try 20 jobs, only 1 makes you all your money.-
This could be true, but bouncing between jobs can waste a lot of time—and time is money. If you’re already making decent money—especially in the U.S.—it might be worth sticking with what’s working before trying to make too many moves. There’s always a risk that the next job won’t work out, and you could lose income or struggle to match your previous salary.

With how uncertain things are now, especially with AI and the job market, stability is something to consider. Sure, there might be a better-paying job out there, but if you’re already doing well, it’s worth weighing the potential risk of jumping around. Sometimes staying where you are is the smarter move financially.

3. You go on 1,000 dates, only 1 becomes your spouse.-
This one makes sense, and honestly, who’s going to argue with the idea of going on 1,000 dates? That sounds like a fun adventure! But if you’re shooting for those kinds of numbers and racking up a high body count in the process, I’d just say be careful out there. And yeah, maybe those middle school health class lessons should stay in the back of your mind while you’re at it!

4. Winning requires reps.-
I completely agree that winning requires reps, but I think it’s also about consistency. You don’t have to go all out every single time—sometimes steady progress gets you further. For example, in the gym, you don’t train to muscle failure every session; you work on building a routine that keeps you moving forward over time.

Similarly, “winning” should be defined by your own standards. Competing with yourself and measuring your progress against your own goals is what really matters. If you’re moving forward and staying true to your definition of success, you’re already winning—no one else’s opinion can change that.

Thanks for sharing this—it’s always thought-provoking to read your posts, and I enjoy seeing your perspective. Glad I could chime in and share some of my own thoughts here!