Quotes
“Ideas come and go, stories stay.” - Nassim Taleb
“The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity.” —Amelia Earhart.
“Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new.” —Augustine Og Mandino.
“The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs, one step at a time.” — Joe Girard.
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” — Zig Ziglar.
"Either you become a business, or you build someone else’s dreams for the rest of your life." - Teronie J. Donaldson (yep, that's me - cool, right?)
Notes/Observations
There is plenty of advice about the best time to wake up, the best workouts to improve your body, and the best habits to develop: unfortunately, the advice is so abundant that if you try to incorporate them all, you may not get anywhere and give up altogether.
Sometimes the plain and simple truth is that YOU are the best judge of what works best for you.
Trust yourself more and others less.
Articles
Watched
The fascinating reasons behind the success of Indian Americans and explore the factors that contribute to their incredible achievements. From cultural values to educational priorities,
A Cautionary Tale of How Being A Real Gangster Saved, Then Ruined This Podcaster's Life. If Taxstone didn't get in trouble, he would have been worth millions in the podcast game as his Podcast was amongst the beginning of popular Hip Hop podcasts like Drink Champs, Million Dollars Worth of Game, etc.
Books
Awaken The Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Financial Destiny by Tony Robbins
Every decision we make shapes our lives, and not consciously making a decision is still a decision made.
Our beliefs are statements reinforced by our experiences and surrounding. That said, we can change our beliefs to work in our favor. To make better decisions and shape beliefs that work for us, ask the right questions, mind your vocabulary, and manage your emotions.
Have a vision, set long-term and short-term goals, and create a system to work toward them. Then, observe and adjust your rules around different areas of your life.
My Takeaway
Manage your thoughts by asking the right questions.
Here is a great example: What am I grateful for now?
Strategy
Giannis Antetokounmpo had some inspiring words to share after the Milwaukee Bucks were surprisingly eliminated from the NBA Playoffs as they were the top seed and were expected to win.
I found this piece so powerful as it proves a valuable life lesson. You won't win all the time, and in the times you do lose, pick yourself up, improve your habits, and come back next season stronger.
Question
In times of failure, how do you bounce back?