Quotes
“The foundation of great learning is repetition” — Tony Robbins.
“A moment’s insight is sometimes worth a life’s experience” — Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
“There is no friend as loyal as a book.” — Ernest Hemingway.
“No person is free who is not the master of himself.” — Epictetus.
“You’re a prisoner to anything you can’t say no to.”— Ayodeji Awosika.
“Potential is only just that — potential, if not acted upon.” —Teronie J. Donaldson (Yep, that’s me cool, right?)
Notes/Observations
The Power of Appreciation
Appreciation is an acknowledgment and gratitude for what is. It’s valuing and being thankful for the present moment, regardless of its alignment with prior expectations.
By practicing appreciation, you cultivate a mindset of abundance, recognizing the worth in every experience, whether perceived as good or bad.
Articles
Watched
Book of the Week
It was a very straightforward book, and I gave it a high rating because it came when I needed it most.
Here are some general takeaways related to the concept of gratitude and its effects on one's life,
* Power of Perception: Gratitude can transform any situation, no matter how dire, by shifting one's perspective from what's lacking to what's abundant.
* Health and Well-being: Regularly expressing gratitude can increase mental strength, reduce stress, and even provide physical health benefits.
* Relationship Building: Showing appreciation can deepen relationships, as people naturally gravitate towards positive energy and acknowledgment.
* Attracts Positivity: By focusing on the positive and being grateful for what you have, you naturally attract more positivity into your life.
* Enhances Resilience: Those who practice gratitude tend to bounce back from adversity more quickly and experience less trauma.
* Life Fulfillment: Recognizing and appreciating the small moments in life can lead to greater fulfillment and happiness.
* Aligns with Universal Law: Some believe that gratitude aligns you with the universe's natural flow, making you more receptive to opportunities and blessings.
Other takeaways
Wisdom is the instant recognition that a crisis is a blessing.
God = grand organized design
Soul = spirit of unconditional love
Fulfillment - feeling full of the heart and mind
If the only prayer you ever said was thank you then that will suffice.
When we are grateful for our job more opportunity comes.
“Who looks outside dreams
Who looks inside awakes” - Carl Jung
Learn to appreciate your money
Money flows to those who values it most. Show your appreciation of it by mastering it, learning about it, and being grateful for it.
If you don't appreciate yourself, no one else won't
To build prosperity, appreciate yourself and your money
No matter what you do, you will have both praise and reprimand.
Strategy
Complexity is the enemy of execution
Whatever your goal, remove as much complexity as possible; it will be easier to achieve.
Question
In what ways are you making achieving your goals easier to achieve?