TEDONA #131
Life is happening in the present moment, which is all you have. Be mindful always...
Quotes
The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” — Steve Jobs.
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C.S. Lewis.
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” — Nelson Mandela.
“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt.
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take,” said Wayne Gretzky.
“Life is happening in the present moment, which is all you have. Be mindful always.” — Teronie J. Donaldson (Yep, that’s me, cool, right?)
Notes/Observations
Tomorrow is an unclear concept that often leads us to procrastinate. It creates a mirage of endless opportunities but is a mental construct that may never materialize.
Many dream of starting their own business yet constantly tell themselves, “I’ll do it tomorrow when I have more savings.” Years go by, and they never take the first step. Tomorrow becomes an excuse, an illusion, preventing them from pursuing their passion.
Articles
The Power of Giving. Why generosity is the best investment you can ever make.
How Giving Changes Your Mindset. Embracing generosity as a catalyst for change.
Embracing the Unread. The unexplored treasures of an anti-library.
Watched
Book of the Week
I feel this is a book I will come back to over the next few years. A lot of wisdom that is valuable, though not all applicable at the moment, is still extremely useful.
Here were the ones that resonated with me on this read:
1- What would you do if you had only 6 months to live? This is the real you.
2- The exponential factor of time. Time flies 2x as much after 40s and 10x after 50s
3- Make a list of things you want to do and keep it handy - so you can take advantage of moments.
4- Solving problems is the most important part of business - if you don’t like to solve problems, don’t go into business.
5- We are unhappy when we have an image of ourselves we can’t live up to—ex: millionaire by 40. You feel down if you are 40 and don’t have it. The best bet is to modify your image of yourself or your reality.
6- The appearance of confidence is almost as good as the confidence itself.
Strategy
Focus on now.
When we focus on the “now,” we become more aware, creative, and capable of making impactful decisions.
When you’re present, you’re not distracted by thoughts of the past or concerns about the future. You’re fully immersed in what you do, whether it’s a simple task, a conversation, or even just being alone with your thoughts.
Being present means learning to quiet the inner dialogue, which is often filled with worries, regrets, and anxieties and can be a source of suffering. Quieting that internal dialog allows for a more peaceful and focused state of mind.
When you are present, you accept the current moment, no matter what it brings. You learn to acknowledge it without judgment instead of resisting or trying to change what’s happening.
Question
What would you do if you had only six months to live? This is the real you.