Quotes
“Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” — Theodore Roosevelt.
“There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” — Amanda Gorman.
“Either you run the day or the day runs you.” — Jim Rohn.
“I don’t like to gamble, but if there’s one thing I’m willing to bet on, it’s myself.” — Beyoncé.
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.” — Henry David Thoreau.
"Belief is the quiet power that turns the impossible into the possible.” — Me.
Notes/Observations
Go the extra mile, spread kindness, and help others along the way; things will always work out.
Articles
Watched
Book of the Week
“Breaking the Money Barriers” by Michael J. Duckett
It's a very solid money book. I was pleasantly surprised by the volume of information in this easy-to-read gem. I came away with many tactics to change my mindset involving money and an array of stratagems to apply immediately.
My takeaways on this read:
Behind any individual who needs money is the problem of low production. To make more money, you must produce a valuable product or service. The only other ingredient necessary to accumulate money is communication. --Therefore production of goods and services +communication to others + more money.
You are your own wealth.
Flood your imagination with pictures. Create an imaginary board of directors with whom you consult regularly.
There are a lot more nuggets of wisdom, but these were the ones that resonated on this reread. I will review them again later this year.
“Plan Your Year Like a Millionaire” by Rachel Rogers
I really liked this book.
These are very straightforward, practicable, and actionable steps inside but highly effective.
Rachel reveals the secrets of setting goals, managing time wisely, building essential support systems, breaking free from financial constraints, and making savvy money decisions, no matter what financial state you are in.
My main takeaway so far:
Create a million-dollar work space. An environment that will bring out the best in you
I listened to the audio 4x already, which has helped me strategize my steps for 2024 so far.
Strategy
Where your focus goes, energy flows, so if you don’t know how to focus, you’re screwed.
Focus is crucial because the attention age has replaced the information age. Creativity and imagination now come at a premium in business and life. Neither of those things can exist without focus.
The internet and society want you distracted, numb & attention-deprived, so you have no energy left to build a business or the life of your dreams.
Question
How do you plan to get focused this Year?
Month?
Week?
Day?
Hour?
Minute?