Quotes
“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” —John Wooden.
“There’s room for all of us to win. If you don’t live by that, prepare to lose.” —Boss Babe.
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” —Helen Keller.
“So plant your own gardens and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers. —Jorge Luis Borges.
“The more you learn, the more you earn,” —Warren Buffett.
“Don’t wish for it. Work for it.”—Teronie J. Donaldson (Yep, that's me, cool, right?)
Notes/Observations
I realized you can get a lot done when you are not seeking credit for it. The more you seek credit, the more ego will take effect, and you make certain choices based on how it benefits you. However, if you are trying to get things done for everyone's benefit, you will be surprised by how much things start to happen.
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My takeaways
You will rise or fall to the level of competition you put yourself in. Humans are extremely adaptable. When thrown into a new environment, we subconsciously analyze our surroundings and modify our behavior to set ourselves up for success in that environment.
Change your environment for yourself to make success inevitable. By intentionally crafting our surroundings to align with our goals and aspirations, we create a conducive environment that supports our desired actions and habits.
Whether it's removing temptations like sweets from our homes or redesigning our workspace to minimize distractions and promote creativity, the key is to surround ourselves with elements that make it easy to act in harmony with the person we aspire to be. By consistently immersing ourselves in this environment, we gradually mold ourselves into the people we envision becoming.
Willpower will only take us so far. If we want to be our best selves on our worst days, we must create an environment that will help us.
Strategy
Establish a Reading Routine
Consistency is vital to making reading a regular part of your life.
Allocate a specific time slot for reading each day, even if it’s only for 15–20 minutes. It could be during your morning commute, lunch break, or before bedtime. A daily reading routine will gradually become a cherished habit.
My current reading routine is:
20 minutes in the morning for mindset and growth (usually a self-help book).
20 minutes in the afternoon for business/skill I want to learn ASAP (usually a practical book with lessons I can apply immediately).
20 minutes in the evening for courage (usually biography or autobiography).
Question
How do you think your life would improve with a reading routine?