Quotes
“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” — Epictetus
“Self-sufficiency is the greatest of all wealth.” — Epicurus
“The path of least resistance is a terrible teacher.” — Ryan Holiday
“ You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” — Mae West.
"A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” — George Bernhard Shaw.
“If you want momentum, you’ll have to create it yourself, right now, by getting up and getting started, once you have it do your best to keep it" - Teronie J. Donaldson (yep - that’s me. cool right)
Articles
How to develop a tougher mindset in subtle ways by Teronie J. Donaldson
The disease of more by Mark Manson
Ten causes of communication breakdown by Ian Leslie
Notes/Thoughts/Observations
Everything you do is always a series of small choices - and these choices ultimately affect your success.
"Successful outcomes are never the result of a single choice. They are built up through good choices over time.
A profitable business is never a choice, it is a series of choices.
A fit body is never a choice, it is a series of choices.
A strong relationship is never a choice, it is a series of choices."
Watched
In this Kobe Bryant Interview, Patrick Bet-David asks about Laker days, mindset, Shaq, business and the untold stories.
Ken Langone is a billionaire. He co-founded Home Depot and he’s also been on the boards of some of America's most renowned companies. I got to learn from Ken about self-respect, death, having a good outlook on life, and following your gut.
Book of the Week
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
The compound effect is the strategy of reaping huge rewards from small, seemingly insignificant actions. You cannot improve something until you measure it. Always take 100 percent responsibility for everything that happens to you.
You don't need more knowledge. You need a new plan of action.
Consistency is the ultimate key to success.
If you aren't better, work harder.
The compound effect is the strategy of reaping huge rewards from small, seemingly insignificant actions.
Small choices + consistency + time = significant results.
Music
Teyana Taylor September playlist
My favorite song on this list was “I Made It” by Teyana Taylor
https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/teyana-taylor-soul-september/pl.ff85def159d946fa920180d7ea02611a