Quotes
"The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried." — Stephen McCranie.
"Your positive action combined with positive thinking results in success." — Shiv Khera.
"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment." — Jim Rohn.
"The most wasted of all days is one without laughter." — E.E. Cummings.
"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." — Confucius.
“You Don’t Need More Time, You Need More Focus” — Teronie J. Donaldson. (Yup, that's me—cool, right?)
Notes/Observations
I found this very useful this week
"There are at least 4 types of wealth:
Financial wealth (money)
Social wealth (status)
Time wealth (freedom)
Physical wealth (health)
Be wary of jobs that lure you in with 1 and 2, but rob you of 3 and 4." — James Clear
Articles
Watched
Book of the Week
"Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink emphasizes taking full responsibility for your actions and outcomes, personally and professionally.
My takeaways
-Take Extreme Ownership: Leaders must completely own everything that happens under their watch. This means accepting responsibility for mistakes made by yourself or your team and not blaming external factors.
-Lead Up and Down the Chain of Command: Effective leadership isn't just about giving orders; it's also about supporting and communicating with those above and below you. Leaders should take the initiative to guide and support their superiors while empowering their subordinates.
-Clarify Mission and Priorities: Clearly defining the mission and priorities ensures that everyone understands the goals and what is expected. This clarity helps to align efforts and focus resources toward achieving the objectives.
-Decentralized Command: Willink advocates for decentralized command, where leaders empower their team members to make decisions and take the initiative within the broader mission parameters. This enables adaptability, agility, and faster decision-making, especially in complex and rapidly changing environments.
-Simplify Plans and Execute: Complexity can lead to confusion and mistakes, particularly in high-pressure situations. Leaders should strive to simplify plans and strategies, ensuring they are clear and actionable. Once plans are in place, execution becomes paramount, and leaders must ensure that their teams are trained, disciplined, and prepared to execute effectively.
Overall, "Extreme Ownership" emphasizes the importance of leadership, accountability, and clear communication in achieving success in military and civilian life. Well worth the read.
Strategy
The power of good.
Question
What would you do today if you knew you were unstoppable?