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6 Quotes
"You can attract luck simply by sharing your work publicly." - James Clear
“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance” - Anonymous
“Work like a slave, command like a king, create like a God” - Constantin Brancusi
“When the student is ready the teacher will appear.” — Buddha
“That which the fool does in the end, the wise man does in the beginning.” -R.C. Tench.
“Speed of implementation is an asset. The quicker you apply - the quicker you fly” - Teronie J Donaldson (yep thats me, cool right?)
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Books of The Week
Reread this book again and this part was my takeaway;
Identify the causes of mediocrity.
Rearview mirror syndrome (RMS)
Our subconscious minds are equipped with a self-limiting rearview mirror through which we continuously relive and recreate our past. We mistakenly believe that who we were is who we are, thus limiting our true potential in the present, based on the limitations of our past.
As a result, we filter every choice we make - from what time we will wake up in the morning to which goals we will set to what we allow ourselves to consider possible for our lives- through the limitations of our past experiences. We want to create a better life, but sometimes we dont know how to see it any other way than how it's always been.
We think anywhere between 50-60k thoughts daily. The issue is that 95% of our thoughts are the same as the ones we thought the day before, and the day before that, and the day before that - no wonder why people dont improve the quality of their lives.
Like old worn baggage, we carry stress, fear, and worry from yesterday with us into today. When presented with opportunities, we quickly check our rearview mirror to assess our past capabilities. "No, Ive never done anything like that before. Ive never achieved at that level. In fact, Ive failed, time and time again.
When presented with adversity, we go back to our trusty rearview mirror for guidance on how to respond "yep, just my luck. This stuff always happens to me. I'm just going to give up.
To move beyond your past:
Transcend your limitations and stop living out of your rearview mirror and start imagining a life of limitless possibilities.
Accept the paradigm; my past doesn't equal my future.
Talk to yourself in a way that inspires confidence that not only anything is possible; but that you are capable and committed to making it so.
Don't place unnecessary limitations on what you want for your life.
Self Made: Confessions Of A Twenty-Something Self Made Millionaire: 5 Secrets That Transform Ordinary People Into Self Made Millionaires by Stephan Aarnio
The book follows the real-life story of Stefan Aarnio, award-winning real estate investor, and award-winning entrepreneur through the struggle of starting out with zero cash, zero credit, and zero experience in his pursuit of financial freedom.
This book was much better than I expected. In fact, it is very useful.
Quick Takeaways
Every day, I woke up and chased value until I dropped dead at night. This insane death march continued for 6 months until I nearly collapsed. (When learning the real estate business)
The best opportunities always come when you aren't ready for them. Sacrifice something and seize them anyway.
One of the hallmarks of a successful entrepreneur is angst. Entrepreneurs are often idea factories, igniters, and visionaries. They feel bored or anxious if they're at a stalemate, or when they're not DOING.
Watched (Recommended Viewing)
Chicago, 1927. A recording session. Tensions rise between Ma Rainey (Viola Davis), her ambitious horn player (Chadwick Boseman), and the white management determined to control the legendary “Mother of the Blues.” Based on Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson's play.
This was a tremendous acting performance by all the actor involved.
After watching I looked at the behind the scenes. Netflix also has a 30 minute special from the actors that is a must watch.
Deeper Dive on Ma Rainey .
I was so impressed with the Movie that I watched a documentary on the Playwright August Wilson.
https://www.pbs.org/video/american-masters-august-wilson-ground-which-i-stand-full-film/
Also here is a good interview with August Wilson