6 Quotes
“Death is not the biggest fear we have. Our biggest fear is taking the risk to be alive and express what we really are” - Don Miguel Ruiz
“I constantly see people rise in life who are not the smartest, sometimes not even the most diligent, but they are learning machines. They go to bed every night a little wiser than they were when they got up and boy does that help, particularly when you have a long run ahead of you.” - Charlie Munger
“Argue For Your Limitations And They’re Yours.” — Anonymous
“Plans in itself are not bad, but ideas without action are just fantasy.” —Anonymous
“No thought lives in your head rent-free. Each thought you have will either be an investment or a cost. It will either move you toward happiness and success or away from it. It will either empower you or disempower you. That’s why it is imperative to choose your thoughts wisely.” - T. Harv Eker
"Innovate to be great" - Teronie Donaldson (yep that's me, cool right)
Notes/ Observations
I’m Responsible.
“The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That's the day we truly grow up.”
― John C. Maxwell
I realized this fact of life years ago and decided to embrace it. Whether my life is good or bad, I am responsible.
My misery or happiness is the result of my mindset.
No matter what has happened to me, I am responsible for my reaction to it. I am responsible for what actions I take after the fact.
This philosophy of “I’m Responsible” conditions the mindset to endure.
I’m responsible means that if I fuck up — I am the one that had to fix the situation.
Suppose I am overweight and lack energy. I am the one that has to eat better, eliminate sugars, and work out daily until I reach my desired aim.
If I am not successful or reaching the level of success, I desire. It is because I didn’t do what I have to do.
Either way, I am responsible.
This philosophy can help you because once you embrace the idea that you are responsible for your life and its outcomes, you will realize how much of your life may be governed by blame and excuses.
Yes, there may be valid reasons why you are not where you want to be, but ultimately there is something you can do because you are responsible.
-Great book recommendation “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins.
Watched
BUILDING WEALTH, HEALTH, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH 19 KEYS
The skill of self-confidence | Dr. Ivan Joseph | TEDxRyersonU
Lessons Learned this Week
Monday, April 26, 2021
"Things that keep talented people from fulfilling their potential:
- Trying to please everyone
- Imitating the desires of others
- Chasing status without questioning why
- Playing superhero and trying to do it all alone
- Dividing your attention between too many projects" - James Clear - Great reminder for me to keep on with my creation process.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
You have to keep generating content - the more you produce quantity eventual the quality will improve.
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
No one is coming to save you. Build your own raft.
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Making money online is very possible. Celebrate your wins always. In order to be in business for yourself, you have to go from the mindset of employee to employer.
Friday, April 30, 2021
Keep the momentum with your wins. You deserve success after a win but don't rest on your laurels. Keep going.
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Always remember to have fun
Sunday, May 2, 2021
Discipline equals freedom. The more you are disciplined the more time you have access to.
Books of the week
Stop People Pleasing - Patrick King
Easy read, full of practical application. I gravitated to this book because I do have some people please characteristics and I was curious of the author's point of view on the topic. I ended up gaining a lot of insight and understanding as to who I am as a person and what boundaries I need to employ. Definitely worth the read.
Notable Quote from this book.
“The interesting paradox is that in order to truly put others first and give yourself in meaningful ways, you have to know how to put yourself first and be a little selfish where it counts. By making time for yourself and taking care of your own health first, you are putting yourself in the best position to continue being there for the people around you when they most need it. So by being selfish, you claw your sense of self back slowly, and you can use this newfound energy to be better at whatever you choose to spend it on. Hopefully, you choose yourself, but even if you want to choose others, you’ll be better off if you are operating at 100¨
(Reread) The 4 Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
My main takeaway was the solidification Agreement #2 -Dont takes anything personally. Issues others are dealing with is because of their own failures, or dashed dreams so they project it onto you.
The only way to be able to Not let anything bother you is to make a habit of becoming self-aware. Knowing deep down inside who you the fuck you are. With that, you know your truth. With the truth, you know that you are good enough. This realization allows you to stop seeking validation and acceptance.
(book excerpts)
Agreement #1 - Be impeccable with your word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.
Agreement #2 - Don't take anything personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.
Agreement #3 - Don't make assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness, and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.
Agreement #4 - Always do your best. Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret.