Quotes
"I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better" — Maya Angelou
“He who fears death will never do anything worthy of a man who is alive.” — Seneca
"People always tell you, 'Be humble. Be humble.' When was the last time someone told you to be amazing? Be great! Be great! Be awesome! Be awesome!" — Kanye West
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.” — Cicero
“Reading can seriously damage your ignorance.” — Anonymous.
"A distracted mind and a productive mind can't be in the same place at the same time." — Teronie J. Donaldson (yep, that's me cool, right?)
Notes
Proverbs 15:4 — “A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.”
Your communication can infuse spirit into a person's life. Use words to build others up instead of destroy.
Articles
Watched
Love, Death & Robots on Netflix.
The animated series consists of stand-alone episodes, all under 22 minutes long. This collection of animated short stories spans several genres, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and comedy. World-class animation creators bring captivating stories to life through a unique and visceral viewing experience.
This show is a great binge-watch. Think of it like "Black Mirror" but with short animated stories.
My favorite episodes are Swarm, Zima Blue, and Bad Travelling.
Kanye West Netflix documentary "jeen -yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy."
A multi-part documentary featuring never-before-seen home videos and other rare footage of Kanye West.
My takeaways:
A closed mouth doesn’t get fed.
Always be ready to show your talent.
Defend your art vigorously.
Believe in yourself, always.
Have strong conviction in your talent because others won’t.
Kanye is going to be Kanye
Interesting side note. Coodi, who was documenting Kanye over the 21 years, received $30 million for the footage. | Billboard News.
Strategy
Book of the Week
The Science of Getting Rich - Wallace Wattles
My takeaways:
Guard your speech. Never speak in a way that infers failure as a possibility.
Utilizing your talents will lead to greater growth towards making your dreams happen.
To live an abundant life, you must care for your mind, body, and soul. You must nurture all three of these areas equally for the most joy and meaning in life.
Question
How have you taken care of yourself this week?