Quotes
“When we are ourselves, we have value. When we are like everyone else…we are fungible. We are replaceable–by definition. We have little value…by definition.“ - Ryan Holiday.
“Clutter is not just the stuff on your floor – it's anything that stands between you and the life you want to live.” - Anonymous.
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” - Anonymous.
“The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slack hand will be put to forced labor.” - Proverbs 12:24
“A portion of what you make is yours to keep,” -- from The Richest Man in Babylon by George C Clason.
"The quicker you apply, the quicker you fly." -Teronie J. Donaldson (yep that's me cool, right?)
Notes/Observations
DECLUTTERING IS IMPORTANT
Here's why;
Clutter is not just the stuff on your floor – it is anything that stands between you and the life you want to live.
Decluttering your “stuff,” be it physical or mental, is a great way to help your growth because you decide what to do with your "stuff."
This way, it does not linger on and become a point of procrastination later or cause you mental clutter.
Good ways to declutter from your week:
Ask yourself three questions:
1) Does _____ have a purpose?
2) How important is this….?
3) Do I use this item?
If not, be ruthless, get rid of your stuff, or stop doing that task.
Also
A great tip I got from mnmlist (it is spelled like that from their website)
-Stop buying the unnecessary.
-Toss half your stuff, learn contentedness.
-Reduce half again.
-List 4 essential things in your life. Do these first, and stop doing the non-essential.
-Clear distractions,
-focus on each moment.
-Let go of attachment to doing, and having more.
-Fall in love with less.
Articles
How Nichelle Nichols Kicked in Hollywood's Door With a Kiss by Estacious(Charles White) ---make sure to let him know the article is present
Watched
Strategy
What does discipline mean to you?
“Discipline weighs ounces; regret weighs tons.” -Jim Rohn.
The act of disciplining yourself in the attainment of your goal is one of the most challenging things to do. I can tell you from first-hand experience.
It is not easy to be disciplined and stay that way. It’s not sexy, and it is irritating. That is why it’s hard to do.
Any measure of success you wish to obtain takes strict discipline.
In the words of the author and retired United States Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink:
“No more. No more. NO MORE. No more excuses. No more: “I’ll start tomorrow.” No more: “Just this once.” No more accepting the shortfalls of my own will. No more taking the easy road. No more bowing down to whatever unhealthy or unproductive thoughts float through my mind. No. No more. No more waiting for the perfect moment and no more indecision, and no more lies. No more weakness. No. No more. Now is the time for strength. And through strength, will, and unwavering discipline, I will become what I want to be. I will become who I want to be. And then — and only then — will I rest and say: No more.”
If you want to be sound financially, saving a portion of your earnings takes discipline anytime you get paid. Likewise, it takes discipline not to splurge on the newest items.
It takes discipline to separate your needs from your wants, so you are not a victim of impulse buying.
And finally, it takes discipline to invest in the right things to help you gain wealth.
If you want that tight body and don’t have the money to get knifed up by a Hollywood surgeon, then the discipline of working out will be needed.
Discipline is that nagging parent telling you what you should do. And we, like children, ignore it until one day we get older and realize that parent was correct.
I use discipline in every aspect of my life, but honestly, I have a long way to go. I am good on most days and bad on others. I am still learning, and sometimes I can be a stubborn student. However, I believe more discipline will increase my productivity, writing, and reading habits tenfold.
Looking at any successful person, executive, or effective leader, you can tell they possess a strong sense of discipline in their actions, resulting in them operating on their terms.
“Discipline equals freedom” -- Jocko Willink.
Book of the Week
In a nutshell,
In the book, Godin distinguishes between "factory workers" and "linchpins."
A "factory worker" mostly follows instructions and needs direction always; a "linchpin" is an employee who doesn't need a rule book and delights others because that's what they love to do.
My takeaway
We’re all conditioned by fear to play it safe. Linchpins are no different. They’re afraid too. But they choose to act despite it.
If you want to stand out, start giving like a true artist, as Seth calls them, and don’t expect anything in return. Do what you do because you love it. Give it time; the universe will pay you back 10x.
Question
What does discipline mean to you?