Quotes
1. "If you can not decide, then the answer is no.” — Naval Ravikant
2. "Win through actions, never through argument.” — Robert Green
3. “Money is numbers, and numbers never end. If it takes money to be happy, your search for happiness will never end.” — Bob Marley
4. “Seeking advice and new information is the greatest form of procrastination.” — Tim Denning
5. “Comparison is the thief of joy.” — Brene Brown
6. “The key to getting your completions going is to get started.” — Teronie J. Donaldson (Yup, that's me, cool, right?)
Notes/Observation
"If you want to create something but feel it has already been done 1000 times, remember: There is always room for quality."
"You can graduate with the finest degrees. You can read the most useful books. You can enjoy the loving support of family and friends.
But your degrees can't take action for you. Your books can't make the decision for you. Your family can't live your life for you.
There is no substitute for courage. At some point, you have to make a choice."
Articles
Watched
There was a question towards the end which he stated how much is it costing you to give up your dream.
I thought that was very insightful; what are your thoughts?
Books
Discipline Is Destiny – The Power of Self-Control by Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday is now one of my favorite writers. I haven’t been disappointed by any of his books I read “Ego Is the Enemy” being my favorite so far.
"Discipline is Destiny" is a quote often attributed to General Colin Powell, the former United States Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The quote is often used to convey that the level of discipline one has in their life, whether in personal or professional matters, can significantly impact the outcome and success of their life. In other words, discipline is a crucial determinant of one's fate or destiny.
Holiday gives excellent examples of historical figures who lived the example of discipline in this book. Including Lou Gehrig, John Kennedy, Angela Merkel, George Washington, Dwight Eisenhower, Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth; writer Toni Morrison; inventor Thomas Edison; Beethoven; and leaders, military figures, and philosophers from ancient Greece.
So far, my favorites were the ones of Lou Gehrig.
Lou Gehrig was one of the greatest baseball players of all time and didn’t miss a single game in the 17 years he played for the Yankees – a record he held for more than five decades.
Lou wasn’t a natural athlete. As a kid, he was overweight and uncoordinated. Yet ended up playing 2,130 games straight, through injury and sickness, to become the legend.
Discipline was a factor. He trained harder than anyone else – and refused to quit.
My lessons learned from this reading;
Self-discipline doesn’t deprive you – it grants you freedom.
To achieve greatness, you have to align your body, mind, and spirit.
Self-discipline isn’t about deprivation; it’s about controlling your actions, thoughts, and emotions.
—I also learned a lot of leadership lessons and historical facts.
I will definitely reread this book again in the future.
Strategy
When something fascinates you, pay attention to the details. The person who thinks, "That was cool," is a consumer. The person who thinks, "How did they make something that cool?" is on the path to being a creator.
Don't just taste the recipe; look for the ingredients.
Question
How will you grow this year?
Clarity is key