🤔 Morning thoughts (August 19 -25)
Every Sunday I share a quote and a reflection on it for each day of the week.
Themes of the week: Leadership, resilience, action, authenticity, discipline, mindset, growth.
Sunday - August 25, 2024
"One who excels at warfare compels men and is not compelled by others.”
Sun-tzu
When you’re focused on your values, following others does not even enter the picture. To lead your life master ruthless focus.
Saturday - August 24, 2024
"What you must do instead is accept the fact that all events occur for a reason, and that it is within your capacity to see this reason as positive. Marcus Aurelius compared this to a fire that consumes everything in its path—all circumstances become consumed in your mental heat and converted into opportunities. A man or woman who believes this cannot be hurt by anything or anyone."
Robert Greene, The 50th Law
It’s not about how perfect your life is, it’s about how many experiences you’re able to see as perfect no matter what reality throws at you.
Friday - August 23, 2024
"There is only one way to learn,” the alchemist answered. “It’s through action. Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey.”"
Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
Most often what’s stopping you from getting to the next level is just having the courage to move from vision to application. Even if and despite you’re not ready.
Thursday - August 22, 2024
“The truth of one’s real self can be discovered through the pathway of everyday life"
David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D., Power vs. Force
Your life, even the most ordinary moments, is your hero’s journey. Make it daring, make it epic. That’s how your truly understand what your made of and who you can become.
Wednesday - August 21, 2024
"Fighting isn't all there is to the Art of War. The men who think that way, and are satisfied to have food to eat and a place to sleep, are mere vagabonds. A serious student is much more concerned with training his mind and disciplining his spirit than with developing martial skills.“
Eiji Yoshikawa, Musashi
Skill is only worth building to the degree it’s developed alongside the discipline and rigor required to become a student for life.
Tuesday - August 20, 2024
I don’t view aggression as an outward attitude. I view aggression as an internal character trait. A fire in your mind that says: I am going to win.
Jocko Willink, Discipline equals freedom
All that matters is your attitude towards yourself. How you treat yourself and how you talk to yourself is what dictates your reality. Be kind, but also be strict.
Monday - August 19, 2024
"Our whole culture rebels against this. We want to make our immediate personal impulses the highest thing."
Phil Stutz, Lessons for Living
Giving in to your impulses is telling yourself there’s nothing you value more than you. Be willing to sacrifice to see that there’s way more out there.