🤔 Morning thoughts (July 31 - August 4)
Every Sunday I share a quote and a reflection on it for each day of the week.
Themes of the week: Mastery, resilience, faith, values, mindset, truth, dedication.
Sunday - August 4, 2024
Recognize that life is a cruel taskmaster and that either you master it or it masters you.
Napoleon Hill, Outwitting the devil
The world is not out to get you but it’s also not waiting for you to take your time. Learn the rules so you can break them. Live with urgency or you’ll be rushed into the whirlwind that is a life outside of your control.
Saturday - August 3, 2024
“Fear is the tool of a man-made devil. Self-confident faith in one’s self is both the man-made weapon which defeats this devil and the man-made tool which builds a triumphant life. And it is more than that. It is a link to the irresistible forces of the universe which stand behind a man who does not believe in failure and defeat as being anything but temporary experiences.”
Napoleon Hill
In every moment you can opt for one or two directions: fear or faith. Whatever you choose, will shape that moment. While many believe the consequences are up to chance, it all starts with a decision, shaped by all the tiny moments before that. Interrupt the negative pattern.
Friday - August 2, 2024
"Deeply held values fuel the energy on which purpose is built. They define an enduring code of conduct—the rules of engagement in the journey to bring our vision for ourselves to life."
Jim Loehr, The Power of Full Engagement
Your values anchor your life. Have no values and your choices will be swayed by the current of the ordinary and common. Choose and uphold your values and you’ll be the the one others look up to when tue current moves them.
Thursday - August 1, 2024
"Ninety-five percent of the beliefs we have stored in our minds are nothing but lies, and we suffer because we believe all these lies."
Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements
You’re lying to yourself every moment except some of those lies can be useful, but most of them are not. Decide which lies to believe and which ones to discard. It’s that simple. Not easy but simple. In life we could get ahead if we just decided to be simpler minded about a lot of things.
Wednesday - July 31, 2024
"Turning pro is not for everyone. We have to be a little crazy to do it, or even to want to"
Steven Pressfield, Turning Pro
Having the guts to put in the work means wanting to face criticism, lessons and setbacks daily. Are you willing to pay the price?