🤔 Morning thoughts (November 13 - 19)

Every Sunday I share a quote and a reflection on it for each day of the week.

Themes of the week: excellence, risk, balance, focus, worry, fear, intentionality

Sunday - November 19, 2023

“Let them know what excellence looks like to you.”

Danny Meyer, Setting the Table

If you don’t set your own standards other will do it for you. Be intentional about the quality in your life.

Saturday - November 18, 2023

“people who are capable of achieving incredible things often take risks that can backfire just as powerfully.”

Morgan Housel, Same as Ever

Going all in often means sacrificing your peace of mind. Don’t see as a sacrifice, but as creating space for that agitation that moves you to do bigger and better things. 

Friday - November 17, 2023

At some point there’s going to be a disconnect between the pursuit of Winning, and giving energy to everything else around you. Others will say “You’re a million miles away.” You’ll think to yourself: Only a million? And then you’ll realize: You’re exactly where you need to be.

Tim Grover, Winning

Some stages in life require complete focus and commitment. Embracing it is part of the process and something else you need to master on the path to your goal. 

Thursday - November 16, 2023

"18. The tranquillity that comes when you stop caring what they say. Or think, or do. Only what you do. (Is this fair? Is this the right thing to do?) not to be distracted by their darkness. To run straight for the finish line, unswerving." 

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

Worrying about what others do or about how they perceive you distracts you from the main goal: living in the present and thinking/acting out of abundance.

Wednesday - November 15, 2023

"You lead by letting others know what you expect of them which may exceed what they themselves expect. Provide them a reputation that they can step up to." 

Kevin Kelly, Excellent Advice for Living

Hold your people to a higher standard than you have in your mind for them. They will mirror it to you.

Tuesday - November 14, 2023

"Sure, some will be put off by your dedication and level of effort. Others will call you obsessed or think that you’ve gone crazy. When they do, smile and say, “I’m not crazy. I’m just not you.”" 

David Goggins, Never Finished

Don’t let others definition of a balanced life become yours. Stay the course, focus, and trust only those who’ve already done what you’re trying to do. 

Monday - November 13, 2023

"When we turn pro, we stop running from our fears. We turn around and face them" 

Steven Pressfield, Turning Pro

The biggest shift you make when you realize you’re not an amateur anymore is that you see fear as part of the process. An inevitable step towards your goals.