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Forget your pride
The Grind.
Your Belief In You
Fearing the Unknown
How The Anchor Effect Can Lift You Through Tough Times
Regain your childlike wonder
Taking action today can be life-changing
The truth is you don't know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed.Eminem Growing up, I was deeply fascinated by things. Football, baseball, wrestling, boxing, fighting, internet, AIM (yup, we're old), Myspace (what now?)...the list goes on. I don't know why, but I would get entrenched in … Continue reading Taking action today can be life-changing
Book Review: “Anything You Want” by Derek Sivers
I recently finished reading the book "Anything You Want" by Derek Sivers. Anyone who wants to become an entrepreneur, is leaning towards being one, or is just feeling stuck should consider reading this. Very few books leave me asking, "Why didn't I read this sooner?" This is one of them. You can also refer to … Continue reading Book Review: “Anything You Want” by Derek Sivers
Your passion finds you
"You don't choose your passions, your passions choose you,"Jeff Bezos https://twitter.com/YartyKim/status/1382798987053391874 I recently shared this post. Why? Because for the past few months, I've been wondering: why am I running away from my passion? My passion for helping others, my passion for inspiring and providing hope, my passion to give back. My passion has always … Continue reading Your passion finds you
The grind can be lonely
“Take the journey even if it means alone.”Anonymous Since November 2020, I've been running, executing, curating, marketing and financing Kick Ass Letters, a private community of like-minded people who are seeking to take on comfort challenges. As someone who's never ran either a weekly newsletter or a community, it's been quite a experience. On one … Continue reading The grind can be lonely
Book Review: “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins
❓ What is it David Goggins, a former Navy Seal and ultra-marathon runner, details his life's story. He shares how he grew up in an abusive home to then becoming one of the best athletes in the world. How? Through grit, hard work, determination, and callousing his mind. A "take no prisoner" mindset but for … Continue reading Book Review: “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins
2020 Review & Perspectives
“Learn to value yourself, which means: fight for your happiness.”Ayn RandTweet 2020, what a year. Every year, I spend an hour or two doing all of the following: Write up an annual review of what I've accomplished, need to improve, new bucket list items, and so on (using Notion this year for this)Create next year's … Continue reading 2020 Review & Perspectives
Videos that have made a big impact on me
“Good enough is not good enough if it can be better. And better is not good enough if it can be best.”Rick RigsbyTweet Over the years, I've watched a series of videos, specifically on Youtube, to gain insights and to be inspired. I thought I'd share some of these videos that have helped inspire me, … Continue reading Videos that have made a big impact on me
Focus on what matters to you
“The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.”Bruce LeeTweet Focus on what you can control. Focus on what you can take action on. Focus on the people that you care about. Focus on what matters to you. Focus on your priorities. Focus on what makes you happy. Whatever your focus is, embrace it … Continue reading Focus on what matters to you