When leaders find the courage to distribute rather than hoard power, creativity will be multiplied, trust will deepen, and inclusivity will expand… and a new kind of order eventually emerges.
Every struggle in your life has shaped you into the person you are today. Be thankful for the hard times, they can only make you stronger.
– Keanu Reeves
The older I get, the more I realize intelligence is just knowing what to ignore. Texts. Calls. People. Food. Places. Unhealthy relationships. Living simply. And privately. Choosing depth over noise. That will do.
You can't force someone's growth, you can only provide a nurturing environment, be patient, and have faith in them; so many parents actually fail to do this because they get caught in pointless games of status and prestige instead of paying attention to their kids' real needs.
i asked my grandpa what the secret to a long life was. He said, "Having at least one person who's genuinely happy to see you come home." I've never forgotten that answer.
Be ordinary. There is nothing wrong with an ordinary life. Wake up slowly. Make your coffee. Cook simple meals. Go for walks. Love people who match your vibe. Do honest work. But the thing is... bring your whole awareness to it. Every little thing you do, be there. That’s what changes everything. Stop rushing through life. When you are fully present, even the simplest things become beautiful. A quiet morning. A good conversation. A book in your hands. The warm sun on your skin. Stop trying so hard to create a special life. A special life is the one that aligns with your heart. Live an ordinary life with extraordinary awareness. That’s what makes it special.
The grandparent who remembers which books they loved as a child and shares that story with a grandchild is passing something on.
Not the book necessarily.
The idea that they were once a child who loved reading.
That reading is something this family does.
That it has always been something this family does.
That is a more powerful message than any reading scheme ever devised.
If I lost everything tomorrow & had to start over with $150...
I wouldn't buy crypto.
I wouldn't freelance on Fiverr.
I wouldn't start a dropshipping store.
I'd open up my laptop & do THIS instead:
In a world full of boys chasing women, drugs, and sex. Be the man who is busy fixing his finances, body, mind, and a strong relationship with God. Trust me, You'll go far in life.
Don't be depressed if someone rejects you.
Don't be sad if someone refuses to help you.
Remember the words of Einstein, "I am thankful to all those who said NO to me. Because of them, I did it myself."