Jayson Ereno

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Be grateful for what you have right now.

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Be humble and kind. But know your worth.

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Do not use your energy to worry. Life is too short to worry about stupid things.

Have fun. Fall in love. Regret nothing and do not let people bring you down. 

Study, think, create and grow. Teach yourself and teach others. 

—Professor Richard Feynman

[franciskong @franciskong]

People often talk about luck as though it randomly knocks on doors. But opportunity usually prefers people who are already moving. You cannot catch what you never reach for. You cannot benefit from an opportunity you refuse to pursue.

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Intelligence is the ability to change your mind when presented with accurate information that contradicts your beliefs.

[franciskong @franciskong]

You can’t calm the typhoon. You can’t steady the peso. You can’t control the markets. But you can be the calmest person in the room. Equanimity (calm + composure + steadiness) is a leadership skill.

[Essential Mastery @EssentialMastry]

“I am a slow walker, but I never walk back.”

- Abraham Lincoln

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Tom Brady: “You need coaches that push you outside your comfort zone because that’s how you grow and that’s how you develop self confidence and self esteem. They push you to deal with failure.”

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

A beautiful newborn is perfectly relaxed, reminding us of how we are born with a peaceful mind and how life challenges us to keep going with optimism and hope

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

A beautiful lesson on focusing our time and energy on what matters most in life

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Michael Jordan was once asked about his best skill, shooting, dunking, passing, defense or anticipating movements on the court?

Jordan answered:

“My best skill was that I was coachable. I was a sponge and aggressive to learn.”

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Jeff Bezos with a very powerful lesson on ideas - too many ideas can create a backlog of unfinished work and a business distraction

[Reads with Ravi @readswithravi]

“It’s impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously you might as well not have lived at all.”

— J.K. Rowling

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

When someone helps you, and they are struggling too, that is not help. That is love.

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Live your life with gratitude, kindness, an open heart and good intentions.

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

You have to be run by ideas, not hierarchy. The best ideas have to win. Otherwise good people don’t stay.

—Steve Jobs

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Some people would love to have your bad days.

Please be grateful for what you have now, and help others in need.

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Good relationships are the single most important predictor of long-term happiness, health, and a long life.