We’re human, all the same. Minds, bodies, spirit Troubles, circumstances, situations Perspectives, opinions, viewpoints Aches, pains, shit stinks But we’re all so different We all see things differently And Do things differently We know that analogy: 2+2 = 4 But so does 4 x 1 Same outcome, different way of getting there. But, if we … Continue reading 137. Same
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136. Our past doesn’t define us
We could screw up, do things we regret, not do things we regret… And the list goes on. Our past doesn’t define us though And we can make a change right now, and for the rest of our lives moving forward But there won’t be any grand fireworks or any big party for making this … Continue reading 136. Our past doesn’t define us
135. How do we define success?
Is it how much zero’s we have in our bank accounts? Is it how healthy and fit we are? Or maybe how much time we spend with our family Who has the best car or fattest house The nicest boat.. The list could go on. And success is different to everyone. Success to me is … Continue reading 135. How do we define success?
134. What not how
School teaches us what to learn Math, science, writing, reading But now how to learn How do we read? How do we retain more information? How can we find out if we like a subject? How to deal with emotions? To our point the other day… It's not our fault for not teaching us things … Continue reading 134. What not how
133. We may think crazy thoughts
We may think crazy thoughts, which leads to us doing crazy actions Or we may feel anger build up on the inside and that leads to us thinking this, that, and the third Even thinking negative emotions, leading to worry, anxiety and stress.. The mind does something, then there’s a reaction we feel in our … Continue reading 133. We may think crazy thoughts
132. The way it’s done isn’t always the way its done
Go to school, get good grades which leads to a good job and work hard until we can’t anymore then sit back and let the government take care of us, right? Well right if that was during the 50’s, we all know this now. Why doesn’t it work though? Because times have changed. And what … Continue reading 132. The way it’s done isn’t always the way its done
131. Responsibility vs fault
It may not be our fault that a baby was left at our doorstep But it's our responsibility to decide what to do next. It's not our fault that someone rear ended us But it is our responsibility to decide what to do next It's not our fault that someone doesn’t know how to do … Continue reading 131. Responsibility vs fault
130. Perspectives
What happens in the world and how we view it are two different things “The map is not the territory” What happens is factual But what we think happened, may not have actually happened Because we view the world from our perspective Along with all our errors and misjudgements Which could (most likely) be wrong
129. Distractions
In a world where companies pay billions of dollars a year for our attention, We’re bound to get distracted at some point… So what habits do we have set up to protect us from these times where we may be susceptible? Maybe we can use production pivots, or meditate or anything of the like But … Continue reading 129. Distractions
128. Do something
So often we wait to feel motivated to feel inspired to get something done The problem? We never get around to doing what we actually set out to do This comes up, that comes up, I don’t feel like it... Even though motivation leads to inspiration which leads to action, right? True, but… we can … Continue reading 128. Do something