You've heard you're the average of the five people you spend the most time with. I don’t think it’s quite that simple, but it's not far off either. The people around you are environmental factors—like sunlight, soil, and water for the seeds we plant. They determine what's easily grown versus what requires constant struggle. A … Continue reading 1532. The Company You Keep
1531. Making the effort
Making the effort is always the right call Even if it doesn’t feel good in the moment You can rest your head at night and know you gave it everything you had And that’s what it’s about Squeezing everything you can into what your doing And if you don’t like what you’re doing you can … Continue reading 1531. Making the effort
1530. The Garden You Can’t See
Most people obsess over visible metrics: Follower counts Bank balances Scale numbers External validation But what really matters is the garden that’s invisible: your inner landscape. Your beliefs about what's possible.Your self-talk during setbacks.Your default responses to challenge.Your criteria for what constitutes "enough." These hidden seeds determine everything else. That’s why we see millionaires more … Continue reading 1530. The Garden You Can’t See
1529. The Forgotten Art of Patience
We live in an instant world. One-click purchases. On-demand entertainment. Overnight shipping. Real-time everything. This immediate gratification has warped our expectations about growth. But natural law hasn't changed: Oak trees still take decades to mature. Meaningful relationships still require years to deepen. Financial independence still needs consistent investments. Physical transformation still takes years of effort. … Continue reading 1529. The Forgotten Art of Patience
1528. Cross-Pollinate habits
The most successful gardens aren't monocultures. They thrive through diversity Your life works the same way. Progress in one area naturally accelerates growth in others: The discipline from morning workouts carries into your work focus The communication skills from difficult conversations enhance your leadership The patience from long-term investing improves your relationships The self-awareness from … Continue reading 1528. Cross-Pollinate habits
1527. Sometimes you just gotta do things
when it's hot, it's hot when it's not, it's not but we can put any amount of effort into anything we do what's that worth? You can't put a price on that or can you?
1526. The Seeds Others Plant
Not all seeds in your garden are ones you planted. Your colleague's offhand comment becomes a loop of self-doubt. Your parent's financial fears become your money mindset. A family’s cynicism slowly colors your worldview. Social media's highlight reels subtly reshape your expectations. We are permeable. Other people's thoughts, beliefs, and energies infiltrate our inner landscapes, … Continue reading 1526. The Seeds Others Plant
1525. Weeds Grow Effortlessly
No one plants weeds. No one waters them. No one fertilizes them. Yet they grow everywhere. In gardens through sidewalk cracks between your efforts. Weeds are nature's default, and left unattended, they dominate. Your life works the same way: Negative thought patterns spread without intention Relationships deteriorate without maintenance Finances drain through unconsidered spending Health … Continue reading 1525. Weeds Grow Effortlessly
1524. It’s not about balance
It’s not spending time on things equally It’s giving time to things that matter. Everything matters But we only have so much time in the day It’s a counter balance Going a little out of whack, to come to and try to find center Then a little out of whack to go back the other … Continue reading 1524. It’s not about balance
1523. When Seeds Don’t Sprout
Sometimes you do everything right and nothing happens. You meditate daily, but anxiety persists.You reach out consistently, but relationships stagnate.You save diligently, but financial progress feels like nothing.You exercise regularly, yet your body seems unchanged. This is the hidden challenge of planting seeds—the waiting, the doubt, the unseen work happening beneath the surface. Most people … Continue reading 1523. When Seeds Don’t Sprout
Joe DiAndrea 