Life lessons 1

craving

"Humans are rarely satisfied with what they already have. The most common reaction of the human mind to achievement is not satisfaction, but ... for more. Humans are always on the lookout for something better, bigger, tastier."

me

"If it is to be, it is up to ...." — William H. Johnsen, famed African-American painter

Unlike

... Buffett, our wealth is relatively limited. But when you start thinking of your wealth in terms of "slots," you can direct it towards what really matters and stretch it a lot further. For instance, is your excess budget being punched in the "$4 latte" slot every day, or towards a future business or investment account?

Synergy

... is what happens when one plus one equals ten or a hundred or even a thousand! It's the profound result when two or more respectful human beings determine to go beyond their preconceived ideas to meet a great challenge.

patience

A man who is a master of .... is master of everything else.

little

Alone we can do so ...; together we can do so much.

opportunity

Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it's holy ground. There's no greater investment. Life is a journey, not a marathon, so you always have another ... to restart and improve.

graves

Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two .... Confucius

at

But it's been scientifically proven that doing a million things .. once trains our brain to become easily distracted, and it even takes up to 4 times longer to process new information that way.

reflection

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by ..., which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. Confucius Chinese philosopher & reformer (551 BC - 479 BC)

slave

Chained by certitudes you are only a ... . Only a person who takes risks is free.

work

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to ... a day in your life. Confucius Chinese philosopher & reformer (551 BC - 479 BC)

sense

Delegate everything but genius. When you begin thinking 10x, you realize you can't do it all on your own. You need to be far more focused. It doesn't necessarily mean you need to "hire" people in the traditional .... It could mean that you exchange favors. Or that you have win-win relationships.

embrace

Difficulty helps us to grow. If you want long-term success, stop avoiding what's hard, and em... it now.

accomplished

Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being .... Confucius Chinese philosopher & reformer (551 BC - 479 BC)

take

Don't give up... Each step you ... brings you closer to your dream.

hand

Don't look for the next opportunity. The one you have in ... is the opportunity.

hand

Don't wait for anyone else to h... you opportunity. Work for it. Every. Single. Day.

possible

Each day means a new 24 hours, each day means everything is ... again.

consequence

Every choice has a cost and c... "Free-will" doesn't exist.

life

For money, you sell the hours and the days of your ..., which are the only true wealth you have.

against

Go places where you know you will be at a disadvantage. Step outside the line. Competing .. superior performers. Watch, read, listen, and analyze what they're doing differently than you.

event

Happiness is about mind not external .....

transform

How you wake up each day and your morning routine (or lack thereof) dramatically affects your levels of success in every single area of your life. Focused, productive, successful mornings generate focused, productive, successful days — which inevitably create a successful life — in the same way that unfocused, unproductive, and mediocre mornings generate unfocused, unproductive, and mediocre days, and ultimately a mediocre quality of life. By simply changing the way you wake up in the morning, you can tr... any area of your life, faster than you ever thought possible.

bad

If you want something from life, you have to want it as ... as you want air. And you have to start TODAY.

most

If you're like most people, you're probably putting half-thought and half-effort into ... of what you're doing.

stop

It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not ... Confucius Chinese philosopher & reformer (551 BC - 479 BC)

through

Many people are just going ... life. Just like that. Passing through. Letting time tick away. Fast. Letting things happen. Letting every day be just like the day before and the day after. Nothing out of the ordinary. Nothing you read about in history books. Nothing unique. Just average.

up, out

Many people are living their entire lives without ever standing .. and stepping ... But it's exciting to witness the rare few who dare themselves and step out of their personal bubbles to work on acheiving something worthwhile.

hope

Many people lose small joys in the ... for the big happiness.

explain

Never complain, never ...

decide

Nothing can stop you once you ... what you want. But you have to decide. To quote Napoleon Hill, "There is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it."

outcome

Once you realize that every choice — even small ones — will yield an o..., you can then decide which outcomes you want. No choice is free. Every choice is tied to an outcome. Thus, every choice has meaning.

seeking

Optimistic people play a disproportionate role in shaping our lives. Their decisions make a difference; they are inventors, entrepreneurs, political and military leaders — not average people. They got to where they are by ... challenges and taking risks. Successful people focus on personal development, life-long learning and building relationships that add value to their lives now and in the future. People who are above average take action despite fear and uncertainty.

fall

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we ... Confucius Chinese philosopher & reformer (551 BC - 479 BC)

ahead

Pay no attention to those who talk behind your back, it simply means that you are two steps ...

on

People take different roads seeking fullfilment and happiness. Just because they are not on your road doesn´t mean they´ve gotten lost. Flow compassion to everyone around you. See their roads that they are .., see their paths. You´d be concerned with your path and flow love into you and out of you. If you find yourself in a dark moment turn on your heart light, shine your light on the darkness and watch the shift.

Raise

Purpose fuels your motivation. What do you look forward to achieving tomorrow, next quarter or in the next five years? Imagine waking up every day excited for what you've set out to accomplish. That passion alone will propel you to the next level. R... the bar, crush your goals, and make a dent.

today

Put your heart into something. Not "the next thing," but the thing right in front of you. Not into tomorrow's workout, but today's workout. Not into tomorrow's work, but today's work. Not into tomorrow's people, but today's people. There is no tomorrow to remember if we don't do something ... .

dent

Raise the bar, crush your goals, and make a d... .

attention

Realize you can only take on X number of tasks every day, and think carefully about which ones you want to give your full, laser-focused ... to. By prioritizing, you'll have intense focus on each project rather than sloppily attempting to tackle everything at once.

to

Regardless of how anyone treats you, you stand .. benefit. While some people teach you who you do want to be, others teach you who you don't want to be. And it's the people who teach you who you don't want to be that provide some of the most lasting and memorable lessons on social graces, human dignity, and the importance of acting with integrity."

you

Respect yourself and others will respect .... Confucius Chinese philosopher & reformer (551 BC - 479 BC)

risk

Risks must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to ... nothing.

Simplicity

S... is the ultimate sophistication.

cementerio

Ser el más rico del ... no es lo que me importa, acostarme por las noches pensando que he hecho algo genial, eso es lo que más me importa.

sophistication

Simplicity is the ultimate s... .

bring

So focus on what you do best — your Genius Zone. If you don't have that yet, spend some time figuring out what you ... to the table better than anyone else. It's worth the investment to find what you do effortlessly and gravitate towards.

take

Stop playing the victim to external circumstances and ... responsibility for your life. You are responsible for how you respond to life. No longer do you impulsively react. No longer do you blame others for any lack on your part.

tomorrows

T: Today I: Is M: My E: Everything No more ... . Today is the day.

championships

Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins ch....

reacting

The average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work. Devotion to the right things is the difference between those who are living a complete, meaningiul life and those who are just ... to what others require of them.

towards

The biggest competition is myself. I am not looking to follow others or pull them down. I'm planning to test my own boundaries. Knowing what you're going for is what will align your focus and skill. Pick a target and move .. it no matter the obstacles. Aim to push boundaries. Break your own records. Don't just talk about wanting to do things or try a thousand different things and then abandon them. Make something stick. Become a master at them.

hustle

The dream is free, but the ... is sold separately.

time

The final consequence (and cost) of every choice is ...! You can't get your time back. Of course, you can course correct. You can learn from past mistakes. You can solve problems. But there is always a cost. Once you realize that, you're far more sensitive about spending time on non-essential activities.

stones

The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small ... Confucius Chinese philosopher & reformer (551 BC - 479 BC)

as

The one thing that you have that nobody else has is you. Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision. So write and draw and build and play and dance and live .. only you can. "— Neil Gaiman

off

The only person you should compare yourself to is the person that you were yesterday." Social media aside, only focusing on your own self-improvement is an excellent way to start the day .. strong.

fear, fear

The only real prison is ... , and the only real freedom is freedom from ...

are, them

The only way to avoid negative consequences, then, is to understand the principles governing natural consequences. Hence, highly successful people ... continually learning and striving to better understand the world around ....

actions

The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his .... Confucius, The Confucian Analects Chinese philosopher & reformer (551 BC - 479 BC)

lens

The truly wealthy, like Buffett, got that way because they're able to think about each dollar and investment carefully through a long-term .... They know that investing in future endeavors is the ultimate luxury in life, and they're able to see the long-term value of each dollar in their wallet (or purse).

drive

Their focus shifts from why they're writing music to what their music has brought them. Consequently, they are either satisfied with their results and no longer have the ... to write more. Or, they desire to make more music but the fire (their "why") is gone, and thus, they can't create the same depth and quality they once did.

blame

Things that are done, it is needless to speak about...things that are past, it is needless to ... Confucius, The Confucian Analects Chinese philosopher & reformer (551 BC - 479 BC)

build

Thus, the second shift begins with 10x thinking and subsequently requires you ... a team/network that brings your ideas into physical form.

short

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall .... Confucius

along

Too many people spend too much time trying to perfect something before they actually do it. Instead of waiting for perfection, run with what you got, and fix it ... the way.

do

Trust yourself. You know more that you think you ...

fear

Until it has seen other take risk and there´s been no real danger our mind will not change. If you listen to the mind's ... you stop live.

live

We all die. The goal isn't to ... forever, the goal is to create something that will.

will

We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that ...

gain

We only live one life, but through books, we can ... the wisdom from thousands.

others

What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in .... Confucius Chinese philosopher & reformer (551 BC - 479 BC)

others

What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to .... Confucius

behind

When people cut you down or talk ... your back, remember, they took time out of their pathetic lives to think about you.

at

When you are up for change, you have to start embracing change in small ways. If you want to change your 'life' and not be 'average' then you have to do something different. But aim for small, consistent change. Not rapid change. Small changes that'll make a big difference. It's the only way to be successful .. habit change.

for

Who are you? What do you stand ..? What do you want to be known for? What standards have you set for yourself? Define your most important role in this world and start shaping your reality based on that.

fault

You are 100% responsible for your marriage, for example. None of this 50/50 business. It's all on you. If it fails, it was your .... You made choices and now there are consequences. Of course others may be involved, but you can't blame them for your choices.

someone

You are YOU. Your challenge in life, in fact your life's work, is to become the best possible version of you. Not an imperfect approximation of ... else.

dormant

You have an endless well of untapped potential within you, just sitting do... . There is no next opportunity, only the one right in front of you.

more

You may be able to rock life by yourself. But you could rock life far ... with the help of the right people.

invest

You spend an evening with some people but in... it with others.

reflection

Your current position in life is a re... of your previous desires, planning, and choices. If you want a better future, you'll need to make some immediate and powerful changes and choices right now.

become

building a self, " which he explicates as follows: "it is only through the act of establishing communication between the mind and the heart, the mind and experience, that you ... an individual, a unique being—a soul."

leaders

there are no bad teams, only bad ....