The Wisdomous – Forgive, Connect and Record.

Happy Wednesday,

Welcome to another edition of The Wisdomous!

This is the eleventh issue. After 10 designs, we are treating ourselves to a newsletter redesign – I hope you like it.

Last week, I treated myself to the longest feature film ever in my life. 4 hours and 2 mins; that is how long Justice League Syneider’s Cut is and definitely better than Whedon’s.

Besides the binge-watching party, here is a good tip for consistency that I have been reflecting on:

• Prime your environment for success. If you want to read more, scatter books around your house. If you want to eat better, only purchase nourishing food. The inverse also applies; remove temptations instead of relying on willpower – reduce friction.

Nuggets

• The thing you’re angry at isn’t the issue; your anger is.

• Sometimes we have to ditch passion for strength.

• Almost all the pleasures of life are best enjoyed as a byproduct. They lose their value if chased directly.

• You don’t have to be extreme, just consistent.

• You can walk a marathon; you can’t sprint it.

• Beauty warms people, and smart, cools people.

I wrote

• Maybe the word is tolerant rather than forgiving.: Maybe the word is tolerant rather than forgiving. But either way, we don’t have to mistake forgiveness or tolerance or whatever with meekness. 

I read

• How does it feel to get everything you ever wanted? : In this amazing article, Ryan Holliday shares what it feels like after having it all.

• What are you competing on?: In any competitive market, be prepared to invest your heart and soul and focus on the thing you compete on. You might as well choose something you can live with, a practice that allows you to thrive.

I watched

• How do we reflect after having it all? : Tom Bilyeu chats with Steven Barlett.

Tools & Tips

• If you put something down temporarily, say it out loud. (“I’ve put my phone on the dresser.”)”This engages many more areas of the brain (particularly the language centres), which creates a richer memory and makes it less likely you’ll forget where you put it.”

For Fun

Music

• Heartbreak Anniversary by Giveon.

• Follow You by Imagine Dragons.

• White Dress by Lana Del Rey.

• Nakupenda by Chike ft Ric Hassan.

Movies

• The One: Okay – I love sci-fi and binge-watching this.

• Formula 1: Drive To Survive. This is highly entertaining.

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