Be good today. Do it.…Walk good. 28all. Eya. *JS, MM, DM*

The Warm-Up: 

“There will come a time, my dear, when you will know what it is that you need, even though you are forever changing—just as life is meant to be.” ~Andrea van Herk

The Core: 

“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.” ~Anais Nin

“You could be good today, but instead, you choose tomorrow.” ~Marcus Aurelius⠀

“If you’re afraid of getting a rotten apple, don’t go to the barrel. Get it off the tree.” ~Sean Connery

“I noticed your face and yearned for your body but fell in love with the soul that dwelled within.” ~JM Storm

“We spend precious hours fearing the inevitable. It would be wise to use that time adoring our families, cherishing our friends, and living our lives.” ~Maya Angelou

“When people fall in love with someone’s flowers, but not their roots, they don’t know what to do when autumn comes.” ~Tavares Bussey [though I’ve seen it attributed to many people in different versions]

“The only real shortcut in life is to understand it backwards. It’s easier to solve a maze backwards and the same holds true with life. Learn from people further down the path than you and make their hindsight your foresight.” ~Shane Parrish, Brian Food No. 393

“Human beings need forgiveness like we need oxygen—a nation devoid of grace will make its people miserable, and misery isn’t confined to the famous subjects of shame storms. It spreads to the micro-bursts of rage that impact normal folks across the land…” ~David French

“In a world where intelligence is hyper-competitive and many previous technical skills have become automated, competitive advantages tilt toward nuanced and soft skills—like communication, empathy, and, perhaps most of all, flexibility.” ~Morgan Housel, The Psychology of Money

“The hardest thing about moonlighting as a VC while being a professional PE investor is fighting the urge to reject startups you love because valuation is too damn high. I have to keep reminding myself that ‘VCs get a discount on the future, while PE pays a premium on the past.’” ~Magdalena Kala

“When we look at a representation of reality, we can choose to either see it as descriptive, meaning it tells us what the world is currently like, or as prescriptive, meaning it tells us how the world should be. Descriptions teach us, but they also give us room to innovate. Prescriptions can get us stuck.” ~Shane Parrish, Descriptions Aren’t Prescriptions

“Men give me credit for some genius. All the genius I have lies in this; when I have a subject in hand, I study it profoundly. Day and night it is before me. I explore it in all its bearings. My mind becomes pervaded with it. Then the effort which I have made is what people are pleased to call the fruit of genius. It is the fruit of labor and thought.” ~Alexander Hamilton

“So when I say, ‘be the money’ that means know your numbers, do your market research, make sure your unit economics work and make sense, all of that. I am saying it from a place of wanting you not to repeat the mistakes I’ve made. Talk to people who have been there, done that, before attempting something new. It’s always worth the time investment.” ~Arlan Hamilton, It’s About Damn Time

“This is because money does not make you good with money. Love does not make you love yourself. Relationships don’t make you good at relationships. Work doesn’t make you good at your job, or capable of work/life balance. Problems don’t inherently make you a stronger person unless you change and adapt. The variable here is you. The common denominator is whether or not you shift your foundational perspective on the world, and how you behave within it.” ~Brianna West, If You Feel Unsure About The Future, You Don’t Need More Inspiration, You Need Better Principles

“As I tried to gain my composure, I glanced around the table for help or guidance, or at least stall for time to think. I was trying to find the right words. How do I answer a question I never was able to answer for myself? How do I explain every detail of every day being effected, and give the emotions a sick person goes through with clarity? I could have given up, cracked a joke like I usually do, and changed the subject, but I remember thinking if I don’t try to explain this, how could I ever expect her to understand. If I can’t explain this to my best friend, how could I explain my world to anyone else? I had to at least try. At that moment, the spoon theory was born…” ~Christine Miserandino, The Spoon Theory

Last Set: 

“There will come a time in your life when you will no longer care about what people say, nor waste your time on the latest drama. You will value—above anything else—your peace of mind. You will know how to cherish your family, your closest relations, and even those who have left you or who you have left behind. There will come a time when you no longer fancy things or material possessions if they do not involve sunshine, salty hair, and mother ocean to keep you occupied. There will come a time, my dear, when all the things you long for will flow naturally to you: a healthy and active body, a career with purpose, excellent jobs, and opportunities to think about. But above all, a gentle smile when you look in the mirror.” ~Andrea van Herk, “There will Come a Time”—a Message for Women on their Long Journey Home.

Other tings: 

Backstage Capital - jOURney documentary (A must see!)

33 Things I Stole From People Smarter Than Me ~Ryan Holiday

The Profile: The investors betting big on crypto & the billionaire who fell from grace ~Polina Marinova