Umoja…Walk good. 28all. Eya. *GE*

The Warm-Up: 

“ ‘No success in the professional realm can compensate for failure in the home.’ ~A wise friend.” ~Naval Ravikant

The Core: 

“Choice, not chance, determines your destiny.” ~Aristotle

“Patience has its limits. Take it too far, and it is cowardice.” ~George Jackson

“If you have a dream, don’t waste your energies explaining it.” ~Paulo Coelho

“Some people will never like you because your spirit irritates their demons.” ~Denzel Washington

“To attain knowledge, add things every day. To attain wisdom, remove things every day.” ~Lao Tzu

“Forget about what you think you deserve, focus on becoming someone who has a lot to offer.” ~Orange Book

“The most powerful thing you can do right now is to be patient while things are unfolding for you.” ~Idil Ahmed

“You survived your underground season. May this begin the birthing season when your buried seeds begin to harvest. And so it is.” ~Dr. Thema Bryant

“Perhaps there is only one cardinal sin: impatience. Because of impatience we were driven out of Paradise; because of impatience we cannot return.” ~W.H. Auden

“Your ego doesn’t make you a man, it keeps you from being a man…The very thing you feel like you have to protect because it makes you a man is the very thing keeping you from being a man.” ~Pierre Alex Jeanty

“Networking is always about relationships, which means it is all about the information and experiences those particular relationships can bring to bear on your behalf…” ~J. Kelly Hoey, Build Your Dream Network

“You will achieve better results by focusing most of your hard work on further building your strengths rather than on trying to improve your weaknesses. And you will probably be happier during the process as well.” ~Orlando Bravo

“Every communication platform teaches a different lesson: Twitter: Cut the fluff. YouTube: People love a good narrative. TikTok: Nail the hook. Instagram: Make it beautiful. Email: Whatever you’re saying, shorten it.” ~David Perell

“One sort of job requires people to follow a recipe. Another, better sort of job requires people to understand the recipe. If you understand it, that means you can change it. You have resilience and insight and the leverage to make it better.” ~Seth Godin, Recipes

“At a time when connections make the difference between landing the next gig or staying in your current job, it’s not a question of what you know or who you know, but rather who knows what you know that tips the balance.” ~J. Kelly Hoey, Build Your Dream Network

“When the outcome is assured, stay the course. When the outcome is unclear, position yourself to keep playing no matter what. Inactive patience is waiting for the inevitable to happen without rushing. Active patience is preparing for what you can anticipate but cant predict.” ~Shane Parrish

“We live in a society that’s obsessed with people’s weaknesses. Not strong enough. Not good enough. Not fast enough. Not smart enough. Imagine a world where everyone was recognized every day for their strengths instead? Imagine a world where everyone was able to be their best selves? Imagine a world where everyone did what they excelled at all the time? How satisfying would that be? How energizing? How empowering? If you want to be your best self, you must be your authentic self. If you want to reach your full potential, you must maximize your strengths. But to maximize your strengths, you must first get to know yourself well enough to identify your strengths and accept your weaknesses. That process is neither quick nor easy, but it can be transformational. Your imperfections are what make you perfect. The very things that make you stand out also make you outstanding. Understanding these truths unlocks your ability to perform at a level you’ve never dreamed of before.” ~Robert Reffkin, No One Succeeds Alone

Last Set:

“Don’t be the person who wants to turn the water on full blast and fill the glass quickly. While that may get you a full glass of water faster, you failed to gain the mental endurance in that process and therein lies the major tool in accomplishing all of your goals. Stay hard!” ~David Goggins

Food For Thought:

“When was the last time you paused for a second and gave yourself the credit you deserve for how far you’ve come, how much you’ve grown, the person you’ve become, the transformation you’ve experienced and the tough lessons you’ve learnt? Honestly, you should be so proud of you.” ~Steven Bartlett

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