Coming of age in the early to mid-eighties, Pat’s music and style greatly influenced me. I stumbled upon this quote today and though it the most perfect attitude towards life.
Author: Carl Setzer
A blogger blogging from just north of Seattle.
Yeah, I often make things too complex
I often get wound up over the details in life. Seeking out the details can go to far and I simply add complexity.
When I hurt my arm, instead of looking for the best medicine cocktail, I need to do slap some ice in it. The sooner the better.
So much potential
Fear steps in and hamstrings us
Robs us of our dreams
Podcasts, Walking and Getting My Act Together
One thing I’ve long enjoyed doing: walking while listening to podcasts. I love how I can be selective of what I want to hear. There are so many out there, with only a little effort, I can focus on whatever my “big rocks” are right now.
I’ve been working on making some life changes. Things like eliminating debt, truly managing my career (as opposed the series of happy accidents it’s been to this point).
In support of that, I’m focusing my energy on positive change, on listening to people who are moving the needle, so to speak. Sure, I’m still trying to figure out what I’m going to do when I grow up. Actually, I’ve come to abandon that mindset. I’m focusing on what I want to do now, and what I want to do next. I’m thinking my career focus shall be “I make cool shit happen”. What do you think?
Today, during my walk, I listened to Gary Vee (aka: Gary Vaynerchuck, if you’ve not heard of him). I share with him the consternation of folks my age whining about millennials. But that wasn’t the biggest thing. Gary is always reminding you that you’re empowered, that you can make your dreams come true, and that it’s not easy. That’s why it’s called “work”.
I’m reminded, yet again, that taking on the challenge of driving my life comes with fears. Fears of the unknown, of failing, of looking like a fool. Yet everyone who’s done anything of real value in this life has faced all this. It’s been done before, it can be done now. It can be done by me.
Below is the link to the podcast in question. Let me know if you like it, the thoughts you get from it, or any other podcasts you recommend. I’m looking forward to hearing about it.
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My analysis of “Papa John’s founder resigns as chairman after using N-word on conference call”
Reading this article stunned me: Papa John’s founder resigns as chairman after using N-word on conference call
A simply mind blowing story. Over the years I’ve seen plenty of people make horrible public gaffes. It’s hard to imagine coming up with something worse to say. By a man who worked really hard to build a company into something huge.
Psychoanalyzing people based at a distance is ineffective. However, reading this, and looking over his list of other public faux pases, I wonder if he subconsciously wanted to be fired. It explains a lot, really.
The Streetlight
Looking through the dark
Bugs orbiting a street light
Buzzing electrons
The Thailand Cave Rescue: A Haiku Meditation
Bold, daring and kind
When we focus on the goal
We achieve great things
Watch “CYMATICS: Science Vs. Music – Nigel Stanford” on YouTube
As I adore music, technology and the creative interplay amongst them, I highly recommend this.
The Election Is Nearing
Election nearing
Phone ringing incessantly
This quest for power
I Sit In Stillness
I sit in stillness
The quietness calms my soul
I find hope therein