August 25, 2024 | Read Online

Sunday Thinking

“The most beautiful things in life are not just things. They're people and places, memories and pictures. They're feelings and moments and smiles and laughter.”

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The weekly Sunday Thinking newsletter is quick-hit content that aims to provide a booster shot to your thought process as you end and start your week.

"Excellence is not perfection or winning at all costs. It is a deeply satisfying process of becoming the best performer — and person — you can be. You pursue goals that challenge you, put forth an honest effort, endure highs, lows and everything in between, and gain respect for yourself and others. This sort of excellence isn't just for world-class athletes; it is for all of us. We can certainly find it in sports, but also in the creative arts, medicine, teaching, coaching, science and more."

― Brad Stulberg, The Growth Equation

I. Opportunity Awaits

When you’re younger, it’s easy to underestimate how fleeting the days can be.

Each choice matters.
Each day matters.

When you’re older, it’s easy to underestimate how much opportunity you still have.

Don’t talk yourself out of it.
It’s never too late to start.

Source: James Clear, The 3-2-1 Newsletter

II. A Pure Love for the Craft

Kobe Bryant was once asked, “What is one quality that all the great ones have?” Without hesitation, Kobe said: It’s love. It’s not rocket science to me.

The quality that we all share is that we love what we do. We absolutely love it. And it’s a pure love.
It’s not the fame. It’s not the money. It’s not even the championships.

It’s loving what we do — and we do it all the time. We study all the time. And as a result the championships come.

Source: Kobe Bryant, The Mamba Mentality: How I Play

III. Reclaim Your Authentic Self

You can’t settle and soar at the same time. You have to choose. Elevate how you see yourself to create room for your improved life.
Growth doesn’t mean you never fall but it means you have learned to rise again. May your next rising be grand. You’re still worthy.
Liberate yourself from trying to be somebody else. There's freedom in being you.
I hope you find someone who speaks your language so you don't have to spend a lifetime translating your spirit.

Source: Dr. Thema Bryant, Homecoming

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V. Question

How do you want to feel at the end of today? What do you need to do now, so you can feel this way?

VI. This Week, I Will

Breathe and say “yes” less.
Focus on growing with clarity.
Remember this, too, shall pass.
Allow my fears and my courage to coexist.
Continue to trust, but with the wisdom and strength I've gained.

The Last Words…

"When you get everything you thought you wanted and you still feel empty, you realize that, wow, that was not what I was supposed to be chasing and there's a bigger hole here and now I need to grow down. You know? And I, I need to look internal because external didn't do it."

― Russ, On Purpose with Jay Shetty

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