2017 was the most challenging year of my life. I had depression. I thought about suicide a couple of times. Often things felt scary.
Having strong opinions is important. It will make people listen to you. Holding them weakly and adapting demonstrates character and humility.
As I read Nassim Taleb's Skin in the Game, I ponder about the need to have skin in the game to build something valuable, enduring, and long-lasting.
Anthony Bourdain is what I would call a punk rock chef. Brilliant and unafraid of being authentic. What a sad ending for someone who seemed to have it all.
When solving problems or dealing with multiple daily requests often my mind will get busy, worried and distracted and I lose flow.
For the past 2-days, I have been reading excerpts of Shunryu Suzuki's book, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind. It's helping to bring peace and calmness to my heart.
