In a world in which everything is on-demand and instant, the ability to focus, do deep work, and go through pain is a super-power.
We need to adjust what is the true meaning of happiness. Bearing painful moments in life with temperance is crucial. Understand that peace is found within.
The world respects those that take risk. People that put skin in the game and are willing to self-sacrifice to build something greater than themselves.
There have been three times in the past six months in which I felt that I was close. Almost there. Then things fell apart at the last minute.
In startup land, we build multi-billion-dollar empires in less than a decade. In startup land, self-reliance is paramount.
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.
