From Chad

My daughter was hit with goose poop, prompting advice from Martin Luther about controlling negative thoughts. Luther compared unwanted thoughts to birds flying overhead, suggesting we can’t prevent them from flying, but can prevent them from nesting in our minds.

Ants, despite their small size, serve as a powerful example of motivation through their intrinsic drive, planning, and persistence. They prepare for winter during summer and harvest, inviting the importance of being proactive, prepared, and persistent in life.

Mosquitoes, despite their small size, cause over 700,000 deaths annually due to disease transmission, surpassing the impact of larger creatures like elephants and blue whales. This highlights the significance of small things, both positive and negative, in shaping our lives in the world around us.

Ultimately beast mode isn’t about beating your competition, but bringing the best out of others. That is a real mark of a beast.

A poor immigrant, family, unaware of the ships, all inclusive dining, ration to their own food, while others dying above. The story serves as a reminder to question what we may be missing out on due to misunderstandings.

A motto is only as strong as the character of the person saying it.

Arambhashira is a Sanskrit word meaning “hero at the beginning”. There are so many examples of this who start strong, but either fizzle or flame-out. Only those who finish strong are remembered.

Don’t let your feelings get in the way. Feelings will fool you.

Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, faced numerous failures before achieving success. His overnight delivery service, initially met with skepticism and limited demand, exemplifies the importance of persistence and learning from setbacks. The story_is the value of failing well and the transformative power of persistence in overcoming challenges.

Are you willing to fail your way to success?