Mayito Minutes

Today on my bike ride I heard Joe Rogan make a great point on his podcast. I share it with y'all and believe that it might in some way affect life for some of us post Covid-19.

Talking about momentum and the fact it has to be created.

A good person dyes events with his own color and turns whatever happens to his benefit. -Seneca

Pur reality cannot be changed, but our perceptions can influence our reality. So can we then change our reality? Let's take a trip down the rabbit hole.

When we believe in the obstacle more than the goal, which will inevitably triumph? -Ryan Holiday

When we are faced with adversity or a difficult circumstance our default is often to neglect dealing with the present moment. Instead we go back to the past or fast forward to the future. This creates tension however because nothing really changes.

We can all agree that professionals shouldn't show off, but there are lots of professionals that are way too shy. Perhaps you are one of them.

Plan as best you can. Stand on the balls of your feet prepared. Bend with what comes until bending is no longer the right response. And then be as hard as can be. -taken from the book Refuge

How are we dealing with the fact that all athletic events have been cancelled or postponed for the foreseeable future. I share some insight from professional cyclist Payson Mc Elveen that can help us out.

The point is not to wish for these adversities, but for the virtue that makes these adversities bearable. -Seneca