A Philosophy of Life – What I Think I Know

Life after death is not the question. It is life before death. So how are you going to do it? How are you going to live?

October 12, 2019October 12, 2019 by Nate

— From movie “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice”

What focus means is saying no to something that with every bone in your body you think is a phenomenal idea, you wake up thinking about it, but you say no to it because you are focusing on something else

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 by Nate

— Jony Ive (link)

Each one of us has to start out with developing his or her definition of success. And when we have these specific expectations of ourselves, we are more likely to live up to them. Ultimately it is not what you get or even what you give. It’s what you become

September 21, 2019September 21, 2019 by Nate

— Mary Gates from “Inside Bill’s brain: decoding Bill Gates” episode 3 closing scene

It is enormously important that you do have the right friends. If they make you a better person than you otherwise would be, that is the ultimate gift

September 21, 2019September 21, 2019 by Nate

— Warren Buffett from “Inside Bill’s brain: decoding Bill Gates” episode 2 minute 37

Can you remember what you wanted before you were told to grow up and fit your round peg in a square cubicle? Use these questions to trigger memories and stimulate thoughts: What did you want to be when you grew up? What have you always wanted to do that you haven’t yet done? What have you done in your life that you are really proud of? If you knew you were going to die within a year, how would you spend that year? What brings you the most fulfillment—and how is that related to money? If you didn’t have to work for a living, what would you do with your time? These are potent questions. You may have looked at some before, but without a bridge between your present reality and your aspirations.

September 8, 2019September 8, 2019 by Nate

— Vicki Robin from book “Your Money or your Life…”

Don’t ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive

September 8, 2019September 8, 2019 by Nate

— Howard Thurman, philosopher and theologian