A miscellaneous collection of links, resources, and inspiration that I revisit from time to time.
Quotes
Take a simple idea, and take it seriously. — Charlie Munger
Light yourself on fire with passion, and people will come from miles to watch you burn. — John Wesley
...It’s not about me right now. It isn’t even about tennis. This is a chance to do something that could really change things, something everyone will take notice of. — Billie Jean King (Battle of the Sexes)
Man cannot remake himself without suffering, for he is both the marble and the sculptor. — Alexis Carell
The stars will never align, and the traffic lights of life will never all be green at the same time. The universe doesn’t conspire against you, but it doesn’t go out of its way to line up the pins either. Conditions are never perfect. ‘Someday’ is a disease that will take your dreams to the grave with you. Pro and con lists are just as bad. If it’s important to you and you want to do it ‘eventually,’ just do it and correct course along the way. — Tim Ferriss
A good reminder that history is the story of human passion projects every generation benefits and builds upon. (I read this online somwhere, but don't have the source. Let me know if you do.)
Entrepreneur's mind. Athlete's body. Artist's soul. — James Clear
Favorite Videos
- Doechii - The Artist Way [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmyBf5n7S-Y]: To see a profile artist work through their inner-most challenges and know where they came from is incredibly inspiring to me.
People who inspire me (outside of friends & family)
- Aaron Swartz - for his courage and writing.
- Leila Janah - for her work as an impact entrepreneur. I regret not hitting send on the email draft I had written to her. She unfortunately passed away.
- Harry Mack - for his pursuit of craft and creativity.