Good Vibes - V1
Volume 1 (June 2, 2023)
Hey there friends, I’m going to be rolling out my Friday Round-up newsletter beginning today and dropping out every other Friday. It’ll will be a quick-hitting article designed to share books that I’ve enjoyed, podcasts that were interesting, and quotes that inspired me and maybe some bonus content occasionally. I’ll also share inspirational stories that caught my attention and additional information that will brighten your day. You can receive this newsletter free in your inbox by simply signing up on my website To Live Inspired. I will also post this content on my social media pages.
Now, on to to our first Good Vibes Newsletter!
Book I Just Finished:
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
By: Angela Duckworth
Grit:The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Review: This book had me before I was out of the intro. I’ve never been the most talented or the most athletic person in the room, but what I did possess was a relentless work ethic and a desire to improve. It was instilled in me as a young man that you never give up, and quitting wasn’t an option. I know there’s an unhealthy version of this mindset, but it has served me well the majority of my life. Angela dives into the science of “Grit” but also gives some practical examples from the success of some high-profile athletes. I highly recommend the book to anyone who has the desire to push past your fears and limitations and succeed at what matters most to you.
Podcast that was SUPER interesting:
Freakonomics Radio (Episode 463) - How to Get Anyone to Do Anything
Freakonomics Radio - Episode 463
This podcast is an interview with author Robert B. Cialdini who wrote “Influence – The Psychology of Persuasion” back in the 80’s. In the podcast host Stephen Dubner talks about the “7 levers of influence” and how learning each one empowers you to profoundly influence others. We are all influenced in some way and have been by someone. When I look back over my life, I can easily see the people who influenced my life the most in both positive and negative ways. I’m actually in the process of writing a book on this subject that I hope to finish by the end of the year (how’s that for holding myself accountable?). One part of the book I found very interesting was how we can use our influence in a positive way but also for selfish reasons. They kind of dive into the idea of using influence to manipulate. I found it very interesting and plan on reading the book at some point.
Quote I found inspiring:
“The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives.”
Esther Perel
We’ve all experienced the huge impact relationships can have on our lives both negative and positive. What’s interesting is that we decide who those people are and yet there are so many people who choose to allow toxic people to speak into their lives. Let’s choose quality friends. Not perfect, definitely not toxic, simply quality.