So many of us are trying to control the ocean. ↳ We resist change. ↳ We fight uncertainty. ↳ We try to control every part of our journey. But what if... We didn’t try to stop the chaos ↳ And instead, became resilient inside it? • The waves won’t stop. • Business will feel messy. • Life will feel unpredictable. And growth will feel uncomfortable. But you? You can still learn to swim through all of it. That’s the power of mindset over control.
This is the quote I come back to again and again. Because let’s be honest… Most of us don’t feel “special.” ↳ We’re not the smartest in the room. ↳ We don’t always have the credentials. ↳ We haven’t mastered everything. But curiosity? That’s something we can choose. • To ask better questions. • To explore further. • To stay curious ↳ Even when we’re scared, uncertain, or overwhelmed. I don’t think you need to be “special” to grow. You just need to be brave enough to stay curious.
We’re told to trust our gut. ↳ To be led by passion. ↳ To go all-in with heart. But the best decisions? ↳ They come from a balance of intuition and intellect. ↳ Too much heart → risky. ↳ Too much brain → stuck. The real magic? ↳ Lead with heart. ↳ Think with brain. ↳ Act with both. Whether you’re building a startup or navigating career moves This quote might be the alignment you’ve been missing. P.S. What’s a quote that’s stuck with you lately?
Fast decision-making is a skill. (Not a personality trait) It’s not about being reckless. It’s about being responsive. Because the longer you sit in indecision, → the longer your growth is on hold. → the longer your business is paused. → the longer your momentum slows. Speed doesn’t mean “perfect.” Speed means progress. And the truth is? Most of your decisions can be reversed. Most of your “big choices” aren’t really that big. Most of the time... you already know the answer.
Talking is easy. Listening? That takes a lifetime. Ernest Hemingway put it best here. Most people listen to reply. Few listen to understand. But the ones who master silence? ↳ They learn more, ↳ Earn more, ↳ And build deeper connections. Because wisdom isn’t in the talking. It’s in knowing when not to. What’s the best lesson you’ve learned from staying silent? P.S. If this changed the way you view conversations, consider sharing it.
It’s not permanent. But too many treat it like it is. They fail once ↳ and assume they’re “not good enough.” They hear “no” ↳ and decide success isn’t meant for them. But here’s the thing: Bruises heal. ↳ They fade. ↳ They toughen you up. ↳ They remind you that you’re still standing. The only way failure becomes permanent is if you let it. So get back up. Try again. Wear your bruises as proof that you’re in the game. What’s one failure that taught you something valuable?
People love honesty. (But only when it’s not about them) The moment your truth becomes their mirror — it stings. You’re “too blunt.” You’re “too critical.” You’re “not being constructive.” But here’s the thing… Honesty isn’t cruelty. It’s clarity. And clarity is how we grow. You can’t evolve if you only surround yourself with comfort. You can’t improve if no one’s allowed to challenge you. So if someone’s honest with you Especially when it’s hard? Don’t flinch. Don’t deflect. Listen.
Not swipe files. Not your feed. Old books. 𝑾𝒉𝒚? Because original thinkers don’t quote Pinterest posts. They quote: • Aristotle. • Seneca. • Drucker. • Carnegie. They go backward → to move forward. The irony? Every “new” idea you see trending on here Was probably written 100 years ago With more: Clarity, Depth, And humility. Want to think differently? Study people who lived differently. Books that have lasted decades will stretch Your thinking more than trends that lasted days.
Truer words Have never been spoken. We can’t always control the curveballs life throws our way. But here’s the secret: We can control how we choose to respond. Think about this: Challenges are inevitable. ↳ Growth is optional. Setbacks are temporary. ↳ Resilience is lasting. Reactions are instinctive. ↳ Responses are intentional. The real power lies in the 90%. How we respond shapes who we become. So today, I ask: What response will you choose?
Think about this for a moment. It's not about how strong you are. It's about how consistent you can be. Every day, Showing up, Putting in the work, ↳ Even when it's hard. That’s where success hides In perseverance. So, whether you're: • Building your business, • Growing your network, • Or just trying to push through a tough project, Remember: Consistency > Strength What’s one area in your life where perseverance paid off?
Dreams are fragile. They don’t come with: • Guarantees, • Step-by-step instructions, • Or “easy modes.” But here’s the truth: Every success story starts with someone Who refused to let go of their dream. • Through setbacks. • Through doubt. • Through the fear of “what if it doesn’t work?” If you’re holding onto a dream right now, Let this be your reminder: ↳ Keep going. ↳ Tighten your grip. ↳ Don’t let go. What’s your dream?
It’s simple. But it hits hard. No one has to: • Check in on you when you’re struggling. • Support your wild ideas when no one else will. • Stand by your side when things fall apart. ↳ Yet, some people do. Not because they owe you. Not because they expect something back. But because they care. And those people? They’re rare. They’re gold. They’re everything. So, if you have even one person like that in your life — 📲 Text them. 💬 Call them. 🙏 Thank them.
Babe Ruth said it. But most people forget it. Because quitting often looks like: • Changing your niche again • Scrapping your post before hitting publish • Waiting for “perfect” before taking action But here’s the truth: 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 → 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥. And most won’t build it. You don’t have to be the smartest. Or the most talented. Or even the loudest. You just have to stay in the game. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐬 → 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬.
Pause. and read that again. Sometimes the only thing standing between you and your next breakthrough… …is the decision to try the handle. ↳ We assume things are out of reach. ↳ We assume we’re not ready. ↳ We assume the answer is “no.” But what if you pushed? What if it opened? The opportunity you want might not need permission, Just a little courage. Push anyway. What’s one door you’ve been afraid to test? --- ♻️ Repost to remind someone to try the handle.