The real destroyer of our peace of mind isn’t an external weapon or enemy, but our own destructive emotions. Neither our friends nor even the Buddha provide an opportunity to practice patience in the way that a hostile person does. And in so doing, an enemy can become our teacher.
Dalai Lama, 8/20/20
Monday, August 24, 2020
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
55 quotes used by Steve Cohen
“Those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind” – attributed to Dr. Seuss and FDR presidential advisor Bernard Baruch
“There’s no right way to do the wrong thing” – Unknown.
“If you don’t ask, the answer’s always no” – Pat Croce
“I can play the music, but I can’t make everybody dance.”
“I like to read the actual papers because you see stuff you’re not looking for. “ Mayor Bloomberg
“Most people are going to swear by you, some are going to swear at you.” – Steve’s dad
“Be more concerned with your character than what you’re doing.” – John Wooden
“The gum was losing its flavor.” – Steve Cohen (original)
He said this in response to when I asked, “Why did you want to get into TV?”
“I’m a diamond, I’m forever.”
Steve talking about why he keeps up with people
“I’m not a crook.” – Richard Nixon
Steve referenced this quote when he did air quotes. It’s important to always be skeptical of our leaders.
“Insecure people reinvent themselves and secure people evolve.” – Madonna
And then Steve says, “Which isn’t meant to be a diss to the author of ‘Reinvent Yourself’”
“Insecure people network and secure people offer their friendship.” – Steve Cohen (original)
“What’s the world’s largest microphone? A telephone.” – Steve says this is “an old saying”. But pick up the phone and call people.
“The slightest good deed is better than the greatest intentions.” – John Wooden (basketball coach who Steve says is a great influence on him)
“Do it anyway.” – Mother Teresa
Matt Lauer once said he got 6 Christmas cards when he worked in local TV and the next year he got 200.
“You don’t just want something read, you want it spread.” – Unknown. The difference between a good podcast and a viral podcast.
“Something remarkable is just that. It’s Re- Mark-able.” – Seth Godin. (How to get something spread).
“There’s a difference between excellent and remarkable.” – Seth Godin?
“The details separate the good from the great.” – Unknown/Steve Cohen (original)
“We have the best ingredients. We have the best food.” – Wolfgang Puck
“Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.” – John Wooden
“No matter what happens, I say, ‘Good.’ I broke my leg. Good. I can use the other leg.” – Jocko Willink
“There’s no right way to do the wrong thing.” – LA County Jail quote in a documentary about the bloods and the crips
“That’s why I’m here” – James Taylor
“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” – Bruce Lee
“If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.” – From the movie Dodgeball
“If you’re dreams aren’t bigger than yourself, you’re not dreaming big enough.” – Ava DuVernay
“Good news is never late” – Steve Cohen (original)
“Never let a temporary inconvenience get in the way of permanent improvement.” – Unknown.
“If I’m going after Moby Dick, I bring tartar sauce.” – Steve Cohen (original)
Talking about going after big name guests
“Take a chance, Columbus took a chance” – Steve Cohen (original)
“All leaders deal with hope.” – James Carville
“Hope breeds peace.” – Confucius
“I really enjoy when people stop me and they say I’ve helped them and I really inspired them.” – James Altucher
Steve remembering when he met me
“There’s no such thing as a slow newsday only lazy reporters.” – Steve Cohen (original)
“You have to make what’s important interesting.” – Steve Cohen (original)
“Let’s get ready to rumble.” – Michael Buffer
“Life’s a marathon, not a sprint.” – Dr. Phil
“How do you get people to a party? Invite them early. Invite them often. Be a good host.” – Steve Cohen (original)
“A stitch in time saves nine” – Unknown
“Those who know you best should love you most.” Steve Cohen (original ?)
“When I got three rejections, I said, ‘Oh great, only 96 more to go.’” – Seth Godin
“If you don’t have time to do it right the first time, when do you have time to do it over again?” – John Wooden
“Champions do everyday what losers do only occasionally” – Mike Tyson
“Everyone’s got a plan until you get punched in the face.” – Mike Tyson
“Successful people focus on the flowers and not the weeds.” – Denis Waitley, author of The Psychology of Winning
“You got to get along to go along.” & “Persistence beats resistance”
Talking about dealing with hostility at work
“Try harder” – Avis
“I’m not new to this. I’m true to this.” – Unknown
“I’d rather tame a wild horse than motivate a mule.” – Unknown / Steve Cohen original
“When Siegfried and Roy were attacked, everybody was like, ‘That tiger went crazy.’ That tiger didn’t go crazy. That tiger went tiger.” – Chris Rock
“Be a no limit person.” – Wayne Dyer
“People want to be around people who are positive. People want to be around people who praise you. People want to be around people who look for the best in other people.” – Richard Branson
-- James Altucher, 5/21/18
“There’s no right way to do the wrong thing” – Unknown.
“If you don’t ask, the answer’s always no” – Pat Croce
“I can play the music, but I can’t make everybody dance.”
“I like to read the actual papers because you see stuff you’re not looking for. “ Mayor Bloomberg
“Most people are going to swear by you, some are going to swear at you.” – Steve’s dad
“Be more concerned with your character than what you’re doing.” – John Wooden
“The gum was losing its flavor.” – Steve Cohen (original)
He said this in response to when I asked, “Why did you want to get into TV?”
“I’m a diamond, I’m forever.”
Steve talking about why he keeps up with people
“I’m not a crook.” – Richard Nixon
Steve referenced this quote when he did air quotes. It’s important to always be skeptical of our leaders.
“Insecure people reinvent themselves and secure people evolve.” – Madonna
And then Steve says, “Which isn’t meant to be a diss to the author of ‘Reinvent Yourself’”
“Insecure people network and secure people offer their friendship.” – Steve Cohen (original)
“What’s the world’s largest microphone? A telephone.” – Steve says this is “an old saying”. But pick up the phone and call people.
“The slightest good deed is better than the greatest intentions.” – John Wooden (basketball coach who Steve says is a great influence on him)
“Do it anyway.” – Mother Teresa
Matt Lauer once said he got 6 Christmas cards when he worked in local TV and the next year he got 200.
“You don’t just want something read, you want it spread.” – Unknown. The difference between a good podcast and a viral podcast.
“Something remarkable is just that. It’s Re- Mark-able.” – Seth Godin. (How to get something spread).
“There’s a difference between excellent and remarkable.” – Seth Godin?
“The details separate the good from the great.” – Unknown/Steve Cohen (original)
“We have the best ingredients. We have the best food.” – Wolfgang Puck
“Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.” – John Wooden
“No matter what happens, I say, ‘Good.’ I broke my leg. Good. I can use the other leg.” – Jocko Willink
“There’s no right way to do the wrong thing.” – LA County Jail quote in a documentary about the bloods and the crips
“That’s why I’m here” – James Taylor
“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” – Bruce Lee
“If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.” – From the movie Dodgeball
“If you’re dreams aren’t bigger than yourself, you’re not dreaming big enough.” – Ava DuVernay
“Good news is never late” – Steve Cohen (original)
“Never let a temporary inconvenience get in the way of permanent improvement.” – Unknown.
“If I’m going after Moby Dick, I bring tartar sauce.” – Steve Cohen (original)
Talking about going after big name guests
“Take a chance, Columbus took a chance” – Steve Cohen (original)
“All leaders deal with hope.” – James Carville
“Hope breeds peace.” – Confucius
“I really enjoy when people stop me and they say I’ve helped them and I really inspired them.” – James Altucher
Steve remembering when he met me
“There’s no such thing as a slow newsday only lazy reporters.” – Steve Cohen (original)
“You have to make what’s important interesting.” – Steve Cohen (original)
“Let’s get ready to rumble.” – Michael Buffer
“Life’s a marathon, not a sprint.” – Dr. Phil
“How do you get people to a party? Invite them early. Invite them often. Be a good host.” – Steve Cohen (original)
“A stitch in time saves nine” – Unknown
“Those who know you best should love you most.” Steve Cohen (original ?)
“When I got three rejections, I said, ‘Oh great, only 96 more to go.’” – Seth Godin
“If you don’t have time to do it right the first time, when do you have time to do it over again?” – John Wooden
“Champions do everyday what losers do only occasionally” – Mike Tyson
“Everyone’s got a plan until you get punched in the face.” – Mike Tyson
“Successful people focus on the flowers and not the weeds.” – Denis Waitley, author of The Psychology of Winning
“You got to get along to go along.” & “Persistence beats resistance”
Talking about dealing with hostility at work
“Try harder” – Avis
“I’m not new to this. I’m true to this.” – Unknown
“I’d rather tame a wild horse than motivate a mule.” – Unknown / Steve Cohen original
“When Siegfried and Roy were attacked, everybody was like, ‘That tiger went crazy.’ That tiger didn’t go crazy. That tiger went tiger.” – Chris Rock
“Be a no limit person.” – Wayne Dyer
“People want to be around people who are positive. People want to be around people who praise you. People want to be around people who look for the best in other people.” – Richard Branson
-- James Altucher, 5/21/18
Monday, June 01, 2020
Tuesday, April 07, 2020
when everything seems to be going wrong
You know great things are coming when everything seems to be going wrong. Old energy is clearing out for new energy to enter. Be patient!
-- Idil Ahmed
-- Idil Ahmed
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
Looking behind
Monday, December 31, 2018
change one word
As adults, we spend a lot of time talking about all of the things that we have to do.
You have to wake up early for work. You have to make another sales call for your business. You have to work out today. You have to write an article. You have to make dinner for your family. You have to go to your son’s game.
Now, imagine changing just one word in the sentences above.
You don’t “have” to. You “get” to.
You get to wake up early for work. You get to make another sales call for your business. You get to cook dinner for your family. By simply changing one word, you shift the way you view each event. You transition from seeing these behaviors as burdens and turn them into opportunities.
The key point is that both versions of reality are true. You have to do those things, and you also get to do them. We can find evidence for whatever mind-set we choose.
I once heard a story about a man who uses a wheelchair. When asked if it was difficult being confined, he responded, “I’m not confined to my wheelchair—I am liberated by it. If it wasn’t for my wheelchair, I would be bed-bound and never able to leave my house.”1 This shift in perspective completely transformed how he lived each day.
I think it’s important to remind yourself that the things you do each day are not burdens, they are opportunities. So often, the things we view as work are actually the reward.
Embrace your constraints. Fall in love with boredom. Do the work.
You don’t have to. You get to.
-- James Clear / This article is an excerpt from Chapter 10 of my New York Times bestselling book Atomic Habits. Read more here.
You have to wake up early for work. You have to make another sales call for your business. You have to work out today. You have to write an article. You have to make dinner for your family. You have to go to your son’s game.
Now, imagine changing just one word in the sentences above.
You don’t “have” to. You “get” to.
You get to wake up early for work. You get to make another sales call for your business. You get to cook dinner for your family. By simply changing one word, you shift the way you view each event. You transition from seeing these behaviors as burdens and turn them into opportunities.
The key point is that both versions of reality are true. You have to do those things, and you also get to do them. We can find evidence for whatever mind-set we choose.
I once heard a story about a man who uses a wheelchair. When asked if it was difficult being confined, he responded, “I’m not confined to my wheelchair—I am liberated by it. If it wasn’t for my wheelchair, I would be bed-bound and never able to leave my house.”1 This shift in perspective completely transformed how he lived each day.
I think it’s important to remind yourself that the things you do each day are not burdens, they are opportunities. So often, the things we view as work are actually the reward.
Embrace your constraints. Fall in love with boredom. Do the work.
You don’t have to. You get to.
-- James Clear / This article is an excerpt from Chapter 10 of my New York Times bestselling book Atomic Habits. Read more here.
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Every day
Handle things with gentleness, optimism
1. Every day is a blessing from God. Do not waste it. Do something positive; not just for yourself but for others, too.
2. Love is the glue that keeps a relationship together. If it is removed, the relationship starts falling apart.
3. Kindness is a gift we all possess. It becomes powerful when we use it.
4. Always handle things with gentleness. This way, fragile things like friendships won’t be damaged or broken.
5. Anger is a human reaction. It usually happens when we don’t have our way.
6. Forgiveness is a godly trait. It shows grace, mercy, and compassion.
7. We all make mistakes. This is how we learn.
8. Look ahead to life with optimism. Do not dwell in the past, but learn from it.
Clarence Chun
Kalihi
-- Star Advertiser, 12/23/18
1. Every day is a blessing from God. Do not waste it. Do something positive; not just for yourself but for others, too.
2. Love is the glue that keeps a relationship together. If it is removed, the relationship starts falling apart.
3. Kindness is a gift we all possess. It becomes powerful when we use it.
4. Always handle things with gentleness. This way, fragile things like friendships won’t be damaged or broken.
5. Anger is a human reaction. It usually happens when we don’t have our way.
6. Forgiveness is a godly trait. It shows grace, mercy, and compassion.
7. We all make mistakes. This is how we learn.
8. Look ahead to life with optimism. Do not dwell in the past, but learn from it.
Clarence Chun
Kalihi
-- Star Advertiser, 12/23/18
Monday, August 20, 2018
Quotations
Provide the one word missing from the quotation. (e.g., “I came, I saw, I ____.” Answer: Conquered (Julius Caesar).)
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. “That which does not kill us makes us _____.”
2. “It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not ____.”
3. “If you’re going through ____, keep going.”
4. "Don't cry because it's over, ____ because it happened."
5. "You only live once, but if you do it ____, once is enough."
GRADUATE LEVEL
6. “The _____ life is not worth living.”
7. "When you cease to ____, you cease to live."
8. “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t ____.”
9. "No one can make you fell inferior without your ____"
10. "I find that the harder I work, the more ____ I seem to have."
PH.D. LEVEL
11. “It is really clear that the most precious resource we all have is ____.”
12. “The secret of getting ahead is getting ____.”
13. “_____ is what happens while you are busy making other plans.”
14. "Imagination is more important than _____."
15. All our _____ can come true if we have the courage to pursue them."
-- Star Advertiser, August 18, 2018
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. “That which does not kill us makes us _____.”
2. “It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not ____.”
3. “If you’re going through ____, keep going.”
4. "Don't cry because it's over, ____ because it happened."
5. "You only live once, but if you do it ____, once is enough."
GRADUATE LEVEL
6. “The _____ life is not worth living.”
7. "When you cease to ____, you cease to live."
8. “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t ____.”
9. "No one can make you fell inferior without your ____"
10. "I find that the harder I work, the more ____ I seem to have."
PH.D. LEVEL
11. “It is really clear that the most precious resource we all have is ____.”
12. “The secret of getting ahead is getting ____.”
13. “_____ is what happens while you are busy making other plans.”
14. "Imagination is more important than _____."
15. All our _____ can come true if we have the courage to pursue them."
-- Star Advertiser, August 18, 2018
Friday, January 26, 2018
sit still for a moment
There’s a practice so simple that many people will discount it as not worthy of trying.
They’ll miss out on the transformative power of that very simplicity.
The practice is this: Sit still for a moment, and just feel what it feels like to be alive. Then relax into that feeling.
Yes, I know, sitting still for a moment isn’t something we want to do right now. We got things to do, man! But just try it, for a minute. Sit still and feel what it feels like to be alive, for you, right this moment. There’s never been another moment like this particular one, and never will be again.
They’ll miss out on the transformative power of that very simplicity.
The practice is this: Sit still for a moment, and just feel what it feels like to be alive. Then relax into that feeling.
Yes, I know, sitting still for a moment isn’t something we want to do right now. We got things to do, man! But just try it, for a minute. Sit still and feel what it feels like to be alive, for you, right this moment. There’s never been another moment like this particular one, and never will be again.
Saturday, December 30, 2017
slow and steady
The hard part is "steady."
Anyone can go slow. It takes a special kind of commitment to do it steadily, drip after drip, until you get to where you're going.
-- Seth Godin, 12/17/17
Anyone can go slow. It takes a special kind of commitment to do it steadily, drip after drip, until you get to where you're going.
-- Seth Godin, 12/17/17
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Monday, January 02, 2017
Thursday, January 07, 2016
Thursday, July 02, 2015
Zen Things
1. Do one thing at a time
[via facebook]
[12/6/15] Roy posts it again. Apparently the original article is from Leo Babauta. Here's a derivative article (maybe it's from Babauta too).
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[12/6/15] Roy posts it again. Apparently the original article is from Leo Babauta. Here's a derivative article (maybe it's from Babauta too).
Sunday, June 28, 2015
good judgment
Good judgment comes from experience, and experience - -well, that comes from poor judgment. - Cousin Woodman
-- Motivational Quotes (via twitter)
-- Motivational Quotes (via twitter)
Thursday, April 30, 2015
true power
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength, mastering yourself is true power. - Lao-Tzu
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Sunday, February 15, 2015
saying no
Your capacity to say No determines your capacity to say Yes to greater things. - Stanley Jones
[via twitter]
[via twitter]
Saturday, January 17, 2015
humanity
The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about
humanity, answered, ‘Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to
make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then
he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present;
the result being that he does not live in the the present or the future;
he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never
really lived.
Something toponderon, even though it's a fake.
Something toponderon, even though it's a fake.
Monday, September 29, 2014
a beautiful day
"A beautiful day begins with a beautiful mindset. When you wake up, take
a second to think about what a privilege it is to simply be alive and
healthy. The moment you start acting like life is a blessing, I assure
you it will start to feel like one."
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