“Help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it” Another great quote from Professor Dumbledore. This one was first mentioned in the Chamber of Secrets as a hint for Harry to ask for help. (Spoilers) Sure enough, during the showdown in the chamber, Harry gets help from Fawkes the Phoenix, the … Read more
In a scene from Pee Wee’s big adventure, his friend Simone is thinking about quitting her job as a waitress to follow her dreams. Pee Wee drops some wisdom saying that everyone he knows has a big but. Hilarious line, but it’s true. Most people will find excuses for not going after something they want. … Read more
Parkinson Law says that work expands to fill the time that is allotted to it. If you give yourself 2 hours to clean the kitchen, chances are, you will take all two hours to clean the kitchen. We’re really good at procrastinating. So how do we combat this? Make realistic deadlines that challenge us. Not … Read more
Seneca says “luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”. Most of the time when we use the word luck to describe another’s good fortune, it is what Seneca is talking about. She’s lucky to have gotten the offer for a promotion. Not luck, she’s been demonstrating her skills to her company for years. He’s … Read more
Today, the actor that brought the Black Panther to life on the silver screen passed away. At only age 43 Chadwick has been privately battling colon cancer for four years. It’s a reminder that you really can’t judge people from their appearances. Portraying such a strong character and giving so many of us strength, it … Read more
What problems are you looking to solve? Where do you go to look for solutions? Are you even trying to find a solution? What about problems you’ve had in the past? How did you overcome them? Did you seek answers or did you brute force trial and error? Oftentimes, when we face a challenge we … Read more
We are really bad at gauging and estimating time. Think of where you want to be in 10 years. Are you living in a better place? Are you healthier and more fit? Are you more wealthy? Are you happier? Yes to these question? by how much? Now think back 10 years ago, what were you … Read more
My toothpaste tube is out of paste. Yesterday I squeezed the last bit out. But I didn’t throw it out. Today, I picked it up and started squeezing from the bottom and sure enough, another fat blob landed on my toothbrush. There’s a motivational speaker (maybe Tony Robbins) that told the audience to raise their … Read more
We’re really good at making excuses for ourselves. I’ll work out tomorrow. I’m too sore to work out. I should rest up today. If you hear yourself saying anything that sounds like this, you need an accountability buddy. Find a person you trust and genuinely cares about your well-being. Tell them what you’re going to … Read more
This quote is repeated by Thor alongside some hilarious comedic elements. In the movie Thor: Ragnarok, the act of heroism and stepping up is also displayed by others. But they are reluctant. They have obstacles that hold them back until they realize that their calling is greater than themselves. Accepting past trauma. Valkyrie joins the … Read more