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The business of life
“The business of life is the acquisition of memories. In the end, that’s all there is.”
— Mr. Carson, Downton Abbey

I’ve never watched the show, but I thought this was beautiful.

Strip away everything else we chase, careers, money, recognition, and what’s actually left at the end is what we remember and who we remember it with.

Maybe that’s the only scoreboard worth keeping.

(H/T: Die with Zero by Bill Perkins) taken in Long Branch Valley, Austin, Texas by @mblorenz

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Good morning

@sethgodin

Fertilizing the weeds
It’s not up to us to fix the world all by ourselves. But we vote with our attention and our dollars. If we’re attracted to the wrong stuff like moths to a flame, don’t be surprised when folks spend time building new fires.

Each of us knows that we’re motivated by positive feedback. We’re drawn to behaviors and activities that earn us a smile or a prize. And yet, we often forget to reward the businesses, behaviors and systems we want more of.

Many of us are drawn to invented controversies, hustles, one-click bargains, come-ons, convenience that comes at a high price, division, brawls, tired tropes, social networks that trap us and, while we’re at it, a big bag of fried chips.

Actually, you’re a philanthropist, doling out attention and cash to the behaviors you care about. Invest wisely.

If people stop going to the circus, the clowns go home. taken in Long Branch Valley, Austin, Texas by @mblorenz

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4 days ago

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@jamesclear

"There is no path to greatness without hard work. And the only person who feels like working hard for years is someone who is excited about the task.

You only get one life and you’re going to burn the days either way, so the real question is: What excites you and interests you? What makes you feel curious and alive, perhaps even joyful? What is so "worth it" that you're not worried about the tradeoffs, the hard work, the hassle?

Follow your enthusiasm." taken in Long Branch Valley, Austin, Texas by @mblorenz

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5 days ago

Good morning

@jamesclear

"One sign of mental toughness is being larger than the situation.

Do the circumstances dictate your mood and emotions? Or do you choose your mood and emotions, and the situation is simply something you respond to?

The less your mood depends on your circumstances, the more mentally tough you are." taken in Long Branch Valley, Austin, Texas by @mblorenz

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6 days ago

@garrisonkeeler

In fact I’ll start right now. Do a good deed and wish the next person you see a beautiful day and smile like you really truly mean it. That’s the way. Beautiful. taken in Long Branch Valley, Austin, Texas by @mblorenz

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7 days ago

Good morning

Author and speaker Jim Rohn reminds us to continually redirect our attention toward what is helpful and productive:

"Much of life is in learning to always remain part of the solution rather than allowing ourselves to become part of the problem."

Source: The Seasons of Life taken in Long Branch Valley, Austin, Texas by @mblorenz

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7 days ago

Good morning

Neurobiologist and Nobel Prize winner Rita Levi-Montalcini reminds us that good judgment requires warmth and logic:

"Rare are those people who use the mind; few use the heart; and really unique are those who use both."

Source: WIRED Interview (March 2009) taken in Long Branch Valley, Austin, Texas by @mblorenz

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8 days ago

Good morning

@jamesclear

"Your life is simply your days, accumulated. Did today's habits contribute to the life you want to build?" taken in Long Branch Valley, Austin, Texas by @mblorenz

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9 days ago

Good morning

@jamesclear

"Everyone wants to be happy now, but it might be better to optimize for being satisfied later.

Perhaps the key to happiness is to not worry about being happy today, but rather to make choices that will leave your future self feeling satisfied with how you chose to live. Do you feel a sense of satisfaction with the choices you made? With the way you lived today? With the things you chose to focus on over the last year? Are you "happy" with the impact you are making?

Momentary happiness is hard to predict, but deep satisfaction is easier to control. It is on the other side of good choices, good habits, and meaningful impact." taken in Long Branch Valley, Austin, Texas by @mblorenz

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10 days ago

Welcome to the family Osage!

This petite little orange girl show up at our home a year ago. She lived under the rv for the last year. This week we trapped her, took her to the vet for a physical ( a very good girl for the vet). She is a healthy 3-5 year old. Currently residing in the bathroom. Hoping to expand that territory in the coming days. taken in Long Branch Valley, Austin, Texas by @mblorenz

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