From the first time the doctor placed you in my armsI knew I’d meet death ‘fore I’d let you meet harmAlthough questions arose in my mind, would I be man enough?Against wrong, choose right and be standin’ up?From the hospital that first nightTook a hour just to get the car seat in rightPeople drivin’ all fast, got me kinda upsetGot you home safe, placed you in your basonetteThat night I don’t think one wink I sleptAs I slipped out my…
Notes:When I started the book I thought that the author was so well-read, educated and informed. As I progressed in the book I realised that he’s collated information from Buddhism and other religions, name-dropped people like Viktor Frankl his work with logotherapy as discussed in Man’s Search for Meaning to Think and Grow Rich and As a Man Thinketh. It’s not a bad book at all, I would simply suggest looking at the table of contents to see what you’re…
Detailed videos by The Sanskrit Channel at the bottom of the post. Free PDF version of the full texts in Sanskrit, English and more – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Interpretive Translation Presented by Swami Jnaneshvara Bharati www.SwamiJ.com Summary: Chapter 1: Concentration (Samadhi Pada)1.1 atha yoga anushasanam – Now, the teachings of yoga1.2 yogash chitta vritti nirodhah – Yoga is to still the patterning of consciousness– The first thing Patanjali starts with is ‘Now, we’ll begin…’. So after we’ve finished with the preperation…
Notes: I liked it because it’s got Kevin’s flavour of throwing in jokes and ramblings. Summary:– He talks about surthriving – where it’s easier to get successful than stay successful. 11 Things to leave before you go– Jealousy. Others joys won’t make you happy.– Perfectionism. We all make mistakes.– Comparison. Focus on you. Without others approval, life goes on.– Unhealthy fear. Not knowing sets you up for an amazing find.– Fear of failure.– Resistance. Get past it.– Self-doubt. You don’t…
Notes:– Always get the audiobook when it comes to Kevin Hart or you’ll miss his ramblings and talking style! Below are some of his life lessons.– You can’t choose your story but you can choose how you interpret it.– No matter what you may think, education is important and you need it and you can’t succeed without it – unless you’re talented and intelligent and figure out another path.– People with calluses work hard, but some people with soft hands…
Summary video in less than 30 minutes Summary:– This is a book, podcast and radio talk show all in one. His book is read and then the reader asks him to talk about each part of the chapters. Explaining things like the accountability mirror, the governor, 40% rule, cookie jar and taking souls.– Goggins was born and raised in an unfortunate situation filled with violence and dramas.– He disciplined himself to go past the pain. He said he found true…
