As the weather gets warmer, hope y’all are feeling brighter!
The theme for this quarter was being unapologetically myself.
Read on for what I mean.
Quarter Favorites:
Quote: “You have to let people down to be happy.”
Video: What Game Theory Reveals About Life, The Universe, and Everything
Concept: Think about decisions in three ways: hats, haircuts, and tattoos. Most decisions are like hats. Try one and if you don’t like it, put it back and try another. The cost of a mistake is low, so move quickly and try a bunch of hats. Some decisions are like haircuts. You can fix a bad one, but it won’t be quick and you might feel foolish for awhile. That said, don't be scared of a bad haircut. Trying something new is usually a risk worth taking. If it doesn't work out, by this time next year you will have moved on and so will everyone else. A few decisions are like tattoos. Once you make them, you have to live with them. Some mistakes are irreversible. Maybe you'll move on for a moment, but then you'll glance in the mirror and be reminded of that choice all over again. Even years later, the decision leaves a mark. When you're dealing with an irreversible choice, move slowly and think carefully.
Show: Death’s Game (I never cry watching shows but this kdrama made me cry twice. 10/10 would recommend)
Question: What’s the ONE THING you can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary?
Quarter Timeline:
After 2.5 years, I decided to shut down Smoothie.
It wasn’t an easy decision, but it was the right one.
I learned so much, experienced highs and lows, and met so many incredible people.
I grew so much as a person.
And I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything.
I look back on this as one of the proudest achievements of my life.
Thank you to everyone who helped me on this journey 🙏
A big theme for me recently was to be unapologetically myself.
I often feel like I have to be liked by people.
That my decisions have to be approved by others.
When I feel like people don’t approve of my decisions/needs/style/taste, I feel a sense of shame. That I’m doing the wrong thing.
And it’s not those obvious things. It’s usually things that are personal preference. I think people assume that there is a normal and judge people that don’t fall within the confines of it.
So these days, I’m trying to say “Fuck it.”
I’m going to do it just because I WANT to do it.
Without having to justify myself.
My place in New York is complete!
After being a digital nomad for 3 years, I’m happy to have finally settled in one spot.
The final touch was this kitchen island that took 4.5 hours to assemble.
I honestly feel a sense of calm/ease whenever I come home now.
Health & Fitness has been a big focus for me this quarter.
I went to the gym 86/91 days this quarter.
That’s 94.5%!
I started at 197 lbs at 16% body fat.
I’m now currently at 191 lbs at 14% body fat.
I’ve been:
weighing myself every morning
roughly calculating calories & protein intake
intermittent fasting
sleeping 8+ hours daily
drinking lots of water
I’m going to continue making my body a priority.
see you next quarter,
matt