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It’s been a hell of a week America.
Take that uncertainty, anger, and frustration... and harness it for good.
Here’s how to make a difference in 2021...
Take that uncertainty, anger, and frustration... and harness it for good.
Here’s how to make a difference in 2021...
1. Spend some time getting to know your neighbor. Ask them about life. About their opinions. Dive in on differences. Religion and politics on the table. Discuss. Real, raw conversation.
2. Volunteer at your local soup kitchen.
Not for the photo op or social media post... but to really connect with the less fortunate and hear from them directly.
The act of helping out and connecting with someone in need mind not just change their life... it could change yours
Not for the photo op or social media post... but to really connect with the less fortunate and hear from them directly.
The act of helping out and connecting with someone in need mind not just change their life... it could change yours
3. Make a list of people you’ve had disagreements with or held a grudge against
Look at the list and think about how you can reconcile
I’m sure you’ll have names of people you laugh about
It’s funny to look back on how petty we can be
Forgive
Look at the list and think about how you can reconcile
I’m sure you’ll have names of people you laugh about
It’s funny to look back on how petty we can be
Forgive
4. Decide to stop living in fear
We’re in the middle of one of the scariest moments in history according to every single report
Covid is real
The virus is real
Don’t let that dictate your ability to enjoy life and connect with others
Measure your risk, but live rationally
We’re in the middle of one of the scariest moments in history according to every single report
Covid is real
The virus is real
Don’t let that dictate your ability to enjoy life and connect with others
Measure your risk, but live rationally
5. Be vulnerable
Open yourself up to looking like a fool
Ask questions when you don’t know... as we all learned in 5th grade... if you’re thinking it... probably a dozen others are
We need more courageous warriors to take leaps... why not you?
Open yourself up to looking like a fool
Ask questions when you don’t know... as we all learned in 5th grade... if you’re thinking it... probably a dozen others are
We need more courageous warriors to take leaps... why not you?
6. Take the time to love your parents
For those who have their parents still here on Earth... cherish that
Make this the year you go the extra mile to let Mom and Dad know that you’re appreciative for everything they’ve done in your life
For those who have their parents still here on Earth... cherish that
Make this the year you go the extra mile to let Mom and Dad know that you’re appreciative for everything they’ve done in your life
7. Stop feuding with your siblings
We all do it
After all, these are the people who knew you at your worst, most vulnerable moments
You’re going to be seeing them for the rest of your life so focus on learning and taking the best from each other
We all do it
After all, these are the people who knew you at your worst, most vulnerable moments
You’re going to be seeing them for the rest of your life so focus on learning and taking the best from each other
8. Stop taking yourself so seriously
At the end of the day we all are just people trying to navigate through life
we all need to take the time to laugh at ourselves and realize how lucky we are to live in the most prosperous time in history
At the end of the day we all are just people trying to navigate through life
we all need to take the time to laugh at ourselves and realize how lucky we are to live in the most prosperous time in history
9. Find a new hobby
Something that really lights your soul on fire
When folks apply to @YALiberty I like to ask: “what makes you jump out of bed in the morning with excitement?”
We all should be trying to find what that passionate thing is that motivates us
Something that really lights your soul on fire
When folks apply to @YALiberty I like to ask: “what makes you jump out of bed in the morning with excitement?”
We all should be trying to find what that passionate thing is that motivates us
10. Stop sensationalizing everything
Marketing agencies and news media do this with every thing we see
So we feel like if it isn’t THE BEST or MOST RADICAL or EXTREME blah blah blah... then it’s nothing
Wrong
Learn to enjoy the simple things in life
Marketing agencies and news media do this with every thing we see
So we feel like if it isn’t THE BEST or MOST RADICAL or EXTREME blah blah blah... then it’s nothing
Wrong
Learn to enjoy the simple things in life
11. Learn to enjoy reading
You laugh, but I know so many people who did not read and the simple act of starting to read (not required by school) changed their life
Reading leads to curiosity
Curiosity leads to innovation
Read
You laugh, but I know so many people who did not read and the simple act of starting to read (not required by school) changed their life
Reading leads to curiosity
Curiosity leads to innovation
Read
12. Realize that you need to take care of yourself
Lean on others from time to time
But know that getting your personal affairs in order is pivotal
It’s not selfish
Your personal health and well being should be top priority before tackling the world’s problems
Lean on others from time to time
But know that getting your personal affairs in order is pivotal
It’s not selfish
Your personal health and well being should be top priority before tackling the world’s problems
13. Don’t always be agreeable
Life’s to short to always figure out how to not be confrontational and water down every situation
I’m not talking about online trolls or keyboard warriors... but in real conversations try your best to open up
We learn from differing points
Life’s to short to always figure out how to not be confrontational and water down every situation
I’m not talking about online trolls or keyboard warriors... but in real conversations try your best to open up
We learn from differing points
14. Tell someone close to you that you appreciate them
Tell them that they impact your life
Tell them that because of their friendship you’ve become a better person
It’s crazy how the smallest gestures can change someone’s day/week/life
And it’s free !
Tell them that they impact your life
Tell them that because of their friendship you’ve become a better person
It’s crazy how the smallest gestures can change someone’s day/week/life
And it’s free !
15. Break the habit
Stop feeding yourself the same bullshit excuse
This is the year to make it happen
There’s a reason you keep coming back to the same problem... but how cool would it be to totally reverse it this year?
Do it.
Stop feeding yourself the same bullshit excuse
This is the year to make it happen
There’s a reason you keep coming back to the same problem... but how cool would it be to totally reverse it this year?
Do it.
16. Find something that’ll make you shit your pants... and do it
this is a play on “do something that scares you”
But really... do it
It’s 2021 and everyone tells us the world is on fire... why not tackle the crazy things while everyone is too distracted to talk you out of it
this is a play on “do something that scares you”
But really... do it
It’s 2021 and everyone tells us the world is on fire... why not tackle the crazy things while everyone is too distracted to talk you out of it
17. Make a 5 year plan that’s irrational
Then ask yourself if the plan is irrational or...
If you’d just need to take irrational steps to accomplish the plan
Take the first step
Then ask yourself if the plan is irrational or...
If you’d just need to take irrational steps to accomplish the plan
Take the first step
18. You won’t change the world in your pajamas
What I’m trying to say is you can’t be comfortable
To really grab the world by the balls... you gotta put yourself in many uncomfortable positions
It’s awkward.
We naturally fight against this
This year, let’s embrace it
What I’m trying to say is you can’t be comfortable
To really grab the world by the balls... you gotta put yourself in many uncomfortable positions
It’s awkward.
We naturally fight against this
This year, let’s embrace it
19. Pick up a piece of trash on the side of the road
No not for the Instagram or Facebook likes
Not not as some political statement about climate or wokeness
But pick it up because you appreciate your community
Because you respect your community and want to lead by example
No not for the Instagram or Facebook likes
Not not as some political statement about climate or wokeness
But pick it up because you appreciate your community
Because you respect your community and want to lead by example
20. Write a letter to an mentor from your childhood
Not an email
Not a text
Write them a damn handwritten letter
It’ll cut through the noise and remind them how much they changed your life
Not an email
Not a text
Write them a damn handwritten letter
It’ll cut through the noise and remind them how much they changed your life
21. Either hang up your diploma or throw it out
If you’ve got that random item or article of clothing hanging around the house that you’ll “never use”
Throw it out, gift it, or burn it
No room for us to have tasks on our to do list for years and years
De-clutter !
If you’ve got that random item or article of clothing hanging around the house that you’ll “never use”
Throw it out, gift it, or burn it
No room for us to have tasks on our to do list for years and years
De-clutter !
22. Don’t read the comments section
That’s it. That’s the tweet.
That’s it. That’s the tweet.
23. Figure out where you want to travel to and go there before the end of the year
And I don’t mean go there as in “check it off your list”
Travel there
Explore
Meet the locals
Eat the local food
Live the culture
That’s what traveling is all about
Not Instagram pics
And I don’t mean go there as in “check it off your list”
Travel there
Explore
Meet the locals
Eat the local food
Live the culture
That’s what traveling is all about
Not Instagram pics
24. Stop being jealous
Really... what the hell are you jealous of?
They’ve got more than you? Work harder.
They’re in shape? Hit the gym
Nicer car? Start saving.
More skilled? Start practicing.
It’s on you. Not them.
Stop being jealous and work to be the best you.
Really... what the hell are you jealous of?
They’ve got more than you? Work harder.
They’re in shape? Hit the gym
Nicer car? Start saving.
More skilled? Start practicing.
It’s on you. Not them.
Stop being jealous and work to be the best you.
25. Don’t let someone else define you
We live in an age of identity politics
People try to push us into boxes or on teams
It’s all baloney
We are individuals
We define ourselves
Don’t fall for the group mentality
Go out and create, innovate, and thrive
We live in an age of identity politics
People try to push us into boxes or on teams
It’s all baloney
We are individuals
We define ourselves
Don’t fall for the group mentality
Go out and create, innovate, and thrive
What else will you do in 2021 to lead a fulfilling life?
We are so damn lucky to live in a time where we can impact the lives around us and help those in need.
Take advantage of every opportunity 2021 gives you.
We are so damn lucky to live in a time where we can impact the lives around us and help those in need.
Take advantage of every opportunity 2021 gives you.
