Remember To Dream, Vol. 19
"I think it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary." - Elon Musk
The King Of Mars
Failure is not a word you would associate with the world’s richest man, but it’s one he wears as a badge of honor. Elon Musk is a living legend, having cultivated a reputation as a grand visionary and extraordinary entrepreneur. He runs two of the world’s most revolutionary companies, while being the father of six children. His success has been built on an insane work ethic, big dreams, and unshakeable perseverance.
Ponder This
“Don’t let anything hold you back. Imagination is the limit. Go out there and create some magic.”
- Elon Musk, during his commencement speech at Caltech in 2012.
Practice This
This is an exercise, called ‘Finding Silver Linings,’ courtesy of the University of California, Berkeley. As its name suggests, it’s designed to change your outlook on a negative event.
Spend roughly 10 minutes a day for three weeks running through the following steps:
List five things that make you feel like your life is enjoyable right now. They can be as general as “being healthy” or as specific as “closing a major deal at work.”
Think about the most recent time when something didn’t go your way.
In a few sentences, briefly describe the situation.
List three things that can help you see the bright side of this situation.
For example, if you missed your bus this morning, here’s one way to look on the bright side of this situation: you’re fortunate to live in a city where there was another bus 10 minutes later, or where buses run reliably at all.
Play This
Here’s a link to a master playlist of all the songs I’ve shared so far.
I’d love to hear your feedback or connect with you. Email me at omar@omarfarha.com.