What’s up everyone 👋
It’s Holistic. I am a music producer from North Carolina. Currently, I am in the pursuit of becoming a full-time producer/creator.
🎧 Music of the Week: PND, Drake - “Pimmie’s Dilemma”, The Teskey Brothers - “Rain”, Money Man - “IG Story”
📚 Read of the Week: “Choose Your Enemies Wisely” by Patrick Bet-David
💭 Quote of the Week: “The ability to learn, the means of learning, the tools of learning, are abundant and infinite. It’s the desire that’s incredibly scarce.” - Naval Ravikant
🌎 In Your Favor
I’ve encountered many people who go through life believing the world is working against them. Challenges feel personal. Setbacks feel unfair. The smallest inconvenience can feel like proof that things just aren’t going your way. Thankfully, that’s not exactly how it works.
What would life look like if you flipped that script?
What if, instead of seeing obstacles as roadblocks, you saw them as stepping stones?
Instead of focusing on what’s in your way, focus on what’s within your reach. Trying to fix things that are not within your control isn’t worth it. You have a finite amount of energy each day. Wouldn’t it be worth it to spend the energy you do have on things that will help move the needle forward? It sounds like an easy shift but this is ingrained in lots of people’s behaviors.
For example, Steve Jobs was fired from Apple—the company he started. Instead of becoming a victim, he launched Pixar and NeXT, both of which became game-changers. When he returned to Apple, his experiences shaped the innovation that led to the iPhone. This very “setback” gave him new tools to revolutionize the industry and make history.
“Focus on how the world is working with you, not against you. Everything you are given is material for the next move.” - James Clear
All of your experiences have value in them, whether you see it right away or not. This seems a little easier to understand when things are going your way. However, when things go in a direction you don’t intend, that’s when things start to heat up. That’s when the opportunity to learn and grow presents itself. Extract lessons from previous mistakes and keep going after whatever it is you are trying to accomplish with all your might.
♛ Win — gain knowledge, move forward
♛ Loss — gain knowledge, move forward
♛ Success — gain knowledge, move forward
♛ Failure — gain knowledge, move forward
No matter what you face, you can find bits of information in your actions/experiences. It’s up to you whether you decide to shy away or embrace what your past has taught you.
Remember, no one has everything figured out. Life is always going to keep you on your toes. If you find yourself blaming others for your situation or reacting to the cards you’ve been dealt, you might just want to consider a new perspective and take control of the wheel.
I genuinely hope this helps wherever you are.
With fire,
Holistic
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