A Real Friend
“A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” — Walter Winchell
I came across this photo this week and it reminded me of the so many beautiful people I have built relationships with over the last 20 years of my career. They bring joy and purpose to everything I do.
Friendship is one of those things that brings brightness into the world and makes all the hard work worth it. Invest in and surround yourself with good people that you can pour into and will pour into you. Those true friends refresh the soul and fill your life with color.
Who are the people you are investing in? Where can you be a better friend?
Notes that Resonated
Drama dies without an audience
Nothing happens without his permission. Nothing happens outside of his plan.
Never be the one who didn’t see it coming
Nothing worthwhile comes without discomfort
Time management systems don’t work unless you have discipline
Eliminate friction (make it easier) so you can improve you discipline
Where do I need to eliminate friction in my routine?
Anything that constrains your team constrains your growth
Where do you need to grow? Where are you limiting your growth?
Ferocious follow-up…. Your next big win could be just one ferocious follow-up away
Ideas are easy. execution is everything - John Doer
Productivity is output driven by input
Things to read
The best story wins:
The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. The storyteller sets the vision, values, and agenda of an entire generation that is to come. —STEVE JOBS
Learn the secrets of Pixar style story telling. In sales and in life… the best story always wins 🙂
Videos to watch
Mortgage & Market Update
Lots of moving parts this week but most data released had a positive impact on rates. Key highlights:
1. The S&P posted its worst month since Sept. 2023
2. Jobs report came is softer than expected
3. Fed Comments: Powell doesn’t see “stagflation” (I don’t get his take on this one), the Fed is slowing it balance sheet reduction, and doesn’t think a rate hike is “appropriate at this time”. All good data points for rates.
These factors are now leading to the markets to be pricing in a 42% chance of zero interest rate cuts in 2024. This will continue to put pressure on rates to the next level of resistance around 7%.
Interesting data on housing prices: Re:venture Consulting (@kobeissi letter)
Will increased inventory help solve this problem and reduce the cost or will homeowners have to lower prices to get homes sold?
“Give every day the chance to become the most beautiful day of your life,” Mark Twain
Don’t spoil what you have by desiring what you do not have; remember that what you now have was once among things you hoped for - Epicurus
Daniel: 2:21 He takes away the power of kings and gives their power to new kings. He gives wisdom to those who are wise and knowledge to those who understand. (Great lessons on pride and faith in this book)
Things to Discover
Improve mobility to Age better for longer
I’ve recently started a journey to increase my mobility and physical strength to age well be healthier longer. Recently my journey has led me to understanding the importance of foot strength and proper shoes. Apparently, the number 1 indicator of older people sustaining serious long-term injury is poor foot strength.
Best shoes to increase mobility, support foot health, and reduce injury:
Minimalist shoes, the strength journey and what they do:
Food & Drink
Dirty martini salad dressing:
Grapefruit Negroni: refreshing spring drink
Cool Stuff
