Reviewing some of the things that caught my eye over the past week or so on Instagram & the internet.

This week joined by co-host Aaron “Grizz” Griswold.

Goals vs Resolutions, Growth, Learning about people by what they say and do, taking action

How to be mediocre every day 

The 1-minute secret to forming a new habit | Christine Carter
You know how resolutions often go: you set a goal and start strong … then the motivation runs out and feelings of frustration and shame creep in. The struggle is real — but what if it doesn’t have to be? Sociologist Christine Carter shares a simple step to shift your mindset and keep you on track to achieving your grandest ambitions.

Four things that reveal a lot about a person

1. How they react to people who are better than them (or criticism)

2. How true they are to their word (even with the small things)

3. The things they say and the words they choose (all words have an origin)

4. How they treat people who have nothing to offer them

https://medium.com/mind-cafe/four-actions-that-reveal-much-about-a-persons-character-6b5a66f7c00b

How to turn your dissatisfaction into action | Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr

After the devastating rebel invasion of Freetown in 1999 and the Ebola epidemic in 2014, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, mayor of the city, refused to be paralyzed by her frustration with the status quo. Instead, she used her anger as a catalyst for action. In this inspiring talk, she shares how she transformed her city by taking the risks necessary to bring about dramatic change — and shows how you can find power in your dissatisfaction.

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