Marathon of Sprints

Subtle concept of sprints, book notes, and some interesting tweets...

Nainika Babbar

Jun 19, 2021

Hey Readers,

I took a break from the newsletter due to workload, and finally, after 3 months, I am back🙌.

I will be sharing some interesting insights in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!!

Let’s Begin 🚀

Marathon of Sprints

I came across this while reading the newsletter by Naval, and the concept hooked me up. This is something in line with the Rhythmic Philosophy but on a larger level.

We often talk about consistency but when we work under pressure or work too hard for a very long time, it robs us of our creativity and critical thinking. Imagine constantly being scratched for a long time, your skin is going to rip apart. This is exactly what happens with our brain and to some extent the energy we carry.

Taking a break is considered a sin, especially in this hustle-oriented world.

While we all talk about mental health, do we really introspect on a deeper level?

Instead of running a marathon, what if we hop on a high productivity sprint. Take a break afterward to prepare ourselves for the next sprint.

Simply Create a Marathon of Sprints.

This will not only increase our productivity but ensure that we are not overworking ourselves. A rhythmic pattern implies here too.

Let me know what you think of it.

It’s All in Your Head by Russ (Notes)

EVERYBODY IS A STAR SOME JUST DON’T KNOW HOW TO SHINE
However, inspiration is almost always found beneath the surface. The key to alchemy is finding beauty in the ugly.
Time is an obstacle you put in your own way. All you have to do is believe that it is going to happen. You can’t put a deadline on success; you can’t put a deadline on manifestation.
YOU MUST DETACH FROM THE WHEN.
Trust the what. Fuck the when
FUCK THE POINTS, PLAY FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME
All too often people dismiss their own intuition. They dismiss it out of fear. They dismiss it because they’ve been told that there aren’t enough jobs in that market or there isn’t a lot of money. Limitations and boundaries are put on dreams by nonbelievers, quitters, and bitter people who didn’t have the balls to go after their own dreams. FUCK THAT
CONFIDENCE IS CONTAGIOUS AND AT THE SAME TIME OFFENSIVE. YOU PICK.
Fear is the wall. Belief is what catapults you over the wall. Welcome to the otherside.
Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard
ALWAYS KNEW I HAD TO PUT IN WORK ALWAYS KNEW THAT THIS WAS GONNA WORK
this world doesn’t bet on talent. It bets on people who bet on themselves. The world rewards confidence and belief. Period.
You may be further along than me right now, or even have more talent, but I’m not gonna stop. I’m gonna out-work and out-believe you. That’s how I got here.
I LOOKED UP AT THE SKY LONG ENOUGH I GREW WINGS.” –“MVP”
Overcoming hesitation is an ongoing challenge that everyone faces. In moments of decision, don’t hesitate. Less think, more do
PULL THE TRIGGERAIN’T NOBODY GONNA DO IT FOR, YOU PULL THE TRIGGER. DON’T HESITATE, JUST SHOOT”
I’d rather you just know what’s going on. I’m self-aware. You can’t tell me anything about me that I don’t already know or feel about myself, and if you did I’d probably say, “That’s an interesting perspective.” You can’t use me against me. By being honest I flip my vulnerabilities into victories
That practice has taught me to freely bare my soul to the world. Instead of putting your best foot forward, put all your feet forward. This is it: take it or leave it
What would happen if you wanted something unabashedly? If you had said your desire out loud you would have fought harder for it. At that point, you have to prove yourself right, which is far more powerful than proving someone else wrong
PATIENCE TASTES BITTER, BUT THE AFTERTASTE IS SO SWEET.” –“Manifest”
THE DAY I LET SOMEONE ELSE BECOME THE BOSS OF ME WHEN THERE’S A BOSS IN ME, I’LL BE DAMNED” –“What They Want”
Don’t fall asleep on yourself. YOU are the answer