Unique ∧ You
It's because 1 over a very large finite number, such as a googolplex. It's a unique condition at each moment in time and space.
When you suppress your authentic voice because of fear, doubt, uncertainty are you eliminating randomness? Authenticity generates randomness which genertes unique moments. Unique moments create lasting impressions. The moments last because of their authentic value. It's a moment you created.
Dare to not filter your voice, dare to be vulnerable, dare to share, dare to be 1.
Posted by RPF | January 27th, 2018
Without a Map
Not having directions can seem daunting. It's a lot easier when we are told how to do something, how to be successful, what is right.
However, this is not necessarily a formula for satisfaction or skill building. If you want to lead yourself, then it requires facing adversity, grit, difficult decisions and constant focus on making yourself better and learning from your mistakes.
Though difficult, through this process we teach ourselves to critically think and become our own leader. In the end, we have ownership of our futures which creates a sense of satisfaction, achievement and desire to share our creations with the world as gifts.
Throw your maps away and learn to make your own. Can you afford not to do this?
Posted by RPF | December 2nd, 2017
Act With Intention
Social media, TV, work, networking, creating wealth, education, self improvement, hobbies, household chores, safety, health, family and friends. Be the best in all these or else... This can be distracting, stressful and feel overwhelming at times.
Follow your mission, values and then act with intention in everything you do. It allows you to focus on what matters.
With intentional action, you are able to focus the direction of your energy. Thus, you now have the potential to create significant, long term and impactful progress.
Posted by RPF | November 17th, 2017
A Fork In The Road
Every day you are presented with thousands of choices. Your past choices, along with the choices of others and external events (randomness/luck) has put you in your current relative position.
How will you make your next decision?
If you don't already, having a personal vision and mission statement helps. It gives you a hypothesis to test against action before you take it. Direction allows you to focus your energy.
Posted by RPF | October 22nd, 2017
Fortitude Takes Practice
When it's easy, fortitude is not required. It takes vision, determination and dedication to create value or change.
When it's hard to show empathy, love or forgiveness stand tall with fortitude.
Taking actions which benefit others and fosters community will be appreciated in the future.
Posted by RPF | September 26th, 2017
Why One More Time
Why is an important word. It helps you arrive at personal truth. When you think you are done, ask the question five more times.
Be critical and run experiments. Does the data match up with what you think? Do organizations and peoples actions align with what they are communicating? What will the result of this decision be five years from now? Will it matter?
What is important to you and helps you most? You are your own best leader. Expand your horizons to be better to yourself.
Posted by RPF | September 18th, 2017
What if we each made a commitment to question the connotation of one word we view as negative? Would it help make our world a better place?
To fail is to be human; something we all have in common. Learning, growing, bettering ourselves and those around us. Take pride, be courageous and fail as often as possible. It's only temporary and you are building a better future.
If you feel like you are failing, keep going, it means you are onto something.
Posted by RPF | August 25th, 2017
Courage starts with the individual. That means having the courage to follow your heart and create what brings you joy. The most important thing needed for creation is time.
It's important to find small ways to change and build courage. For example, teach brush your teeth with your non dominate hand once a day. At first, it will be difficult and you will want to quit. Keep going, it gets better with time.
Be courageous and prove to yourself with time and work the impossible will seem a little closer.
Posted by RPF | August 12th, 2017
Thank you.
Hope McCarthy, who serves as an inspiration to me by helping autistic children live happy, meaningful and productive lives.
Matthew Fonda, who introduced me to the concept of idea debt and credit.
Hawt Sauz, who is showing people the world and letting them decide.
Ross and Lauren, whos writing and journalistic integrity is important work and a reminder of what is valuable.
Marco Jakob, creator of code.makery who's tutorials were instrumental in creating this website.
This world is full of amazing, wonderful and loving people who bring out the best in me.
I hope I meet you in the future!
Posted by RPF | August 5th, 2017