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Kareem is Currently Reading

Kareem is currently reading

The Strength of the Few (Hierarchy, #2)

by James Islington (Goodreads Author)

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Book cover for The Prophet: "You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thoughts."

The Prophet: "You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thoughts." by Kahlil Gibran

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And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

“Have you ever thought of something you wanted to do so badly, but you just felt the time wasn’t right? You may be experiencing this right now. You’ve built a logical, practical case in your mind for why this is not the time to move forward on your idea, thought or situation. Well, guess what? Sometimes being logical and practical about your goals is the best way to ensure that they never ignite! Commit to living your life where you are right now with what you have right now! Always be willing to keep pushing forward. Live in the present and make as much impact as you possibly can, while you can.”
― Les Brown, You've Got To Be HUNGRY: The GREATNESS Within to Win

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“Anger is a wind that blows out the lamp of the mind. Focus all your energy on being a better person so you can become successful, no matter what the signs say.”
― Les Brown, You've Got To Be HUNGRY: The GREATNESS Within to Win

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“Adversity introduces us to ourselves.”
― Max Brooks, Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre

tags: adversity, self, self-realization

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“The only way to become excellent is to be endlessly fascinated by doing the same thing over and over. You have to fall in love with boredom.”
― James Clear, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

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“What comes naturally to me? For just a moment, ignore what you have been taught. Ignore what society has told you. Ignore what others expect of you. Look inside yourself and ask, “What feels natural to me? When have I felt alive? When have I felt like the real me?” No internal judgments or people-pleasing. No second-guessing or self-criticism. Just feelings of engagement and enjoyment. Whenever you feel authentic and genuine, you are headed in the right direction.”
― James Clear, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

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