Ramblings of a Nobody

A Collection of Ramblings Blog

  • “I who I am today…”

    “I am who I am today…this is what’s real. These tangible things. I cannot let outside public perception skew me to be lesser than or higher than how I actually feel about myself today…” – Macklemore

    This really resonates with me currently. I think this quote is talking about self-love. This is important to remember when we start feeling down and perhaps are too hard on ourselves.

    “I am who I am today…”

    I can’t change who I was or what I did in the past. I can’t worry or stress about who I’ll be in the future. If I’m doing the right things on a daily basis then I should be proud of who I am today.

    “…this is what’s real. These tangible things.”

    Focus on what you’re doing right, not what you did wrong. Do not allow other people’s perceptions or opinions to skew your own hard work. Remain positive and keep doing the right things.

    Notes:
    This quote is attributed to the performance artist known as Macklemore given on the podcast “Armchair Expert with Dax Sheppard”
    The quote is longer than what I included hence the use of the ellipsis (…). For full context please visit the podcast website and listen to the full episode
    Citation:
    Shepard, D. (Host). (2021, April 19). Episode 316 – Macklemore [Audio podcast episode]. In Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard. Armchair Expert. https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/macklemore?rq=macklemore (Timestamp: 1:18:50)

  • “Success has Many Fathers, but Failure is an Orphan”

    “Success has many fathers, but failure is an orphan”

    When things go right, or according to plan, there is no shortage of individuals who will line up to take credit. This is important to remember. It would be wise to SHARE credit and acknowledge the contributions of others. As a leader, use these good times to build and strengthen good relationships and even perhaps improve poor ones. Doing so will prove to be fruitful later.

    Failure is a word that strikes fear and anxiety in people. Growing up we are often taught that failure/failing is something to avoid. Obviously depending on the context, this is true. However, it can also be false and limit potential. Individuals respond to failure differently, and I believe that fact is part of what fuels that fear and anxiety. So how do we eliminate that fear of failure from our society?

    I do not have a solution for this. Any solution would require a fundamental shift in how our society interacts with each other. Because that would require tremendous effort, I believe there is little to no chance it will ever happen.

     

    Notes: The quote “Success has many fathers, but failure is an orphan” is often attributed to John F. Kennedy.

     

  • The View from the Inside Is Often Different from the View from the Outside

    “The View from the Inside Is Often Different from the View from the Outside”.

    We must remind ourselves of this fact constantly. People are quick to become engrossed in their own realities. Whether that is “right or wrong” is of no consequence and debating such would only delay an individual from moving beyond the debate and growing. The important point here is we must be aware of the people around us. Don’t hide who you are or your happiness, but don’t throw it in another person’s face either.

    The same quote could be said another way: “What looks like happiness or sadness could just as easily prove false once experienced firsthand”.

    What one side sees of the other is often different from how a side views itself. We should ask, “What causes this disparity in observations”? It will prove a worthwhile question to ask and ponder.