Sunday Supplement #87 (January 8th, 2023)
Below is another Sunday Supplement with a quote worth sharing, a book worth reading, a movie worth watching, brainfood worth consuming, and a spiritual passage worth pondering.
I hope you take something away from these recommendations that enriches your week ahead!
Quote of the Week:
“The journey is never-ending. There’s always going to be growth, improvement, adversity; you just gotta take it all in and do what’s right, continue to grow, continue to live in the moment.”
– Antonio Brown
Book of the Week:
The Way of the Superior Man – David Deida
I almost didn’t check out this book because of the title, but a friend whose recommendations I trust put The Way of the Superior Man on my radar.
David Deida’s book is a mixed bag for me because some of the language he uses is dated and oversimplifies certain topics.
However, many excellent takeaways from his book share wisdom for communication, relationships, and life purpose.
I recommend The Way of the Superior Man with a grain of salt, but it’s worth the read and has some moments of excellent insight into how to show up and be your best self.
Movie of the Week:
Garden State follows a young man who returns home for his mother’s funeral after being estranged from his family for a decade.
The movie has wonderful performances from Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, and Peter Sarsgaard.
Braff wrote, directed, and starred in the 2004 film Garden State during his run on the ABC show Scrubs.
His writer/directorial debut earned a spot at Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for the Grand Jury prize.
Brainfood of the Week:
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth | TED Talks
Angela Lee Duckworth is a MacArthur Fellow, New York Times bestselling author, and psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
In this TED Talk, Duckworth discusses how she left a consulting job when she was 27 years old to teach seventh graders in a New York public school.
Her experience as a teacher led her to study psychology and search for the qualities that separate people who succeed in their various fields.
Duckworth explains how her studies and analysis led her to the findings that grit was a determining factor in successful individuals.
The six-minute video is certainly worth a watch, and it goes into more detail about the findings of Duckworth’s studies.
Closing Spiritual Passage:
“Do not lose heart of despair— if you are true believers, you have the upper hand.”
– Surah Ali ‘Imran 3:139
This passage from the Quran reminds me of the importance of belief.
Belief doesn’t have to be religion, but faith that things will work out can get you through tough times.
For me, belief and faith don’t have to be blind, but they should be there even in dark times. You can accept the situation and look for opportunities to move forward.
The ability to believe is something truly powerful. It can be misused, but a healthy faith can be one of your best allies.
Give yourself the support you need, cultivate your beliefs, and have a blessed week ahead!