Sterling Terrell

recovering economist

The 50th Law, By: Robert Greene and 50 Cent

The 50th Law, By: Robert Greene and 50 Cent
The 50th Law
By: Robert Greene and 50 Cent
Harper (September 8, 2009)
304 pages

Once again, Robert Greene does not disappoint. The 50th Law weaves the life of Curtis Jackson (50 cent) with many great leaders of the past. It tells story after story of how 50 cent overcame adversity through being fearless – and how kings, queens, and generals have done the same. So what do you want? Are you chasing something? Don’t let fear hold you back.

Two of my favorite quotes:

Remember: anything will give way to a sustained, persistent attack on your part.

Understand: people judge you by appearances, the image you project through your actions, words, and style. If you do not take control of this process, then people will see and define you the way they want to, often to your detriment.

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Scary Close, By: Donald Miller

Scary Close, By: Donald Miller
Scary Close: Dropping The Act and Finding True Intimacy
By: Donald Miller
Thomas Nelson (February 3, 2015)
256 pages

Why do we perform for others? Why are we not our true selves? What pain are we trying to hide? And what does it say about ourselves and others that we feel compelled to hide that true nature? Let Donald Miller tell you a story or two about these issues. Watch him drop his act. Maybe you will want to do the same.

Two of my favorite quotes:

The more fully we live into ourselves, the more impact we will have. Acting may get us the applause we want, but taking a risk on being ourselves is the only path toward true intimacy. And true intimacy, the exchange of affection between two people who are not lying, is transforming.

We don’t think much about how our love stories will affect the world, but they do. Children learn what’s worth living for and what’s worth dying for by the stories they watch us live. I want to teach our children how to get scary close, and more, how to be brave. I want to teach them that love is worth what it costs.

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Sterling Terrell