Lunch: A double cheeseburger and fries from The Varsity in ATL
Dinner: Progresso Baked Potato Soup
New Years Resolution
I've had my New Years resolution ready for the past four months. Which sounds dumb because why wait four months instead of just going for it. As bizarre as that sounds, you'll be happy to know I used those four months for practice and I now feel ready to dive in head first.
2014 Resolution: read more, talk less
In essence, this entire blog conflicts with my resolution. Because blogging = talking, and I'm trying to do less of that. In addition, I am trying to read more, but I don't think it counts if I'm just continuously reading my own stuff for proofing purposes.
So the only way to flip this on itself and make this blog facilitative rather than counter intuitive is to talk about what I've read in a very concise manner. Which I think is a good goal for personal development purposes.
I love communication. It's my thing. I love texting, talking, messaging, emailing. Strangers, family, old friends, new friends - it doesn't matter. I like to talk and I will do it with whoever. Right now I am basically dying because my phone has been silent for over an hour and I spent all day driving alone in a car for 12 hours. That basically just means I'm an extrovert.
But I'm learning that an important phase of maturity for the extrovert is the one where they realize, though words are fun, they are valuable. And sometimes the best way to enhance their value is not by using them more, but by using them less.
I also think reading is a great way to exercise listening skills. Extroverts usually aren't the best at listening. I like to think I'm a fairly good listener despite being an extrovert, but I like Ke$ha so I can't trust myself... I think reading at it's core is a great method for pursuing knowledge and understanding through comprehension and critical thinking. In other words, you have to hear and think about what the author is saying; you have to listen.
In 2014 I want to read more and talk less. I think this will help to enhance the value of my words and teach me to be a better listener. I also think there are other great things/lessons that will be learned through this resolution and I'm looking forward to sharing them on here! In a very concise manner of course...
I'm open to book recommendations. Tweet me @Ace2TheFace! The list I'm planning on reading so far is below. I'm not really into anything heavy yet so don't judge me for enjoying the light simple stuff, capisce?
1) 7: How Many Days Of The Week Can Be Extraordinary
2) Love Does (started in 2013, need to finish)
3) Prodigal God (also started in 2013, need to finish)
4) Punch Fear In The Face
5) The Principle Of The Path
6) The Best Question Ever
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