4 lines to rule them all

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Heres a visual representation of what your life looks like if you live above the statistical benchmark to the age of 80. Each square here represents one week at an average of 53 weeks per year To some this might seem morbid, but I find it fascinating, humbling. You see a box I see milestones; birth of a child. The passing of a loved one. Graduation. The first paycheck. Marriage. Happiness and sadness and everything in between all rolled into 4 lines connected together. I like to fill in each week as it passes, it serves the following purpose - acts as a reminder on how far I have to go, so I contemplate and reflect on mistakes to learn from them - helps in keeping my self aligned to my values and stick to my smaller seemingly mundane habits that will only benefit me in the long run (like staying active/ keeping relationships) - keeps me grounded on how much I do not know - a constant reminder on not to take small things too seriously as it will all eventually come to an end - lastl...

What Basketball taught me

Unexpected lessons, but signs for those who ponder as A says. 

Hard math questions = new ways of approaching problems in life 

Not scoring points in bball = realizing that you have to take charge of situations and cant wait for the other person to come in and do it for you. You have to make the basket, you have to shoot that shot, you have to make that layup

People leaving in life, 2 things, they may not be leaving forever so handle the situation in such a way that you would not regret it if they did return. Everyone teaches you something along the way, so dont be sad, see what you learned from them 

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