The Friday Four—1/29/2021
Jan 29, 2021 6:01 pm
Hi friend!
Here's something for you to...
1) watch.
Combinations of 52 cards (52 factorial)
This video will absolutely blow your mind.
In short: Whenever you shuffle a deck of cards, chances are, you just arranged those cards in an order that has never been created in the history of ever.
2) read.
How to Start a Blog that Changes Your Life
Actionable advice for anyone looking to start a blog.
I've been blogging daily for two years and have begun posting weekly, longer form blogs as well. Whether or not you show it to anyone, I think everyone could benefit from writing daily.
Even if it's just one sentence...It greatly improves your ability to communicate and articulate your ideas.
3) use.
A Handbook for New Stoics
My friend got me this for Christmas and we're filling it out together for the year of 2021.
It's 52 weekly stoic exercises to help you have a rational relationship with your emotions and the events in your life.
4) listen to.
Fancy with Dillan Taylor
Season 2 starts in February!
For those who don't know, Fancy is the show where I talk to experts about their passions: What they love, how they do it, and why it's so important to them.
If you've ever enjoyed an episode of Fancy, the best, easiest, and fastest way to show your support would be to leave a rating and a review.
Thank you so much to all the listeners. Stay tuned!
Extras.
Weekly garbage.
Stand up comedy
First time doing stand up. Think it went well.
Some of my blogs.
How I Started a Profitable Coaching Business in 2020—Step by step
The best decision I've ever made. Here's exactly how I did it.
Message me if you'd like to sit down for a free session :)
I'm Learning to Code and You Should Too
It's more about forcing yourself to learn cool and interesting things.
Which belt are you?
How I see any possible skill or practice.
The 3 people you need to get better at anything
Hint: It's not you, yourself, and...you.
Quotes.
“Quiet, patient work you do over 5+ years will make you more money than you could ever hope for. Do the work and be patient.”
-Tim Denning
“Passion for your work is: a little bit of Discovery, followed by a lot of Development, and then a lifetime of Deepening.”
-Angela Duckworth
“Why had he never appreciated what a miracle he was, brain and nerve and pounding heart? It would all be gone…or at least, he would be gone from it.”
-JK Rowling
As always, reach out to me on Twitter @DillanRoy if you have any questions or feedback.
Thank you so much for the support, friends! If you enjoyed this newsletter, I encourage you to forward it or invite your friends to subscribe. I hope you all are happy and healthy 😎
Much love.
Dill 💙