My own words came back to bite me

Published about 5 hours ago • 2 min read

Hello Reader,

I'm on vacation with my family this week, so I'm recycling some past content that resonated strongly with my list in the past.

1. A quick word from Zach

I told my kids they could do hard things… and then my own words chased me up a brutal hill.

2. Something worth listening to

Hal Elrod has faced death — twice — and came back stronger. In this candid interview, he shares how to build daily habits that turn adversity into fuel for growth. If you’re trying to push through something hard, this one will give you the tools to keep going.

3. Something worth thinking about

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The more you resist reality and wish it were different, the more pain we create for ourselves. Freedom is in acceptance. Freedom is in being at peace with what you can't change.

~ Hal Elrod

That's enough for this time. Remember, the drift of life rarely takes you where you'd choose to go. Go somewhere on purpose!

To thriving,

Zach Wise

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