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  1 John 5:3 and Hexagram 51: Obedience, Awakening, and Leadership Under Pressure Introduction: Love That Holds Steady in the Storm “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.” — First Epistle of John 5:3 In a culture that often defines love by emotion, the Apostle John defines it by obedience. Love is not simply what we feel—it is what we practice. When we connect this verse with Hexagram 51 – The Arousing (Shock) from the I Ching , we uncover a powerful leadership truth: Obedience stabilizes us when thunder strikes. 1 John 5:3 — Love Expressed Through Action John’s message is direct: Love for God is demonstrated through keeping His commandments. Obedience is not oppression. Divine instruction is not burdensome—it is protective. The phrase “not grievous” means not heavy, crushing, or unbearable. God’s commands are guardrails, not chains. For leaders, this matters deeply. Integrity under pressure reveals whether obedience is...

Hexagram 51 – The Arousing (Shock, Thunder): Turning Disruption into Awakening Introduction: When Thunder Strikes In the ancient wisdom of the I Ching , Hexagram 51 – The Arousing (Shock) represents thunder repeated: movement, disruption, and sudden awakening. The Chinese trigram Zhèn (震) symbolizes thunder—an energy that startles but ultimately restores order. In today’s world of market volatility , technological disruption , and personal reinvention , Hexagram 51 speaks directly to leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries navigating uncertainty. Shock is not the enemy. Shock is the messenger. Understanding Hexagram 51: Thunder Over Thunder Hexagram 51 consists of the trigram Thunder doubled—intensity magnified. When thunder rolls across the sky, it: Interrupts comfort Commands attention Clears stagnant air Signals atmospheric change In life and business, this represents: Sudden financial shifts Unexpected leadership challenges Industry disruption Personal wake-up calls The superior ...

Here’s a full-length recording of “The Strangest Secret” by Earl Nightingale — the classic motivational speech first released in the 1950s that helped launch the personal development movement: ( SoundCloud ) (LISTEN TO “The Strangest Secret” — Full Version) About The Strangest Secret Originally produced in 1956 , this spoken-word recording sold over a million copies and became the first Gold Record for a spoken word program. ( nightingale.com ) Nightingale’s core message: “We become what we think about most of the time.” ( Reddit ) The talk guides listeners through success mindset principles, goal setting, and a 30-day mental experiment to reshape thinking and life outcomes. ( strangestsecret.org ) 👉 You can also find full audio versions on platforms like SoundCloud and Rumble if YouTube isn’t accessible. ( SoundCloud )

🎓 Intro to Economics – Crash Course Economics #1 Crash Course Economics #1 , hosted by Adriene Hill and Jacob Clifford and produced by Crash Course, introduces the basic principles of economics in a fast-paced, accessible way. Here’s a clear breakdown of the key ideas covered in Episode #1: 📌 What Is Economics? Economics is the study of how people make choices when faced with scarcity . Scarcity means we have unlimited wants but limited resources. Because of scarcity, individuals, businesses, and governments must make decisions about: What to produce How to produce Who gets what ⚖️ Microeconomics vs. Macroeconomics 🔎 Microeconomics Focuses on individual decision-makers: Consumers Businesses Markets Prices Example: Why does the price of coffee increase? 🌍 Macroeconomics Focuses on the entire economy: Inflation Unemployment Economic growth Government policy Example: Why is the national unemployment rate rising? 🔄 Opportunity Cost Every choice has a trade-off. Opportunity cost = th...

Here’s the official video you’re asking about: “The Little Book that Beats the Market | Joel Greenblatt | Talks at Google” This is Joel Greenblatt’s Talks at Google presentation (from 2017), where he discusses the ideas in his best-selling investing book The Little Book That Beats the Market and the principles behind his “magic formula” approach to stock investing. ( Glasp ) 📌 What He Covers in the Talk How the stock market really works: Greenblatt explains that prices don’t always reflect true business value and that market swings often create opportunities for disciplined investors. ( Filmot ) Why most people should index: He agrees with the view that index funds are suitable for most, yet also notes that he personally uses a different approach. ( Filmot ) The idea behind his “magic formula”: A simple, rules-based investing strategy focused on finding undervalued but high-quality businesses by combining measures of cheapness with high returns on capital. ( Glasp ) Behavioral l...

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity is a bestselling productivity book by David Allen that introduces the GTD (Getting Things Done) system—a practical framework to help people manage work and life with clarity and less stress. ( The Art Of ) 📘 Overview Allen argues that your mind isn’t designed to store and remember all your commitments —doing so creates mental clutter (“open loops”) that causes stress and distracts from real work. Instead, GTD shows you how to externalize all your tasks and information into a trusted system so your mind can focus on real execution. ( The Art Of ) 🧠 Core Philosophy Mind Like Water: The ideal state is clear and responsive—like water reacting appropriately to a stone being thrown—so you can act without emotional overload. ( Medium ) Productivity Without Stress: Stress is reduced when commitments are captured, clarified, and organized outside your head. ( The Art Of ) 🛠 The GTD Workflow GTD breaks down your work into a five-s...