In the spirit of acting on yesterday’s post on change, I had an announcement today to the subscribers of 2 free services I offered – “Good morning quotes” and “Book Learnings.” Regulars in this blog have probably noticed multiple series of book learnings on sundays over the last 4 years.
I’ve taken these links off. More in the email below.
I hope you are doing well. I am writing today with a different sort of learning – very different compared to the book learnings/good morning quotes you are used to receiving in your inbox.
This learning is inspired by a quote from the late J.P.Morgan, founder of the Wall Street bank, – He said “I can do a year’s work in nine months but not in twelve.” In saying this, Morgan referred to the fact that he kept a workaholic schedule for 9 months a year in New York but made sure he had at least 3 months away from work every year to ensure he kept his spirits up and got enough perspective.
After 204 book learnings and 1110 quotes over the last 4 years, I feel the time has come for me to get some perspective and ask myself what I can do differently/better. Inspired by Monsieur Morgan, I’ve decided to take a month off and think about how these learnings will/should play out over the next 4 years and more. There are some thoughts of integrating it all into one weekend learning but I am still unclear on what that would look like.
I am sorry for the sudden disruption in the learnings and quotes. Change is painful – for none more so than me as these have become deeply ingrained habits over time.
I am hopeful the learnings so far have helped and have added some value to your day every once in a while. I would love to hear from you on any ideas you might have for me as I ask myself how I can do this better and of course, if there’s anything you have particularly liked or disliked over these years.
Thank you for all your support and encouragement. I wish you a wonderful Christmas break and of course, a very happy new year!
Best wishes,
Rohan
It’s going to be quite a change for me to wake up tomorrow morning and not send a quote to the list of subscribers first thing. It feels like the end of an era! That said, change is key to reinventing ourselves.. and I am looking forward to seeing what insights the coming month brings.
Onward and upward, hopefully.
A Learning a Day 