I hope this post finds you having a great start to Q4. Almost time for the Holidays! It's time for a brand new edition of Stryke's Scoop! Let me know what you think!
September 2020 Highlights
Second round interview with Baylor Angel Network
- Looking to make my involvement official
Began Harvard + University of Zurich Sustainable Investment cohort
- Chosen to be one of 18 individuals in international group
Successful 120 Hour Water Fast
- Five days straight of nothing but H2O
Began Phase 1
- This is part 2 of the famed 75 Hard
Weekend Trip to Austin
- Got sushi, pictures, & good times
Got over Strep Throat
Books Read
The Buddah and the Badass by Vishen Lakhiani
This book encourages readers to reframe their life in order to truly achieve their
life goals instead of getting stuck in a life of regularity. READ THIS BOOK.
The Master Key System by Charles Haanel
This oldie provides a framework for organizing your life and mind in a manner
such that you are able to succeed with swiftness.
The Book of Swindles by Yinghu Zhang
I picked it up thinking the majority of the stories would be literal lessons about
fraud, however, being centuries old, some help to shed light on deeper topics. It
also has its fair share of jokes.
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Struggles
Getting back on track after the water fast
- Restructuring my days proved more difficult than I expected
Strep throat
Still difficult to meet new people
- COVID + masks, getting better though!
Asks
I would greatly appreciate if you could send me the names of 2 companies whose platform you think is really innovative. Please don’t fill my inbox with “Tesla is great.” I’m talking about smaller companies or even startups that are doing something cool and unique.
Tell me about your favorite new daily habit.
(Yes I am politely asking you to send me an email :))
Shoutouts
Louis – This is overdue but thank you for suggesting the 75 Hard challenge to Kyle and me in the first place. I know we are both incredibly thankful for all it has inspired us to do. Also, big ups to you for providing a layout and template for me to use for my website & brand building.
Colin – Dude. Glad I could convince you to start Phase 1 with me. Glad you’ve been able to take a lot away from it so far. Looking forward to seeing the end result.
Saba – I’ve been loving the experience of all that we have done so far. I am eager to see what these new opportunities may bring, can’t wait for what’s next.
Closing Thoughts
Recently, I’ve been doing a lot of inward reflection while also taking the time to have deep, intentional, and intellectual conversations with those who inspire me. Especially being in college, I’m surrounded by people who know the “what,” meaning they know what their goals are, they know generally what they want to do, but they don’t know the “how.” So many people my age fall into the societal norm of going into corporate America without fully realizing they can actively pursue their passion while also making a career out of it. This is something I want to help shed a brighter light on in order to better influence my peers.
What’s Next
Write my personal manifesto
Seeking promotion from Saba to help him build out a start up! More details to come... ;)
Formulate Ikigai
Hopefully be officially chosen to serve on Baylor Angel Network
If you’re curious to see more of what’s going on, be sure to check out my blog. Or if you want to see last month's update, check out my Stryke’s Scoop from August!
Until next month!
Sincerely,
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