The Lord and Master of My Universe

"Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power."

~ Lao-tzu, 6th century bce Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism from Tao Te Ching

I always try to analyze where my focus is.

Am I trying to master myself? Or am I trying to master others?

That reminds me of another quote:

"When superior people hear of the Way, they carry it out with diligence. When middling people hear of the Way, it sometimes seems to be there, sometimes not. When lesser people hear of the Way, they ridicule it greatly. If they didn't laugh at it, it wouldn't be the Way."

~ Lao-tzu, 6th century bce Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism from Tao Te Ching

By mastering myself, true power, I don't let others (lesser people) bring me down when they laugh at or ridicule me at for following my passions.

So, follow your visions and master yourself.

Those that matter don't mind. Those that mind, don't matter.

My friend Ed is running the Ironman with me and is raising money for a local charity called the Tempe Community Action Agency. If you can help in anyway, that would be awesome. Here is the link:

http://edtheironman.blogspot.com/