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Hey guys!
I hope you're all having a fantastic week. Greetings from Rome, Italy, where I've spent the last three days exploring its rich history and iconic landmarks, including the Colosseum and Palatine Hill.
However, what left a lasting impression on me wasn't just the historical marvels, but seeing humans doing human things as soon as I arrived. This included activities like painting, reading a book on a bench, and couples talking to each other during dinner. This contrasted sharply with my observations in London's airport before departing for Rome. The sight of people absorbed in their screens served as a poignant reminder of the omnipresence of technology in our lives. Experiencing the shift in focus upon arriving in Rome was refreshing—seeing people liberated from their devices, truly engaging in the essence of what it means to be human. It was a great reminder to stop and smell the roses every once in a while, or in my case, the pizza that was floating within the air. For the rest of my trip, I tried as hard as I possibly could to stay away from my phone other than when I absolutely had to use it, such as checking Google Maps to where we were going to next. I definitely feel that this improved my overall experience of Rome. Going back to London soon, I'm sure it will also improve my long-term mental health. So if you ever get a moment to this week, try to stop and smell the roses and appreciate the small things in life whenever you can and also engage in activities free from screens.
Have a fantastic week.
Kenji.
👍🏾 Things I’ve enjoyed this week
Jumper (movie) - This was one of my favorite movies of all time and it's about a man who has the ability to teleport anywhere he wants to in his life. He soon faces difficulties with the authorities. It's overall a great watch.
The Hunger Games (movie) - I absolutely loved the Hunger Games movies as well as the book and I plan to watch the latest release this week We'll let you know how it goes.
SOCIETY of the SNOW (movie) - Another movie I intend on watching this week. It's had great reviews and I'm looking forward to it!
Diary of a CEO interview of Alain de Botton (podcast) - I absolutely love Elaine DeBoten and Steven Bartlett and seeing them come together in a podcast blew my mind. This is a must-watch for anyone as it goes into detail detail about how to succeed in life and relationships.
📹 The latest video in case you missed it:
In the latest video I tell you about whether or not I will be pursuing specialist training this year. Here are all my thoughts about my future plans in medicine thus far.
📚 Highlight of the week
How to Live by Derek Sivers
Happiness is something to do, someone to love, and something to desire.
How to Live by Derek Sivers
Most people don’t get to choose how they suffer. Once you tame pain for yourself, tame it for others.
How to Become Rich
I am grateful that I experienced what I experienced. My father's father was worse to him, and beat him. My father's father's father was probably even worse - but it ends here. Because I experienced so much pain, I now have made it my mission to be the absolute best Dad that I can be in the future. This is the main reason I do everything, to be at every ball game, every dance recital for my future kids with my future wife. To show them so much love and safety that it breaks the generational cycles that came all the way down to me. To be such an amazing Dad that my grandkids and THEIR kids are impacted by how I raised my family, three generations later.
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