Le Weekly #65 – Burnt Nostrils 👃

One quote, one word, one shoutout, one story, one neigh from Philosophical Horse and one question.

Mike Wright

Feb 03, 2025

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Le Quote 🗣

“Wisdom comes with age; sometimes, age comes alone.” – Brent Oliver.

Le Word 💬

wisdom (noun) the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement; the quality of being wise.

Le Shoutout 🧣

“Eish brother, I think I need to drop out,” Azola said.

He was studying while working part-time, and things were getting tough.

“I need to prioritise the most urgent things,” he concluded, dreaming of his bed.

But, thankfully, he didn’t drop out; he held on when the seas were rough.

Although short-term struggles are easier to feel than long-term success, he overcame the doubt.

Today, Azola begins a new job and chapter as a strategist at a global marketing company.

Like a phoenix borne from ash.

His new life has just started.

Shoutout Mr Bash.

Le Prefice 📖

The elements bring the most out of us because they are everything we aren’t used to.

The wind on my face makes me feel my face.

A shiver down my spine makes me feel my spine.

Just like failure can sometimes feel more real than success, the elements help shape us because they are everything we aren't used to.

But then, the question is, if we want to feel our face without rain or wind, should we try to feel how the sun sits on our skin?

Le Story ✍️

Last night, I walked into the sauna.

A guy, about 18 years old, started speaking about how tired he was.

“Shame, why are you tired?” I asked.

“I didn’t sleep last night. I went to the club until 4h00 and then went to my friend’s house and watched the sunrise,” he said.

Fair enough, I thought.

Then, he started speaking about life.

“The other day, I was speaking to this rich man, and he invited me onto his yacht, and there were all these models. Quite a nice life,” he said.

I replied:

“Just be careful who you speak to.”

The man in the corner of the sauna lifted his head and said:

“Be careful of who you listen to, too.”

The man in the corner was one of the most athletic men I have ever seen.

Last week, in the same sauna, he spoke about how bad sugar is for you. So, this week, I decided to see what was new.

“What is your latest conclusion, in general?” I asked him.

“Wisdom comes with age,” he said. “But, sometimes, age comes alone.”

I nodded, considering his words.

“You can experience things in life, but it doesn’t help if you don’t learn from them,” he said.

“It’s similar to the Einstein quote,” he continued. “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”

He gestured to the wooden walls around us.

“For example, it’s like someone walking into the sauna, taking a deep breath through their nose, and burning their nostrils. If they returned a few days and did the same thing, burning their nostrils again, it would be clear that they just haven’t learned.”

I nodded again, breathing as slowly through my nose as I could.

Le Neigh from Philosophical Horse 🐴

“Neigh.” – Philosophical Horse.

Le Question 🤔

What does a perfect day make you feel?

Have a powerful Monday, everyone.

Remember to send this to someone who finds meaning in life’s smallest moments.