Wooden On Leadership

With no more homework, I am determined to not watch excessive amounts of TV, play video games for hours, or waste my time doing things that will not help me to be a better person.

Tonight, I bought a new book entitled, Wooden On Leadership by John Wooden. I read the first two chapters tonight and I am excited for the rest. I have always respected John Wooden for his wisdom, faith, and accomplishments. Chapters one and two are filled with so many wise sayings and simple advice on how to approach success.

Wooden on success..."Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable."

"Don't worry about whether you're better than somebody else, but never cease trying to be the best you can become. You have control over that; the other you don't."

"Be at your best when your best is needed."

"The heights by great men reached and kept,
Were not attained by sudden flight.
But they, while their companions slept,
Were toiling upward in the night."
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

After reading the first 30 pages, I cannot wait until tommorrow and the rest of the weekend to read the rest of this insightful book!!

Tusca-new-la-stin-lin

Check out the new AT&T commercial featuring the Undefeated store in LA and the owner Eddie Cruz. Also, in the third store, there are a few Stussy shirts in the cube-shaped display.

Pena Picks

Here are some bands that have been in heavy rotation on my itunes. Give a listen.

VHS or BETA "Bring on the Comets"


Radiohead "In Rainbows"


She Wants Revenge "This is Forever"


Jimmy Eat World "Chase This Light"


Joy Division "The Best of Joy Division"

Free Time

If you have not heard, I am done with my business program at Vanguard. The last two years have been a complete blur with many great experiences and countless trials. I have learned a lot and I am glad that I enrolled. Now that I am done, I have a lot of free time on my hand. Normally, Mondays were my study/cram night. Tonight was very pleasent. I cleaned out my closet, threw a few school papers away which was quite enjoyable and I just relaxed. It feels so good.
Having an abundance of free time, I need some ideas. I want to start reading books, being on the computer less, and be more physically active. Any ideas?

The Prez

This puts a smile on my face everytime.

On the Eve..

On the eve of my final class at Vanguard University, I am a bit numb to the idea that a major chapter of my life is coming to a close. Devoting the past 2 years to this program has taught me a lot about myself. A part of me is relieved that I will be finished, but a growing part of my being is wanting to return to those first days in 2007. I am in a weird place in my life and I don't know what to do next. I want to return to something simpler.

Sometimes I feel like I am Charlie Brown. A person who is often led by his innocence and naivety, I often find myself disappointed at the end of day. Life can be cruel. It is full of letdowns. I feel beat down constantly. My back is on the ground looking up into the sky. I want to finally kick the football.

Laughing Out Loud

I just discovered that Vitamin Water has the best commercials.