Part II of III
These are more of the best things I learned during 2021:
Better Investor – George Lucas bet on himself way back in 1976. Offered a large sum to direct Star Wars, he opted instead for a $150,000 salary; however, he negotiated with Fox to keep merchandising rights. Since Fox recently had taken a series of losses on other movie-inspired toys, they agreed. Lucas made $45 billion off that decision.
Go Figure – Here in Texas, the AG requested more funding for tracking and prosecuting election fraud. The Legislature authorized $2.2 million dollars and approved hiring two additional attorneys. The result? That team of crack investigators closed three cases during the year. Yes, three… as in one less than four. There were 11 million votes cast in the Lone Star State for the 2020 presidential election.
Word Knowledge – Think I read more than 20 books this year – mostly using the free ‘Libby’ app. (Think: electronic version of your local library card.) Still, there are nearly a dozen sitting on the shelf untouched. The Japanese word “tsundoku” refers to acquiring books and letting them pile up without reading them. Note to self: change this habit during the year ahead.
Sage Advice– The best quote I saw all year came from that legendary philosopher… Matthew McConoughey: “Generosity breeds gratitude then gratitude breeds responsibility, which then breeds freedom, because the more things you are responsible for the more meaning you have in your life. That then sends you into the world with an identity. You’re about something.” Alright! Alright! Alright!
