Brooklyn To Mars Quotes

“In the past, being successful meant working hard and being smart.  In the future, success will be the ability to ignore advertisements and to disconnect from social media long enough to actually create something of value.  If you believe in yourself, if you cultivate focus, you will arrive at the finish line of self-sufficiency and abundance.”
― Markus Almond, Brooklyn To Mars: Volume One

“Please take the status quo with a grain of salt and be brave enough to make your own way.”
― Markus Almond, Brooklyn To Mars: Volume One

“Minimalism isn’t about getting rid of your stuff, it’s about focusing on the things you love about life.”
― Markus Almond, Brooklyn To Mars: Volume One

“Start small first.  Donate the clothes that don’t fit you anymore.  Make yourself a promise to empty a drawer today.  Once you start to gain momentum, you’ll find that minimizing your belongings can provide a great spiritual relief.”
― Markus Almond, Brooklyn To Mars: Volume One

“Never forget that the pressures of modern life are only a manmade game.  You can take a break whenever you wish.  It isn’t necessary to stress yourself to the level of those around you.  Take nothing as seriously as your universal right to seek peace.”
― Markus Almond, Brooklyn To Mars: Volume One

“One of the most appealing things about being rich is having all your needs met.  But there is a loop-hole to this.  If you can diminish your wants and live on less, you’re just as powerful as the asshole in the Valentino suit.  The only difference is that he is working 60 hour weeks, and you don’t have to worry about staining your slacks when you sit on the beach.”
― Markus Almond, Brooklyn To Mars: Volume One

“Eliminate things that don’t add value to your life.”
― Markus Almond, Brooklyn To Mars: Volume One

“There is an ocean of peace and strength in your chest.  Deep breaths will set you free.”
― Markus Almond, Brooklyn To Mars: Volume One

“Don’t reward yourself.  The change is its own reward.  If you see your efforts as something that needs to be rewarded, you’re not seeing things correctly.”
― Markus Almond, Brooklyn To Mars: Volume One

“If you need no recognition and no serious bank account, you can do whatever you love to do, every day for the rest of your life.”
― Markus Almond, Brooklyn To Mars: Volume One

“The way we spend our days determines how we live our lives and ultimately what we’ll be remembered for.”
― Markus Almond, Brooklyn To Mars: Volume One

“Will power should be thought of as a renewable energy.  It should be used selectively and given the opportunity to replenish itself.”
― Markus Almond, Brooklyn To Mars: Volume One

“Will power is finite.  Use it wisely.”
― Markus Almond, Brooklyn To Mars: Volume One

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”  -Leonardo da Vinci”
― Markus Almond, Brooklyn To Mars: Volume One

“Quit everything in your mind and piece your life back together one thing at a time.”
― Markus Almond, Brooklyn To Mars: Volume One

“There is an illusion that has swept and become ingrained in American culture.  The illusion is that we need things and income to be happy.  This illusion is in front of us every day in the form of advertisements and peer pressure to earn and consume.  This illusion is doing our souls and hearts a great disservice and it’s time to take a step back and reevaluate.  It’s time to take a stand and enjoy the meaningful things in life.”
― Markus Almond, Brooklyn To Mars: Volume One

“The orca's fin collapses while held in captivity and the human soul is no different.”
― Markus Almond, Brooklyn To Mars: Volume One