Hey there, it’s Alex—
A challenging day can spiral quickly.
it’s usually that initial bump in the road that sets the stage for potential failure.
After encountering a less-than-ideal situation, it unconsciously shrouds your perception in a bit of a fog for the rest of the day. At least, that’s the case for me sometimes.
It’s surprising how easy it can feel that way on a work day where I accidentally drop 22 quarts of sauce, burn a pizza, lose my temper, and end up cutting myself while chopping kale.
The question arises: What is it that attracts all these unfortunate events?
Well, I believe it’s the narrative – whether it’s the story of a bad day, starting off on the wrong foot, or, in the words of the great Fred Durst, feeling like “Everything is fucked, everybody sucks.”
However, I’ve come to realize that this negative narrative is only prevalent because it’s the story I tell myself throughout the entire day. I find myself narrating stories constantly, some of which have little grasp on actual reality.
In those challenging moments, those “bad days”, it becomes essential to take a 15-minute breather, reassess the narrative, consider how you want it to conclude, and ensure you do everything in your power to turn unfortunate events into the makings of a great day.
We are all capable of turning it around, if we want to.
That’s your best friend and your worst enemy—your own brain.”
Fred Durst
Andrew, the GM at Hot Tongue, is an absolute beast of a chef.
He knows much more than I do about food. He just started making this vanilla & cocoa marbled cake with strawberry balsamic buttercream.
There is pepper in it for some reason, and I love it. I know my way around some flour, but watching Andrew bake is truly something special and inspiring.
