On every flight, I sift through the many notes on my phone. My latest journey on JB1773 included:

- A mix of forgotten tasks and the names of guys I won't reach out to.

- Letters I penned to my best friend during every red-eye flight from national team training in high school, despite knowing I'd see her in just eight hours when I arrived late to class.

- A list of trips we planned but will never take (probably for the best).

- Kind words from others that they might not remember saying, but I revisit on tough days.

- Numerous notes from unexpected work meetings that required me to be on-call like an ER surgeon; reflecting on those moments impresses and inspires me (how did I manage that, and how can I do it again?).

- A few Paul Graham quotes he sent me.

- A couple of Paul Graham quotes I shared with him.

- The opening line of what would be an amazing first draft if only I hadn’t lost focus.

Reflecting on past notes can be a powerful way to find inspiration and motivation in our daily lives. It's amazing how seemingly insignificant words or moments can have a lasting impact on us. Keep sifting through those notes, you never know what gems of wisdom or encouragement you might find to propel you forward.