“There’s like a small society of us,
of individuals who just kindado what they do,
they dress how they want,
they think how they want,
they speak and use their own lingo,and they like all kinds of music.
It’s a society of thinkers.”
-Pharrell Williams
The Six Secret to Success
1. Trust yourself. But what is most important is that you have to dig deep down, dig deep deep down and ask yourself, who do you want to be? Not what but who? Now I’m not talking about what your parents or teachers want, but You. I’m talking about figuring out for yourselves what makes you happy. No matter how crazy it may sound to other people.
2. Break the rules. We have so many rules in life about everything. I said break the rules, not the law. But break the rules. It is impossible to be a maverick, or a true original, if you are too well behaved, and you do not want to break the rules. You have to think outside the box. That is what I believe, after all, what is the point of being on this Earth if all you want to do is be like everyone and avoid trouble. The only way that I ever got any place was by breaking some of the rules.
3. Don’t be afraid to fail. Anything I’ve ever attempted, I was always willing to fail. So, you can’t always win, but don’t be afraid of making decisions. You can’t be paralyzed by fear or failure or you will never push yourself. You keep pushing because you believe in yourself and in your vision, and you know that it is the right thing to do and success will come so don’t be afraid to be fail.
4. Don’t listen to the nay-sayers. I mean, how many times have you heard “you can’t do this or you can’t do that and that it’s never been done before?” I love it when someone says it’s never been done before because then when I do it, that means I’m the first one that’s ever done it. So pay no attention to the people that say it can’t be done. I never listen that you can’t. I always listen to myself and say YES YOU CAN.
5. Work your butt off. Leave no stone unturned. Muhammed Ali, one of my great heroes had a great line in the 70’s when he was asked, “how many situps do you do?” He said, “I don’t count my situps, I only start counting when it starts hurting, when I feel pain, that’s when I start counting, because that’s when it really counts, that’s what really makes you a champion.” That’s the way it is with everything. No pain no gain. While you’re out there partying, horsing around. Someone out there at the same time out there, is working hard. Someone is getting smarter and someone is winning. Just remember that. There’s absolutely no way around hard work. None of my rules of success will work unless you do. I’ve always figured that there are 24 hours in a day, you sleep 6 hours and you have 18 hours left. I know that some of you all say “but I sleep 8 hours or 9 hours” well then just sleep faster I would recommend.
6. Give back. Whatever path that you take in your life, you must always find time in your life to give something back. Give something back to your community, give something back or to your state, or to your country. Let me tell you something, reaching out and helping people will bring you more satisfaction than anything else you have ever done.
Trust yourself, break some rules, don’t listen to the nay-sayers, work like hell, and don’t forget to give something back.
~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
Stay focused. Stay flexible. Stay hungry.
“Yes, you got to be strong
And be all the best you can
The world is out there, conquer your fear
And don’t you wait too long”
Be Strong ~ Sizzla
Yes, you got to be strong
And be all the best you can
The world is out there, conquer your fear
And don’t you wait too long
“If I would’ve asked people what they wanted, they would have said ‘faster horses.’” — Henry Ford
As a farm boy, Henry Ford disliked horses and the drudgery of farm labor. This was the fuel that pushed his mind to look for a better answer. As you move through life, the obstacles and struggles before you have within them seeds of opportunity. Keep your eyes open and listen to that voice within.
“If at first an idea does not sound absurd,
then there is no hope for it.” ~ Albert Einstein
“When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: “If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you’ll most certainly be right.” It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” And whenever the answer has been “No” for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.”
Steve Jobs — co-founder of Apple Inc. has died.
Jobs suffered a number of serious health issues over the years. He was 56.
Thank you for everything Steve ~ RIP ~ Steve Jobs 1955 – 2011
“I think if you do something and it turns out pretty good,
then you should go do something else wonderful, not dwell on it for too long.
Just figure out what’s next.”
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!”
Hunter Stockton Thompson (July 18, 1937 – February 20, 2005) was an American journalist and author who wrote Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1971) and Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail ’72 (1973).
He is credited as the creator of Gonzo journalism, a style of reporting where reporters involve themselves in the action to such a degree that they become central figures of their stories. He is known also for his lifelong use of alcohol, LSD, mescaline, and cocaine (among other substances); his love of firearms; his inveterate hatred of Richard Nixon; and his iconoclastic contempt for authoritarianism. While suffering a bout of health problems, he committed suicide in 2005, at the age of 67.
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“Everything in life is a fantasy
until you choose to make it a reality.”
Robert Stanley “Rob” Dyrdek (born June 28, 1974) is an American professional skateboarder, actor, entrepreneur, producer, philanthropist, and reality TV star. He is best known for his roles in the reality shows Rob and Big and Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory.
“I keep everybody in their position that makes the most sense, keep everybody comfortable. I don’t put any grand expectations on anyone I work with.
I hire them inside their lane.”
“You know you’re doing what you love when Sunday nights feel the same as Friday nights….”
Donald “Donny” Deutsch (born November 22, 1957[1]) is an American television personality and advertising executive. He is also the former host of the CNBC talk show The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch.
“The happiest people are the ones
who follow their own dreams most closely.”
“I don’t care what you say about me,
just spell my name right.”
Phineas Taylor Barnum (July 5, 1810 – April 7, 1891) was an American showman, businessman, scam artist and entertainer, remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and for founding the circus that became the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
“The noblest art is that of making others happy”
His successes may have made him the first “show business” millionaire. Although Barnum was also an author, publisher, philanthropist, and for some time a politician, he said of himself, “I am a showman by profession…and all the gilding shall make nothing else of me,”[1] and his personal aims were “to put money in his own coffers.” Barnum is widely but erroneously credited with coining the phrase “There’s a sucker born every minute.”
