Endless Potential Abound!!!

Do you wonder how some people are so"lucky" and get all the great, wonderful jobs, while others are always struggling to just get by and don't seem to be blessed.  It's not by accident.  While most of us spend our weekends and time after work with our friends relaxing those top individuals are forging relationships by attending conferences that interest them, volunteering for extra projects at their current companies, waking up early each morning so they can accomplish more during the day, and arranging meetings with superiors and people they would like to have in their inner circle. They say, "it's not what you know but who you know." Your true connections are so important in establishing where you go / end up in life.  If you call "Bob Smith" will he immediately call you back or return your email. Can they call you? Life is not a one way street. If you want to read an excellent book on building relationships, I recommend "Never Eat A...

How many of you reading this writing don't smile at or make small talk with your neighbors? Is it hard for you to understand the purpose of why you should get to know the names of the employees at your local pharmacy, a coffee shop you frequent more than once a week, or the cashiers' name at your local super market? There are a few reasons for doing so, and I'm not a preacher, nor a religious person, but I do no the importance of ethics and moral fortitude. I know karma is important. I DO NOT believe in karma because it implies that one expects to receive something for being good.  The number one skill successful individuals have is they don't expect anything. Success is hard work, period.  Nobody will hand you a large amount of money because you are a good person. The lesson is smile, be kind, go out of your way for others, in business and in life, and people are more likely to like you. There is a study out there that proves compassionate is contagious. Therefore,...

As 2015 brings new opportunity and potential, we need to seize what is in front of us. What is the point of bringing home a paycheck if it doesn't represent joy, hard work, pride, and what you love?  Entrepreneurs speak of their "ah ha" moment, which is when they realize a gap in the market and how they will fill it with their product or service.  This moment must be a dream for them.  However, many individuals young and old don't have these similar feelings because they are so dedicated to doing what is expected. As the economy is thriving in the United States, now is one of the greatest opportunities to make a career transformation. Don't get me wrong. I don't advocate quitting your job until you find the opportunity of your life. Or perhaps, you have the financial fortitude to create it for yourself. I find myself with my close friends week after week, and all they can talk about is the same thing; How much they hate their job!!! I want to yell 2 things...

How you define yourself is important to self confidence, character, and your reputation among peers.  So who are you? Often that question will come about at a dinner party, a date, a networking event, or a a party. But, a definition comes in many forms. Some people define themselves by their religion (I am a Christian, Muslim, or Jew), while others may define themselves by their career (a business owner, CEO, company they work for), and others look at their loved ones (husband/father, aunt or uncle etc...) It's important to your confidence, self worth, and general well being to understand who you are. You might be reading this thinking that it's easy to place a definition on something without truly meaning it. So, how does one implement a goal he or she has been wanting to change about themselves.  The answer may be that you do it through habit. Now, what do I mean? First, you define who you need to do. And then take small actions. Looking at athletes and seeing great qual...

We hear countless stories of heroism, volunteer workers who love helping the poor, firemen and women, police officers. And, most of these professions do not make a tremendous salary. Therefore, we would have to conclude that they rush into these jobs knowing money is not an over riding factor of success in their careers. To them self sacrifice and the betterment of society is what's at stake. For C level people and others in the corporate world a lot of greenbacks in their bank account lure them into taking a job. And they stay on a career path because money is what makes that person happy, or so they think. The last kind of person I'd like to discuss is the creator, also known as an entrepreneur. Now this person sees a need that the market has not yet met and whether through desire to make money or to better society or maybe for both reasons. The key is to define which type of person you are and to make goals to that end.  For example if you're 18 years old and want to ...

As I write, I am tired from a lack of sleep last night.  Why am I telling you that? As humans, our minds are hard wired to focus more on negativity than on positive outcomes. For example, if for example I am on a diet and consume a dessert that is way over my supposed calorie limit. I will be thinking about how 'bad' I was in eating that food rather than remembering the enjoyment of the flavor. And, the people who I was around while eating the dessert. In the financial markets does it hurt more when you gain 100% say going from 25k to 50k or losing 50%, which is 25k? It's one tough world we live in. Today, let's make a change. We can start by calling a friend who you haven't spoken to in a while and say Happy Thanksgiving and tell them that the have been an integral part of your life and Facebook and other social media do not count except to reconnect with people whose numbers you no longer have with you. Family is even better. One they are family. And, two your ...

This Blog was inspired by my grandfather in October when he suggested that I should write. As a family friend said to me, it was meant to happen. He lit the fire! It was up to me to decide what the subject material would be for the Blog. And, how my experiences could be of most value to my readers.  I find that the people who I look up to most excel at making the correct moral and ethical decisions.  Their religious and political backgrounds vary. But, the constant remains family, history, a thirst for learning and respect for their elders.  Though I come from a different generation, I strive for the same. This week has been an emotional roller coaster.  Knowing my grandfather was bed ridden I had to act happy for a surprise party for my 30th birthday. After visiting my grandpa Saturday afternoon my mom called me from my grandparents house on Sunday, I answered immediately but didn't want to. The funeral was Tuesday and I turned 30 Wednesday. I recall the w...