I'm going to shy away from business talk today and blog about my beautiful daughter and my even more beautiful wife! My 11:30 Personal Training client did not show which freed up some time for me to write about how wonderful my 2 ladies are. From May 5th 2008 until now has been SUPER CRAZY!!! Those of you who are REALLY involved in my life right now can vouch for me. So many transitions, ups and downs......but I'm not complaining =). As crazy and busy as my life is, I love knowing the fact that after my long day...I get to go home and relax with Jane and Jordy. Jordy is now ready to turn one and it LITERALLY seems like yesterday when we were bringing her home from the hospital. I was soooooo excited, nervous, and scared all at the same time! And in a few days she will be 1. Its amazing to experience and see the development of a child from being immobile to having to stop her from digging into everything. I've also seen amazing development of Jane as she started as a new mommy, paranoid about everything to being able to change diapers half asleep! I thank God for having such a STRONG WIFE and a HEALTHY BABY! Some people may say that all I think about is work...they're right! From the minute I wake (which I admit is not early enough), I start to think about what areas need improvement to expand my business, what other business ventures would be beneficial to me, and the list goes on and on. ITS EASY TO DO THAT WHEN YOU HAVE A GREAT FAMILY TO REST WITH WHEN YOU'RE READY TO SHUT YOUR MIND OFF. Thank you Jane, and Jordy for being the best people in the world. Because of your strength, patience, and willingness to sacrifice the parties, Hawaii Trips, and shopping every week now.....very soon you will enjoy all of that on a whole new level. Thats a promise!
...DANG IT! I WASNT SUPPOSED TO BRING UP BUSINESS BUT I DID! DANG IT...
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
What is the difference between Dreamers and Doers?
So here we go! Its back to Cycle 1 testing and the essay question is the question on the title....What is the difference between a Dreamer and a Doer! Here is my essay:
The difference between a Dreamer and a Doer is simply this...The Doer will take their dream and make it a reality by taking steps towards achieving their dream! For instance...there is someone who I know who always says stuff like this....."I have so many ideas...Ive thought of this, that, putting my kids in an agency, blah blah blah!" Ok so you have these ideas....what have you done to make these ideas a reality? Nothing...absolutely nothing! A Dreamer goes on about their day telling everyone how great they are, the perfect child, never did anything wrong in their life, the epitome of perfect child! Dream on....No one is perfect...everyone makes mistakes. Doers, Doers admit that they are not perfect but try their very best to fix their mistakes. Doers will take an Idea and the moment their eyes open they will go out and take action. For instance...a year ago I shared with my staff that I wanted to open a second location. The very next day I submitted emails to 3 surrounding cities. Its called taking action! You can say all you want but if you do not do....your saying is worthless. Example 2: I know people who say I want to get my kids into modeling/acting....again they say they want to get certain things done...Ive even offered to pay for headshots if the lists were brought to me. All I hear is this "Oh no...I had the paperwork in my car!" What good is that? Am I going to go out of my way to get the papers in my hands? Especially after I offer to help? Yea right! Rather than saying "I have the papers in my car!" Why not put them in my hands? So...after listening to dreamers...Jane and I took action! We submitted Jordyns headshots to a talent agency and since then shes been booked 3 times. 2 of the were paid work so Jordy will be receiving her checks! Not even a year old and already getting paid. Every day I hear people say Im going to do this or that. Stop making empty promises to others and especially yourself! Start putting your words into action....only then will you become a winner in life! If not...you can live the rest of your life saying stuff like this:
"If only I was married to the right person, I would be more successful!"
"If only I had more time, I could accomplish more!"
"Its because I have 3 kids I can't....."
"If it werent for this circumstance"
Any time you use the word IF....JUST KNOW YOU ARE A LOSER!
DREAMERS ARE LOSERS, DOERS ARE WINNERS!
My apologies if I offend anyone...but if you are offended...My job is done! BE MAD AT ME AND CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE!
The difference between a Dreamer and a Doer is simply this...The Doer will take their dream and make it a reality by taking steps towards achieving their dream! For instance...there is someone who I know who always says stuff like this....."I have so many ideas...Ive thought of this, that, putting my kids in an agency, blah blah blah!" Ok so you have these ideas....what have you done to make these ideas a reality? Nothing...absolutely nothing! A Dreamer goes on about their day telling everyone how great they are, the perfect child, never did anything wrong in their life, the epitome of perfect child! Dream on....No one is perfect...everyone makes mistakes. Doers, Doers admit that they are not perfect but try their very best to fix their mistakes. Doers will take an Idea and the moment their eyes open they will go out and take action. For instance...a year ago I shared with my staff that I wanted to open a second location. The very next day I submitted emails to 3 surrounding cities. Its called taking action! You can say all you want but if you do not do....your saying is worthless. Example 2: I know people who say I want to get my kids into modeling/acting....again they say they want to get certain things done...Ive even offered to pay for headshots if the lists were brought to me. All I hear is this "Oh no...I had the paperwork in my car!" What good is that? Am I going to go out of my way to get the papers in my hands? Especially after I offer to help? Yea right! Rather than saying "I have the papers in my car!" Why not put them in my hands? So...after listening to dreamers...Jane and I took action! We submitted Jordyns headshots to a talent agency and since then shes been booked 3 times. 2 of the were paid work so Jordy will be receiving her checks! Not even a year old and already getting paid. Every day I hear people say Im going to do this or that. Stop making empty promises to others and especially yourself! Start putting your words into action....only then will you become a winner in life! If not...you can live the rest of your life saying stuff like this:
"If only I was married to the right person, I would be more successful!"
"If only I had more time, I could accomplish more!"
"Its because I have 3 kids I can't....."
"If it werent for this circumstance"
Any time you use the word IF....JUST KNOW YOU ARE A LOSER!
DREAMERS ARE LOSERS, DOERS ARE WINNERS!
My apologies if I offend anyone...but if you are offended...My job is done! BE MAD AT ME AND CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE!
Friday, April 3, 2009
You only get 1 Shot!
On the way to work today a song came on the radio about you only getting 1 shot at this game we call life. After listening to the song I started to consider the way my life is going at this point in time. Working 6 days a week, battling different problems on a daily basis, taking care of my beautiful daughter, not being able to enjoy weekend getaways, no spring break, but rather a life of work, work, and more work. Am I complaining? ABSOLUTELY NOT! The song hits the nail on the head about us only getting 1 shot at life and I am SO BLESSED that my work involves something I am passionate about. My work causes me to meet WONDERFUL people on a daily basis. My work exposes me to some of the most SUCCESSFUL people in state. Quite frankly, I love what I do.
Was it easy to risk everything we had (which wasnt much) to launch our business? No way. Did I have doubts? You bet! Did I have sleepless nights, go through depression, and have people burn me? Sure! Here's the cool thing about this life. Whenever you are going through a time of darkness....theres always light at the end of the tunnel. Not only is there light at the end of the tunnel, if you surround yourself with the RIGHT people they can be your guiding light through the darkness. Lucky for me I had THE LIGHT guiding me and giving me confidence not only in myself but in the One who was truly leading me.
A couple weeks ago, I had a conversation with a very good friend of mine regarding the passing of "MASK." He was the creator of the multi-million dollar clothing company TAPOUT. As my friend and I were talking we were saying that it was such a shame that he died so early. As we continued the conversation we both concluded that although he passed at such an early age, at least he was able to see his DREAM come to FRUITION. Most people can live their whole lives and not accomplish a fraction of what their dreams may of been. This man started his company selling T-shirts out of his trunk, sleeping in his car, and being chased by police. The new slogan the company is now pushing is simply this.........BELIEVE.
So now I ask myself if I were to go tomorrow, would I have any regrets? Regrets no, probably sad that I didn't get to watch my beautiful daughter grow up, get married and have kids. Regrets....NOPE! BELIEVE......BELIEVE IN YOURSELF....BELIEVE IN YOUR ABILTIES.....CHASE YOUR DREAMS.....EXPERIENCE LIFE TO ITS FULLEST!
Was it easy to risk everything we had (which wasnt much) to launch our business? No way. Did I have doubts? You bet! Did I have sleepless nights, go through depression, and have people burn me? Sure! Here's the cool thing about this life. Whenever you are going through a time of darkness....theres always light at the end of the tunnel. Not only is there light at the end of the tunnel, if you surround yourself with the RIGHT people they can be your guiding light through the darkness. Lucky for me I had THE LIGHT guiding me and giving me confidence not only in myself but in the One who was truly leading me.
A couple weeks ago, I had a conversation with a very good friend of mine regarding the passing of "MASK." He was the creator of the multi-million dollar clothing company TAPOUT. As my friend and I were talking we were saying that it was such a shame that he died so early. As we continued the conversation we both concluded that although he passed at such an early age, at least he was able to see his DREAM come to FRUITION. Most people can live their whole lives and not accomplish a fraction of what their dreams may of been. This man started his company selling T-shirts out of his trunk, sleeping in his car, and being chased by police. The new slogan the company is now pushing is simply this.........BELIEVE.
So now I ask myself if I were to go tomorrow, would I have any regrets? Regrets no, probably sad that I didn't get to watch my beautiful daughter grow up, get married and have kids. Regrets....NOPE! BELIEVE......BELIEVE IN YOURSELF....BELIEVE IN YOUR ABILTIES.....CHASE YOUR DREAMS.....EXPERIENCE LIFE TO ITS FULLEST!
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