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  • 1. Joy  |  March 29th, 2008 at 5:41 PM

    This is pretty interesting. Took me a few secs… **patting myself on the back** :)

  • 2. tywana  |  March 31st, 2008 at 12:20 PM

    This is excellent. I believe my eyes, because you never know what can be lies.

  • 3. Gifted Soul  |  March 31st, 2008 at 11:14 PM

    A hot mess! lol

  • 4. C.K. Inc  |  April 1st, 2008 at 10:12 AM

    I love Burgundy’s swag. But Bush has no swag. Still an idiot.

  • 5. Nicole  |  April 1st, 2008 at 11:26 AM

    LOL. You’re funny Sakiya but I cannot agree. Bush does not have any of the ’swagger’ Ron Burgundy had…after all Ron was able to learn from his mistakes. Can’t say the same about ol’ boy in office!

  • 6. Phatmike  |  April 3rd, 2008 at 11:09 AM

    Great video. I peeped it today on 106 & Park. Love the meaning of the song, great shots of the City (Chi-town). KanYe has a very unique style, that is good for Hip-Hop.
    Once again….. Great Video.

  • 7. Rick  |  April 4th, 2008 at 2:07 PM

    Red in the nose and cheeks indicate a slight drinking problem – but I would too if I were a warmonger.

    You’d have to have a lower shot of bush for a real ron burgandy comparison

  • 8. Rick  |  April 4th, 2008 at 5:19 PM

    Great video for managers and leaders who act, react and over-react to assumptions and speculation. Stop and THINK about all the possibilites first, then move forward.

    Ricardo!

  • 9. Stephanie Alexander  |  April 4th, 2008 at 5:46 PM

    I must admit……I get it! George W. Bush is a weenie. No denying that one. However, there is something about him that is hysterical and makes me think I would have a ball if by any chance I found myself at a BBQ with him. He has this sort of hubristic swagger that is endearing. It still doesn’t mean he should have had a shot at two terms in office…….. BUT I admit I kind of secretly like him…..God forbid.

  • 10. Stephanie Alexander  |  April 4th, 2008 at 5:51 PM

    Nice find. Clever point. There as many ways of looking at things as your eyes will allow for. The question is what will your eyes allow for…..
    (sigh) I wax poetic……

  • 11. Phatmike  |  April 5th, 2008 at 12:51 PM

    Great post. Let’s see if Hillary goes out to get Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy & T-Pain to put together a campaign ad.

  • 12. Lisa  |  April 9th, 2008 at 1:18 PM

    Word!

  • 13. big REL  |  April 10th, 2008 at 2:03 PM

    Good wife, Indeed!

  • 14. Ruqayyah  |  April 11th, 2008 at 7:30 PM

    if there are stupid people in the world, there has to be stupid questions……

  • 15. Ruqayyah  |  April 11th, 2008 at 7:31 PM

    I really love this site.

  • 16. Osa  |  April 15th, 2008 at 12:39 PM

    Hilarious!! Don’t hate, she’s prob hot on her block. Buloxi, Mississippi’s finest.

  • 17. Osa  |  April 15th, 2008 at 12:45 PM

    This can’t be real, r u serious?

  • 18. Shon D. Miles  |  April 15th, 2008 at 11:03 PM

    SaKiya, You are bound for greatness, bigger, and better things. The best is yet to come….Love Shon

  • 19. big REL  |  April 16th, 2008 at 7:09 PM

    That’s gotta be Photoshop right there, man.

  • 20. Brick  |  April 23rd, 2008 at 2:05 AM

    This is a bit scary. Poor little guy

  • 21. House  |  April 23rd, 2008 at 2:06 AM

    Hmm….creative.

  • 22. Stallion  |  April 23rd, 2008 at 2:07 AM

    Ok this is a bit much. Is this supposed to turn me on?

  • 23. Ben  |  April 24th, 2008 at 6:07 PM

    Great quote by Dell. I think that instinct comes with years of experience. For example, someone wanting to start something in the IT industry should have several years of experience first before that instinct really becomes reliable.

  • 24. K Dunson  |  May 12th, 2008 at 11:42 AM

    Met you at the “Glow in the Dark” Tour on Saturday in VA. I spoke very briefly of the “Missing Bannister Theory” from Thank You and You’re Welcome. The entire book is full of clever and not oversimplified statements and conundrums. Many of these are quick sources of inspiration to look on at any time. Very interested in the Thinker’s movement.
    http://www.myspace.com/kayossmusic
    soundmajor.blogspot.com

  • 25. Lisa  |  May 12th, 2008 at 3:39 PM

    so so true

  • 26. Young Mind  |  May 12th, 2008 at 7:48 PM

    Lol. Thats funny yo. I just got my hands on KANYE’s Thank You & You’re Welcome and Googled YOU…. and here I am. A subscriber to your Blog.

  • 27. Young Mind  |  May 12th, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    Wow…. that is Beautiful. I somehow can’t help but feel like we’re ALL just insects living on the back of Mother Nature when I see pictures like this…. and at any moment she could flick us off the Planet – like THAT!

  • 28. Young Mind  |  May 12th, 2008 at 7:56 PM

    I hope you don’t MEAN you learnt that – YOU were just an option on the TOUR?. Lol. Kidding…. I’m sure it came to you while ON the Tour – and NOT from BEING on the Tour. Lol. I LOVE that thought tho…. Great Advice!!

  • 29. Young Mind  |  May 12th, 2008 at 7:58 PM

    Yup… THIS is a Good one!! Sorry….. a GREAT one! Lol.

  • 30. Keisha  |  May 14th, 2008 at 4:36 AM

    Mike is a snake in the grass. I’m speechless! One suggestion you should create the option to email this link. That way people can publicize your site. I really want people to see this, but i’d have to send them to Youtube instead of your site. Just an idea. Don’t know if it’s possible.

  • 31. Keisha  |  May 14th, 2008 at 4:40 AM

    When we don’t see our purpose, we don’t have the desire. Who’s to blame when a child wants to die?

  • 32. Keisha  |  May 14th, 2008 at 4:54 AM

    i see the sun setting in a deserted place. Not to deep. For some reason i can’t stop focusing on the bright light and the contrasting darkness in spite of the light. Like the light is there but it’s not radiating. it’s not fulfilling it natural purpose, to over come darkness. I’ve always been taught, and have taught that light and darkness can not dwell in the same place at the same time, one must submit to the other. I guess, to me, it’s kind of spiritual. Is the light overcoming the darkness or is the darkness overcoming the light. what direction is the progression in? I guess i depends on the person and where they are. Let me stop because the more i look at this pic the deeper i go into my thoughts. No one will probably ever read this anyway, but i do like where this took me.

  • 33. Faye  |  May 14th, 2008 at 9:26 AM

    It was nice meeting you! Hopw to hear one of your motivational speeches one day!!!

    -Faye S.

  • 34. BTONL  |  May 15th, 2008 at 9:57 AM

    We all have our deramas and draems

  • 35. Young Mind  |  May 16th, 2008 at 8:58 AM

    OMG yo, this shit is waaaaaaaay Funny!!!! LOL

  • 36. Young Mind  |  May 16th, 2008 at 8:58 AM

    Wow, I LOVE this!! Words to LIVE by.

  • 37. K Dunson  |  May 16th, 2008 at 9:26 AM

    Now others will take notice and follow. Influence. Advancement. Groundbreaker.

    Strong Mouse.

  • 38. Stallion  |  May 19th, 2008 at 7:11 PM

    wow..poor guy.

  • 39. Osa  |  May 19th, 2008 at 7:12 PM

    We need to talk about this one. lol

  • 40. Young Mind  |  May 20th, 2008 at 6:19 AM

    Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. OMG yo, that is FUUUUUUNNNNNY!! Hahahaha.

  • 41. Young Mind  |  May 20th, 2008 at 6:21 AM

    He must be SINGLE! No Wife would let her Husband take a Job like this…. then again – I’m assuming his Wife LOVES him. Haha.

  • 42. keekay  |  May 21st, 2008 at 3:20 AM

    Very Well Said

  • 43. DG135I  |  May 21st, 2008 at 4:57 PM

    lol…yeah they are right…THE “N-WORD” does need to Die already!

  • 44. Young Mind  |  May 21st, 2008 at 6:23 PM

    No, the structure is solid…. I got it on the 1st read. Nice analogy.

  • 45. Young Mind  |  May 21st, 2008 at 6:25 PM

    Wow…. I LOVE that last line!!

  • 46. Young Mind  |  May 21st, 2008 at 6:28 PM

    The perfect example of CLEVER Marketing!!

  • 47. Young Mind  |  May 21st, 2008 at 6:31 PM

    Don’t worry…. we aint leaving!!

  • 48. erin  |  May 21st, 2008 at 6:50 PM

    damm that shit is discusting

  • 49. erin  |  May 21st, 2008 at 6:51 PM

    oh i get it screw your brains out lol

  • 50. erin  |  May 22nd, 2008 at 10:11 AM

    wow thats sad

  • 51. SaRaH  |  May 25th, 2008 at 8:55 PM

    The bubble project is a WONDERFUL idea. I wish I had a still picture of Oprah in the beginning of this clip. She’s looking like “What the hell did I say to get this reaction?” while making a mental note to say it several times through out the show. But on the other hand I was thinking,”I see a bad performance and people still clap…I wonder if they’re clapping because they liked what they saw or because they’re happy it’s over?” – Kanye West snd Sakiya Sandifer “THANK YOU AND YOU’RE WELCOME”

  • 52. SaRaH  |  May 25th, 2008 at 8:59 PM

    Your message is powerful and I loved the Kanye West book. I have ordered you book “Think,Think,Think and Think again”. I can’t wait to read it. Your honest and driven and your extremely motivational. Keep writing and speaking.

  • 53. Young Mind  |  May 26th, 2008 at 6:00 AM

    Good to know…. thanx for this one!

  • 54. Omoye  |  May 27th, 2008 at 5:26 AM

    It looks like its being “charged” by the sky

  • 55. Blog Celebrity Baby Blog &hellip  |  May 27th, 2008 at 5:32 AM

    Blog Celebrity Baby Blog Photo Blog…

    I didn’t agree with you first, but last paragraph makes sense for me…

  • 56. TG  |  May 27th, 2008 at 11:34 AM

    It’s the minor detail that can account for 100% all of the time.

  • 57. Myke  |  May 27th, 2008 at 3:24 PM

    Interesting article…

  • 58. Myke  |  May 27th, 2008 at 3:24 PM

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  • 59. Hamza  |  May 27th, 2008 at 7:07 PM

    That’s Oliver Kahn, he’s the goalkeeper for Germany and Bayern Munich. This advertisement is probably for the EURO 2008 competition(Adidas selling soccer gear).

  • 60. Young Mind  |  May 28th, 2008 at 9:28 AM

    Crazy!

  • 61. JDP  |  May 29th, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    I love this concept. Wish I could see it in person.

  • 62. Young Mind  |  May 29th, 2008 at 7:18 PM

    Wow, that’s a Great quote!! And so true… who said any of us can’t fly the Space Shuttle?. Just give me the book!! Haha.

  • 63. Young Mind  |  May 30th, 2008 at 2:50 AM

    This quote is exactly what I needed to hear!! Thank you 4 this one!! I’ve been making excuses for the longest time about something…. and I see WHY now. *sigh* Lol.

  • 64. Young Mind  |  May 30th, 2008 at 2:51 AM

    What did she say?…. I missed it.

  • 65. SJB  |  June 1st, 2008 at 2:15 PM

    This was hilarious. If I was in the audience I think I’d have the same expression as the two guys that she mentioned..
    My goodness!!

    s

  • 66. The present and the Future!  |  June 1st, 2008 at 11:04 PM

    This guy is the perfect example of this. He name is Randy Pausch and he is dying from cancer. He gave a world famous speech on achieving your dreams..While it is long it is very inspirational. Heres the link:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo

  • 67. Schoolin  |  June 2nd, 2008 at 5:04 PM

    haha! this is great.i’ve been putting off studying for exams.You might have just changed my future.

  • 68. DG135I  |  June 2nd, 2008 at 5:13 PM

    Adidas Gear

  • 69. nando  |  June 2nd, 2008 at 5:59 PM

    good, very good

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  • 70. Young Mind  |  June 3rd, 2008 at 3:52 AM

    Correct me if I’m wrong but…. >> ONLY in America!! Hahahaha.

  • 71. Ms Porcelain  |  June 3rd, 2008 at 7:34 AM

    I think it’s a great idea, but I dont think that it should be something reserved for children whose parents can afford it. That’s why I’m in the process of making sure that children in rural schools here in South Africa, also get healthy food at school (some of these kids walk long distances to get to school).

    Making sure these kids get it as good as rich kids is my mission.

  • 72. Knuckle  |  June 3rd, 2008 at 9:32 AM

    I absolutely agree with you on this thought. I did not have that protection and I am sure that if I had, it would have made a positive & significant difference in my life. I am glad they have your protection.

  • 73. Moses de los Santos  |  June 3rd, 2008 at 2:28 PM

    As a start-up publication dealing with Music, Art and Lifestyle. I am learning that Dreaming, Hoping are all good but having the dedication backed up with ACTION is the key.

    I thank you for sharing your honest life experiences…nothing worth achieving is easy.

    I will leave you with this from my recent editiorial.

    “Believe your beliefs and doubt your doubts, and grown to learn quickly which is which!”

    Thanks,

    I hope to do a story on you someday…
    Please contact me.

    Moses de los Santos
    Editor in Chief
    Thetubmagazine.com
    Sonic Vine Media Group

  • 74. The present and the Future!  |  June 3rd, 2008 at 7:00 PM

    Thats Derren Brown he is famous for employing “NLP” which is basically hypnotism..but for reason i think it would be much more interesting if he tried that on a black person..the reaction might be a little different!! lol

  • 75. JDP  |  June 4th, 2008 at 1:02 PM

    Really?? Wow. and Twice!?

  • 76. Truth Be Told  |  June 4th, 2008 at 1:10 PM

    Honestly, I agree with Ms Porcelain about the whole rich kid and poor kid delema. Now, truthfuly, I don’t think the poor kid is worried about extra healthy food and robotics. I believe they much rather get an education so that they can move up in life.

    I’ve always admired Will. He has taken a beating from rap artists and actor critics countless times. Still, he keeps pushing foward and proving them all wrong. That quote really gives us a deeper look into his thoughts. The man is right, he knows it. Everyone else is just hating.

  • 77. jewel  |  June 5th, 2008 at 11:14 PM

    Amazing!! I need to learn this for real! So this is what they are using to make music popular/

  • 78. jewel  |  June 5th, 2008 at 11:17 PM

    So were you disappointed in the way women were being DISRESPECTED AND DEGRAADED? or did you mean something else?

  • 79. Young Mind  |  June 5th, 2008 at 11:54 PM

    Hahahahahaha. Are you SERIOUS?!! That is some FUUUNY shit yo!! Haha.

  • 80. Young Mind  |  June 5th, 2008 at 11:58 PM

    Protection against ANYTHING that is NOT in a child’s best interest.

  • 81. Young Mind  |  June 5th, 2008 at 11:58 PM

    Haha. If only….

  • 82. Jordan  |  June 6th, 2008 at 4:08 AM

    Inspiring words. Your life experiences inspire me to get on my grind 20 times stronger. Thank you and you’re welcome.

  • 83. JDP  |  June 6th, 2008 at 2:09 PM

    Hilarious. I love what you do man.

  • 84. Young Mind  |  June 6th, 2008 at 8:41 PM

    I’ll co-sign that! Haha.

  • 85. tedlo215  |  June 8th, 2008 at 3:47 PM

    where is this wall???

  • 86. Osa  |  June 9th, 2008 at 12:13 AM

    this is hot…

  • 87. Osa  |  June 9th, 2008 at 12:19 AM

    genius…genius

  • 88. TG  |  June 9th, 2008 at 6:40 PM

    You never know until you try, and a year from now you’ll wish you started today.

  • 89. Young Mind  |  June 9th, 2008 at 9:22 PM

    ^ ^ ^ Well said.

  • 90. Young Mind  |  June 10th, 2008 at 4:53 AM

    Ouch! Haha.

  • 91. Young Mind  |  June 10th, 2008 at 4:56 AM

    I’ve seen similar style bags for ANIMAL RIGHTS…. they have a Pic of an APE reaching up to grab the hand of whoever is holding the bag. Genius!

  • 92. knowsALL  |  June 10th, 2008 at 10:46 AM

    @ tedlo215 It’s from the annual Burning Man festival in Nevada.

  • 93. Young Mind  |  June 10th, 2008 at 9:03 PM

    Wow… thats a GOOD one! Haha. Hmmmmm….. I’d have to go wit ~ A ~ I can’t see my self waking up to a Fish head every damn morning! Haha.

  • 94. Young Mind  |  June 10th, 2008 at 9:08 PM

    Ok ok…. I had a goo long think…. and I changed my mind… I’m a go wit ~ B ~ Hahahaha.

  • 95. Young Mind  |  June 11th, 2008 at 4:42 AM

    Ok… this is my LAST visit to this post! Haha…. How about I take ~ A ~ but 6 months later, ~ B ~ can come and stay on the Island for a week or two?. Hahaha.

  • 96. Young Mind  |  June 11th, 2008 at 4:44 AM

    Chair says “HELP!!…. I can’t feel my Face!!” LMAO.

  • 97. JDP  |  June 11th, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    Lol!! um…..I’d go with A….because the “head” can be just as satisfying and I need something beautiful to look @. OC sakiya.

  • 98. chaz  |  June 11th, 2008 at 10:23 PM

    isn’t that why people have faith?

  • 99. supastar  |  June 12th, 2008 at 3:34 AM

    hehe… i’ve heard about this one, but never knew till now that it is supposed to have taken place in carioca, romania.

    i can tell you for sure that there is no city and no village named carioca in all of romania (i’m romanian AND i checked an index).

    therefore, i tend to classify this one as a myth from now on. but a funny one still! :)

  • 100. Young Mind  |  June 12th, 2008 at 1:41 PM

    THAT is waaay cool!

  • 101. VA  |  June 12th, 2008 at 8:26 PM

    That is a beautiful piece of work! Like you I felt compelled to do some research :-)

    The artist is Tsang Cheung-Shing. The piece is affectionally known as “Liquid Kiss” and is on display at Hong Kong Internatinal Airport. I believe its proper name is, Yuanyang II.

  • 102. ia  |  June 12th, 2008 at 11:13 PM

    great question! it really got me thinking
    and i like to believe that from now and then
    i’m choosing dedication.

    i really enjoy reading this blog
    saludos desde Guatemala!

  • 103. TG  |  June 13th, 2008 at 12:13 AM

    There won’t be a situation without dedication, but I’ll take off with inspiration to the next.

  • 104. erin  |  June 13th, 2008 at 2:55 PM

    dang thats hot

  • 105. TG  |  June 14th, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    “Imagine the level of creativity possible if people’s egos didn’t get in the way and no one minded who gets the credit”

    Become a doer of things, not one who seeks to get credit for them.

  • 106. Lil' Skinny  |  June 14th, 2008 at 5:05 PM

    Only you, my friend!!!

  • 107. Young Mind  |  June 15th, 2008 at 11:10 PM

    What a let down… I thought it’d be something more “meaningful”….. not just “Me, Me, Me, Me”

  • 108. Eric Lee  |  June 16th, 2008 at 7:33 AM

    Well said… Great information, keep up the great work!

  • 109. Young Mind  |  June 16th, 2008 at 8:21 AM

    Wow, great idea… just wish they made it a 4 slice toaster + how do you get the toast out?. Lolz.

  • 110. Lovely!  |  June 16th, 2008 at 7:56 PM

    This clip made my brain grow :) GOOD ONE!

  • 111. Lovely!  |  June 16th, 2008 at 8:05 PM

    Amazing! I love ending lol

  • 112. Lovely!  |  June 16th, 2008 at 8:17 PM

    I really liked the catholic piece

  • 113. Lovely!  |  June 16th, 2008 at 8:19 PM

    LOVE THIS!

  • 114. JaC  |  June 16th, 2008 at 11:55 PM

    Absolutely intriguing.

  • 115. JaC  |  June 16th, 2008 at 11:57 PM

    They might want to consider leaving the design up to Apple. Just a suggestion.

  • 116. JDP  |  June 17th, 2008 at 2:42 PM

    That is an amazing experience and something people wish they could just do but are afraid to.

  • 117. Young Mind  |  June 18th, 2008 at 2:55 AM

    Yes…. and No!

  • 118. Young Mind  |  June 18th, 2008 at 12:33 PM

    THATS a Good one! Hahaha.

  • 119. mikeyj  |  June 18th, 2008 at 6:23 PM

    stephen colbert sans spectacles?

  • 120. mikeyj  |  June 18th, 2008 at 6:32 PM

    people shouldn’t aspire to lead long and healthy lives? obesity is a disease, not a lifestyle. as such it should carry with it negative connotations for being the number one killer of american adults. and besides, i kind of like the advertisements.

  • 121. Aisha  |  June 18th, 2008 at 7:38 PM

    I actually think that Denvor is one of many places that uses treated wastewater for irrigation purposes. Instead of sending treated wastewater to a body of water, like a river for example, it can be used for irrigation and industrial purposes thus saving drinking water.

  • 122. Aisha  |  June 18th, 2008 at 7:40 PM

    Clearly I can’t spell….

  • 123. Young Mind  |  June 19th, 2008 at 11:24 AM

    I’m ALWAYS looking forward! Thanx for the road sign! Phew…. I’m on the right track.

  • 124. Terrence Stevenson  |  June 19th, 2008 at 2:29 PM

    Moving speech bro. It’ll help in supporting the reaffirmation of my goals and what I’m aspiring to be. It’s good, no, it’s GREAT to hear of how someone made the transition from “ashy to classy” (so to speak) and all the trials and tough times that are inevitable and sometimes predictable in making the transition. Great Job,Good Luck, and Congratulations Son! Peace.

  • 125. Young Mind  |  June 19th, 2008 at 9:53 PM

    One way or another…. we’ll ALL find out in the END if.

  • 126. Thinker Anonymous  |  June 19th, 2008 at 10:50 PM

    I agree with Dr. David Hardman. When an individual feels that they have acquired any sort of knowledge it seems that it becomes sort of human nature for us to challenge anything in question. As we acquire more and more knowledge, the more qualified we feel we are to debate anything in question as long as we are against the masses. More or less what the Dr. said.

  • 127. Thinker Anonymous  |  June 19th, 2008 at 11:02 PM

    My answer to the quetsion is faith linked to intelligence is kind of wierd. I feel that our faith is not connected to what would probably be our academic intelligence, which seems to be discussed in this article. I feel that it has a connection to what could be called our observational intelligence. Things you don’t first see in books like situational right and wrong, or general human emotion, etc. Those types of things seem to have a huge affect on an individuals belief in God, or is it just me ???

  • 128. Johnathan "JDP" Pratt  |  June 20th, 2008 at 12:31 PM

    I found this site through the “Thank you and your welcome” book that you and Kanye put together because I figured that the man behind it must have other things worth while to talk about. Since then I’ve become a huge fan, and added your site to my everyday online routine. I received a copy of your book, and I appreciate the extra effort you put into it by personally signing it(and spelling my name right, no one does. lol) I just want to say thank you because like the comment above said, you make me actually want to think about things rather then settle for what’s spoon fed. People need people like you because many have forgotten what the “thinking” concept is. So again, thank you and keep up the good work.

    Peace.

  • 129. Young Mind  |  June 20th, 2008 at 1:48 PM

    There is nothing I can add – that hasn’t already been said by the comment above so… I’ll just say… Dido!. And It was KanYe’s “Thank You & You’re Welcome” book that lead me here as well. I must admit I had to google the author…. but who cares! I’m thankful that I did. In short… Thank You J. saKiya Sandifer… Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. : )

  • 130. MathijsBuster  |  June 20th, 2008 at 5:28 PM

    Well, I’d definately go for A.

    I think she’s a way better conversational partner when stuck all alone on an island.

    Also, she might be able to catch some fish for me, food is good!

    … and she’s just way cuter than the rolly polly fishhead.

  • 131. Young Mind  |  June 21st, 2008 at 12:36 PM

    Haha. That’s cool.

  • 132. JaC  |  June 21st, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    I really dig that.

  • 133. Whistle  |  June 22nd, 2008 at 11:26 PM

    It’s easy sometimes to forget to say simple things like “thank you,” especially within the media world. Thanks for reminding us to practice gratitude Rebecca. And after looking at the site for a while, I feel the need to say thank you as well. I feel enlightened :)

  • 134. Young Mind  |  June 23rd, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    I had that SAME thought too. It’s his EYES…. you see the look in his eyes and assume that he’s a threat.

  • 135. KnowsAll  |  June 23rd, 2008 at 2:16 PM

    They sh-sh-shooting!…ah made you look. Interesting concept though.

  • 136. JDP  |  June 23rd, 2008 at 3:23 PM

    Lol ^

  • 137. DG135I  |  June 23rd, 2008 at 7:45 PM

    J. Sakiya,
    I come to your site everyday as I do Kanye’s Blog. “JDP” took the words out of my mouth. I too have been wanting to thank you and Kanye for giving me the pleasant surprise of having your Autographs on the cover. I was not expecting that at all, THANK YOU… I enjoyed the book greatly. Secondly, keep up the good work. I feel refreshed reading through your site because it opens my mind to a whole new world.

  • 138. Young Mind  |  June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM

    ^ ^ ^ Thats a good one! Haha.

  • 139. Dreamer  |  June 24th, 2008 at 9:39 AM

    weirdest thing is. my first thought wasn’t “how stupid”.

    it was “i wonder where he got the dreams from?”.

    funny how pyschological impulses make u think the stupidest things.

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  • 143. najeeba  |  June 24th, 2008 at 3:23 PM

    Real funny!
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  • 144. najeeba  |  June 25th, 2008 at 8:14 AM

    Pretty dope!
    http://www.theceelist.com

  • 145. redemptionsongs  |  June 25th, 2008 at 8:38 AM

    Very thought provoking.

    Have you ever seen a film called “Esoteric Agenda”?

    This film reminded me of it.

  • 146. Knuckle  |  June 25th, 2008 at 11:00 AM

    I also had the initial reaction of WTF! I know the reason that I had that initial thought was because of what I perceived as a threatening look on his face and also he way he is holding that camera. We

  • 147. JaC  |  June 25th, 2008 at 5:18 PM

    It makes me nauseous when I stare at it.

  • 148. JaC  |  June 25th, 2008 at 5:19 PM

    I love when people find the vision to think big. Really big.

  • 149. Sixth Sense  |  June 26th, 2008 at 11:19 AM

    “Intelligent” people are less likely to believe in God because they’re looking at God as “a study,” and not a personal relationship.

  • 150. DJ Lance Reynolds  |  June 26th, 2008 at 3:20 PM

    Remember “Q-bert”?

  • 151. TheGodsNVus  |  June 26th, 2008 at 8:37 PM

    genius! that would make cool tatoos
    http://www.famous-nobody.com

  • 152. Young Mind  |  June 26th, 2008 at 11:25 PM

    The House is the Best one!

  • 153. Young Mind  |  June 26th, 2008 at 11:27 PM

    Almost fell off my chair JUST looking at it. Lol.

  • 154. najeeba  |  June 27th, 2008 at 9:03 AM

    Dope!
    http://www.theceelist.com
    http://www.najeestyle.com

  • 155. Young Mind  |  June 27th, 2008 at 10:45 AM

    Ya gotta love his commitment to the game!. Haha

  • 156. Young Mind  |  June 27th, 2008 at 10:47 AM

    Caption reads: The Mum: “Oh, I know this one…. is it FREE WILLY?”. Sorry… couldn’t resist! : )

  • 157. Young Mind  |  June 27th, 2008 at 10:49 AM

    Wow, this is pretty spectacular!

  • 158. Young Mind  |  June 27th, 2008 at 10:54 AM

    Your first thought is “instinct”…. It’s only after careful evaluation, do we see things in a different light.

  • 159. Young Mind  |  June 27th, 2008 at 10:57 AM

    This photo proves that motor cycle gangs… have been around for centuries. Lol.

  • 160. Young Mind  |  June 27th, 2008 at 10:59 AM

    Yup… thats definitely a winner!

  • 161. Young Mind  |  June 27th, 2008 at 1:29 PM

    Wow, it’s little jem’s like THIS that keep me coming back – again and again to this blog! I can’t tell you how much your ‘Thinker’s Thoughts’ help me stay on path and strive for more in MY life…. Thank You for this one.

    Keep them coming!

    A Loyal “thinker” : )

  • 162. najeeba  |  June 27th, 2008 at 8:21 PM

    This is a really cool blog! i don’t understand why blogs like this doesn’t get alot of Play! the answer is because most people are Dumb down!
    http://www.theceelist.com
    http://www.najeestyle.com

  • 163. Jen  |  June 28th, 2008 at 9:49 PM

    Did it occur to you, this might be a woman’s grave? Often people have their own portrait on their tomb. Maybe she wanted her eternal image to be of herself restful, beautiful, and young.

  • 164. Young Mind  |  June 30th, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    Sometimes these type a situations are unavoidable… especially in the work place. Dealing with people you don’t like is never easy… but when you have a mortgage to pay, sheeit… what you gon do?. Lol.

    AND…. they probably thinking:

    Javier: This Bitch!
    Cond: This Asshole!… get ya stinkin hands off me!! Lol.

  • 165. Young Mind  |  June 30th, 2008 at 9:53 AM

    I wonder how many of these activists eat SOME type of animal MEAT, or wear LEATHER Shoes?.

    Don’t get me wrong…. I’m against cruelty to ALL of God’s creatures – but DAMN man!!. If your just gonna protest for “Fur”…. and no OTHER animals?…. that just doesn’t make any sense to me?.

    And FYI… I’ve never worn Fur in my Life, and don’t plan too either. I’m just saying….

  • 166. Leandra  |  June 30th, 2008 at 10:58 AM

    Funny I should read this just after it was revealed to me (probably not for the first time) that the only person who should have to live up to my standards is me. This works for everyone. Often, I’m convicted that what I’m thinking/being/doing should be right for everyone simply because I’ve determined it to be right for me. Not the case.

    My question is what would activism look like if activists understood and lived by the principle that the only people who should have to live up to their standards is themselves, individually?

    To go even further, how would law change? How would societies that laws shape change? Doesn’t enacting that principle have far-reaching implications? Where do you draw the boundaries, especially with regard to ethics? Should child molestation only be legal for those who believe that it’s right as long as they have consent, regardless of age? Should slavery be legal for those who aren’t morally opposed to it?

  • 167. najeeba  |  June 30th, 2008 at 3:54 PM

    Powerful!
    http://www.najeestyle.com
    http://www.theceelist.com

  • 168. najeeba  |  June 30th, 2008 at 3:55 PM

    LOL!
    http://www.theceelist.com
    http://www.najeestyle.com

  • 169. KatyK.  |  June 30th, 2008 at 4:45 PM

    I did it!

  • 170. KatyK.  |  June 30th, 2008 at 8:50 PM

    Are you single?! lol.

    But seriously.

  • 171. KatyK.  |  June 30th, 2008 at 9:02 PM

    Aww, actually I think his innocence cute. This man maybe just thinks that people are inherently good natured. Though it is a bit nieve, he just believed that the stranger in need of help wouldn’t wrong him. The truth is, people ARE inherently good natured. We just think otherwise because of what Gerbner calls Mean World Syndrome created by the mass media. So maybe he WAS thinking.

    But who knows?! I’m just a college student who was raised in the suburbs.

  • 172. modi  |  June 30th, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    javier is like, “i don’t kiss women!”

    and conde is like, “nigga, i don’t kiss men, but you see the camera man?! we’ve gotta do it.”

    and that’s pretty much what’s going down in my book.

    and this blog is fucking incredible. i just read like every post. ok like the last 15. but i’m about to keep on going. yzr.

  • 173. Big REL  |  June 30th, 2008 at 11:57 PM

    [QUOTE=sakiya]I find it quite presumptuous for anyone to think that just because they’re not into something that no one else should be either.[/QUOTE]

    I think we all have a personal responsibility to voice our concerns and opinions to each other, if we want to influence the world we live in. I mean we are human biengs, and one of the things that should seperate us from the rest of the animal kingdom is our ability to reason with each other.

    As far as these activist being presumptuous, that may be the case, but ultimately WE the observers have to determine whether the message is valid or not, to discard of things we deem frivolous.

    I personally don’t appreciate people who abuse children . . . yes, I look down on people who are “in” to that. I don’t think anyone else should be “in” to that also.

  • 174. Big REL  |  June 30th, 2008 at 11:59 PM

    hahahaHA

  • 175. daina Hannibal  |  July 1st, 2008 at 9:42 AM

    “Get This Over With”

  • 176. daina Hannibal  |  July 1st, 2008 at 9:44 AM

    damn! we should steal that idea! :)

    http://www.purplethrone.com

  • 177. Young Mind  |  July 1st, 2008 at 9:59 PM

    Hahahaha. Thats Gangs yo!…. Gotta love it! Haha.

  • 178. Young Mind  |  July 1st, 2008 at 10:01 PM

    Hahaha. Nope, it’s not just you…. he does seem to have THAT “help me… this MF is crazy!â€� look on his Face. Haha.

    MInd you… have you ever been NEAR a Goat?…. I gotta tell ya, I aint mad that the Homie is giving him a bath. Haha.

  • 179. Young Mind  |  July 1st, 2008 at 10:06 PM

    Wow, can’t say I’ve ever seen this before…. and yeah, it is weird that they decided to take a break.

    Just makes ya wonder… how LONG have they been protesting?.

  • 180. najeeba  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 1:10 AM

    Funny!
    http://www.theceelist.com
    http://www.najeestyle.com

  • 181. Young Mind  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 1:32 PM

    Again and Again!! Maan….. Thank you for THIS one!!

    I’m not sure if you’ve ever stopped to think if THIS blog has made a difference in anyones Life?.

    Well – I’m here to tell you… that you HAVE!!

    Since finding your site via being a HUGE KanYe West Fan and buying the Thank You and You’re Welcome Book. Lol. I have become a Loyal Thinker and follower of this blog. And the ONE quote that has literally changed my way of doing things was given to me – by YOU…

    “It is better to be exhausted by success, then well rested from failure”

    YOU have helped changed my way of thinking!!! And for that – I thank you. Your Blog is not only a blessing… but a privilege.

    Signed
    a Growing Mind

  • 182. tg  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    sakiya work spotting !

    http://hypebeast.com/2008/07/thank-you-and-youre-welcome-by-kanye-west/

  • 183. Miss Imagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 2:05 PM

    I love it! All dreams come from nothing, a mere thought , it is up to the individual to form them, and carry them out!

  • 184. missImagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 2:06 PM

    Wicked..lol…I love it!

  • 185. Miss Imagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 2:14 PM

    OMG! Where do you find these pics. The guy on the far left he is in serious biker chill mode, just like it was a Harley!

  • 186. missImagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 2:18 PM

    Me too with the WTF low bent eye brows. It took me a second to realize he wasnt holding a gun, but his exspression would sure have you think different.

  • 187. Miss Imagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 2:22 PM

    This right here touched my spirit…be right back………………….ok I’m back, had to write this one in my journal, right on the inside cover!

  • 188. Miss Imagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 2:25 PM

    LMBO…………………………….and still LMBO!!!

  • 189. Miss Imagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 2:31 PM

    It’s like a married couple sharing a kiss over a cup of cofee! HAWT so HAWT!

  • 190. Miss Imagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    I am assuming most men would choose B seeing men have a stronger desire for sex. But seeing a wise man would also need conversation , the best choice for him would be A..because he can always get his sexual desire feed by her giving him Falacio after they talk!I am not trying to be nasty but I am grown married 11 years so I think big girl thoughts…lol!

  • 191. missImagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 2:36 PM

    Have mercy, ahahahahahah oh the image in my head!

  • 192. Miss Imagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    ahahahahahahah funny I am in a cubicle right now, ahahahahahah!

  • 193. missImagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 2:42 PM

    My first thought wasnt what a freak of nature type of deal, my first thought was…wow these people really know the power of prayer!

  • 194. Miss Imagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 2:43 PM

    this is kinda imature but hey my first thought was…well damn!

  • 195. Miss Imagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 2:47 PM

    More than the belief that ther is a sucker born every minute, I can say thier is a heart being brocken and a person being rejected by love, a big chic getting turned down by a modeling agency,and a skinny chic who is trapped by self loathing. some people have really learned how to tap into the minds of the consumer with low self esteem.

  • 196. Miss Imagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    Living here in washington, D.C I relate to this..you have all of the big pretty goverment buildings,and tour atractions and one street over you have the projects and a meth clinic.

  • 197. Miss Imagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 2:55 PM

    Where da hell do you find these pics?, dang mayne

  • 198. Miss Imagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 2:57 PM

    I bet I (lol) longer than you cause Im silly like that! sheesh man you and the pics

  • 199. Miss Imagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 2:58 PM

    My husband would love this!

  • 200. Miss Imagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 2:58 PM

    Sick! Funny yes..but Sick!

  • 201. Miss Imagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 3:04 PM

    I saw one of these types of accidents up close and personal, I can almost feel my teeth chipping on the ground just looking at this.

  • 202. Miss Imagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 3:05 PM

    I am embarressed i think I want a set of em!..lol

  • 203. Miss Imagination  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 3:10 PM

    Let me guess!His haterz increased by 1,236.00 people on this one! He betta do the dang thing.

  • 204. Al Fresco  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 3:15 PM

    I think a more appropriate title would be: “If Quitting is Illogical…Then Failure is Impossible!!”

  • 205. Dino Meas  |  July 2nd, 2008 at 9:07 PM

    I’ve become a regular to this blog and I totally appreciate what you’re doing. There aren’t enough of anything that stands for positivity in education. I think you do a remarkable job and I’ve told many people about this site and even linked it from my blog. I think more people should read these pages and celebrate how powerful WORDS really can be. Thank you for this site.

  • 206. najeeba  |  July 3rd, 2008 at 9:31 AM

    Love the quote!
    http://www.najeestyle.com
    http://www.theceelist.com

  • 207. JaC  |  July 3rd, 2008 at 9:16 PM

    Maybe they’re protein deficient? Beef treaty came just in time.

  • 208. JaC  |  July 3rd, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    I’d tell them to name it Crapplebee’s, but I already use the to describe a certain American restaurant chain.

    I’m wondering if they serve urinal cakes…

  • 209. JaC  |  July 3rd, 2008 at 9:24 PM

    I’d be the sperm sitting in my apartment, in front of a mirror, asking myself how I came to end-up like this.

  • 210. JaC  |  July 3rd, 2008 at 9:25 PM

    I can’t comment- I have know knowledge of the goats relationship with this man. Maybe he lost a bet.

  • 211. larry  |  July 4th, 2008 at 6:06 PM

    I think Mike owes the guy in that video some royalties for corriographing. Is anyone one an original anymore? Odly enough, the guy in the video looks like the man who directed Thriller. Weirrrd!

  • 212. anat  |  July 4th, 2008 at 8:23 PM

    unfortch i have to go with the vulgar….LOL…

    how about The ShitStand?

  • 213. tg  |  July 4th, 2008 at 8:53 PM

    In one hole, out the other, what you see is what you get!

  • 214. jose  |  July 5th, 2008 at 1:30 AM

    call it ….”THE SHIT”

  • 215. crazypyrotev  |  July 5th, 2008 at 2:47 AM

    I believe that there was a similar restaurant in Hong Kong which serves food in the same sorts of bowls and you also get to sit on the same toilet chairs too if I remember correctly! The name of the place in Hong Kong is the modern toilet. It might be a restaurant chain! I think it probably started in Taiwan and spread around…

  • 216. najeeba  |  July 6th, 2008 at 5:25 AM

    Retarded!
    http://www.najeestyle.com
    http://www.theceelist.com

  • 217. NT  |  July 6th, 2008 at 3:37 PM

    What a pic. LOL.

    The red throughout the room pretty much symbolizes the outcome of this particular situation…I’m guessing it would be murderous.

    Butnow, I’m wondering if this situation is different than what is seems, because I can’t believe that guy laid in bed with what I’m assuming is another man’s woman, and didn’t second-guess himself with all of those knives on the wall. He must’ve come through a window, which is sort of a relief, because maybe he had an escape route.

    Or maybe, they were expecting him. Or maybe not, seeing as they only have two wine glasses. But maybe, the guy does drink wine to get in the mood. Hmm.

    Anyway, I digress.

    I know what I would do in this situation, but that’s top secret. No, really it’s so complicated an explanation that I don’t really feel like typing it out. ;o)

    SIDENOTE: Those are some really nice bedsheets that they’re getting frisky in, and you have a really nice blog.

    Live long and prosper.

  • 218. JP  |  July 6th, 2008 at 10:08 PM

    Judging by the red in the picture, i see this becoming a very hot threesome.

  • 219. piglet  |  July 7th, 2008 at 1:24 AM

    i would most definitely work like that guy!

  • 220. piglet  |  July 7th, 2008 at 1:26 AM

    i agree that trying to push your beliefs on others is unacceptable. diversity is what makes the world an interesting place.

  • 221. Young Mind  |  July 7th, 2008 at 2:33 AM

    Ok…. having assessed the situation… and all thats available to me… this is what I would do.

    WHEN the husband turns the corner, I would….

    1). Quickly grab the wine bottle on the bed side table.
    2). Smash it against the wall
    3). Take the Wife hostage to secure my safe passage.
    4). Pass the husband, SLOWLY with the wife close to me!!
    5). Kiss the Wife 1 more time and apologies before I bounce

    Peeeeeeeeeeace!!

  • 222. Alan Ng  |  July 7th, 2008 at 6:25 AM

    i would run!

  • 223. Young Mind  |  July 7th, 2008 at 8:28 AM

    Lol. That COULD work…. but I’m guessing you’d have a few Ninja stars in ya back for your effort.

  • 224. AnthonyB  |  July 7th, 2008 at 10:12 AM

    where is the baby!! i can not find it its driving me crazy..

  • 225. Young Mind  |  July 7th, 2008 at 12:13 PM

    FAAAARRRRK DAT!!!

    NO amount of money can replace the use of ya man hood!!!.

  • 226. JDP  |  July 7th, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    Wow. Thats beyond bogus. I doubt the money or the punishment for the doctor feels like compensation enough…….AESTHETIC SON!!!! AESTHETIC!!!

  • 227. Tiff  |  July 7th, 2008 at 1:56 PM

    i dont think people fully understand what you are getting at here……it has nothing to do with being violent it has everything to do with handling this situation the best way or the most positive way you can when faced with any difficult situation. In this instance i would prob be very upset but to ensure everyone’s safety i would leave and deal with it when i am emotionally stable and not react out of fear ,anger or disappointment. im just learning that myself…….p.s. luv this blog !!!!

  • 228. TG  |  July 7th, 2008 at 3:06 PM

    Assuming I was walking in, I’d see that as my break from the existing triangle relationship that I wasn’t aware of. To put it differently… that would be the closing page to a rocky chapter, to make way for the new.

  • 229. AnthonyB  |  July 7th, 2008 at 3:41 PM

    i would choose A i need some type of conversation..after you finish f*cking B what else would there be to do..and to be honest the sex would only be a good 30-45mins outta your day..can the fish head keep me some type of company for the rest of my 23 1/2 hours or so that i have left.

  • 230. Truthisuhuru  |  July 7th, 2008 at 5:11 PM

    I dont think I would proceed to an evening with a woman with multiple deadly weapons on the wall. The chrome-looking sword third down from left is too heavy for this petite asian girl. We should think with our brain(not the small one).

  • 231. najeeba  |  July 7th, 2008 at 6:53 PM

    Doctors! don’t trust them!
    http://www.najeestyle.com

  • 232. najeeba  |  July 7th, 2008 at 6:56 PM

    This is real funny! somebody is ready to get a ass beatin!
    http://www.theceelist.com
    http://www.najeestyle.com

  • 233. Lovely!  |  July 8th, 2008 at 12:50 PM

    Hey Sakiya!

    I just recently purchased your book, which was just another amazingly inspirational piece of work from you! I REALLY appreciate your inspiring words and each time I log onto your blog I feel like you are talking directly to me. I appreciate you :) Keep up the GREAT work

  • 234. NT  |  July 8th, 2008 at 2:00 PM

    The Noppakhao exhibit in the first art gallery featuring a collection of works created exclusively by animals. I can see it now. It’s possible, too! :o )

  • 235. NT  |  July 8th, 2008 at 2:04 PM

    Wow. And all he wanted was his balls fixed.

  • 236. NT  |  July 8th, 2008 at 2:13 PM

    I’d call it The Swirl. Or maybe Sweet Swirl. The toilet swirls and the desserts are sweet…so, yeah.

  • 237. najeeba  |  July 8th, 2008 at 2:50 PM

    Amazing! if true!
    http://www.najeestyle.com

  • 238. endless inquiry  |  July 8th, 2008 at 4:01 PM

    It may come to seem that, as intelligence grows it is not a matter of belief or disbelief, but rather a situation that requires us to question all matters beyond the answer provided to us with a simple logic. Throughout human history our belief system has gone from natural gods, or polytheistic gods and titans, to singular ideas/gods, (which is no coincidence with the nature of our world; ie. politics, economics and general philosophical mindsets). With this in mind, notion that the more an intellectual advances his study of knowledge, the more he or she will question, ponder, or simply think about what is, or could be, an answer to the question of God.

    Having an unwavering faith; in anything, is comforting & all consuming if it is meant as your guiding beacon of light. This has always been a characteristic of those with lesser intelligence, simple minded and assuming people. Those who have though beyond the basic levels of simple thinking, who expand their mind, are going to discover that a belief system based on a notion of one is, respectfully, ludicrous.

  • 239. Fatos Kutllovci  |  July 8th, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    hey man!

    I also wanted to thank you for sharing your thaught with us – and inspire us to think in a different way, or at least about other things than we usual speculate about.

    recently I ordered your book “thin think think……” and I really am looking forward to read it.

    just wanted to say keep doing your thing!
    and thank you!

  • 240. ayo  |  July 8th, 2008 at 5:12 PM

    good shit!

  • 241. ayo  |  July 8th, 2008 at 5:13 PM

    The man in the bed is her husband. Her brother is home from his trip early and ruined the festivities.

  • 242. DJ BackSide  |  July 9th, 2008 at 6:31 AM

    This is my first day/hour on this site and literally 2 minutes before I saw this post I bookmarked you. Thinking is the shit. Thanx. http://www.djbackside.com. Holla!

  • 243. thinkingISfun  |  July 9th, 2008 at 2:43 PM

    yeah, so I’ve been waiting for a new post for a few hours now…whasss up man??? We R waiting…or atleast I am…bump everybody else…I’m waiting…

    nah, i’m just playing…but for real…but not, but for real.

  • 244. JaC  |  July 9th, 2008 at 6:24 PM

    Great awareness ads. I wish posters like that were plastered everywhere. Maybe next to the Louie V and Prada stores???

  • 245. Young Mind  |  July 9th, 2008 at 10:07 PM

    What…. the…. FUCK?!!! Hahahaha. That is Crazy yo.

    3M Security Glass << now THAT is great marketing.

    Love it.

  • 246. Young Mind  |  July 9th, 2008 at 10:09 PM

    How True!

    Loving the jems! Keep them coming!

  • 247. NT  |  July 10th, 2008 at 12:09 AM

    Where do you find this stuff?

  • 248. JP  |  July 10th, 2008 at 1:55 AM

    UNREAL! we need to start communicating more with animals

  • 249. FashHIOnistaThINKer  |  July 10th, 2008 at 9:25 AM

    I am new to ur Blog but i love it already!! keep up the good work.. and keep these minds working.. I have already lost two inches of waiste thinking!!

  • 250. Summer  |  July 10th, 2008 at 9:29 AM

    Check this out! http://www.theceelist.com/

  • 251. Summer  |  July 10th, 2008 at 9:30 AM

    Your blog is 1 of kanye’s best!

  • 252. FasHIOniSta ThInker  |  July 10th, 2008 at 9:31 AM

    I actually loved the movie.. I gave the movie No Hope and didnt care to see it…. However im so glad i saw it… Hancock made me do more than just watch a movie, but it made me laugh, want to cry (im kind of emotional LOL) and made me THINK…. Oh Boy did I think!!!! Happy birthday To Me by the Way!!! LOL

  • 253. Summer  |  July 10th, 2008 at 9:46 AM

    Will is a cool guy!http://www.theceelist.com/

  • 254. Avian  |  July 10th, 2008 at 10:08 AM

    DipShits!!!

  • 255. FaShioNista ThiNker  |  July 10th, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    I can read at least 10 of my fears on that wall!!!wow

  • 256. akilahthinker  |  July 10th, 2008 at 11:15 AM

    I wonder how many meals will be purchased because of this campaign…

  • 257. faShioniSta ThiNker  |  July 10th, 2008 at 11:18 AM

    Look at him looking like a big dumb ass… I guess he trying to ride this thing on out until January… Obama may motivates Blacks & Minorities.. But Bush motivates the Dummies of the world.. You too can be president???? WTF

  • 258. Avian  |  July 10th, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    I saw this whole movie and it was fantasic!!!

  • 259. Simply J  |  July 10th, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    Just looking at the shoes(sandals), I can tell the two in bed are just doing them. The guy walking through the door is obviously going into the wrong room.

  • 260. NT  |  July 10th, 2008 at 11:32 PM

    Life after Hollow Man. LOL.

  • 261. najeeba  |  July 11th, 2008 at 4:29 AM

    First!
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    http://www.theceelist.com

  • 262. najeeba  |  July 11th, 2008 at 4:31 AM

    Thats crazy as hell, the another girl looks better anyway!

  • 263. najeeba  |  July 11th, 2008 at 4:38 AM

    hes on Crack!
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    http://www.theceelist.com

  • 264. KnowsAll  |  July 11th, 2008 at 9:30 AM

    And when he get on..he gonna leave ya ass for a white girl… what? Ya’ll thought that was just a clever line???

    come on thats just how the game be…so I think you ladies should take note and step your game up…

  • 265. jodi  |  July 11th, 2008 at 10:25 AM

    omg im … im … holy crap wtf!!!! That’s horrific!

  • 266. KnowsAll  |  July 11th, 2008 at 10:48 AM

    They should of added some scuff marks or something to indicate that people have tried to crack it open…

  • 267. DG135I  |  July 11th, 2008 at 11:24 AM

    lmao…First thing I thought was exactly what “AYO” said.

  • 268. B  |  July 11th, 2008 at 3:16 PM

    Your post reminds me of Dove’s “Campaign for Real Beauty”

    Check out my post on it… <3

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  • 269. Young Mind  |  July 11th, 2008 at 3:53 PM

    Fuck dat!! I’m rollin wit the DARK skin shawty… she WAY hotter!!

  • 270. NT  |  July 11th, 2008 at 3:57 PM

    I’m thinking this is a joke, but if it’s not this commercial is not suprising. To my knowledge, there is an obsession among women in India with having lighter skin, because they deem it more beautiful (as you can see in this video, and I’m assuming this phenomenon is what you’re referring to when you say “preying on those who obviously have a negative image of themselves”). Now I can see why.

    This ad is crazy! “White beauty”? LMFAO! That other woman (playing the dumpee) was fuckin’ gorgeous. And what’s crazier is that she is much lighter than many Indian women (millions and millions and more millions of them), so imagine how they must feel by seeing something like that? Let’s just say that product is going to sell pretty well in India. The Man never ceases to enforce his plan.

    “White beauty to give you a radiant pinkish- white glow–pale white or pinkish white…you choose”. LMAO! I mean, it’s not funny, but it’s so ridiculous you can’t help but laugh. And then the sad, depressing music in the background. Wow.

  • 271. NT  |  July 11th, 2008 at 4:03 PM

    Oh yeah, and I agree with that last line about true love. And not only true love with someone else, but also true SELF-love. Which is a love everyone needs to find, because when you have the self-love, the fact that someone else doesn’t love you for who you are doesn’t have the same negative impact.

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  • 275. The present and the Future!  |  July 11th, 2008 at 6:03 PM

    Well rapper Yung Berg seems to agree… he doest like “Dark Butts” as calls them and only prefers women lighter than him..
    http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhD962O2eZzs6×3662

    he recently apologized but how can u apologize for the way u feel?

  • 276. leandra  |  July 12th, 2008 at 5:10 AM

    WOW…totally overboard. I refuse to believe that White people don’t see how they negatively impact the self-image of…every race!

    This is vile…completely disgusting work by Ponds.

  • 277. Young Mind  |  July 12th, 2008 at 11:19 AM

    Wow, thats amazing!! Just think – you’d never get sick of the same view. I wonder how long it’d take to make a full 360 degree turn?

    Interesting.

  • 278. Young Mind  |  July 12th, 2008 at 11:23 AM

    Of COURSE he don’t give a fuck… what can anyone do to him?… I mean – really?.

    Yeah, AND he’s on Crack! Haha.

  • 279. Truman  |  July 12th, 2008 at 12:10 PM

    It looks hot but I would never go in it.

  • 280. Truman  |  July 12th, 2008 at 12:10 PM

    The real question is why is everyone in red and white?

  • 281. I_Disagree_with_everyone  |  July 12th, 2008 at 2:20 PM

    Everyone please think about what you’re saying..this is the “Think Movement” this isn’t Bossip or TMZ. let’s try to have a certain level of intelligence when commenting.

    Now, I’m quite sure if they were to say “Black Beauty” you mf’s would be applauding, but since it says “white beauty” it’s evil and destructive? And nobody sees a problem with that huh?

    The product is for those who want to achieve a certain look. They didn’t say this is how everyone needs to look…they didn’t say this is the standard of beauty…it’s a fucking Commerical…it’s marketing. if its not for you, then here’s a radical idea…don’t buy the shit.

    *this comment has been commissioned and sponsored by Pond’s, a family company. Except for that last part…please buy our shit. we got bills too.

  • 282. tg  |  July 12th, 2008 at 3:31 PM

    The IRONY!

  • 283. NT  |  July 12th, 2008 at 3:33 PM

    ^LOL @ the disclaimer.

  • 284. NT  |  July 12th, 2008 at 3:35 PM

    Yeah, that’s ironic.

  • 285. NT  |  July 12th, 2008 at 3:37 PM

    ^LOL. My thoughts exactly.

    Strange concept, but Dubai is showing out with the architecture.

  • 286. NT  |  July 12th, 2008 at 3:41 PM

    An “I don’t give a fuck” attitude is the last fuckin thing we need in a fuckin President. Maybe if he gave more of a fuck about the fuckin things he should be giving a fuck about as fuckin President, maybe we’d be fucking better off as a country. Fuck.

  • 287. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 12th, 2008 at 6:57 PM

    Creativity at it’s best :) *raising left eyebrow* hmmm…my question would be; exactly how long did this building take to build and how tall is it? And wouldn’t you get lost/dizzy or kind of like “Wasn’t that room over there lol” just by rotation alone??? Interesting indeed.

  • 288. leandra  |  July 13th, 2008 at 1:04 AM

    Everyone please think about what you’re saying..this is the “Think Movement� this isn’t Bossip or TMZ. let’s try to have a certain level of intelligence when commenting.

    Now, I’m quite sure if they were to say “Black Beauty� you mf’s would be applauding, but since it says “white beauty� it’s evil and destructive? And nobody sees a problem with that huh?

    The product is for those who want to achieve a certain look. They didn’t say this is how everyone needs to look…they didn’t say this is the standard of beauty…it’s a fucking Commerical…it’s marketing. if its not for you, then here’s a radical idea…don’t buy the shit.

    Actually, I would only applaud a company that was marketing the idea “Black Beauty” to Black people because the idea then would be to promote a sense of pride, not of shame and inferiority. It is completely destructive and insensitive, as well as evil, to market the concept of White beauty being at the top of the hierarchy to people who are naturally darker complected.

    What’s being criticized isn’t the product alone. In that case, if the shoe doesn’t fit, don’t wear it. What is rightfully deserving of criticism, however, is the message being packaged with the commercial in order to obtain sales. The whole premise of that video was to indicate that if she were a white beauty and not a pink beauty, her man would’ve returned to her.

    Read anything about copywriting or marketing and you’ll understand that emotional impulses sell products. Why? Because emotions often times overrule logic. If you think that the emotional card Pond’s is pulling here is level and not underhanded, then think again.

    True, those being marketed should use critical thought when watching this commercial, but its important to understand the historical importance of complexion in India.

    Why is it that the only people/entities that get applauded for causing detriment to others are companies and then it’s written off as “smart business” if the venture is successful??

  • 289. najeeba  |  July 13th, 2008 at 1:52 AM

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  • 290. NT  |  July 13th, 2008 at 3:24 PM

    You know, I came into this ready to cry “Animal Cruelty” and feeling bad for the cow, but the device doesn’t look very heavy or burdensome, and honestly I wouldn’t mind temporarily having some lightweight tank strapped to my back knowing that everytime I belched or farted I produced an alternative fuel source that could greatly benefit the planet. Especially if the tank was hot pink.

    But never mind that tank, that cow’s rockin’ a nice lil’ mohawk there.

    *sings* Sure is mellow grazin’ in the grass (grazin’ in the grass is a gas, baby, can you dig it?) What a trip, just watching as the world goes past (grazin’ in the grass is a gas, baby, can you dig it?)

    I can dig it, he can dig it, she can dig it, we can dig it, they can dig it, you can dig it, oh let’s dig it, can you dig it, baby?…

    I can dig it.

  • 291. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 13th, 2008 at 3:52 PM

    The photo looks puzzling YET slightly funny in a weird uh? like way, as to why did they actually decided to take a picture of a COW with the idea of having him/her strapped with a PINK (fav color…*giggles*) tank onto it’s back, AND also in this particular thought in mind….hmmmmm.
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  • 292. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 13th, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    Reprise of my comment: I just read what the reason was…but why a cow…my curiosity I guess.

  • 293. tg  |  July 13th, 2008 at 10:37 PM

    Read up on the Purple Cow sometime.

  • 294. Kevin Lucchino  |  July 13th, 2008 at 11:19 PM

    Very original, please back me up in saying Hancock represented America in the movie, I’m the only one who thinks so among my friends.

  • 295. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 14th, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    I’ve always felt that THIS type of art was shown through the; imagination, expression and dream of artist who designs these masterpieces….it’s DEEP my thought, but that’s how I view it. I can completely understand how they SPEND timeeeeeeeeeeeeeee perfecting these type of art ideas it’s amazing, inspring, alluring and just makes you wonder, what are the thoughts, dreams, ambitions that surf their mind as they create such art. I probably wouldn’t touch ANY of these masterpieces, for some reason they ALL seem like they’ll wake up and do something crazy, what I don’t know—maybe sing/dance/yell???…my imagination now uh lol.
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  • 296. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 14th, 2008 at 11:24 AM

    I saw the movie “Hancock” also, on this pass Independence Day, and if we’d been in the same movie theatre, same roll, and I glanced over and look at you…you would have saw the same “expression” on my face as you’ve described, for Hancock was a TOTAL flop. It was the kind of a simi-flop on a slide order of “The Wiz”, great casting, wonderful music, but terrible script…not even Michael Jackson and Diana Ross starring as MAIN CHARACTERS could save that movie. Hancock had all of the making in and out of scenes during the movie, to redeem itself…PLENTY of time to do so. Instead, the writer and director spended (in my eyes) half of the movie protraying Hancock as a cruel junkie, rather than someone who could ever possibly become anything close to a hero. I wish I could GOOOOO DEEP about a FEW scenes, that left and HAD question marks surrounding ALL around it, from beginning to the ending, that being sooooo imcomplete, but I’d spoil it lol, like you said for others. But I reallyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy want to do indepth with it lol. Bottom line the script was only slighty tight (if I can use that in that meaning) , but it wasn’t accurate enough for the direction they kept switching it back and forth from. Back to the drawing board Mr. Smith…I wonder if there’s a iRobot 2?
    Side Bar: I am very much intrigued in seeing what “Dark Knight” is going to be…it looked VERY promising YET kind of like it might slightly fall in the vain of “a brush of cliche”…but only a tad, we will see :)
    http://anothergoodthought.blogspot.com

  • 297. leandra  |  July 14th, 2008 at 12:06 PM

    Yeah…this movie just completely fell apart and was only successful in terms of box office figures, which I have to say are quite impressive. It seems as though the producers kind of knew they had a not-so-great film when you really examine the trailers, which did the job of generating interest and peaking curiosity, but had that kind of evasiveness you usually only find in bad film (think “The Forgotten” and Jackie Chan and Jet Li’s last film).

    The movie is really top-heavy in terms of being good. They spend the first third building up the plot and then it sharply falls apart to become a cheesy, cliche family superhero movie. It’s disheartening to think that someone with as many resources as Will Smith couldn’t find a good comic book writer to advise the script. This was kind of like a Vanilla Ice version of a comic book movie, although unfortunately for that genre, it’s just now beginning to gain its credibility as a respectable artifact that should be treated accordingly.

  • 298. Kevin Lucchino  |  July 14th, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    I for one thought Hancock was an excellent film. Original and unpredictable the movie had me after I fully understood the symbolic eagle throughout the film.

    Hancock symbolized America itself in the film, and I’m surprised many have not caught on to it.

    The omnipresent eagle, the bum who has superpower and the name itself John Hancock. US is a superpower, the eagle is one of it’s most symbolic figures and John Hancock is known for his confident flamboyant signature that was first to be written on the Declaration of Independence.

    So we have Hancock a superpower who feels it is his responsibility, because of his ability, to intervene in times of terror, but is perceived as arrogant, selfish and destructive, with no regard to anyone or anything. Huh….that sounds very familiar to the perception of the world on the U.S. and their foreign affairs.

    Now visa versa, Hancock can be looked at as a big brother. Looking out for the lesser privileged and keeping order in LA. If done right, this could be the perception of the U.S. on a global level.

    Any Rebuttals?

  • 299. B  |  July 14th, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    I agree. In certain situations, feeling and/or touching is the only sensation you need to find meaning…

  • 300. leandra  |  July 14th, 2008 at 1:23 PM

    Kevin, excellent point. I hadn’t thought of it that way. It’s a great perspective.

    In reference to what saKiya said about going to prison, especially with regard to your interpretation of the movie, him going to prison makes sense. The idea wasn’t about him just making a turn for the better, but taking responsibility for his missteps. The implicit idea is that accountability is necessary for reform. This is also applicable to the US.

    While the undercurrent of the film has a great message, still the execution of it missed the mark. I didn’t know what was going to happen, but what was happening was just hmmm…completely out of pocket.

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  • 302. fasHionista THInKer  |  July 14th, 2008 at 4:00 PM

    I ♥ this Quote it describes everything i have been saying.. Sacrafice Now, So that u can Succeed later!!!!

  • 303. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 14th, 2008 at 4:03 PM

    Great quote! Here are two more quotes encouraging quotes you might like, that are very helpful, inspiring and insightful. The last one I wrote myself, it’s from off my business website.

    “How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone.”
    ~ CoCo Chanel

    “Only people who don’t have enough “courage” or “confident” to be who they are, have a problem with others being themselves in their glory”- (this is my quote)

    Hope you enjoy those two :)
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  • 304. faShiOniStA tHinKer  |  July 14th, 2008 at 4:29 PM

    I actually liked the movie. After reading Kevin’s and Leandra responses, I can see how the movie could have been a subliminal message for our country. And now that i know that i like the movie even more… However the message I got out of the movie was more personal. It can be my growing pains or just my emotional side. But the message i got was more inspirational. Especially the scene when he was in prison and went to get the ball.. he could have easily flew out of there. But instead he flew back in and went through with the procedure to make him a better super hero.. He was ready for the change and tired of being Hate.. His thirst to change was his true Strength. Because a change for the best is much harder than picking up a car…??? Just my thoughts though.. I really can find many more inspirational moments in the movie that helped me think… Just wanted to shar that one!!
    “Fashion Fades Style is Eternal”… cOcO cHanel!!

  • 305. TG  |  July 14th, 2008 at 5:10 PM

    STEP #1 before anything else!!!

  • 306. TG  |  July 14th, 2008 at 5:11 PM

    Strong

  • 307. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 14th, 2008 at 5:45 PM

    I think you said it best :) …most people don’t and the funny YET sad part is, won’t even try to…they’ll just continue until they CROSS the WRONG person, but then it’s over…

  • 308. NT  |  July 14th, 2008 at 8:35 PM

    Know your audience. LOL. *in my Smokey from Friday voice* Daaamn. You got knocked the fuck out!!!

    Nah, I’m playing.

    Seriously though, what a dumb ass. The last thing he needed was a blow to the head. But, I’m sure his ass’ll find something more productive to do next time around, and hopefully he got some sense knocked into him (as he got knocked the fuck out). Now I will say, I do commend him on being one of very few people who can actually say that they’ve been knocked the fuck out inside of a trash bin. I will give him that. Fuckin rad. :P

    Oh, and did I mention dude got knocked the FUCK out?

  • 309. Young Mind  |  July 14th, 2008 at 9:29 PM

    Well said!!!

  • 310. Young Mind  |  July 14th, 2008 at 10:00 PM

    Hahaha. I saw this awhile ago… still funny!!.

    I love how Homie just reacted.. and hit that dude square in the face!! Haha.

    Classic!!

  • 311. poorfish  |  July 14th, 2008 at 10:01 PM

    i agree that intelligent people tend to question more, thus making them discover the “vagueness” of their belief.
    but people who believe are more special because they see beyond what is already there, they feel what “intelligent” people cannot.
    in the end, intelligence just doesn’t cut it.

  • 312. NT  |  July 14th, 2008 at 10:55 PM

    I’m diggin’ the detail.

  • 313. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 15th, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    Morning :) Mmmmmmmm, I can’t 100% go along with the statement on the shirt “Today…I’m not a Ho” almost like completely
    because (to me) it basically indirectly stating; “I’m not a HO today, but I was one yesterday and could be one tomorrow”.

    It’s just got a tad of some questions marks for me, I do understand what the designer was trying to coney, when they created this shirt…but it’s just not adding up completely, if you see what I’m saying.

    In other words, the thought behind the statement is right, but the “Today” leaves a gap open somewhere in there. That’s just my interpretation…not to sound or be deep, but that’s how I’m viewing it.
    http://anothergoodthought.blogspot.com

  • 314. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 15th, 2008 at 10:21 AM

    Correction: convey*

  • 315. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 15th, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    *Singing in a Nelly voice* It’s gettin hot in here.
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  • 316. Germ  |  July 15th, 2008 at 11:56 AM

    Motherfuckers!

  • 317. JaC  |  July 15th, 2008 at 12:50 PM

    I wish someone would leave a Quran on my doorstep. All I get is Chinese food fliers…good thing I love Chinese food.

    On a serious tip- I think it’s a great gesture and important step towards educating the uninformed.

  • 318. KnowsAll  |  July 15th, 2008 at 1:15 PM

    true. true.

  • 319. faShionistA ThiNker  |  July 15th, 2008 at 1:25 PM

    I love the shirt.. Hey we live a day at a time.. That day she wasn’t the hoe..lol

  • 320. faShionistA ThiNker  |  July 15th, 2008 at 1:25 PM

    family Reunion?????

  • 321. NT  |  July 15th, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    Mmmm…sweltering, savory, succulent…SUCKAS!

  • 322. NT  |  July 15th, 2008 at 1:58 PM

    P.S.: That ain’t no damn little birdie, that’s a damn pigeon–just a rat trying to pass for a bird.

  • 323. NT  |  July 15th, 2008 at 2:10 PM

    “Uhmm…is it just me or doesn’t this not sound very Christ like?”

    Hmm. What exactly would Jesus do?

    It’s better than getting just a phone book at my doorstep, that’s for sure.

  • 324. NT  |  July 15th, 2008 at 2:13 PM

    Such a positive affirmation.

    I think I’m going to get one of my own that reads “Today…I am not a sarcastic bitch.”

  • 325. KnowsAll  |  July 15th, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    It sounds very Christian like to me.

  • 326. B  |  July 15th, 2008 at 4:46 PM

    Better them than me!

  • 327. JDP  |  July 15th, 2008 at 7:14 PM

    HAHAHA!!!! That’s funny as hell. Wrong guy to try and scare buddy.

  • 328. Ken Savvy  |  July 15th, 2008 at 8:45 PM

    Blasphemy : )

  • 329. abw711  |  July 15th, 2008 at 11:54 PM

    Yeah, this cracks me up everytime I see it. Definitely know your audience. You can’t play around with everybody.

  • 330. T.Palmer  |  July 16th, 2008 at 8:00 AM

    I havent yet read your materials. But I am very interested in a good inspriation self help read. Thanks for just putting out positve and motivational readings. Keep doing what youre doing. Good Luck to all your future endeavors.

  • 331. Ken Savvy  |  July 16th, 2008 at 8:22 AM

    I doubt it, society as a whole would have to stop viewing the media, as their sole resevoir of information, ideas, and inspiration.

  • 332. Joy F  |  July 16th, 2008 at 9:20 AM

    I think so. Humans are extremely adaptable. After the initial shock and awe people usually fall in line and find ways to understand the world around them. Humans (as a whole) have been through so many changes – both good and bad – throughout our existence that I think this question has been answered time and time again.

  • 333. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 16th, 2008 at 10:01 AM

    No. Society as I see it, is in a serious case of DENIAL in this season. Most people seem as though they are running from the truth, and the bad part is the “truth” may be the answer and their way OUT…as well as it being helpful to some these individuals.

    Though are only but a few who will receive this “relevation”, others out of pride, (I’ve witnessed) will RUN, HIDE, and won’t receive and rather GO the LONGGGGG way instead of a ” RIGHT” way that can be helpful, uplifting, encouraging and life changing for them.

    People want change I believe, but are in no way willing to work towards it in this season.
    http://anothergoodthought.blogspot.com

  • 334. B  |  July 16th, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    I think the majority of our population doesn’t question anything, period.

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  • 337. thedopestethiopian  |  July 16th, 2008 at 1:28 PM

    well when would anyone, even the most sound individual let alone a confederacy of dunces, be READY for that? there may be times that would seem better than others but still there will never be a time when you are READY to have the foundation you’ve built your life upon collapse entirely…in regards to society’s capability, idk how much emphasis i’d put on whether or not anyones capable of dealing with that because a revelation like that is just the kind of thing you HAVE to deal with as in there is no other choice, capable or not truth, or rather doubt, would be staring them in the face. theres no way to avoid that so being incapable isnt really an option…i think

  • 338. NT  |  July 16th, 2008 at 2:26 PM

    A revelation that would force them to question everything? Are you kidding? Absolutely not.

    They say the truth hurts for a reason. And they say ignorance is bliss for the same reason. Nobody likes having their beliefs challenged, because it forces people out of their comfort zone, and people like to be comfortable. Revelations are life-changing, and people only like change if they see it benefitting them in some way. So, best believe, if the revelation, or truth, is ugly, most people are likely to reject it.

    If people are forced to deal with a truth they don’t want to accept, they will revolt.

    Why do you ask? You know somethin’ we don’t know? :P

  • 339. NT  |  July 16th, 2008 at 2:29 PM

    Ouch!!!

    I’m sure we all have something we’re willing to go through hell and back for.

    Eduation reform is not that something for me, though. LOL.

  • 340. NT  |  July 16th, 2008 at 2:29 PM

    *Education

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  • 342. KnowsAll  |  July 16th, 2008 at 2:52 PM

    I’m sure the girl is thinking…*in Ron Burgundy voice* “I immediately regret this decision.”

  • 343. najeeba  |  July 16th, 2008 at 2:54 PM

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  • 346. daina Hannibal  |  July 16th, 2008 at 8:15 PM

    I dont think so. This is a great question by the way!!! Something to really think about…..

  • 347. daina Hannibal  |  July 16th, 2008 at 8:26 PM

    OMG is right!!! This was all wrong!….

  • 348. daina Hannibal  |  July 16th, 2008 at 8:27 PM

    Scary!!!!!!!!!!

  • 349. JaC  |  July 17th, 2008 at 12:41 PM

    No. Society has been trained to follow without question. Embracing a “revelation” would require abandonment of the security they have learned to love.

  • 350. JaC  |  July 17th, 2008 at 12:42 PM

    What a shitty idea.

  • 351. carol  |  July 17th, 2008 at 5:25 PM

    Funny, this picture makes me think of how we are moving so fast and ‘crashing into’ each other and how the world around us remains ‘the same’, while we are rushing around. We still get 24 hours a day, the world keeps spinning and the buildings around us still stand.

    Maybe I’m reading too much into it… My best friend says that it makes her think that we all have our own unique energy around us and we leave a piece of it wherever we go. Makes you wanna be more discerning about where you go LOL.

  • 352. NT  |  July 17th, 2008 at 11:29 PM

    If only turds were as cute as the one on the Box…

  • 353. JDP  |  July 18th, 2008 at 12:26 PM

    It makes me think that we’re all ghost amongst eachother. How we’re in constant motion and so close to one another yet none of acknowledge the other.

  • 354. erin  |  July 18th, 2008 at 11:29 PM

    damn. just, damn

  • 355. honey  |  July 19th, 2008 at 1:31 PM

    Im actually doing the same thing now, i found this site on kanye west’s blog

    its genius

  • 356. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 19th, 2008 at 2:45 PM

    I’m intrigued by the thought behind it…clever as to how they’ve incoporated sandwiches from their value meals , to go along with this project :) But of course McDonald’s always comes up with some of the most brilliant ideas far as food goes…Target comes up with the other BRILLIANCE, far as marketing their projects (commericals etc :)
    http://anothergoodthought.blogspot.com

  • 357. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 19th, 2008 at 2:47 PM

    This is simliar to a clock right?? I’m looking at the billboard again, wondering is my comment right…hmmmm. Seems like a concept to a clock far as telling when lunchtime, breakfast, dinner…hope I’m not too far off :)

  • 358. NT  |  July 19th, 2008 at 5:14 PM

    Okay, see, now that…that is what I call genius. It took me a minute to notice that it was actually displaying the time until I peeped the shadow being made on the billboard. This is the first time I can truly say “I’m lovin it” when referring to McDonalds. LOL. What a clever way to present a breakfast menu. This is the kind of science I like. That DNA maipulation stuff you posted about the other day…I can’t get with that.

    Anyway, from this picture, I can tell the photograph was taken looking North based on the angle of the shadow. The angle lets you know the position of the sun in the sky (if you pretend that the shadow extends as a line into the sky, following that line will lead you in the direction of the sun, right?). And if you know that the sun rises in the East, and sets in the West, then based on the angle of the shadow you could pretty much estimate what time of day it might be, which is what they’ve done here. Very cool.

    Nice post. :o )

  • 359. NT  |  July 19th, 2008 at 5:17 PM

    Great interpretations.

  • 360. Summer  |  July 21st, 2008 at 9:01 AM

    I really honestly enjoy your blog honestly..Have a GREAT day! Rihanna’s on my site 2 day ..so check it out..http://www.theceelist.com/

  • 361. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 21st, 2008 at 1:07 PM

    I think it bascially would be depended upon, the “movement” of the act and in which SPIRIT which they’re doing it in. Spirit meaning; thought, mindset, and character etc behind it. People have different views in which they show different signs by.
    http://anothergoodthought.blogspot.com

    Side Bar: One day you should feature a quote that you’ve said on your blog…I would be interested in reading your viewpoints and insights :)

  • 362. NT  |  July 21st, 2008 at 1:58 PM

    Sure, if you’re a protester that hails from Happy, Texas or Happy, Kentucky. :o )

  • 363. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 21st, 2008 at 6:51 PM

    Nice concept…Pen-Style computer; intelligent, smart and clever; best function is the; virtual keyboard; futuristic…indeed it is here :) Cool post :)
    http://anothergoodthought.blogspot.com

  • 364. dj backside  |  July 22nd, 2008 at 1:04 AM

    yeah…that’s pretty fresh right there…

    DJ BackSide
    http://www.djbackside.com

    ps. my moms stole you and kanye’s book so i gotta order another! dammittttt!

  • 365. modi  |  July 22nd, 2008 at 1:38 AM

    what, the, fuck.

    that’s how i feel. i need to see the rest of this “city of shadows” series. because it is the coolest, ghastliest thing i’ve seen. tell the homies who make resident evil or gears or war or one of those scary games to holler @ young alexey. he’ll evoke exaaaactly what they need to scare the gamers shitless.

  • 366. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 22nd, 2008 at 12:36 PM

    My deep thought, indepth; They had the same mindset, goal, determination, zeal, and encourage thoughts yet they are/were from different centuries…that’s a very deep thought, that’s going wayyyyy far, as my mind is racing, but that’s how I see it :) The painting itself (thought behind it) is clever.
    http://anothergoodthought.blogspot.com

  • 367. KnowsAll  |  July 22nd, 2008 at 12:45 PM

    I’m curious to know why he chose Abe Lincoln. OBama, the Obama’s have been describe as the modern day Kennedy’s, so I wonder why he chose Lincoln, I don’t see the connection…

  • 368. BITTER  |  July 22nd, 2008 at 4:32 PM

    it seems like a mediocre attempt at a Warhol…not really all that innovative…I’m curious to know why he chose Abe Lincoln myself though…hmmm?

  • 369. Hmmm  |  July 22nd, 2008 at 4:37 PM

    It seems to be just Lincoln, with a hint of Obama…the colors don’t help. I think it would of been more effective to use Obama’s natural skin-tone..that would of helped…at least me anyway. Yea, Why Lincoln?

  • 370. STUNTman  |  July 22nd, 2008 at 5:02 PM

    dope.

  • 371. NT  |  July 22nd, 2008 at 7:00 PM

    Strange.

    Maybe this painter is implying that Obama will be a revolutionary president in a way that no president has really been since Abe Lincoln, especially when it comes to matters of equality. Lincoln freed the slaves, as the story goes…perhaps Obama will free the American people. I dunno.

    I like the colors, though. :/

  • 372. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 22nd, 2008 at 10:40 PM

    I receive when you said; “The most successful people are the one’s that in tune with themselves”…*smiling* I like that, made perfect sense:) Good interview indeed. You’re also an interesting speaker with cool, intelligent and insightful views as to how you explain success through your own experiences :) … an intelligent guy you are :)

  • 373. TG  |  July 23rd, 2008 at 2:19 AM

    Soon all speed-dating companies will go out of business! Why? They aren’t as fast as Craigslist

  • 374. DJ BackSide  |  July 23rd, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    preach.

    DJ BackSide
    http://www.djbackside.com

  • 375. Better  |  July 23rd, 2008 at 10:59 AM

    I feel better from hearing that interview…thank you…and you’re welcome.

  • 376. ayo  |  July 23rd, 2008 at 4:26 PM

    It makes me think of KFC for sommmme reason… It is also stupid and not clever. BORING!

  • 377. ayo  |  July 23rd, 2008 at 4:30 PM

    This makes me think of LOST. I keep looking for a Polar Bear in the backround. Its actually rather creepy. I would have to see the rest of the series to comment further.

  • 378. Shonna  |  July 23rd, 2008 at 6:03 PM

    This is pretty darn cleaver! Their work is usually very generic and boring to appeal to the mass. While this is simple, it is very smart.

  • 379. KatyK.  |  July 23rd, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    After writing a 15 page paper on Obama for one of my courses I know that Obama’s favorite president is Lincoln, so there is one obvious connection. :) I’m sure there may be more underlying connections as well.

  • 380. mr. good  |  July 24th, 2008 at 12:40 AM

    That’s early my time, but I’ll be up for it. Interesting maybe… to enjoy it the most?
    I’d say let em’ know about that fool of yours

  • 381. Guch  |  July 24th, 2008 at 8:55 AM

    Im listening to your interview on star and bucwild show and your really drawing me in as a fan. I really like and admire what your doing. Cant wait to read to book.

  • 382. StrongIsland  |  July 24th, 2008 at 11:57 AM

    There have been some rumors for years that President Lincoln has some Black ancestry. Which would have made him the first Black President.

  • 383. Pauline  |  July 24th, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    It was good to hear you this morning….I tuned in just as you were mentioning you co-wrote “Thank you and your welcome” with kanye….being a HUGE kanye fan/supporter real recognized real lol lol…Of course I attented the GITD Tour at MSG in NY this past May and received the book which I so so loved lol…I hope you two continue to write together…I check out kanyes blogs daily and I will do the same for you……have a good day ok!!!!

  • 384. KEVIN  |  July 24th, 2008 at 12:39 PM

    Condi: “Damn get a breath mint.”

  • 385. The Wow Jones Report  |  July 24th, 2008 at 3:13 PM

    Heard you this morning on The Star And BucWild Radio Show. Congratulations! I am intrigued enough to investigate your book “Thank You, and You’re Welcome” even further.

    –http://www.thewowjonesreport.com

  • 386. Jose  |  July 24th, 2008 at 4:00 PM

    A governments greatest fear is its people! She should know better than to protest unarmed against an armed gov. Someone please!! Hand that woman an AK47 (freedom special) lol

  • 387. Jose  |  July 24th, 2008 at 4:01 PM

    HMMMMM i see a family resemblance!

  • 388. Jose  |  July 24th, 2008 at 4:04 PM

    Looks like he needs to take a shit!
    Bush thinking” Dam I wish this guy is already finished with this bullshit!”

  • 389. Jose  |  July 24th, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    maybe they are protesting about fur as well! lol

  • 390. John  |  July 25th, 2008 at 8:50 AM

    i work in the financial services industry, and we already work at least ten hours a day for 5 days a week. this idea is practical, however, its probably best applied for those who are employed by the state or the government, or those who have the traditional “punch-in, punch-out” type of schedule. private companies and small business, and global companies like mine who deal with clients from other countries, would stand to lose too much.

  • 391. I_CANT_SEE_IT  |  July 25th, 2008 at 11:36 AM

    I agree, the pros do not out weigh the cons…The business world never sleeps…its 24 hours a day, every damn day of the year…

  • 392. architek  |  July 25th, 2008 at 6:44 PM

    i agree with both posts… i worked at an architectural firm who used this monday-thursday method, but also worked for four hours on friday morning from eight to noon. this would obviously total a forty-four hour work week. i enjoyed this method, although at the same time i often found myself with others working on projects on those friday afternoons when business was good. we would have suffered obviously if we didn’t use that time… business never sleeps.

  • 393. architek  |  July 25th, 2008 at 6:52 PM

    i think this quote ties them together for me…

    “The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew. We must disenthrall ourselves, and then we shall save our country.”

    -abraham lincoln

  • 394. Peanuts to Profits With T&hellip  |  July 25th, 2008 at 11:59 PM

    Randy Pausch an Inspiration in His Final Hours…

    Randy Pausch died today. He suffered from terminal cancer and with only months to live inspired millions with his “last lecture”
    ……

  • 395. Wave Chappelle  |  July 27th, 2008 at 6:22 PM

    If i can get on that show for one day i can die a happy man…

    Star >>>>>>>

  • 396. Summer  |  July 28th, 2008 at 9:04 AM

    Good Morning Thin Movement! I know this is random, but I figured I’d let you know anyways..check Kanye’s girl Kate Moss on http://www.theceelist.com/…If you don’t want me to post stuff like this just email me & let me know.

    I respect you.

    Best Reguards,
    She Lisuto

  • 397. Garrett Bey  |  July 28th, 2008 at 4:14 PM

    I actually have a job that works 10 hours for 4 days a week. It turns out to be a pretty effective way to work because not only do you save more energy, you also get more time on weekends to finish whatever you need to do. Oh yeah, I work in a bookroom at a school until I go off for college.

    Love the site, way inspirational…

    check mine jynetastic.blogspot.com

  • 398. JaC  |  July 28th, 2008 at 5:00 PM

    That is beyond a shadow of a doubt, one of the most creative ideas I have seen in a while.

  • 399. Hmmm  |  July 28th, 2008 at 9:53 PM

    amazing! extremely creative.

  • 400. daina Hannibal  |  July 29th, 2008 at 1:44 AM

    eww…i couldnt even finish the story…read the first sentence, looked up and saw his teeth…and…eww..lol…do u big daddy!! LOL

  • 401. carol  |  July 29th, 2008 at 8:58 AM

    AMAAAZZIIIIING!

  • 402. carol  |  July 29th, 2008 at 9:05 AM

    I’m glad that there is someone catering to ‘old folk’. It’s not exactly my idea of fun, but it is for somebody else. Go ‘Gran’ paps for doing your thing! 350? Wow! I feel very young at 25 and I’m inspired to go do my thang… Not as a porn star though!

  • 403. hmmm  |  July 29th, 2008 at 10:16 AM

    now there’s something you don’t hear about everyday. wild.

  • 404. HOW  |  July 29th, 2008 at 10:18 AM

    I’m curious to know how she came up with the idea…very interesting.

  • 405. JaC  |  July 29th, 2008 at 1:03 PM

    Do old people buy old people porn or do young people buy old people porn or do really really old people buy old people porn? Confused.

  • 406. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 29th, 2008 at 5:57 PM

    Good interpretation of Kumi Yamashita’s masterpieces. I see Kumi’s masterpieces as being; imaginative, a remarkable idea, and could be a strange way into daydreaming…but that’s another indepth thought :) Cool post :)
    http://anothergoodthought.blogspot.com

  • 407. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 29th, 2008 at 6:18 PM

    My thoughts (keepin it real, with NO justifications, JUST saying it FLAT OUT!): First of all, “Living out dreams”?????, his dreams in that area fantasy or not (if I can BE real)have become “nightmares” and is liable to scare somebody to the MAX. Screen name or not, his days, thoughts, ideas, married of 2 years or 44 (as he is) with “THAT” are and HAVE been numbereddddddd. Let’s just keep it real at this point, He’s too old for this foolishness
    now, he should have GOT all of this stuff “really” out of his system before he got married (nah that’s real right there….even though “some” don’t, they TOO are SAD). Shame on him for being…married??? for 44 years, AND dragging others along with his old TIRED sick tale! Thank goodness it’s coming to an END. Old folk be trippin with stuff. At this Tokuda, needs to go home to be with this wife and daughter (whole heartedly) grab himselve a BIG bag of Dortios, a ice cold bottle of Cherry Coke, find a sofa and SEAT in it. I am erked when OLD folk still be actin up in these matters. Again my thoughts :)
    http://anothergoodthought.blogspot.com

  • 408. JDP  |  July 29th, 2008 at 7:48 PM

    OC

  • 409. NO_SENSE  |  July 29th, 2008 at 9:57 PM

    Tuedai is fucking different…I bet she speaks extremely fast in person…and if anyone understands wtf she just wrote, please let me know…thanx

  • 410. anne300  |  July 29th, 2008 at 10:19 PM

    hahaha! well yeah… go do your thing pops! good for you! and yeah, it’s just a reminder to everybody that it’s never too late to go and chase your dreams! very inspiring…=D

  • 411. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 29th, 2008 at 11:48 PM

    @NO_SENSE: Um, I BET you talk slow BUT your username is “NO_SENSE” meaning “enough said”…so of course what brought to this board went “completely” over your head, and it was suppose. But again it is obvious that your username is “NO_SENSE” so, naturally, anybody with “SOME_SENSE” seems strange to you. To bad you seems DUMB and brainless to me. Ok now you know right, which is NOW a listen to you that maybe next time you shouldn’t bring “preschool” behavior to a discussion with grown folks.

  • 412. DJ BackSide  |  July 30th, 2008 at 1:52 PM

    hearing for sure and sight a VERY VERY VERY close second…without music i’m non-existant tho, so…if i couldn’t hear it, i’d essentially be dead. *sigh*

    anyways…here’s my official thanx for the book: http://www.djbackside.com/2008/07/think-movement-join-it.html

    http://www.djbackside.com And go.

  • 413. faShionistA ThiNker  |  July 30th, 2008 at 1:54 PM

    My sight is one of my most important senses. After a car accident my sight was damaged and i had to depend on other people eyes to get me where i was going.. But today i can proudly see and i even have healthy eyes with 20/20 vision… They say the eyes are the windows to the soul.. So i guess I’m a strong person after all!!!

  • 414. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 30th, 2008 at 7:11 PM

    My sight.

    http://anothergoodthought.blogspot.com

  • 415. TandA  |  July 30th, 2008 at 7:16 PM

    Tough one. I love the female body way too much give up my sight, and I love the way a woman sounds when being pleasured, so I can’t give up my hearing…hmmm….the sense of touch, come on…guys…you know how good it feels…so thats not going…taste…food tastes good as well…so I guess I’d give up the sense of smell…seems unnecessary to me.

  • 416. NeVeR tHaT  |  July 30th, 2008 at 7:21 PM

    I almost shed a tear. who talked her into doing that…freaky.

  • 417. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 30th, 2008 at 7:22 PM

    I remember reading this story last year, and my jaw just dropped. And my response to your question is this: “Followers follow and Leaders Lead”…A follow is basically going to go with the system, not necessarily based on their on facts and opinions, but 9 times out of 10, they’ll normally make their decision based off of another’s AND without having full knowlege sometimes of what they’re doing…sadly expecting others to follow them AS they follow. The Blind leading the Blind. Leaders on the other hand (most of the time) stand by they decision, knowing that whatever point and/or direction that they’ve chosen to go in, whether people are down with it, agree or disagree with it via; something they done or said…..they’re certain that’s the BEST one. They don’t shay or waver at all from it.
    http://anothergoodthought.blogspot.com

  • 418. Tuesdai Noelle  |  July 30th, 2008 at 7:24 PM

    Correction: not necessarily based on their own facts and opinions *

  • 419. NT  |  July 30th, 2008 at 8:06 PM

    Sight and hearing. Mos def.

  • 420. Mecca Global  |  July 30th, 2008 at 9:06 PM

    I love STAR & BUC..THEY ARE SOO NEEDED RIGHT NOW AND I AM GLAD I CAN HEAR THEM ONLINE!! I MISSED IT WHEN YOU WERE ON IT!!:-(
    Mecca
    http://www.MECCACEO.WORDPRESS.com

  • 421. NT  |  July 30th, 2008 at 9:25 PM

    I hope the burns were worth it…

  • 422. mr. good  |  July 30th, 2008 at 10:49 PM

    I couldn’t go on without music.

  • 423. aRCe  |  July 31st, 2008 at 6:26 AM

    I’ve also thought about this before, I agree with you, hearing and sight are the most important. I think its because these are needed for us to communicate, the other senses just let us experience our world in great ways.

  • 424. JaC  |  July 31st, 2008 at 12:41 PM

    We’re so collectively jaded and disillusioned that I’m sad to say, this will have no effect on the direction of her cause. It’s moving and powerful to the individuals who don’t dictate the change.

  • 425. fatos  |  August 1st, 2008 at 5:34 AM

    who would then be the leader?

  • 426. JaC  |  August 2nd, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    Protect us from ourselves. Misguided and oblivious.

  • 427. Terrence  |  August 4th, 2008 at 5:04 PM

    Initially I would say I wouldn’t want to live without my sense of hearing. I can always use what I hear to paint a picture of what I don’t see. But the narcissist in me says that I need to be sure that I’m looking my very best when others see me. Hard to say, I’m leaning more toward hearing though!

  • 428. JaC  |  August 6th, 2008 at 12:29 PM

    I want to push the entire machine on its side for free.

  • 429. B  |  August 6th, 2008 at 4:01 PM

    Oooh I want the kitty! And that blue vase on top…I have lots of tension to be released!

    What a fab idea!

  • 430. NT  |  August 6th, 2008 at 7:16 PM

    Hilarious.

  • 431. coolBEANS  |  August 6th, 2008 at 9:16 PM

    pretty…pretty…good.

  • 432. JaC  |  August 7th, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    Why can’t I think of anything that has improved my life???

    I have worked in the tech industry for 12 years and I often fantasize about leaving it all behind for a simplified life in a less-developed country.

    The joy of the fantasy comes from the abandonment of all things that I use and depend on day-to-day.

    I think the television has been a complete burden on society. It has the potential to be so much and yet we squandered the brilliance of the invention on reality shows.

    I don’t know if it has improved my life or not, but I do love my iPhone.

  • 433. rich  |  August 7th, 2008 at 4:45 PM

    i agree, the internet has had tremendous impact in so many ways…across so many fields
    it is indeed a double edged sword though…you can waste away many hours engaging in mindless banter…
    but its also an information highway…instant access to unlimited knowledge…
    i, myself have done countless hours of research with the net
    the main downfall i see with technology and the internet…is the loss of human touch…
    using devices to replace human interaction is becoming very prevalent in the upcoming generation…
    just think how many young people “cant” live without their cellphone attached to them

  • 434. NT  |  August 7th, 2008 at 7:16 PM

    Definitely the internet for me. There is probably some other technological advancement that has done more to impact my life, but I can’t readily think of it. So, the internet it is. And I say the internet because it’s the information highway. Just so much information (and porn, lol) at your fingertips…at the click of a few buttons (and it sure helps to have some skill with the “Googling” technique). So much to learn, not enough time. I love it. How do people live without it?

  • 435. NT  |  August 7th, 2008 at 7:27 PM

    I agree, Rich. Substituting face-to-face human interaction with communication via a virtual world isn’t exactly the best thing for humanity. While it might seem like an OK thing because we’re still being communicative even though we’re online, I do think that if you rely too heavily on the internet as your way of interacting with other people, it can hinder your ability to interact out in the real world. I will say though, that there’s a certain comfort you get knowing that you can exchange ideas with someone without them having to see your face, because what you bring to the table physically and other superficial things have a tendency to influence the way someone processes what you have to say, so it’s nice to not have the distraction there sometimes.

  • 436. daina Hannibal  |  August 8th, 2008 at 3:26 AM

    Greatest Advancement-Internet-for me because i can pay bills, open a clothing boutique, chat with associates i havent chat with in a while, research, snoop, and so on and so on!!
    My favorite…as of now…is my MAC computer….Im a late Mac bloomer, just jumped on board…and loving it!! :) Thanks Mac!

  • 437. daina Hannibal  |  August 8th, 2008 at 3:28 AM

    okay…but why charge? lol??? ill probably be even more angry to know i spent money breaking valuable art.lol…just let it go people…its really not that serious :)

  • 438. daina Hannibal  |  August 8th, 2008 at 3:30 AM

    hmmm…wonder what the outcome was….

  • 439. daina Hannibal  |  August 8th, 2008 at 3:32 AM

    oh wow!!! awesome!!!!

  • 440. KatyK.  |  August 8th, 2008 at 10:37 AM

    I have to agree that the internet is overwhelmingly the best invention E V E R for countless reasons, many of which you all named. :)

    All technologies have their downfalls, and the internet isn’t an exception. ual predators on myspace, “cyber bullying” among teens (and college students! take a look at juciycampus.com – UTTERLY DISGUSTING!) and of course it’s potential of eliminating of human interaction.

    Peep this def jam poetry session of this talking about just that:
    “But sometimes you gotta say F@*% myspace cuz I need my space!”

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7vqXxw3Os0

    And I gotta give a shout out to my best friend. My 80GB Zune!

  • 441. KatyK.  |  August 8th, 2008 at 10:42 AM

    I have to agree that the internet is overwhelmingly the best invention E V E R for countless reasons, many of which you all named. :)

    All technologies have their downfalls, and the internet isn’t an exception. ual predators on myspace, “cyber bullying” among teens (and college students! take a look at juciycampus.com – UTTERLY DISGUSTING!) and of course it’s potential of eliminating human interaction.

    Peep this def jam poetry session talking about just that:

    “But sometimes you gotta say F@*% myspace cuz I need my space!”

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7vqXxw3Os0

    And I gotta give a shout out to my best friend. My 80GB Zune!

  • 442. KatyK.  |  August 8th, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    Opps, Sorry I posted that twice by !

    And sorry I just made another post!

  • 443. Tony  |  August 8th, 2008 at 11:34 AM

    The internet is just a tool… how you use it (or don’t use it) is completely up to you, and ultimately says something about you. I use it to keep a very deep catalogue of recipes (I love to cook) and to find unusual posts (like this one!) that entertain me in ways previously impossible. Long Live the Internet!

  • 444. modi  |  August 9th, 2008 at 4:34 AM

    first off, this could be the best blog on the internet.

    second off, this is fucking insane. but i guess it’s for a cause. but how about after homeboys put that fire out…and you still have intense 1st to 3rd degree burns all over you? was it worth it?

    i’m just asking.

  • 445. ayo  |  August 9th, 2008 at 10:26 PM

    child birth. it defies logic.

  • 446. ayo  |  August 9th, 2008 at 10:27 PM

    That should be in every high school across the nation. word life.

  • 447. TG  |  August 11th, 2008 at 11:15 AM

    “I thought they left years ago!”

  • 448. mr. good  |  August 11th, 2008 at 11:20 AM

    Word to god!

    -Don’t let someone else plan out how you spend your time in this life. We are all lost beings trying to discover what we can offer to this planet of existence. Remember, you were born independent (exception of twins)

    How many summers do you have left?

  • 449. Rae of StuffFlyPeopleLike.com  |  August 12th, 2008 at 1:37 PM

    Krispy Kreme, the Donut People? I am speechless…what will they THINK of Next?

  • 450. Rae of StuffFlyPeopleLike.com  |  August 12th, 2008 at 1:38 PM

    Oouch.

  • 451. GREG  |  August 12th, 2008 at 4:52 PM

    IF YOU LOOK IN THE FIRST TWO PICTURES, IT SEEMS STRANGE THAT THAT MAN IS HOLDING SUCH A GIANT CHAIN. IT SEEMS TO REPRESENT THE WOMAN’S BEING CHAINED TO HER BELIEFS AND GOING TO SUCH EXTREMES. JUST A THOUGHT.

  • 452. GREG  |  August 12th, 2008 at 5:15 PM

    THAT’S BECAUSE AS LONG AS YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO THINK, YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO MAKE POSSIBILITIES COME TO LIFE.

  • 453. TG  |  August 12th, 2008 at 9:55 PM

    shed away all the layers, and that’s the importance.

    I am starting to tell this to myself,

    I want to have _______ in my possession by ______, as a result of doing what I love. No exceptions, it means nothing any other way.

    Think it, say it, do it!!!!!!

  • 454. Shelton  |  August 13th, 2008 at 3:41 AM

    Where can i get these?

  • 455. modi  |  August 13th, 2008 at 5:34 AM

    LOL.

    i can laugh because i’m nigerian. but a billion dollar note is something ridiculous though. it’s bad enough hitting the market with a PURSE full of 1000 naira notes. i don’t even know how they do things over there. if you’re not a billionaire over there, shit is ROUGH. like a brillo pad.

  • 456. Mecca Global  |  August 13th, 2008 at 8:53 AM

    Love the site, added your link (as well as the creative picture with the coffee & 2 faces) Who made that piece? Do you know where i can Purchase it from?
    Thanks
    Mecca Global
    http://www.SBAKERMEDIAGROUP.com

  • 457. Tuesdai Noelle  |  August 13th, 2008 at 4:03 PM

    Good to see you featuring quotes…they’re so uplifting. Here’s another quote by Anita Roddick
    “To succeed you have to believe in something with such a passion that it becomes a reality.” I featured this quote a few days ago, with First Lady Obama’s picture…the new one with her featured on Ebony Magazine…she is truly a women of substance.
    http://anothergoodthought.blogspot.com

  • 458. NT  |  August 13th, 2008 at 9:01 PM

    Me likey.

  • 459. taylor  |  August 13th, 2008 at 9:13 PM

    the next move… only my greatest.

    How powerful,

    thanks for that!

  • 460. sole brutha  |  August 14th, 2008 at 11:50 AM

    At first glance I thought; “If this guy can afford a laptop why the heck is he homeless?” But as I thought deeper about your title I began to see it in a different way. He might have had that laptop before he fell on hard times and became homeless,and that may be one of his last possesions (that he hasnt’t pawned or sold) that serve as a constant reminder that he still is a part of society. Apicture is worth a thousand words.
    Thanks for that “Think” moment
    http://solefude.blogspot.com/

  • 461. Lovely!  |  August 14th, 2008 at 2:15 PM

    I absolutely love this picture!
    This man has the potential to be typing up a book that may inspire us all

  • 462. faShioNista ThinKer  |  August 14th, 2008 at 4:45 PM

    WOW… I definitely needed to see this… He could be writing a top selling novel… Technology to the Masses!! .. Keep Keeping Me inspired with your thoughts!!

  • 463. Junebug  |  August 14th, 2008 at 5:02 PM

    I’m happy I took a look at this. Maybe I can take a peak at the male mind for a sec. But my only question is why do you cheat with funky, nasty, brainless “B” if you can get physical, verbal and emotional satisfaction from “A”. Is this something that I just will never understand because I’m a loyal woman?

  • 464. Junebug  |  August 14th, 2008 at 5:04 PM

    ok.ok. I’m a flirt too… It’s in my nature. However, I’m still loyal to the “T”.

  • 465. NeverLetDie  |  August 14th, 2008 at 5:21 PM

    That’s what you call “grinding” Never take no for an answer.

  • 466. NeverLetDie  |  August 14th, 2008 at 5:23 PM

    on some “Pursuit of Happiness” swag…

  • 467. tahtah205  |  August 15th, 2008 at 8:03 AM

    I couldn’t have explained success better…Great quote!!!!!

    luv your site!!
    Tahtah

  • 468. tahtah  |  August 15th, 2008 at 8:13 AM

    The internet indeed! Do you remember when we had to actually use encyclopedias????

    Now we have wikipedia..AMAZING…

    The internet has an astronomical amount of information all at the tip of your fingers…

    Now I believe we can do without Palm Pilots!!!I mean can I say BLACKBERRY!!!

  • 469. Floco Torres  |  August 15th, 2008 at 1:44 PM

    This cool, not sure how i would feel if i saw it in public tho lol….very powerful statement tho

  • 470. NT  |  August 15th, 2008 at 4:01 PM

    Yeah, pretty funny.

    People watching–my favorite pasttime. LOL.

  • 471. Candice  |  August 15th, 2008 at 5:30 PM

    Omg! Where have you been all my life? Sometimes I feel that you are like a best friend I never had! Lol. “Thank you and you’re welcome”

    Candice Nicole

  • 472. Candice  |  August 15th, 2008 at 5:31 PM

    hahahahahah

  • 473. Candice  |  August 15th, 2008 at 5:32 PM

    “Oh S#*T” hahaha

  • 474. Neville  |  August 15th, 2008 at 6:33 PM

    cloned cows making milk… idk

  • 475. lynice  |  August 15th, 2008 at 6:42 PM

    That’s wild….Seeing this makes me happy I’m a Vegan

  • 476. neville  |  August 15th, 2008 at 7:06 PM

    i see ww2 bombs in japan

  • 477. Neville  |  August 15th, 2008 at 7:56 PM

    umm i still dont get y they acted like that

  • 478. fatos  |  August 15th, 2008 at 8:51 PM

    looks like there’s sugar in the bottles?!
    or is it just me.. heh
    it def ain’t a liquid in in it.. which milk is..

  • 479. fatos  |  August 15th, 2008 at 8:55 PM

    dont think of anything and try not to hear anything
    just enjoy ..
    .. its essence!

  • 480. fatos  |  August 15th, 2008 at 8:56 PM

    can u imagine?
    no sounds at all – no thoughts..
    just enjoy it happening

  • 481. fatos  |  August 15th, 2008 at 8:57 PM

    cool colors

  • 482. fatos  |  August 15th, 2008 at 9:00 PM

    “LET YOUR ACTIONS IMPROVE YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES” ?

  • 483. Junebug  |  August 16th, 2008 at 3:33 PM

    nothing natural

  • 484. not sure  |  August 17th, 2008 at 1:32 AM

    he probably found that somewhere, where someone acidentally left it.

    and i hope he has food for that dog, i’m sure he’s fine but it makes me sad :-(

    the man looks comfortable on the sleeping bag though, i wonder whats in all those trash bags?

    i wish he had a home or family thatd help him.

  • 485. tgood for greatness  |  August 17th, 2008 at 11:33 PM

    Man, you definitely knew something. if I could only start to describe what’s going on, this couldn’t have come at even a better minute.

    I just don’t have time to look back over my shoulder, but I can tell you.. there will be a lot to take in when it’s all said and done.

  • 486. NT  |  August 18th, 2008 at 12:30 AM

    Mmm…:/

  • 487. Hmmm  |  August 18th, 2008 at 4:29 PM

    yeah, thats why I’m a Mac person. and I would love to be surrounded by great people like that…

  • 488. Hmmm  |  August 18th, 2008 at 4:30 PM

    very clever. I like this a lot!

  • 489. faShionistA ThiNker  |  August 18th, 2008 at 11:04 PM

    Love it.. it was so Classic but very Provoking..

  • 490. Carol Ann A.  |  August 19th, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    that is so awesome

  • 491. Wave Chappelle  |  August 19th, 2008 at 3:35 PM

    I knew about 1/4 of them..lol..Im feeling this blog fam…Gave u some props on my blog.

  • 492. erica  |  August 19th, 2008 at 6:10 PM

    i dont know who that is next to spongebob and who that is next to arnold and the last character…

  • 493. Hmmm  |  August 19th, 2008 at 7:24 PM

    @ Erica…the last character is Marvin the Martian…The one after spongebob is Felix the Cat, and the ones next to arnold are Little Nemo and Betty Boo.

  • 494. Hmmm  |  August 19th, 2008 at 7:24 PM

    OMG! Doooope.

  • 495. NewFlavor  |  August 19th, 2008 at 7:26 PM

    I know everyone except the one after snoopy.

  • 496. erica  |  August 19th, 2008 at 7:37 PM

    whats the name of this film?

  • 497. Carol Ann A.  |  August 20th, 2008 at 12:23 AM

    why?

  • 498. DJ BackSide  |  August 20th, 2008 at 6:12 AM

    dope. reeeeee-post!

    http://www.djbackside.com

  • 499. Lovely!  |  August 20th, 2008 at 12:05 PM

    I loved that video!
    I would prefer a relationship with pure honesty, personally I operate better that way. At least then there would be no room for second guessing and confusion. However, I really don’t think most people are ready for that type of direct communication. Being that honest and open makes you vulnerable in a way that many people aren’t willing to do

  • 500. fatos  |  August 20th, 2008 at 1:50 PM

    wow. i’ve seen the video some weeks ago now, but i haven’t thought about it that way.
    maybe because i didn’t find it realistic.
    i think it lies in our nature not to open up completely like in the video because we might be affraid to get hurt even more, emotionally.

  • 501. John Williams  |  August 20th, 2008 at 3:21 PM

    Pretty nice site, wants to see much more on it! :)

  • 502. T. Steve  |  August 20th, 2008 at 6:00 PM

    Hot Damn! Got have it!

  • 503. T. Steve  |  August 20th, 2008 at 6:00 PM

    Hot Damn! Gotta have it!

  • 504. faShionistA ThiNker  |  August 20th, 2008 at 9:53 PM

    All i have to say is WOW… Boy do i know how that feels.. Hooray for Honesty!!

  • 505. Dora  |  August 21st, 2008 at 7:33 AM

    The sad thing is, I totally understand these women. I wouldn’t freak out, but I certainly would ask, if there was a guy taking pictures.

  • 506. Dora  |  August 21st, 2008 at 7:36 AM

    I’m a rat. And I don’t need no competition.

  • 507. Dora  |  August 21st, 2008 at 7:44 AM

    that the only thing that’s touching these cows is a machine

  • 508. fatos  |  August 21st, 2008 at 5:17 PM

    “everything that happens is determinded by what happened before” ?

    -hmm… then what determined what happened before before that?? -our actions!

  • 509. Carol Ann A.  |  August 23rd, 2008 at 3:04 AM

    Yeah…not gonna lie, I’ve been that girl before.

  • 510. vITAMINePâ„¢  |  August 24th, 2008 at 7:02 AM

    It’s just how you look at it..In the end you still have the choice to do something or don’t..And yeah, it’s influenced by things that happened before, but that doesn’t take away that you have the choice..You just learn from previous events…So yeah you can say it’s determined by what happened before, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have a free will…Just my 2cents…btw big up for your blog…really enjoy reading it, and the title couldn’t be better..keep doin you..pz

  • 511. top with snoopy&hellip  |  August 25th, 2008 at 4:21 AM

    top with snoopy…

    Where can I find Baby Snoopy party supplies?…

  • 512. WOW  |  August 25th, 2008 at 11:06 AM

    Incredible…I’d buy it.

  • 513. WOW  |  August 25th, 2008 at 11:07 AM

    LOL. Yeah, let that be a lesson to you.

  • 514. SingMeASong  |  August 25th, 2008 at 12:41 PM

    wow, can you imagine the level of dedication that is required…??? amazing.

  • 515. JDP  |  August 25th, 2008 at 1:14 PM

    Wow. That’s amazing. The amount of focus and dedication…incredible.

  • 516. DG135I  |  August 25th, 2008 at 8:42 PM

    I am living that relationship right now. My Ex Boyfriend broke up with me about a 1 1/2 ago due to our relationship getting “too complicated”. The funny thing is we are now the best of friends. We managed to stay close because of the honesty even though in the beginning it was so hard to be around him. The beautiful thing about this situation is that at first I felt hurt, confused and empty. Today, after getting to know him outside the “boyfriend” role, I know now I was too much woman for him. Meaning, I have many goals in life many by which I have accomplished. My Ex has zero goals and aspirations and I know now that being self motivated is an important asset I would want a partner to possess…Long story short, I have my shit together, he doesn’t. Not to sound cocky but I realized with this experience that I am too much for him. I would have never grown had we stayed together. This break up was a blessing in disguise because now I know that I am worth so much more than I was giving myself credit for during the relationship. Time and patience definitely heals all wounds.

  • 517. DG135I  |  August 25th, 2008 at 8:46 PM

    I can almost name them all, except for the 1st four characters on the last bottom row (from left to right). Otherwise, I can name the rest.

  • 518. DG135I  |  August 25th, 2008 at 8:48 PM

    Actually I take it back, I know Betty Boo is the first one on the last row, so 3 characters I can’t name.

  • 519. DG135I  |  August 25th, 2008 at 8:52 PM

    “Holy Shit, it gets me everytime.”

  • 520. DG135I  |  August 25th, 2008 at 8:55 PM

    What purpose does it serve though? Comfort? I dunno, I need to digest this idea fully before I can truly appreciate it.

  • 521. DG135I  |  August 25th, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    Waste: Video Games

    Best Tech Advancement:Internet

  • 522. Botcho  |  August 26th, 2008 at 9:33 AM

    haha! perfect. I’ve been on the site for about an hour and I can’t get enough.. and it’s nice to put a face to the thinker!
    Kanye book on the desk made me love you even more! Thank you & you’re welcome.
    Ending was mint too.. loving it all!

  • 523. vITAMINePâ„¢  |  August 26th, 2008 at 1:42 PM

    Damn..thats hard…but if you chose to make world peace for example, then it wouldn’t be that meaningless in my opinion…or freeing the world from diseases or something like that, utopia kind of things you know…then the victory would be very meaningfull..or am i lookin’ at it wrong? Pz

  • 524. vITAMINePâ„¢  |  August 26th, 2008 at 1:45 PM

    It could be looked at both ways I guess..I just think it’s a dope design whatsoever..Pz

  • 525. Aaron  |  August 26th, 2008 at 4:42 PM

    I believe that what is written already on this post is true. From the words of Fredrick Douglas “If there is no struggle, there is no progress” but vITAMINePâ„¢ has a point. What if you were to do something remarkable that could change the world? Like make a cure for cancer or stop Genocide in Darfur or world peace. Then it definitely wouldn’t be meaningless. Very tricky question

  • 526. BrandNewHat  |  August 26th, 2008 at 8:01 PM

    LOL! Yeah, I guess he over looked that minor detail huh?

  • 527. t.good  |  August 27th, 2008 at 2:03 AM

    Ive already embraced my possibility of failure, now I believe I can make this detour ultimately the shortcut.

  • 528. neo-london ch1c syndrome  |  August 27th, 2008 at 6:39 PM

    Amazing.

    I used to have that same ‘I can do anything and will win at everything’ attitude until a member of my immediate family died earlier this year. I found myself entirely demotivated in the process.

    Life.Is.F**keries.

    I’ll get it back though.

  • 529. neo-london ch1c syndrome  |  August 27th, 2008 at 6:56 PM

    Also, after watching the clip a second time, I can’t help thinking this guy became the character he played in ‘ The Pursuit Of Happiness’. You know, the same way people say Tupac ‘became’ Bishop from Juice?

  • 530. fatos  |  August 28th, 2008 at 11:27 AM

    haha! :-)

  • 531. AndthenComes  |  August 28th, 2008 at 11:34 AM

    nice. my mind definitely went there. when I first saw it, i thought i clicked on one of my porn links.

  • 532. leandra  |  August 28th, 2008 at 3:29 PM

    Just include that good ‘ole tour page so I can check out the schedule. Anything in San An?

  • 533. OH MY  |  August 28th, 2008 at 5:22 PM

    men, so easy to please.

  • 534. Carol Ann A.  |  August 28th, 2008 at 9:05 PM

    aha wow…

  • 535. NT  |  August 28th, 2008 at 11:57 PM

    hmmm…

  • 536. John Conyers  |  August 29th, 2008 at 2:50 PM

    I still dont see the one with the fingers on it

  • 537. Mecca Global  |  August 30th, 2008 at 12:20 AM

    Ha-ha

  • 538. NT  |  August 30th, 2008 at 2:59 AM

    If you stay ready, you ain’t gotta get ready…touché, Will. Touché.

    I Am Legend was a really good movie, btw. I’ve noticed that Will Smith is always in some movie with deep, profound meanings littered throughout…I think it speaks towards his character.

  • 539. fatos  |  August 30th, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    cool! :D

  • 540. CoolBEANS  |  August 30th, 2008 at 11:53 AM

    pretty cool! i really like this site.

  • 541. fatos  |  August 30th, 2008 at 12:27 PM

    future!!

  • 542. NT  |  August 30th, 2008 at 4:58 PM

    Funny.

  • 543. erin  |  August 30th, 2008 at 8:21 PM

    man the second one my mine went straight there, no lie

  • 544. Derek  |  September 2nd, 2008 at 10:16 AM

    I disagree
    Can you give more info?

  • 545. NT  |  September 4th, 2008 at 2:43 AM

    Violence begets violence.

  • 546. NT  |  September 4th, 2008 at 2:54 AM

    Oh, this pic is deep (pun intended, ha). This would have been so much funnier with thought bubbles coming from the scuba diver and from the gigantimongous shark side-eyeing him to let him know he’s shark food.

    Discount shark cage…tsk tsk.

  • 547. Andthencomes  |  September 4th, 2008 at 9:46 AM

    D.A.M.N

  • 548. Hmmm  |  September 5th, 2008 at 1:10 PM

    watch out for the bumrush! I wonder what drives people to that level of expression

  • 549. Wade  |  September 6th, 2008 at 9:30 AM

    Good Interview!

  • 550. ListenToMyDemo  |  September 7th, 2008 at 1:47 PM

    lol! that went wrong real fast. I hope the one they caught is okay though..damn.

  • 551. Yes We Can  |  September 7th, 2008 at 3:40 PM

    If you can’t say Amen, say Ouch!
    Great question :-)

  • 552. erica  |  September 8th, 2008 at 1:13 AM

    so does you name change to Dr.Sakiya West ..just kiddin but I liked the interview.

  • 553. erica  |  September 8th, 2008 at 1:18 AM

    they totally deserved that they shouldnt have beaten that guy up….karma…

  • 554. NT  |  September 8th, 2008 at 11:15 PM

    His costume is more um, interesting, than the position he’s in. I actually think this picture is a good show of athleticism and flexibility. I’m a woman though, so maybe this position might be a no-no in man culture and I don’t know it. Granted, it’s not often you see a man with his legs wide open that way. Just imagine there’s a bike between his legs and he’s doing a no-feet, mid-air bike trick.

  • 555. Sterling  |  September 9th, 2008 at 2:30 PM

    maybe its b/c I jus caught a few events during the olympics, but this doesn’t strike me as anything out of the ordinary… well for guys who do gymnastics at least… now the outfit on the other hand… ehhh… well we all have choices lol

  • 556. DJ BackSide  |  September 9th, 2008 at 5:09 PM

    Man! I totally remember this from psychology 101. ha!

    This is the truth tho. You gotta stand alone on your own sh*t sometimes….i feel like i do it everyday really.

    DJ “I Stand Alone” BackSide ;)
    http://www.djbackside.com And go.

  • 557. Hmmm  |  September 10th, 2008 at 1:19 PM

    wow.

  • 558. lovely  |  September 11th, 2008 at 9:46 AM

    Amazing!

  • 559. Tenayia  |  September 11th, 2008 at 4:40 PM

    This was unbelievable. It broke my heart but it was so real and truthful. Thx for trying to reach ppl on this matter.

  • 560. Hmmm  |  September 12th, 2008 at 1:00 AM

    that was better than some movies I’ve seen. good stuff.

  • 561. leandra  |  September 12th, 2008 at 11:00 AM

    Geez! Have to be the most graphic PSAs I’ve ever seen. Point made.

  • 562. leandra  |  September 12th, 2008 at 11:07 AM

    Helpful in what sense? What makes porn helpful for those that can see? If you argue educational purposes, I suppose it’s just a matter of how well this “translator” can convey what’s going on. As far as entertainment…why not?

  • 563. Tearsa Jones  |  September 12th, 2008 at 3:56 PM

    Hello “Jeff”!!!! I was just taking my break here at work and thought, hey let me Google Sakiya Sandifer and see what happens…and there were quite a few articles out there about you…well it lead me here…and I got to clicking and thought let me see what “apperances” will you be making in the future???…I’m impressed to see that you are going on tour soon, too bad I want be able to make your 1st appearance @ the Helen Mills Theater…it would be great to one of the lucky few that hear you speak!!! I would LOVE to hear your journey…live…I sit and THINK…get it…LOL…I know this person…but I didn’t get to know whom for who he was to become…that’s what I missed out on…I’m soooooooo proud of you!!! Maybe on day I will get to know how THINKING CHANGED YOUR LIFE!!!! Look forward to hearing from you soon… :) Keep THINKING!!!

  • 564. WhatComesNext  |  September 12th, 2008 at 4:57 PM

    I almost cried on that last one. wow. please Think people.

  • 565. arce  |  September 13th, 2008 at 6:40 PM

    I agree with this totally, I think by doing so it allows you to work out how to solve or move on from the undesired outcome quickly and makes you a happier person overall – This is really the key to happiness.

  • 566. NT  |  September 14th, 2008 at 12:30 AM

    LMAO! This is obviously the “Who’s Your Daddy?” move.

  • 567. legacy  |  September 15th, 2008 at 1:40 AM

    That’s true. I didn’t realized it was a trick I just assumed.. Well you know…

  • 568. legacy  |  September 15th, 2008 at 5:07 AM

    Thank you !!!! Thank you! Thank you!!!!
    The news is literally the worst thing in the world. They share pointless information I could have went the day without knowing. The talk about over weight cats five times a day, or say something rediculous in one of 000’s of headlines to get you to continue watching. They did a story talking about organic foods, on how espensive they’re . They went on explaining that we “may” be wasting our money they didn’t say are, they know how to use words. They summed it up with the worst note of all saying, with these studies they found no trace of additional nutrients in organic foods. I nearly lossed it, being a person that loves organics. I yelled at the t.v. No duh (other word used) that’s not what organics are for, its for pesticides. Haha and at the very end they say “though the food was no tested for pesticides.” Oh my, are they serious?

  • 569. mastermind  |  September 15th, 2008 at 5:15 AM

    finger of death

  • 570. Hmmm  |  September 15th, 2008 at 1:41 PM

    Finger of Death…lol!

  • 571. fatos  |  September 15th, 2008 at 4:44 PM

    TRUE !

  • 572. Hmmm  |  September 16th, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    I think it’s cool he decided not to endorse either party, but let’s be real…OBAMA is the only intelligent choice. McCain can’t even raise his arms over his head, and Palin is clearly not qualified…

  • 573. Carol Ann A.  |  September 17th, 2008 at 11:01 PM

    just ended up watching her other videos and…
    yo that girl is FUNNY!

  • 574. BElikeME  |  September 18th, 2008 at 11:50 AM

    FRESH! like really…it’s fresh…

  • 575. leandra  |  September 18th, 2008 at 11:35 PM

    yo! that’s crazy! she’s pretty fly for that. i like her interpretation of that.

  • 576. R'kyah  |  September 19th, 2008 at 12:08 AM

    I think it’s hot but it’s never going to ever be mainstream….maybe

  • 577. R'kyah  |  September 19th, 2008 at 12:11 AM

    lol the sad part is that because of somebody this sign HAD to be put up.

  • 578. R'kyah  |  September 19th, 2008 at 12:13 AM

    that why i don’t comb my hair……………..

  • 579. R'kyah  |  September 19th, 2008 at 12:17 AM

    Well you just keep on using me……until you use me up……being useless sucks!!!

  • 580. R'kyah  |  September 19th, 2008 at 12:18 AM

    Fix the tap water!!!!

  • 581. R'kyah  |  September 19th, 2008 at 12:27 AM

    okay I tried to keep my cool but I can’t…………..I am so proud of
    MY BROTHER……I taught him almost everything he know…and for the record you are the man on my campus……I am soooooooooo happy and excited for your growth as well as mine…call me

  • 582. YEP!  |  September 19th, 2008 at 4:01 PM

    I just saw a truth.com commercial about how they use to advertise to men that if they stopped smoking they would end up beating their wife…how bugged is that??? There’s plenty of other reasons to beat your wife… I keeed..I keed. But I saw a commercial for “lip plumper” the other day…not offensive but really unusual.

  • 583. WELCOMEmeback  |  September 19th, 2008 at 6:54 PM

    creative.

  • 584. Tracey  |  September 21st, 2008 at 2:32 AM

    Hey, that’s me!
    Haha, I was actually planning on doing a video for each section of the book. Is that weird?

  • 585. flyingwitdafishes.blogspot.com  |  September 21st, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    Rihanna and Consequence welcome Sakiya back…

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDcdVdzaDns

    -Flyingwithdafishes.blogspot.com

  • 586. Ms Porcelain  |  September 22nd, 2008 at 9:50 AM

    Kanye posted that one and a few others on his blog a while ago. That one about being used stuck with me. I alway tell people about that one.

    The lghts came on for me after I read that one.

  • 587. Carol Ann A.  |  September 22nd, 2008 at 7:58 PM

    wish i was as wise as you.

  • 588. PJ Nosworthy, Sydney, Australia  |  September 22nd, 2008 at 8:35 PM

    Great to hear your thoughts on this area.
    What a scary place to be though.

    To believe that truth can be identified and articulated amongst the myriad emotions and motivations of a man’s heart – that is a bold and foolhardy statement.

    It is said that a respect for the things that you do not understand is the true beginning of wisdom.
    Therefore – to position wisdom in the eye of the individual opens the door to a realm of floored multiplicity.

    There are as many opinions as there are voices – but truth has always been and will always be truth. That truth is truth to you is not truth.

    As for me? The older I get, the more I realize how little I know.

  • 589. J  |  September 23rd, 2008 at 11:40 AM

    Where do you come up w/ this stuff?! lol

  • 590. eri  |  September 23rd, 2008 at 7:35 PM

    no, one is original and no one will ever be. originality is a term for the watcher.

  • 591. Goddes  |  September 24th, 2008 at 7:21 PM

    What you saying is so real (as always). The mind is so powerful and if we as humans only knew how to use it. We can control our own destiny based off of our thought process. If we think negative things we get negative results, if we think positively then that’s what we bring off. Instead of embracing our thoughts and feelings, we become slaves to it leaving us trapped and failures. What you give off to the universe you get back. Thx for your great mind and sharing your positive thoughts with us.

  • 592. ok  |  September 25th, 2008 at 2:52 AM

    good site snzchz

  • 593. fatos  |  September 26th, 2008 at 10:22 AM

    wow. i’ve never tought of that – even though it seems so obvious now when I read it!
    I’ve just gotten another perspective to it!
    Thank you!

  • 594. fatos  |  September 26th, 2008 at 10:39 AM

    a joke has always some truth within it!

  • 595. PJ Nosworthy  |  September 28th, 2008 at 11:30 PM

    Very well said indeed!

    SaKiya – if all things have an origin – where does truth find its source?
    You previously posted that what is right is found in the eye of the beholder. Can truth be truth if my truth is not your truth?

    I look forward eagerly to your response.

    PJN

  • 596. fatos  |  September 29th, 2008 at 1:52 PM

    ..and keep on doin that!!
    you are a great inspiration!

  • 597. Kiarah  |  September 30th, 2008 at 3:50 PM

    I know a lot of people don’t realize this but most bottled water is TAP WATER! I learned this in environmental class. It may not be tap water from your town but it is tap water from someone else’s! SURPRISE SURPRISE! [Even if that town is in FIJI] I stopped buying it a long time ago. I bought a plastic bottle and fill up my own tap water 4 free (kinda). This also cuts down on plastic and helps us go Green. Just something to think about.

  • 598. C.A.  |  September 30th, 2008 at 7:22 PM

    This might be a little disturbing but I just wanted to know how you feel about these children.

    My friend posted it on their blog a couple days ago. FORtunately, the original video is down so this is all I found that included some of the footage:

    http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=SAQqxACBmE4

  • 599. leandra  |  September 30th, 2008 at 10:35 PM

    i know…that you were annoyed…being interrupted all the time. LOL!

  • 600. Hmmm  |  October 1st, 2008 at 10:27 AM

    Wow. I still don’t know how that is done. I should look it up.

  • 601. Papa Rah  |  October 1st, 2008 at 12:47 PM

    to remember the moment. i guess its the thought that counts

  • 602. sened isaias  |  October 1st, 2008 at 5:55 PM

    nah, a good game of guess who

  • 603. idPlease  |  October 2nd, 2008 at 4:39 AM

    they wont have to worry about red-eye anyway!

  • 604. architek  |  October 2nd, 2008 at 9:10 PM

    the more time you spend worrying about how someone else was given what you had deserved, or worked harder for, or was more qualified for, the less time you spend on finding out how to make yourself the person who does deserve, or who worked the hardest for, or is the most qualified.

  • 605. AJ  |  October 3rd, 2008 at 5:46 AM

    Because regardless of what is seen from the outside, there is always something more on the inside.

  • 606. melissa  |  October 3rd, 2008 at 3:03 PM

    WOW
    Looks like more then just a piece of ice!!!

  • 607. melissa  |  October 3rd, 2008 at 3:05 PM

    UMM maybe because its DIFFERENT.

  • 608. melissa  |  October 3rd, 2008 at 3:06 PM

    FUNNY BUT SAD =/

  • 609. CHRIS  |  October 4th, 2008 at 5:36 PM

    Natural beauty….Gotta love it.

    come check out my first art blog.

    “What do you see?”

    http://chrismccardell.wordpress.com/

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  • 610. CHRIS  |  October 4th, 2008 at 5:45 PM

    keep it going…

    Come check out my first art blog.

    http://chrismccardell.wordpress.com/

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  • 611. r'kya  |  October 5th, 2008 at 2:31 AM

    I can’t stop laughing!!!!!! But I will agree to remember the moment.

  • 612. r'kya  |  October 5th, 2008 at 2:37 AM

    that’s a really nice picture!!! you look like me in it.

  • 613. Lovely!  |  October 7th, 2008 at 8:10 AM

    Each time I see her speak I can’t handle it!
    She sounds like the mother from “Bobby’s World”…the whole Sarah Palin package is a joke

  • 614. Greg D.  |  October 7th, 2008 at 1:51 PM

    I love it! Back in the day my 6th grade teacher would’ve loved it on her wall…

  • 615. Reggie_Geez  |  October 8th, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    One night, I was surfing the tube and I came across a show called I Woke up In The Morgue. The people suffered from a medical condition known as catalepsy. Basically, they passed out and would have no signs of life, but they could feel and hear everything going on around them. One lady got taken to a morgue THREE different times because they thought she was dead!!! This lady was completely conscious of where she was and what was going on… one time she was in the morgue for THREE days with dead bodies and everything. It is amazing the kinds of conditions people can have that we don’t even know about.

    So dead????
    Maybe… maybe just in a rush to be a “hero”? hmmmmm….

    Makes me wonder sometimes!

  • 616. Reggie_Geez  |  October 8th, 2008 at 2:52 PM

    Why is old dude with the glasses freakin’ on the lady in the stripes???

    LMAO!!!!

    Looks like they’re shouting…
    a scene from a good ol’ Baptist sermon!
    hehehehe

  • 617. nessa  |  October 8th, 2008 at 3:09 PM

    haha.. the jukin couple!

  • 618. Reggie_Geez  |  October 8th, 2008 at 3:15 PM

    LMFAO!!!!!!
    i can’t stop laughing….

    hahahahaha!

  • 619. C.A.  |  October 8th, 2008 at 8:41 PM

    “I feel like I have really good taste, and anyone who likes it probably just has good taste also.”

    I like that part, lol.

  • 620. Camonghne  |  October 9th, 2008 at 8:42 PM

    Theres one just like it in South Korea, Across the street from a Dunkin’ Donuts. But I think this one is in like Russia or something.

  • 621. Ouley  |  October 10th, 2008 at 3:49 AM

    lol
    i think the host is dancing better than the dude on stage.
    and those moments where he look like he’s getting hit by a whip are hilarious!

  • 622. Eli velez  |  October 10th, 2008 at 9:52 AM

    for anybody who thought of going and didn’t go. You missed it. This sh*t was great. I felt like sakiya was in my head wording and articulating all if my thoughts that got lost in translation. Now I know I’m not crazy for thinking aiming so high. Sakiya I don’t know if you will read this but I am Eli ( I had my lil sister with me). Thnx man you don’t how much that meant to me.
    Oh and if anybody is thinking of going. Go on and catch this motherf@&$er. He’ll make you think

  • 623. leek4prez  |  October 10th, 2008 at 4:33 PM

    Shuk’N and uh Jive’N was the grand finally…cmon world lol

  • 624. Lyslemofleeme  |  October 10th, 2008 at 6:45 PM

    Hello.
    :) The natural photo of the new arrival, taken by Emma Tallulah’s dad,
    Bye.

  • 625. Terence Tramp-Baby Abney  |  October 10th, 2008 at 8:09 PM

    Hey Sakiya,
    The Speaking tour event in NYC last night was GREAT..your absolutely an inspiration for people that are “LIKE yourself”… we GET it..

    Osa has been telling us we needed to meet you, we were very happy that we came out to be a part of your moment..

    lets stay connected

    http://www.ladyandatramp.blogspot.com

  • 626. Lafayette W.  |  October 10th, 2008 at 10:05 PM

    Love your work..great inspiration to my dreams and goals. favorite author and innovator

    thanks

  • 627. NT  |  October 10th, 2008 at 10:32 PM

    I read that article a few days ago. I definitely sat up thinking about it after I read it. Intriguing.

  • 628. erin  |  October 11th, 2008 at 2:53 PM

    o my god.

    wouldn’t that burn!

  • 629. fatos  |  October 11th, 2008 at 4:15 PM

    I started playing before reading your “explanation”. While playing I tried to draw parallels between tetris and life… one thing that struck me was that it begins going slow in the begining – as is life in the early years.. you want things to go faster, things to happen… only, when you get older it feels like life goes too fast and you have to make important decissions even faster – just like in the game.

  • 630. aRCe  |  October 11th, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    I wish i could go to one of your speeches but im in the uk, any chance of bringing them over here?

    http://arceart.blogspot.com

  • 631. fatos  |  October 11th, 2008 at 5:27 PM

    It’s “performances” :)

    I wish I could go to one of your performances too. I am currently living in Denmark. I’d go to London though, if you would come there.

  • 632. Ryan  |  October 11th, 2008 at 10:54 PM

    Wow. That is awesome. Thank you for sharing that. I am going to send that to other people so they can see it.

    Thank you for all you do!

    PLEASE COME TO CHARLOTTE!

    Ryan

  • 633. Ryan  |  October 11th, 2008 at 10:57 PM

    good point. but AJ is probally right.

    PLEASE COME TO CHARLOTTE! You are an inspiration!

    Ryan

  • 634. Ryan  |  October 11th, 2008 at 10:58 PM

    that is one of the coolest things i have seen. good quote too. it is inspiring. Sad too, but inspiring.

    Please come to charlotte if you can!

    Ryan

  • 635. a-nat  |  October 13th, 2008 at 12:28 PM

    i also began playing before reading the explanation (i have a secret tetris fetish myself LOL). as i began to think about the correlation between the game and life, to me it seemed that as you go along, yes it starts slow, but for those prepared for what life throws at them, the faster it gets, the more one can rely on previous lessons learned to assist them in placing the pieces in the right spots. even when the pieces seem like they’re about to hit the ceiling, patience causes you to wait for that long 4 block piece to bring the walls down. so to me, with age and experience comes the ease of playing the game.

  • 636. Carol Ann  |  October 13th, 2008 at 1:08 PM

    Why?!

  • 637. Hmmm  |  October 13th, 2008 at 2:34 PM

    @ Carol Ann

    Just because you can.

  • 638. Travie!  |  October 14th, 2008 at 3:41 AM

    Is there going to be anyway we can download these videos?

  • 639. aRCe  |  October 14th, 2008 at 10:08 AM

    Wow really informative, thanks for doing this for us Sakiya. I think the one thing that all these people have in common is their ability to put everything into achieving their dreams and letting nothing stop them, no obstacle is too big.

    http://arceart.blogspot.com

  • 640. Hmmm  |  October 14th, 2008 at 10:35 AM

    dope.

  • 641. Byron Cornell  |  October 14th, 2008 at 6:39 PM

    the fed of light lol

  • 642. Byron Cornell  |  October 14th, 2008 at 6:40 PM

    or on another note a really creative way to place speakers in a club

  • 643. JDP  |  October 14th, 2008 at 8:57 PM

    Every time, I come to this site for insight or a point of view that’s refreshing. Every time, I find what I’m looking for. Every time, I leave inspired. Dope.

  • 644. ImAthinker  |  October 14th, 2008 at 9:09 PM

    It seems to be a compass, I think it’s NATO’s logo.

  • 645. angelica  |  October 14th, 2008 at 10:01 PM

    The dark meat is probably from the 1960’s seem like the meat is well cook. Unlike the meat they cook these days. am i right?! lol

  • 646. AEG  |  October 15th, 2008 at 4:08 AM

    Halo/Sun -> Symbolism -> Power

  • 647. Ryan Morgan  |  October 15th, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    This picture almost looks like an exact replica of the war room in the George C. Scott movie Dr. Strangelove.

  • 648. faSHIon FruiT  |  October 15th, 2008 at 7:30 PM

    Hey Sakiyah, I been visiting your page for the past few months… I recently moved from Chicago(Wild Wild) to New York. So when I heard you was speaking in NY I jumped to the chance to hear you speak….. The overall night was Great and i could identify with all of the knowledge you expressed that night… I have been telling everyone “In life you are not given applications just situations.” Thans one of my favorite lines besides the ” Thank You and Your Welcome” & ” Getting Used to being Used, or Else Your Useless” Any Way Thanks!! it was a dream for U and a Vision for me!!
    Pregression Over Recession,
    Peace

  • 649. fatos  |  October 15th, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    change doesn’t COME to you!
    you need always to actively pursue the change YOU want!

  • 650. p.O.p  |  October 16th, 2008 at 7:10 AM

    Its promoting something positive in a negative way which makes it negative. Example 2*-1=-2 LOL

  • 651. Ryan Morgan  |  October 16th, 2008 at 2:15 PM

    Would that movie scene you’re talking about come from the movie Dr. Strangelove? It definitely looks like the first shot of the war room in that movie.

  • 652. Allen Taylor  |  October 16th, 2008 at 3:03 PM

    Nice writing. You are on my RSS reader now so I can read more from you down the road.

    Allen Taylor

  • 653. AJ  |  October 17th, 2008 at 2:45 PM

    Reptilian mind set – Doesnt think he ll get food tommorrow

  • 654. theCEO  |  October 17th, 2008 at 2:47 PM

    I totally agree with you. But where I come from, these folks here don’t think about long term, they think about right now. I’m in Michigan and I’d love to take advantage of this situation. The only thing is that with money being so limited, you definitely need a group…and that’s the hard part.

  • 655. Papo  |  October 17th, 2008 at 4:05 PM

    I see heart disease in your future

  • 656. p.O.p  |  October 17th, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    Beast!!!!! Son wasn’t playing. He probably had to shit bricks after that LOL

  • 657. leandra  |  October 17th, 2008 at 5:35 PM

    disgusting

  • 658. drow  |  October 18th, 2008 at 2:12 PM

    That’s so.. Barbaric.

  • 659. p.O.p  |  October 18th, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    He’s cosplaying Lee from Naruto LOL

  • 660. fatos  |  October 18th, 2008 at 5:04 PM

    it seems to me that people think that only people who are very different from others in personality, behavior or interests, are truly “themselves”…

  • 661. Tramp  |  October 18th, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    change is relative, in this case change should FIRST be..getting out of THAT situation…that has him on the street

  • 662. fatos  |  October 19th, 2008 at 11:16 AM

    haha! wtf!
    is that an atempt to appeal to young voters or somthin like that?

    i’d like to have seen palin preform though.

  • 663. vITAMINe Pâ„¢  |  October 19th, 2008 at 12:33 PM

    Rap Minus Lies Equals HipHop…too bad people think of hiphop when they see/hear this…shit’s funny though, the gunshots and everything:D but never hiphop…But I gotta say, she can rap better then lots of these cats that got a deal haha…pz

  • 664. vITAMINe Pâ„¢  |  October 19th, 2008 at 12:40 PM

    fatos, you got a point, a really big one…I just never really thought about it that way…pz

  • 665. Eli velez  |  October 20th, 2008 at 8:54 AM

    well it really hasn’t affected me, but It has caused my friends to feel leery in investing in real estate. As we planned to do before. I am trying to convince them, as you have said before that right now is a good time for us to get together and buy something. Lets see how it goes

  • 666. Jenn  |  October 20th, 2008 at 10:02 PM

    Funny how the burger from 1996 looks more appetizing.

  • 667. wizdomheard  |  October 20th, 2008 at 10:54 PM

    So what are we cooking the Cow at this BBQ or what. I’m with you, I don’t know what to think about this one.

  • 668. Mo  |  October 22nd, 2008 at 5:56 AM

    Likely because its mostly true…. theres a large population of people who think they are being themselves but arent aware of the many things that influence us to conform with a norm that society dictates… standing out is so subliminally frowned upon that as much as i try to be aware of it i keep noticing how its affected me

    i just look it like our life experiences differ so much that if everyone was truly “themselves” they WOULD would be that different. (tho if that were the case, it wouldnt be seen as different)

    and i guess that the people that DO stand out, since they’re gonna be scrutinized anyway say f*** it and go balls to the wall with it…. like homeboy… lol

    damn he is really serious

    i’m rambling, and theres a whole lot more to this. peace

  • 669. Mo  |  October 22nd, 2008 at 5:59 AM

    word 2 p.O.p.

  • 670. Mo  |  October 22nd, 2008 at 6:46 AM

    good shit

  • 671. kblenup  |  October 22nd, 2008 at 11:38 AM

    hey, at least the guy has a political view, I’m in college and I know college students who don’t even know who palin is or what she looks like, so the fact that a bum even has a political view speaks miles to me…but he still needs to get a job lol

  • 672. theCEO  |  October 22nd, 2008 at 12:22 PM

    I personally use #2 (for some reason, 50 Cent’s music soothes me, especially his Get Rich or Die Tryin’ CD), #9 works wonders (been going to the gym on and off for years but have been EXTREMELY consistent for the past 2 weeks and I’m feeling good), and I’m currently working on #6. There’s no point in dwelling on my current situation which includes being a triple minority, I’m now focused on how I can make a better future as oppose to dwelling on the past. Great post.

    LeadTheWayOut.com

  • 673. Carol Ann  |  October 23rd, 2008 at 11:18 AM

    Hmm…I like it.

    But can’t people use that as an excuse as well?

  • 674. vITAMINe Pâ„¢  |  October 23rd, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    But if you’re perfect, and do everything perfect…you wouldn’t have to learn anything else…because you learn from your mistakes only not to make em again, so if you don’t make any mistakes, you don’t have to learn anymore…or do you?;)

  • 675. DG135I  |  October 23rd, 2008 at 7:29 PM

    Sakiyah,

    I am asking a very honest question here, as a fan of course… Do you ever think that you are letting life pass you by, minutes at a time for over thinking? Do you think that by over analyzing your life and life in general, you are missing out on reality?

    Granted, your writing is amazing but in order to create amazing work you are required to invest plenty of time and energy on a constant basis. So, what is your response? Thanks!

  • 676. fatos  |  October 23rd, 2008 at 8:21 PM

    learning is infinite
    ..knowledge aswell!

    if you repeat a mistake then you havent learned! no excuse 2nd time.

  • 677. fatos  |  October 23rd, 2008 at 8:22 PM

    i mean, you can’t make an excuse for the SAME mistake.

  • 678. theCEO  |  October 25th, 2008 at 10:00 AM

    Wow, very well said. I’ve sat around thinking with no action, and now that I’ve looked back on it, I can say that I wasted A LOT of time. I could have gotten what I wanted out of life a long time ago if I wasn’t dwelling on things I either had the power to change or had to learn to deal with. Action sure does speaks louder than words.

    LeadTheWayOut.com

  • 679. jones  |  October 25th, 2008 at 1:24 PM

    You wouldn’t need to learn if you were perfect.

  • 680. Lubbykko  |  October 25th, 2008 at 8:20 PM

    Good site! Interesting information.. )

  • 681. Mo  |  October 25th, 2008 at 9:10 PM

    Word… life is all about balance. Living in your thoughts and living in the moment is not exempt from that. I used to stay in my thoughts constantly and I missed out on a lot as a result. Life is so beautiful and inspiring and exciting, your thoughts are limited without it.

    Peaz

  • 682. Ouley  |  October 25th, 2008 at 9:28 PM

    wow!
    I often ponder upon this idea on a daily basis. It’s like for ever incident that occurs in my life and other peoples lives, I try to comprehend various ways I could approach the event and the possible reactions to each way I approach the incident. (I think this is a run on sentance, so sorry for my horrible grammar.) Then afterward I would think about whether or not I’ve misused my time thinking about all that, when I could’ve been doing something sustantial with my time. But then like you said about putting what you’ve apprehended into action, I do that most of the time. So am I wasting my presious time?
    But who’s to determine whether what you do is a significent or an absurd way to expend time?
    So can you help me out with this?

  • 683. Fernie  |  October 26th, 2008 at 12:57 AM

    wow talk about creative nice pic

  • 684. Tramadol_zextexhauct  |  October 26th, 2008 at 10:41 AM

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  • 685. tg  |  October 27th, 2008 at 12:34 AM

    Ouley,

    You are only misusing your time if you are doing nothing with it, then by default you waste yourself. There are no accidents when you are aware. Only you can determine what’s valuable or worthy of your time, no one else. Always ask yourself this, “Where is this next decision likely to lead?” -you will save time by doing this.

    And if you don’t set a high bar for your time-self, no one will follow you towards greatness if you can’t navigate. What would make each breath you expend worth your effort toward something?

    So let each day be the new start to the rest of your life.

    it’s all relative!

  • 686. Hanif  |  October 27th, 2008 at 9:19 AM

    LOL…very sad. Funny but sad.

  • 687. Ketara  |  October 27th, 2008 at 3:54 PM

    Good words.

  • 688. fatos  |  October 27th, 2008 at 8:06 PM

    yea- to some extent.. but it is a matter of taste, of course.

    though I think inovators put too much or “one-sided” emphasis on technology when they think “future”.

  • 689. VERONICA  |  October 27th, 2008 at 8:40 PM

    funny stuff!

  • 690. Carol Ann  |  October 27th, 2008 at 11:01 PM

    Not gonna lie, that photo is pretty effective; won’t be eating those in a while…

  • 691. Carol Ann  |  October 27th, 2008 at 11:10 PM

    Idiot.

  • 692. Mo  |  October 28th, 2008 at 4:07 AM

    Yea, I think something like this is one miniscule, almost negligible aspect of what could be our future. These innovators could probably be using their genius for more progressive endeavors

  • 693. Mo  |  October 28th, 2008 at 4:12 AM

    lol he REALLY didn’t wanna lose that one supporter…

    “and one other” lol that couldnt have been scripted better

  • 694. sterling  |  October 28th, 2008 at 2:34 PM

    Honest

  • 695. fatos  |  October 28th, 2008 at 5:52 PM

    honest.. but I find myself often being more suportive than honest.. is good or bad?

  • 696. DG135I  |  October 28th, 2008 at 8:37 PM

    Sakiya,

    Thank You very much for your beautiful words of wisdom. I actually own an autographed copy of your book “Thank You and You’re Welcome” and the excerpt you have made a point of, answers my question right on the head. Let me express a great deal of gratitude for you taking the time to answer my question. Thank You!

  • 697. Eli Velez  |  October 28th, 2008 at 9:57 PM

    Honesty makes you feel better because you know that you did the right thing by not sugar coating the situation in which the perosn might find themselves in be it good or bad. Being Supportive helps the person feel valid on their mistake (assuming it is a mistake) but the minute it goes wrong they say you should have been honest with them… So be honest if you want to be at peace with yourself and supportive if you fear what you might say could be taking out of context.

  • 698. Carol Ann  |  October 28th, 2008 at 10:07 PM

    I think it’s possible to be both honest and supportive…

  • 699. Mo  |  October 29th, 2008 at 1:25 AM

    It’s like choosing between air and water. Being supportive will get someone through a time where they are going through something difficult, but only honesty can give people the insight they need on how to improve themselves or adjust for their shortcomings…I guess

  • 700. Chase  |  October 29th, 2008 at 9:26 AM

    HONEST!

  • 701. Mp3 download&hellip  |  October 29th, 2008 at 10:25 AM

    hello…

    wow…

  • 702. vITAMINe Pâ„¢  |  October 29th, 2008 at 3:52 PM

    I think it depends on the situation, and the person involved…in some cases it’s better to be supportive, things that ain’t that important, but sometimes you have to be honest to prevent the other person from getting hurt or making a fool of him/herself.

    Take for instance some people on “idol” they really get hurt when the jury tells them they can’t sing (and some really make a fool of themselves). And they don’t understand it, because everybody close to them told that he or she could sing very beautiful (they were being supportive). Maybe a stupid example:) but it was the first thing that i thought about…
    Pz

  • 703. Carol Ann  |  October 29th, 2008 at 5:48 PM

    Maybe you should do one in Toronto…

  • 704. JD  |  October 30th, 2008 at 11:18 AM

    This is one of the most interesting and informative article that I’ve read in a while. It emphisizes the morals that you sort of know but ignored. Overall, i thought it was good and i enjoyed it.

  • 705. Mo  |  October 30th, 2008 at 3:01 PM

    Man, give it here… you don’t know what to do with that.

    (Lady, to herself) I sure do…

  • 706. Mo  |  October 30th, 2008 at 3:06 PM

    Or DC

  • 707. Mo  |  October 30th, 2008 at 3:25 PM

    What can you do about the people that know where it comes from and still abuse it?

    I’m sure theres a pretty nice number of people who just aren’t mature enough to think about the affect that word has, and mature enough to break a norm or go against the grain of their peers. That’s hard as shit for grade school kids, whose confidence is hinged on how well they fit in (for most, anyway).

    Not to be hypocritical, since I catch myself slippin sometimes. But I’m trying to keep it out of my vocab. And getting better at it.

  • 708. architek  |  October 31st, 2008 at 1:00 PM

    i would rather be hated for who i am, then loved for who i am not…

    sound familiar..? ha. one of my favorite passages from thank you.

  • 709. david Sutherland  |  November 1st, 2008 at 12:00 AM

    Im a wannabe fashion designer, i have a lot of designs but I don’t know how to get it out there also see as how im 14 it adds diffuculty

  • 710. fatos  |  November 3rd, 2008 at 7:11 PM

    i think this is crazy.. it’s like when they invented the car and made it look like a horse-drawn carriage.. just not good enough!

    i think it takes a looooooot more new and profound thinking, innovation and design to realize the idea!

    why make it look like a car!? the concept seems to primitive to me.
    why not think of a completely NEW design!?

  • 711. arcitek  |  November 3rd, 2008 at 9:32 PM

    “i really wish i would have asked my boss to barrow this first.”

  • 712. arcitek  |  November 3rd, 2008 at 9:39 PM

    if the wings are not modular, there is no way it could be able to be classified as a car. the design will have to be able to adapt to our current standards of circulation which include roads and highways.

  • 713. Jordan  |  November 3rd, 2008 at 11:22 PM

    Sakiya,

    You need to book this event in San Francisco!!! Thanks, by the way, for the autographed book! Coincidentally, it came in the mail the same day I changed my major to Marketing. I’ve got my own plans to create a book as well. I’ll be sure to send a copy! Wouldn’t mind some structural criticism. Anyway, good luck to you!

    - Jordan

  • 714. BCL  |  November 4th, 2008 at 4:35 AM

    I believe that after our new president is inducted my life will become revivable

  • 715. Andre Davis  |  November 4th, 2008 at 11:00 AM

    I looking to attend the Group Session on Nov. 19th, but if I’m unable to attend when will be your next date?

  • 716. KAL  |  November 4th, 2008 at 1:07 PM

    my dad works for a grocery company and with Obama as president, his business will see heavy losses. Paying for college tuition, mortgage payments and bills in general will become a tougher task. Our family’s welfare depends on McCain being elected.

  • 717. JaC  |  November 4th, 2008 at 2:45 PM

    If Obama wins, it will renew my diminishing faith in the ability of my fellow Americans to see inevitable truths.

  • 718. DG135I  |  November 4th, 2008 at 5:04 PM

    Realistically, I will go on living my life the way I have been. I will continue to set my career goals high and continue my quest for self improvement. The impact Obama would have on my life if he wins Presidency, is that I will have so much more confidence to where this country is headed, and that feeling would be priceless. I have faith that if Obama is elected President, he will always make decisions based on the well being of all Americans and that in itself will make me a happier person.

    Side Note:
    I have a theory that there are many Anti-Obama protestors as opposed to Pro-McCain supporters, there is a major difference between the two. One of the two is insinuating hate and I have refused to fall into the trap. Since day one I have never been an Anti-McCain ranter, I have been an Obama supporter. I have been a supporter by by getting Obama’s vision out there by talking to the people around me about his plans for a better America. Obama for President 2008 if you want America to Progress.

  • 719. Hmmm  |  November 4th, 2008 at 5:17 PM

    @ KAL…WTF?

    I know its been said before, but I will truly feel that I can tell my future kids that they can be anything they want..and then point to an example…this I think was the last barrier…OBAMA 08

  • 720. RMM  |  November 5th, 2008 at 1:47 AM

    I do not think my life will be drastically affected by the outcome of the election. I am, however, relieved that I can stop being bombarded with extra advertisements (at least until the next election!)

  • 721. RMM  |  November 5th, 2008 at 1:55 AM

    I agree whole heartedly. So much of our suffering is self-inflicted and could be cured with a simple change of perspective. Looking at life in the big picture and practicing gratitude are invaluable tools to happiness and success.

  • 722. KKM  |  November 5th, 2008 at 1:27 PM

    My “HOPE” is that there will actually be “CHANGE”. It saddens me that every article written states race in the first paragraph. I understand race makes this a historic moment, however, his policies have also never really been tried here either; does that have historic meaning? I have read more posts saying nothing more than “Yes, a black president” then I have saying how proud people are of the policies they may see implemented. In turn, that only leaves me with more questions… Does his policies even matter or do people just want to see a black man in office? I’m kind of terrified to see exactly what happens from this point forward. In my opinion, it just seems that too many people still cannot look deeper then the pigment of ones skin.

  • 723. HollyWood Benjamin  |  November 5th, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    That just happened! – Sums it up perfectly. I stumbled upon your page through Kanye’s Univercity and I realy appreciate your thoughts and point of view. It’s refreshing. I’m an artist first, and my day job comes second, but I deal with mindless cubicle people most of my day for now and reading you page every now and then helps… A LOT. With that said, I agree with your post along with some of the first comment. I’m interested to see “CHANGE”. While I understand this is a milestone in history, I still am awaiting finding out how he plans to execute all his proposed change. He is hands down the greatest orator of our time. I am NOT blown away either, esspecially after I heard him be “FOR” and “AGAINST” gun control in the SAME SENTENCE. Any man that can speak in such context will gain the confidence of people on both sides of the coin. Also Mccain putting his whole campaign on Barack’s inexperience and then getting… well you know, Sarah “I wanna lay that pipeline” Palin. People do and did see past skin tone, the man made people believe. The election was a landslide, which means he did unite the country in a certain way. He had won the election with only 60 percent of the votes counted. He made people believe that change was going to come from us MAKING it happen. First time voters made up 11% of the votes. With that said you simply must have faith. Have faith in the people and have faith in him and that the people did make the right choice.

    “Faith is the art of holding on to things your reason has once accepted in spite of your changing moods” – C.S. Lewis

  • 724. Gerald Flores  |  November 5th, 2008 at 6:40 PM

    I wanted to register but it just keeps taking me to Paypal. Is it filled up already?

  • 725. Mo  |  November 5th, 2008 at 6:59 PM

    Hahaha that just happened! That’s the first thing I thought…

    No more excuses. The effects of this are waaaayyyyy past the next 4 years, I just keep thinking about the kids that will grow up not knowing anything BUT a black man can be president. The door’s blown off the hinges now, and whether or not people want to walk through, there is no longer a sign above it reading “For Whites Only.” No more excuses.

    SHAKE AND BAKE BABY

  • 726. Euro  |  November 6th, 2008 at 1:57 AM

    Sakiya,

    I shared with my family and friends the following: “It’s interesting how I’ve always imagined Obama as our next President. When he was officially elected last night, it felt completely natural, as if it were always going to be so.” Moreover, the media consistently communicates messages of apprehension with respect to Obama’s ability to deliver. I like to remain unbiased and believe in what my eyes and heart tell me. What the media and critics forget is that his “Newly acquired” responsibility has always been a responsibility to him. Think about that. What we care about so much as a people has always been engraved in the foundation of Obama’s every intent. The only difference now is that he has a higher, more visible, and a World embraced platform to follow through. Despite the media’s comments, it is very hard to look in his eyes and not see someone who is genuine and so serious about delivering. Like many of us, I believe Obama is poised and is “Prepared” to follow through with expectations of only success. Time will reveal the power of his true passion and dedication as a contributor in this lifetime and more importantly as our new President. They are all in for a warm surprise.

    [It's like Kanye or you for example Sakiya...You guys have always been talented leaders and superstars. It was just a matter of letting the world catch up to understanding that!]

    Also, please let me add that as a developing project manager (any success requires sound project management), I find it overwhelmingly rewarding that a power like the U.S. government who is normally so rigid in their efforts to advertise and portray themselves to the public, can innovate the way they conduct a campaign. Obama’s campaign was so well managed and marketed that it will be used in higher education and Corporate America as a benchmark for successful project management. The reason this means so much to me is because my innovative approaches have frequently been met with resistance to maintain the brand of the organization or party. I’ve always understood what they meant, however I also realized how much they were missing out by being so rigid and unwilling to embrace forward thinking approaches.

    My name is Euro and I’m proud to have shared my views and say that this is the first blog I have ever communicated on. In closing, I’d like to share my passion and summarize it in one sentence: “I have always been and always will be passionate about the way consumers experience media via emerging technology.”

    Back for the first time,
    Euro

  • 727. arcitek  |  November 6th, 2008 at 8:02 AM

    As the president elect Obama’s speech came to a close last night, I could not help but sit and reflect, while trying to hide my tears for the others in the room.

    His words inspire all of us to be thinkers, dreamers, leaders, activists, opportunists, and most importantly, individuals. I was blessed with a family who taught me to see colorblind. I believe we can never deny or forget history, but we can decide that as a generation, it is time to start making our own history. I am so very proud to be an American today. Yes we can, yes we can.

    ‘i am he. as you are he. as you are me. and we are all together.’

  • 728. faSHIon FruiT  |  November 6th, 2008 at 12:57 PM

    Damn I just bought that IPOD ….

  • 729. faSHIon FruiT  |  November 6th, 2008 at 1:39 PM

    WOW.. That man is Dope!!

  • 730. faSHIon FruiT  |  November 6th, 2008 at 1:55 PM

    I think the whole Obama Win is still an overwhelming experience to me.. Like i am still experiencing my Hangover..I am still full of tears and emotions for many reasons. This time The Good Did Prevail!! And History was made in the process… “Yesterday I went to Sleep Black and Today I Woke Up Proud”

  • 731. Matt  |  November 7th, 2008 at 2:36 PM

    There is a really funny SNL skit from like 10 years ago with this very idea. It was a fake commercial for this intimate toilet for lovers. I think will ferrell was it it.

  • 732. Tuesdai Noelle  |  November 7th, 2008 at 4:25 PM

    Hi :o )

    *smiling BIG followed with giggles*…the concept/idea sounds promising & different, but seriously lol? If this idea was really to come to pass, I don’t think it would work. The couples would be too busy laughing, while at the same time holding their breaths, as they sat there *giggles*. The mind of most inventors.

    You haven’t posted any quotes lately, well I haven’t been here lately either lol. Your quotes were always cool & insightful though :o ) Peace.

  • 733. golf swing tips&hellip  |  November 8th, 2008 at 7:31 AM

    golf swing tips…

    I think golf is probably one of the most difficult sports in the world even though it does not involve as much physical fitness/strength. there is so much to the mechanics and techniques that its almost impossible to master….

  • 734. Junebug  |  November 8th, 2008 at 5:11 PM

    This would be a little strange for me even though I sometimes always walk in on my man but everyone needs private time.

  • 735. Young Mind  |  November 8th, 2008 at 7:37 PM

    Hmmm….. I don’t know about this one. I have a hard enough time having to put up with smelling my own business… never mind trying to put up with my partners as well. Lol.

    I’ll co-sign the ^ ^ ^ the last line of the comment above me.

    EVERYONE NEEDS PRIVATE TIME : )

  • 736. Tuesdai Noelle  |  November 10th, 2008 at 11:23 AM

    *smile* INDEED, stand proud & be confident in it :O)

  • 737. FGP  |  November 10th, 2008 at 9:05 PM

    Heyy SaKiya.

    I wanted to get in touch directly to you so I’m commenting here if that’s all good. I’ve get set up a new global inspirational people project called The Front Gates Project. You can check it out here http://thefrontgatesproject.blogspot.com not sure what you’ll think of it buit it’s all about finding inspiration and inspiring others to follow their dreams. Inspired by a lot of things and events that have happened. I hope you can feel and connect with the project, it’s from the heart. Take a look. Peace, thank you and YOU are an inspiration. Take it easy.
    FGP.

  • 738. fatos  |  November 11th, 2008 at 7:15 AM

    haha! fuun and creative as hell!
    a thing that has no boundaries always has a good and bad sides.

    the bad thing about some hip hop music though is that any kind of bad language can be used and accepted and listened to. by some artists and people.

    Let me also add that I love hip hop of all my heart. For me good hip hop is like poetry! Not that I read peoptry but compensate through hip hop artists like Common. or Lupe. or Kanye.

  • 739. DG135I  |  November 11th, 2008 at 2:36 PM

    Wow Sakiya, I don’t know what to think or how to react. It makes me realize how ridiculously spoiled we are as Americans. It makes me sad when I think about how bad people in third world countries have it and the lengths people of those countries are willing to take on, just to make it one day at a time… to survive? I feel that I don’t know how to react because I AM a spoiled American and I will be honest enough to say that I don’t do enough for those who are worst off than I am. What is the answer? What do you think we can do to make a direct impact?

  • 740. theCEO  |  November 11th, 2008 at 7:57 PM

    Couldn’t have said it any better!

  • 741. ErvinTW  |  November 12th, 2008 at 12:33 AM

    Thanks! Nice post.

  • 742. CB  |  November 12th, 2008 at 4:19 AM

    Someone should follow this matter. We (HK people) do not want these selfish recycling companies smuggling trash to our city. Unacceptable.

  • 743. BiilYBonnYU  |  November 12th, 2008 at 10:06 AM

    Excellent blog! Interesting article and very informative! I will necessarily subscribe for this blog. http://movie-cool.com/map.html

  • 744. Mo  |  November 12th, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    The way I see it, you can never take anything as fact from someone’s mouth.. It’s always a perspective which I guess would make it opinion. All you can do is view the world from your perspective and form your own opinion. Just make sure you THINK! Shout out Sakiya

  • 745. fatos  |  November 12th, 2008 at 4:25 PM

    you ask the person who is talking if – what he is saying – is his opinion or a fact! :)

    on the other hand, facts and opinions don’t have much in common (my opinion – not a fact :-) .
    I mean, out of context you can often tell if a person is expressing an opinion or a fact!

  • 746. thewht.com  |  November 12th, 2008 at 10:29 PM

    I believe that an opinion is never wrong, but facts, on the other hand–is either wrong or right. “I love you” is an opinion, “the sky is blue” is facts. =)

  • 747. deacon  |  November 13th, 2008 at 3:41 AM

    You just have to be armed with the knowledge to know the difference. Being well-informed is more important than being opinionated.

  • 748. thewht.com  |  November 13th, 2008 at 3:51 AM

    I truly agree with you “deacon”, however, having an opinion is the highest level of thinking. and for those who does not have their own opinion is not worth being around.

  • 749. deacon  |  November 14th, 2008 at 3:58 AM

    I totally agree “thewht.com.” Since factual basis and personal preference are needed to form a coherent opinion, I strongly believe that opinions would not exist without facts.

  • 750. Vanessa Calero  |  November 14th, 2008 at 11:09 AM

    Dear J Sakiya Sandifer,
    I would like you to read something I’ve been writting over and over again. Please if it is possible for you to get back to me, I’m sure you will be really interrested. I’m from Canada and I’m looking towards going to NYC to get chance to meet you.

    Thank you.
    Hope you read this !

  • 751. Mo  |  November 14th, 2008 at 6:12 PM

    Love? I guess that would be the word for it, but not it goes beyond the word “love”… everyone’s looking for love in one way or another

  • 752. arcitek  |  November 14th, 2008 at 9:05 PM

    i think its “happiness”. i think the idea of happiness can be applied to anything you have feelings about like your job, relationships your in, the place you live. do these things make you happy..? do these things make you wake up in the morning and go to bed at night with a smile..?

  • 753. thewht.com  |  November 15th, 2008 at 4:55 AM

    i would like to say “englightenment”. nothing else matter more to me than “englightenment”, it’s something a person has to earn, at least in my opinion.

    http://www.thewht.com

  • 754. thewht.com  |  November 15th, 2008 at 4:56 AM

    i would like to say “enlightenment”. nothing else matter more to me than “enlightenment”, it’s something a person has to earn, at least in my opinion.

    http://www.thewht.com

    corrected “spelling” version.

  • 755. theCEO  |  November 15th, 2008 at 8:16 PM

    Love. With love, comes acceptance. With acceptance, comes happiness.

    http://www.LeadTheWayOut.com

  • 756. Jenn  |  November 16th, 2008 at 5:59 PM

    Wow.
    I wonder what the cooking oil was supposed to do for her.

  • 757. Jenn  |  November 18th, 2008 at 2:18 PM

    When I’m alone.

  • 758. Mo  |  November 18th, 2008 at 3:43 PM

    word

  • 759. Maelo  |  November 18th, 2008 at 4:51 PM

    I’m usually relaxed and being me to me is easy.

  • 760. Eli Velez  |  November 18th, 2008 at 6:16 PM

    When I am listening to music….( Kanye West,Gym Class Heroes, Wale)

  • 761. arcitek  |  November 18th, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    when i am around those i care about most.

    be who you are and say what you feel,
    because those who mind don’t matter
    and those who matter don’t mind.
    -dr. seuss

  • 762. Young Mind  |  November 18th, 2008 at 8:41 PM

    It depends… sometimes, when I’m alone. And then I can also be me when I’m with my peoples.

  • 763. thewht.com  |  November 18th, 2008 at 8:44 PM

    I AGREE, IM THE MOST RELAX WHEN IM WITH SOMEONE–I AM MOST COMFORTABLE WITH.

    http://WWW.THEWHT.COM

  • 764. sincere  |  November 18th, 2008 at 10:33 PM

    at the dentist’s office

  • 765. honey  |  November 19th, 2008 at 3:46 AM

    when im home alone, or with family only

  • 766. DG135I  |  November 19th, 2008 at 3:39 PM

    I am the most uncomfortable being myself when speaking in public.

    My field of work is in Education, which means that I have to be professional at all times. I feel uncomfortable because I believe I have to “put on a face”. In my personal life, I am an extremely outspoken/silly person. In my career life, especially in public speaking, I have to come across as being confident and “professional”. I do realize that my lack of confidence in public speaking leads to the discomfort I feel, but I also believe that because I am not myself in a group setting, my level of discomfort is challenged that much more.

  • 767. DG135I  |  November 19th, 2008 at 3:46 PM

    I believe I am the most relaxed when I am with my grandmother. My grandmother has always been there for me, the ups and downs, so much that I know when I need advice or simply a shoulder to lean on, I know in my heart she is not being judgmental.

  • 768. Mo  |  November 19th, 2008 at 3:52 PM

    When I’m around people who have become comfortable not being themselves, and expect everyone else to do so

  • 769. Da Evil Genius  |  November 19th, 2008 at 5:06 PM

    When i am around people who have pre-determined definiton of who I am or who I am supposed to be, like my parents

  • 770. thewht.com  |  November 20th, 2008 at 12:12 AM

    my field of work is the criminal justice system, and when i have to testify in court, my mind seperates from my body, and i become “blah”

    http://www.thewht.com

  • 771. cosbykid  |  November 20th, 2008 at 9:10 PM

    When I go out of my way and strike a conversation with someone. After the first hurdle the whole day seems to be pie

  • 772. Eli  |  November 20th, 2008 at 11:03 PM

    I find myself to be most uncomfortable with myself, when i am placed in a position in which there is a social norm… I feel as if i have to put an act to fit in with these people or setting. But I have come to realize that no matter what the person or setting. I will always be myself because I feel the most comfortable when i do so.

  • 773. leandra  |  November 21st, 2008 at 12:05 PM

    wow…pretty good. ;)

    at first i only saw ‘good’ and now i see ‘evil’ more dominantly. maybe like naive child, eh?

  • 774. Hmmm  |  November 21st, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    I saw the evil first…hmmm…I wonder what that means???

  • 775. tg  |  November 21st, 2008 at 2:44 PM

    I can only see GOOD

  • 776. NoTimeLeft  |  November 21st, 2008 at 3:13 PM

    Evil, Evvvvil…is necessary…and if evil is necessary then Evvvvil must be Good…

    parapharse from “Vampire in Brooklyn”

  • 777. NoTimeLeft  |  November 21st, 2008 at 3:15 PM

    and if you get yourself a piece of Evil ass…wooo!

  • 778. Conrad  |  November 21st, 2008 at 4:51 PM

    Funny cuz when i first saw it it look like it said L O V E when you looked at the white letters backwards …. so i guess you see what you want to see

  • 779. Mo  |  November 21st, 2008 at 10:57 PM

    Sometimes you have too look a little closer to see the evil…

  • 780. Young Mind  |  November 21st, 2008 at 11:36 PM

    I had to look of a while before I saw Evil.

  • 781. theCEO  |  November 22nd, 2008 at 7:12 AM

    Wished I could have made it out to NY.

  • 782. fatos  |  November 22nd, 2008 at 6:06 PM

    I also saw GOOD at first..
    but the letters individually look like symbols… for example the G looks like a snake. and it looks like there is a heart in the D.

    it first apeared to me that you could also read EVIL.. i didn’t see that until I read the comment.

  • 783. fatos  |  November 22nd, 2008 at 6:16 PM

    when I feel that the person with whom I am interacting is not being himself/herself.
    becuase that person doesn’t deserve to see the true me either. or at least I would be uncofortable with that.

  • 784. ferrari show&hellip  |  November 23rd, 2008 at 2:16 PM

    ferrari show…

    I think you did a great job writing HDTV Almanac ” Built for “a Really Big Shoe”. Bravo….

  • 785. thewht.com  |  November 23rd, 2008 at 8:49 PM

    i saw good, but looked for evil, and found it.

    http://www.thewht.com

  • 786. fatos  |  November 24th, 2008 at 1:49 PM

    depends on the alternatives

  • 787. fatos  |  November 24th, 2008 at 1:57 PM

    hehe – good picture!

    a winner doesn’t necesarily need to show dissatisfaction if he or she hasent achieved best what he/she aimed for!

    a winner will let it go and focus on becomin better next time! most important of all, a winner never gives up!

  • 788. fatos  |  November 24th, 2008 at 1:58 PM

    oh by the way.. -whiner! :)

  • 789. Appeal  |  November 24th, 2008 at 7:46 PM

    I am most relaxed in a few situations.. I would say at church and after leaving church on Sunday, after leaving prayer on Tuesdays and after leaving bible class on Thursday. Now I am relaxed after a long hot meditative shower since it seems that is the closes I have got to satisfaction in a year. I use to feel most relaxed after having sex with my fiance while he held me but idk ..

  • 790. Appeal  |  November 24th, 2008 at 7:54 PM

    I am the most uncomfortable when trying to be me, when I meet strangers and they look at me and think I must be a snob. So it is unnerving trying to prove that I am not judgmental or a snob, even though I look sophisticated and speak educated. I sometimes feel uncomfortable when going back to my hood because they don’t realize that is where I am from. I also feel uncomfortable around snobby people because they seem to take meekness for weakness and I have to let the hood impose my strength and swagger.

  • 791. Appeal  |  November 24th, 2008 at 8:05 PM

    The most important thing to me is love, having a husband and children. I have been single for four years and celebate the last year and I so don’t want to live like this the rest of my life. Don’t get me wrong singleness has peaks and vallies but my sex drive is like a trucker and it is torture being celebate, but I can not let anyone touch me. I basically need love. It is important for me to feel needed, desired, and loved and to give love. And last but not least is making it to heaven I so don’t want to miss that. But I am complex.

  • 792. Young Mind  |  November 24th, 2008 at 8:50 PM

    I see it as a good… and a bad thing.

    Good in the sense that if some one was going to give up a baby, at least they’d know where to take it.

    And Bad… to think that it must happen so often that they had to create an organization for mothers who don’t want or can’t provide for their own babies.

  • 793. Young Mind  |  November 24th, 2008 at 9:42 PM

    He don’t look happy at all being # 4… he got that Fire in’em.

    I see a future winner!!

  • 794. Mo  |  November 25th, 2008 at 12:16 AM

    bad…. makes it way too easy to shirk responsibilities that are a direct result of ones own recklessness and immaturity… fuck that shit this is horrible i cant believe this even exists

    wowwwwwwww

  • 795. Mo  |  November 25th, 2008 at 2:39 AM

    haha if he looked angry i would say winner

    i dont see anger, i see sadness

    so i would have to say whiner

  • 796. DulasBoy  |  November 25th, 2008 at 4:35 AM

    These are not found everywhere here. This must be the only one. Anywys, there are Pros and Cons. But the bigger picture is, lives are saved, regardless!!!

  • 797. Hmmm  |  November 29th, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    First, I can’t really look at the picture, it’s really disturbing…But I think the guy who did this should have the same thing done to him and then be forced to go to night clubs and try to pick up women. Bastard.

  • 798. t.good  |  November 30th, 2008 at 12:07 AM

    Yes this post was made to have us think, but it still feels off the “TTM” path… If I wanted to see content of this subject matter, I’d turn on the news.

    I wish I could offer a solution too, but maybe one has been created?

    [you know I mean this in the best way possible]

  • 799. Mo  |  November 30th, 2008 at 5:43 PM

    Don’t the mistakes of others sometimes help us see areas where we ourselves could improve?

  • 800. saKiya  |  December 1st, 2008 at 9:45 AM

    MY APOLOGIES…I mistakenly deleted some legit comments when deleting some spam commments.

  • 801. Clyde Smith  |  December 1st, 2008 at 2:23 PM

    Wonder who the photographer was?

  • 802. fatos  |  December 1st, 2008 at 5:14 PM

    this picture leaves me with a lot of questions.. where is this place? where does all the light come from..? and what kind of animals are those? what is in the background?

    it’s a cool pic anyway!
    surrealistic somehow.. hmm.

    I’d take a picture if and then I’d ruuuuuuun like forrest gump :D

  • 803. Young Mind  |  December 1st, 2008 at 8:46 PM

    Great photo… kind a creepy tho. And to answer your question… No, I wouldn’t take this photo. I’d be the guy BEHIND the guy who took the photo. Lol.

  • 804. immobilie hagen  |  December 2nd, 2008 at 2:03 PM

    what a nice site. i like it, yeah, I do!)))

  • 805. want to be in love  |  December 3rd, 2008 at 2:59 AM

    ..was just passing by.. good work

  • 806. JDP  |  December 3rd, 2008 at 3:43 PM

    That is so extremely dope.

  • 807. Life 1010  |  December 3rd, 2008 at 6:09 PM

    “And I believe the best thing about an opinion is everybody has a right to one…”

    (Really?) Here, you are talking about right action and coming to the defense of someone? Either you allow or deny someone their opinion – how can you say that everyone is right but need to defend and clarify other people’s opinions?

    Just some thoughts further to what you were saying; There is no doubt about it – motivations at one point or another must manifest themselves through the actions of the individual.

    You will know someone’s heart – ie their motivations, by what comes out of their life.

    The oft quoted phrase rings true – the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

    Motives are one thing – but actions are the true defining aspect of a person. So intent or content? It doesn’t matter – they must be aligned for their to be any growth, fulfillment or value added to humanity

    You cannot separate intent from content. To think that everyone’s opinion and therefore actions are right is to walk a cliff edge to insanity. It seems that people have become so open minded that their brains are falling out.

    Question – how can you call someone to a higher level of living if you so easily justify the level on which they are on? Their is truth and falsity, right and wrong. If not, then there is no higher level and no need for a thinkers thoughts.

    PJ Noswohrthy, Sydney, Australia

  • 808. Hmmm  |  December 3rd, 2008 at 8:13 PM

    Woooooow! Pretty…Pretty..Pretty..Good.

  • 809. Hmmm  |  December 3rd, 2008 at 8:15 PM

    She used to be my favorite porn star…I still watch some old flicks of her…I wonder why she became a porn star…I mean..Mensa…that pretty impressive…they just don’t let anyone join.

  • 810. Hmmm  |  December 3rd, 2008 at 8:22 PM

    I was there…and yes, it was scary.

  • 811. bL-aKtivist  |  December 4th, 2008 at 3:25 AM

    That’s effin’ amazin! He’s got skillz!

    Saw your interview on NerdWithSwag. Got a little annoyed by it, BUT you seem hella interesting and smart. I respect that.

  • 812. Mo  |  December 4th, 2008 at 7:18 AM

    only if i had a big dog.

    or if i was with someone i know i’m faster than

  • 813. carol ann  |  December 4th, 2008 at 11:08 AM

    WOW.

  • 814. Mr.Otero  |  December 4th, 2008 at 3:08 PM

    someone should invite them to the annual player haters ball!! lol

  • 815. sindy  |  December 4th, 2008 at 5:55 PM

    iam so sorry i feel terrile for her,why wil anyone do such a thing…terrible

  • 816. fatos  |  December 4th, 2008 at 8:48 PM

    strive for uniqueness! to some point we all try to be unique.
    wonder if she still has her tasting sense. clearly she has never had one hehe.

  • 817. Mo  |  December 4th, 2008 at 10:27 PM

    why is she wearing a placenta with umbilical cord attached

  • 818. themeanpost.com  |  December 5th, 2008 at 1:09 AM

    i agree.

    http://www.themeanpost.com

  • 819. Appeal  |  December 5th, 2008 at 1:24 PM

    This kinda coincides with the question that was raised in bible class last night. The question was.. hold on, let me get my notes so I can quote it correctly.. Back! ” What are the keys to greatness” God said,” He would make our name great” My opinion is theological and that’s what governs who I. To be a number one leader of whatever, you must first know how to serve, and how to be the least then you have the capacity to be great. I learned as a student in Early Childhood Education that it is not the product that is important but the process. Greatness often comes with a great price God often challenge us with the oppositions that we are appointed to help others overcome. In order to be great you have to find the one thing that you are really good at and work it. Some people forget that it is God that gives us power to get rich. As a student in Child and Family Life Education, I learned to be autonomous in decision making, and that trusting your instinct is important. So I guess that leads to my question, who, how, when, and what is stopping us from being number one?

  • 820. Mo  |  December 5th, 2008 at 6:14 PM

    Kinda relates to that picture of the homeless dude with a laptop right?

  • 821. air bed mattress&hellip  |  December 6th, 2008 at 11:20 AM

    air bed mattress…

    Good post. I am looking into these issues on my blog….

  • 822. aRCe  |  December 6th, 2008 at 5:46 PM

    Love the interview, it allowed me to learn somethings. I liked the fact you are always over prepared, I would make sure I could answer any question but having three things to concert that problem is something I hadn’t though of before.

    This is just a little piece of criticism… maybe you should have three camera’s; one pointing at you, one at the interviewee and another on a wide showing both of you. I feel it would make the production better and look more professional, maybe its budget that stops you doing it but what is said in the interviews is really good, so surely it’s worth it. Also you could then sell the interviews on DVD..gaining back the money.

    Look forward to the other interviews

    http://arceart.blogspot.com

  • 823. ToTheTOP  |  December 6th, 2008 at 6:18 PM

    I always get something out of this site.

    and @ aRCe…its not a interview! Clearly you didn’t read the fucking description…its a conversation…a candid conversation..I believe it’s suppose to come off raw, and unrehearsed…I think it would lose something if it were over produced…have you ever seen Charlie Rose?..that shit is madddd simple to produce, but yet is been on for how many years…??? Anyway..I loved it. Ronn has this ruthless vibe to him…..watch your pockets!…jus jokin.

  • 824. Hmmm  |  December 6th, 2008 at 6:49 PM

    I like this one a lot better, the one with you and Kaws seemed too short…and Kaws seemed to laid back..maybe that’s how he is…

    aRCe, for a single cam shot its really good, its not like the camera is all over the place…it’s a pretty steady and consistent thru out…but I went to your blog and you’re majoring in Broadcast in school so of course you would have something to say…

    And plus it’s for a blog…not TV, I’m sure if it were for TV things would be different…and like Tothetop said…it’s a conversation. And Ronn does have that wise guy vibe to him…LOL! and what’s up with the cigar???

  • 825. Hmmm  |  December 6th, 2008 at 6:51 PM

    LOL…wtf?

  • 826. Appeal  |  December 6th, 2008 at 10:46 PM

    I agree.

  • 827. t.good  |  December 7th, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    coming from a perspective that we otherwise wouldn’t have insight on = priceless knowledge

    your idea of ducks is the perfect visual to something many of us feel already…

  • 828. t.good  |  December 7th, 2008 at 2:50 PM

    so thank you

  • 829. waynehead tha p.O.pstar  |  December 7th, 2008 at 2:59 PM

    Word, Im homeless witha paypal account and and an email address!! lol crazy

  • 830. waynehead tha p.O.pstar  |  December 7th, 2008 at 3:01 PM

    I wonder what the healin process was like??

  • 831. fatos  |  December 7th, 2008 at 4:50 PM

    not only relates, but proves it once again!
    maybe he got his idea from thethinkmovement..

  • 832. Gerald Flores  |  December 7th, 2008 at 6:49 PM

    This was really cool. I know a person who used to work for Ronn and told me a lot of shit on how he was a mad man. Watching this conversation really cleared up rumors planted in my mind. Ronn has his core values really defined and I guess people who don’t have any values themselves mistake trying to do anything to reach your goals as being unreasonable.

  • 833. themeanpost.com  |  December 7th, 2008 at 9:53 PM

    local libraries is very useful.

    http://www.themeanpost.com

  • 834. PleaseListentoMyDemo  |  December 8th, 2008 at 2:46 PM

    Great Conversation. and whoeva was talking about the camera angles and such is buggin…have you eva seen a Consequence video…now that shit is crazy…I literally threw up from being dizzy watching one of his video…no diss, or is it? anyway..I like how this was captured. a very honest, raw conversation. Thanks.

  • 835. aRCe  |  December 8th, 2008 at 3:33 PM

    I wasn’t saying this is a bad interview, I liked it and for a single camera the camera guy did good. Maybe cause I’m a broadcast student it made a difference but I found all the camera moving annoying and thought that it would have been better if there were three cameras shooting it.
    I understand its a blog video and therefore it doesn’t have to be high budget or look good but I thought because the content was really good and people would buy this stuff Sakiya could up the production values and sell it.

    As for the Consequence videos I think they’re alright because they’re meant to look as if your in the room with these famous people. They’re less of interviews and more vox pops because they’re spurr of the moment stuff, unlike this interview which, although isn’t just simple answer questions is clearly set up (i.e. they decided to meet and talk about business)

    So yeah I understand that people think I was bugging for no reason but I was actually more praising but giving a little bit of creative criticism. Sakiya can take it which ever way he wants and I’m definitely gonna watch the next ones.

  • 836. papa rah  |  December 9th, 2008 at 10:26 PM

    black shirt- “Glad i didnt make such a big deal over that seat”

  • 837. Mo  |  December 10th, 2008 at 12:38 PM

    I wonder sometimes how many people waited in those long ass lines on black friday…

    ..and how many of those people didn’t vote because the lines were too long

  • 838. Mo  |  December 10th, 2008 at 12:39 PM

    “That……just……happened.”

  • 839. fatos  |  December 11th, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    they clap because it’s a norm!

  • 840. fatos  |  December 11th, 2008 at 5:24 PM

    I always said that to my self! even though I am only a student and working hard to complete my studies with succes I dont strive for making big money! the thing that keeps me motivated is that I gain knowledge and more knowledge.. I am satisfied with what I have.. that doesn’t mean I don’t have aspirations get more out of me. that just means that sometimes you gotta apreciate what you have achieved to feel the satisfaction. otherwise you keep on goin and goin and you never get the time to reflect!

    I HAVE ENOUGH! :D

    Your thoughts are very inspirational saKiya! thank you for sharing!

  • 841. fatos  |  December 12th, 2008 at 7:28 PM

    somehow i feel the same. i believe many feel the same.

    but whyy!?

    we have had a lot of laughs (about him) but his actions and decisions have had a faaaar more serious outcomes! do we just look beyond that now that he is leaving office?

    kinda relates to the “clapping guy”
    are going to miss him because he is leaving.. simply out of pity.. or are we really going to miss him?

  • 842. DetRitouttTet  |  December 13th, 2008 at 1:46 AM

    Hi!
    My name is Jessika!

  • 843. CAE  |  December 13th, 2008 at 5:11 AM

    This is why we have mad cow disease!

  • 844. theCEO  |  December 13th, 2008 at 2:22 PM

    Love and commitment

  • 845. ncprecise  |  December 13th, 2008 at 4:52 PM

    I love and RESPECT this site so please excuse my blunt response… but simply put: I have sex to bust a nut…

    R.I.P. Bernie Mac
    ….”Bust a muh-f!@#$n nut!!!”

  • 846. Mo  |  December 13th, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    its fun

    and connecting with someone on that level. whether or not its on some relationship shit

  • 847. leandra  |  December 15th, 2008 at 2:03 AM

    ncprecise…

    but “sex” isn’t the only way to get off. so again…i ask you, why do you have sex? ;)

  • 848. Jenn  |  December 16th, 2008 at 1:55 PM

    I’ve been put in the position for a while now where my family seems to be in the outfield and my friends have no problem with stepping up to the plate to offer me a helping hand.
    I haven’t been able to visit your blog for weeks and now, as I’ve finally have the opportunity to get online, your site is the first I visited- hoping to be somewhat enlightened.
    That is exactly what I am.

    You never cease to amaze me.

  • 849. Mo  |  December 16th, 2008 at 9:11 PM

    Man.. I like that. But I think every family unit functions completely differently. Some families click, some don’t. I can’t imagine how many factors would affect it…

    My personal experience has taught me my family thinks they’re supporting me when they’re not… they want me to be financially secure skipping over being secure within myself, which has never really been addressed to me. They want me to live a comfortable life but I’ve kinda polarized against them and just went the personal fulfillment route. I honestly don’t know if their support is genuine or obligatory (our culture is much more family-oriented that American culture), but all I know is I’ve never really felt as if I fit in my family.

    I definitely feel like if there were no cultural obligations some families would disperse, but there is a certain something that you feel towards people that you grow up with or that raise you. Some people more than others.

  • 850. Et Cetera  |  December 17th, 2008 at 12:53 AM

    Families are definitely not biological. I’ve learned that I need a healthy balance of the two because sometimes friends will tell you what you want to hear rather than what you need to hear. I can count on my biological family to pretty much keep it real at all times. When it comes down to it though it takes time to find out who really has your back, related or not.

  • 851. Mr Otero  |  December 17th, 2008 at 10:00 AM

    Maybe its cheaper to shop there like they gettin a discount or somethin, in which case it would be how broke do you have to be to shop there? ….. id put my rain boots on and shop there lol

  • 852. Mr.Otero  |  December 17th, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    I think families feel they know whats best for you sometimes or cant see past their own mistakes or flaws. But ive learned that it is my closest of friends who are my family.

  • 853. leandra  |  December 18th, 2008 at 11:40 AM

    Oooh…great ideas that you KNOW I needed to hear just about now. I think for me the problem is just what you said: identifying what I want. I’m way too general in defining what I want to do or have. The array of possibilities dizzies me. Why am i so perplexed by choice?

  • 854. Appeal  |  December 18th, 2008 at 12:00 PM

    I agree with the final statement.

  • 855. Mo  |  December 18th, 2008 at 12:36 PM

    Yea, final statement is money.

    I think doing what you want to do is the harder path most of the time. There’s so much pressure to make money first, happiness(a.k.a. comfort) later that its a risk, to stray off the beaten path.

    There’s a certain fear of failure, I think. I mean if you love something so much, and you don’t succeed at it, what do you do?

    Not to say that this fear is founded, but very often are our fears unfounded.

  • 856. Jordan  |  December 18th, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    This reminds me of a framed piece of art on my wall that says, “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.”

  • 857. Erica A Pugh  |  December 19th, 2008 at 4:57 AM

    Sakiya, the great thinker:)

  • 858. Erica A Pugh  |  December 19th, 2008 at 4:59 AM

    It’s not what a man thinks he is, but what a man thinks, he is:)

  • 859. fatos  |  December 19th, 2008 at 3:20 PM

    McDonalds !! :D

  • 860. iamjennmarie  |  January 7th, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Wow. I don’t even know if I can eat scrambled eggs anymore. Even that makes me feel guilty now.

  • 861. iamjennmarie  |  January 7th, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Are you SURE it’s not moving ? Lol.

  • 862. Golden  |  January 8th, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    Hell of question…really makes you ponder on how you’re livin’….

    Great site! I’m a new fan…hailing from the beautiful islands of The Bahamas

  • 863. HollyWood Benjamin  |  January 12th, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    Happiness is as such, a state of mind or being. Those three things are a large portion of ones life, however they do not account for all happiness. You have day to day occurances that would disturb any man based upon the morals or code in which he conducts his life by.
    With that said, is one ever truly happy? Or are those just blissful moments that mask the sadness by which one lives their life? Or is sadness just a temporary emotion that simply accentuates the beauty that is life?
    Can one really be happy without sadness or melancholy and vice versa?

  • 864. R.Soul  |  January 14th, 2009 at 2:52 AM

    Haha actually this isnt funny the thing that is funny is that I was just at this place where this kid jumped. And I deff Didnt wanna do It as you can see why.

  • 865. tt143me  |  January 14th, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    Knowledge of self….

  • 866. leandra  |  January 15th, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    “Things that make you go hmmmm…”

    There isn’t much to say after this. It’s summed up quite nicely. This inspires me to always, always, always check my thoughts and motives.

  • 867. Tenayia  |  January 21st, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    I got every answer wrong, but once I saw the answers I realized I do need to think more outside of the box. That was a cool exercise.

  • 868. Tenayia  |  January 21st, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    So true, what you fear and run from only manifest. So instead of running face your fears, it’s only change, and then something great will come about it. I should know I learned the hard way. Oh and “Rich Dad Poor Dad” is a great book/cd.

  • 869. Tenayia  |  January 21st, 2009 at 1:32 AM

    LOL

  • 870. Tenayia  |  January 21st, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    Is it really that serious?

  • 871. Tenayia  |  January 21st, 2009 at 1:48 AM

    Wooowwww!!!! is all I can say. I feel so sick to my stomach.

  • 872. leandra  |  January 22nd, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    WOW! There’s definitely a demographic for this, but it’s so absurd given the juxtaposition between animal lovers and lazy pet owners with regard to compassion. Dogs love being outside and sniffing everything. I can just see people overusing this–from the perspective of what’s best for the dog.

    Definitely something for city pet owners.

  • 873. leandra  |  January 23rd, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    “Postive, continuous action is the best antidote to worry.”

    Going in the quote book. Muchas gracias!

  • 874. leandra  |  January 25th, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Oooooohhh! Let’s go! Looking forward to the full interview.

    I like that redefinition part. Spark on…

  • 875. fladap  |  January 28th, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    as a fellow thinker myself i continually disagree with his “christ like” stigma. “Christ Like” is saying I’m my mothers child not I’m my mother lol but kanye’s still dope 2 me.

  • 876. tgood  |  January 28th, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    “…I WILL SPARK A GENERATION OF THINKERS WHO WILL QUESTION TRADITIONAL THOUGHT UNTIL THEY FIND THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH.”

    I’m living proof of this. Your life will be prosperous if you use your creativity.

    Thinking like an entrepreneur HAS changed my life, and WILL continue that way because I decide so

  • 877. fladap  |  January 29th, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    I totally understand where your coming from with this idea, it reverts to Ghandis yearn for us to “question everything” and find truth in us and the world around us.

    But to not “believe in nothing” is the SAME as “believing in something” because in the end you hope that your decision to believe or not was right for “defining your life”. So there couldn’t be a drastic paradigm shift.

    “…I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else” c s lewis

  • 878. leandra  |  January 29th, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    fladap, i concur that believing in ‘nothing’ is believing in ’something,’ but it is definitely a dramatic paradigm shift.

    you go from “i think this is important” to “i don’t think necessarily think it is. why or why not?”

    it will be however dramatic you allow it to be. when you start to look at social conventions such as relationships and marriage, religion, social, economic and political structure, beauty, education, etc., you can get into some really deep things. and your mind MAY change about a lot.

    this is an interesting path to travel down because the hardest and most important part isn’t the releasing of what you formerly believed, but what you begin to believe after that process.

    it is totally freeing, yet ridiculously scary, to release your preconceived notions in order to define your own world. i’ve done it once before and i need to do it again.

  • 879. Rich  |  January 29th, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    Well, I dont agree that friends will love you more than your family. You instantly have a connection with your fam because you’re apart of them. But as you grow your friends are who you are around more often and maybe they will know your interests and desires more. But as far as loving and caring, both do..

  • 880. Rich  |  January 29th, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    Im the most uncomfortable being me when around elders maybe… Im 20 years old, so not people in there 20s or even 30s, but mainly parents of people I know. I feel like im trying to put this show on. I feel as if Im worried about their dissaproval of me as a friend I try to be this extremely nice guy. Dont get me wrong I am a nice guy, but its different when your kickin it with the fellas…

  • 881. Rich  |  January 29th, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    I am most relaxed when im with my best friends or close family members. Just kickin it relaxing.. I have no worries around my best friends and can be myself…

  • 882. Rich  |  January 29th, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    This is the only iffy thing I have with my beliefs in God. I will always stay true to my faith, but is it all because my perspective? Would I believe the same thing If I were brought up in an African Jungle somewhere?

  • 883. Rich  |  January 29th, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    wow after that question my mind raced with a bunch of things I would do. It just makes you realize how much you can do if you just put your mind to it. Like Aaron said, the victory wouldnt be meaningless if you were helping others. But if you did it for personal reasons, like.. going to the NBA and making millions, that would be meaningless, because theres no thought in your mind..what if?

  • 884. Rich  |  January 29th, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    I agree with VitamineP.. Our actions are influenced by what has happened before, but that doesnt mean our choice is taken away. I mean look at the story of Adam and Eve.. Human kind will forever pay the consequences for their actions, but we still have a choice to do whats right, and be the best person we can be…

  • 885. fladap  |  January 30th, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    point taken. thanks for enlightenment leandra.

  • 886. leandra  |  January 30th, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    thank you for giving me something to think about. :)

  • 887. leandra  |  January 30th, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    In cities, people are scared and so much nonsense goes on regularly that we do overlook things, sometimes as a way of protecting ourselves, but sometimes as a way of maintaining our self-involvement.

    I can’t say that if I saw a man sprawled out on the ground I’d call or help; I believe I might have the same sense of “what do you want me to do?” that these people had. HOWEVER, the people who should really be examined are the ones who were standing around LOOKING at the man, aware of what happened and what was happening. The passersby are really less at fault.

    This is merely an example of what happens when you’re in your own world. There are so many other examples of when we could reach out and help, but we choose not to intervene and give all that’s required: a little.

  • 888. leandra  |  January 30th, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    I’m led to believe that when you know better, you do better…but that isn’t always the case. Maybe not even usually the case. :-/

  • 889. leandra  |  January 30th, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    ummm….yeah…sure. i’m pretty certain this will always strike me as a bit inappropriate.

  • 890. iamjennmarie  |  February 1st, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    Honestly, if I saw that man laying there, I’d probably just glance and keep walking for the simple fact that nobody else was paying attention to him so it wouldn’t appear that serious to me.

    Now if I saw him get hit or pushed, then that’s a different story.

    I guess that’s just the result of living in the city.

  • 891. moe  |  February 2nd, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    I recently read this, and I think it applies:

    http://www.soul-guidance.com/houseofthesun/hsin.htm

  • 892. leandra  |  February 2nd, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Are you serious?! Part of me is definitely chuckling at this, but I’m not sure why…

  • 893. M.Fantu  |  February 4th, 2009 at 12:47 AM

    Wow… Im not perfect. Im no angel…. but why in the world wouldnt anybody pick up their celly and make a free 911 call. i understand not giving the dude CPR. I understand not touching him, or getting involved. But WTF! 911 is free.

    “Hello 911″

    “Yes hi. A man appears to be knocked out cold on 124th and Lennox. Send an ambulance”

    *click

    What kind of world do we live in… Maybe its just the American way.

  • 894. fatos  |  February 5th, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    I am quite receiving of new technologies but lately I have become a little skeptical about the development, especially when it cones to personal information.

    facebook… google latitude..

    I don’t understand why people would want to know a lot of completely irrelevent yet personal information about others.
    I don’t want anybody to know where I am all the time, at what time, when I left, what I ate, whom I met etc. etc. And certainly I don’t want to know that about others either!!!

    My main point is that technology is getting too close on our private lives. And that’s a pity!

  • 895. fatos  |  February 10th, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    we already know this.. only not in “precise” numbers.

  • 896. JVILL MUSIC  |  February 10th, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    I LOVE YOUR POST!!!!

    Your are a huge inspiration to me!! I always take into my life the words you say!! Thank you!!

    Being on your fav: Websites is also such a huuuuge honor
    It would be amazing to meet you one day!!

    GOD BLESS

    -JVILL

  • 897. tgood  |  February 11th, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    interesting times of the past

    glad to be here in the now…

  • 898. fatos  |  February 12th, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    interesting !

    I’ve allways think like that.. not if i can.. but if I should.. but never ever counsciously thought about that!

  • 899. tgood  |  February 13th, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    As I learned from you, it’s not a matter of can, or can’t…. rather, will, or will not…

    If you’re going to make a decision about something, make the right one

  • 900. leandra  |  February 15th, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    hahahaha! creating a diaper for a bird…such a human thing to do.

    isn’t human love so CAPTIVating?

  • 901. moe  |  February 17th, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Very difficult (general) question to answer…..

    Common sense i think is the logical clear headed analysis and reaction to a situation, based on the knowledge youve accumulated

    that being said, creating a top 5 would probably end up being very random without a particular topic and situation…

    but i’ll try

    salesmen are not to be trusted. because of the nature of the field, not because of particular individuals. i used to be a salesman…. they know how to play with words and make something sound real sweet. when talking to a salesman, you cant let their sensational style make you start seeing everything as an upside, you have to stay sober and objective

    speaking of sober, i just came back from court for a DUI. to me its common sense that the justice system is inherently flawed and cannot exist any other way. theres no way for it to be perfect without invasion of privacy. that being said its also common sense to me that police can often suffer from egotism. ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ and some people dont deserve authority. watch out for these guys

    its common sense to me that without a positive attitude you’re not going anywhere. and that fear, doubt, and worry are completely useless emotions (not to say i never experience them)

    its common sense to me that the only way to fight stereotypes is to stop allowing ourselves to be stereotypes… stop tailoring ourselves to the boxes society says we should fit into. whether its class, race, gender, or religious beliefs, if we ascribe wholly to any one man’s philosophies, we are indeed fools

    its common sense to me that ’sense’ automatically entails perspective. someone standing next to a fire senses its hotter than someone standing farther… and its common sense that that was probably a horrible analogy

    peace

  • 902. riki  |  February 18th, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    hahaha… super funny. i love when advertisements are so clever

  • 903. riki  |  February 18th, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    hey i wanted to say thank you, i love this website and thanks to you i told my girlfriend about “the best job in the world” and she applied and i think she is going to win, she is the top 4 most viewed: name maria. and i don’t have a t.v. but thank to you i learned about the job and now i think im going to visited a new continent!

  • 904. fatos  |  February 19th, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    do you know which language it is??
    if so, you could try http://www.google.com/translate

    to me it seems something like Finnish, if I am not mistaken… hmm.

    I also want to know what this is about.. looks quite special.. ?

    where’d you find it?

  • 905. fatos  |  February 19th, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    wwwoooooooooooooowwww!!
    this is probably one of the most amazing things I have seen in a whiiiileee!!

  • 906. fatos  |  February 23rd, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    i found out the language is icelandic.. but haven’t got it translated yet.

    it seems though as all the “text” is names..
    at the bottom line it says it is an exhebition at an art musuem.. street adress.. and date.

    the only thing I cannot figure out is the:

    “SONUM”

  • 907. moe  |  February 23rd, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    just another example of it eroding. something like this will shock people today, but in 5 years? its normal. then we’ll be moving on to further eroding rights to privacy. the freedom act. blue light cameras in baltimore. some of it appears to have a good cause but, our right to privacy is being taken away bit by bit. celebrities are in the limelight constantly, papparazzi have been a problem for a long time so this chris brown rihanna thing doesnt surprise me in the least. but its all our rights as human beings that are being eaten away.

    but how do you stop it?

  • 908. saKiya  |  February 23rd, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    Great question Moe!!!

    I’m not sure if it’s a one answer question, but I do think these online social networks aren’t helping in the perseverance of personal privacy. It seems now as if self-esteem is being validated by how many voyeurs one can attract…which is based on the lowest of standards and comes at any cost.

    Maybe we’re just in the midst of a paradigm shift of the masses in regards to privacy, which is not necessarily a bad thing…hell you now have females bringing their own tripods!!!

  • 909. zimon  |  February 23rd, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    The language is called estonian and it is little bit similar to finnish – Finland is our neighbour country, but this word “SÕNUM” means a “message” :)

  • 910. leandra  |  February 23rd, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    I completely agree that men shouldn’t stand by idly as though this is a woman’s only issue. One part of the reason women get exploited is because men exploit them.

    Another reason they get exploited is because they allow themselves to be. I’m happy that this girl was able to play her cards in such a way that she could leave unharmed. I’m happy that this man didn’t get the opportunity to show her an even darker side to his personality.

    But WHY did she leave with him? WHY did her friends cosign that decision? If they said nothing, they cosigned. Inaction is an action.

    So many young (and not so young) women are so caught up in this Hollywood fairytale that they can’t call a spade a spade. At 20, she’s young and that clouds her decision-making, but that was stupid. I’m not saying that from a place of judgment because I’ve made stupid decisions like that too; only I ended up at my destination safely.

    Women and men need to teach their daughters, sisters, female cousins and friends to stop going after men with money just because they have money. That allure, I think, is what ends up being harmful for so many more people than just the individual holding that ideology. Men who don’t drive sports cars or have wealth to flaunt have an enormous challenge in finding partners not because they’re not good men or because they can’t play the role as providers, but because they can’t play it as well as women like to think rich men can.

    It’s interesting that with all the opportunities that are available to women, at the end of the day, they tend to want that 1950s housewife role. “You make the money and take care of me.” Women can have their own now, but they either don’t want to work for it, or they mostly want to make that money solely based off their bodies…and then complain about exploitation and objectification.

    The ideological shift away from this can’t only come from the work and transformation of women; it has to be holistic and inclusive to men. When you seek to empower women by only building the esteem of women and educating them, there becomes an inevitable battle between men and women. So much of so-called “female empowerment” has been based around providing economic opportunity that is or is almost equal. All this has done is reinforce that a person’s value is rooted in finances, which is a huge mistake. The role of a housewife was never quantified. There was certainly a value, but it was more qualitative than quantitative. All that was known was that she didn’t have an income.

    It seems kind of off-topic to talk about housewives and pimping in the same conversation, but I say all that to highlight the fact that what we value in life doesn’t always have a price tag. In fact, much of what we value in life cannot be bought. Still, young women are constantly allured by fantasies of Prince Charming wifing them up and ridding them of any possible financial concern.

    It’s a hoax, especially when those young women don’t have any qualitative value to quantify in the first place.

  • 911. moe  |  February 25th, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    word… the size of your friends list is more important than the size of your junk now

  • 912. moe  |  February 25th, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    hahaha maybe sometimes its best to act and then think later

  • 913. moe  |  February 25th, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    i find it hilarious that NOTHING on this poster explains what the hell is going on with the picture

  • 914. moe  |  February 25th, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    I’ve been trying to tell the ladies that for years, man. But logically, it’s difficult to actually expect someone to cash out their beliefs that easily. I mean, we’re talking about MILLENIA of social standards. Men are taught to be protectors and defenders, while women are the prize. Women are caretakers of the household who’s prize is security. To get a woman you usually have to demonstrate financial, physical, and mental security (not so much mental which is F*CKED up. See: Divorce rate). So if homeboy rolls up in a Maserati, its like:

    “Well damn! I heard [insert famous rapper] talking about a Maserati! You’re telling me I have a chance to get in one?”

    Done deal.

    And the worst part of all this, is that this paradigm is not even being left alone to live or die on its own. It’s being ADVERTISED on a daily, hourly, (minutely?) basis, reminding us CONSTANTLY what we’re supposed to think, want, be.

    Basically I think the world we live in is changing from the barbaric way it used to be. We are much more intelligent and we can use our brains for far greater things. With that change should come a change in what we search for in a mate. This is a social norm that’s got some serious catching up to do.

  • 915. moe  |  February 25th, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    You said it. People are limited by fear and uncertainty, which only we can allow in our heads

    limit is the opposite of freedom right? We have all the freedom in the world, its our choice what we do with it. and whatever we choose not to do with it is this manmade concept of ‘limit’

  • 916. moe  |  February 25th, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    im so glad i found this blog sometimes

  • 917. viee  |  February 25th, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    i actully limit myself-dependin on what is dere to limit on. i have freedom i have the riqhts to do what i please without breakin the law. so i belive. my limits are what i choose dependin on what im doin. i belive theres limits. but we dont see it like dat. we see it as laws. we are able to be sucessful why not suceed at it. its our choice our life we control it. we got to do whats best for our self not others.

  • 918. fatos  |  February 26th, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    if anyone should limit me, it should be myself for whatever reason it may be.

    because if other people limit me, they take away my freedom.

  • 919. leandra  |  February 26th, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    The other day, I thought of this:

    If it doesn’t matter what others believe if you don’t believe it, then it shouldn’t matter what others believe if you DO believe it.

    That thought gives me the freedom and incentive to play and live in my own world, but, first, to create it. No limitations.

    As Tony Robbins likes to say, “I will not be denied!”

  • 920. sam204  |  March 1st, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    I think limits are placed because of the approach to conventional education, which views the mind as an empty box waiting to be filled. Maybe we should view education from a different perspective where skills we’ve “learned”, are really things that are already embedded in us – we just needed a teacher to pull it out of us. The same goes for achieving greatness. It’s already inside each and everyone of us; we just need to find something or someone to pull it out of us.

  • 921. rAWnYy  |  March 2nd, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    There are no limitations to the mind except those that we acknowledge – Napoleon Hill

    I believe we create our own limitations depending on how we feel about something or how someone else feels about it. I think sometimes we value other people opinion’s more then our own and that in itself can limit us. We are who we hang out with, which I believe is true, you have the power to uplift yourself or become influenced by your surroundings. Maybe the difference is do you know it or not.

  • 922. fladap  |  March 4th, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    dope!!! i’m all ears

  • 923. leandra  |  March 4th, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    To which monkeys do you refer?

    Very interesting video…that will change nothing about human social interaction.

  • 924. MDempsey  |  March 5th, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    I didn’t make it through the whole vid. I found it reductivist and off. Earth=brilliant and unbelievable irrespective of relative size. Showing the immensity of the whole doesn’t take away from amazement of that which is smaller. Also, we’re not monkeys. We’re a different species. Repeating that we are over and over again comes across heavy-handed and simple. Last note: many homo sapiens sapiens’ can be happy.

  • 925. elle  |  March 5th, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    for me, it strikes a different chord. it makes me think of the nwo and the false prophet described in revelations. am i saying obama is him? no, but it definitely makes me think of what is to come.

  • 926. elle  |  March 6th, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    the show was interesting. i look forward to tuning in in the future.

    i definitely agree with sakiya’s comment abt there being offenses to which one could (and likely should) expect an ass whooping– male and female both. do i think it’s right for a man to hit a woman? absolutely not, but in alignment with that belief is the belief that women should not hit men. it’s only fair. how one-sided and unrealistic for a woman to think that she can actually intentionally, with force, hit a man and there will be no recourse? i do feel that in that situation a man could, and for the sake of both parties probably should, just walk away, but that is being idealistic. there is a such thing as someone being pushed to behave a certain way, and once they are there, one shouldn’t put the blame on one party.

    on the other side of the same coin, i agree with leandra abt ppl behaving a certain way bc they’ve never been checked, so it is complicated. and yes, we are doing our children a disservice by not teaching them the realities of life. “no a man shouldn’t hit you, but don’t you hit a man and not expect to be hit.” that’s a more appropriate thing to say to your daughter.

  • 927. the open mind  |  March 6th, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    Hey, befor I asnswer your questions, I want to acknowledge the fact that you represented God as a women. I like that. Anyhow here are my thoughts on the above:

    I. I think that morality and judgement should come from oneself, but many people often take it from society. Most people will agree that something is morally wrong without even thinking if they truly agree with it but b/c society says it is and most individuals would rather fit the mold then think for themselves, I should say are too scared to think for themselves, they go with the know instead of questioning there own feelings about a subject. I don’t beleive an action can be morally wrong if it’s in private or if it is known, it is wrong if YOU think it is, but like I said most people don’t think for themselves. Wether they realize it or not they let society, God, and othere people think for them by the actions they take.

    I used to do the cross every time I passed a cemetary b/c it was what you did. I never once hesitated to not do it, until one day when me and my mother were driving and I caught myself in mid-cross and asked myself “Why am I doing this?”. Until that moment I would feel wrong and judged for not. I realized I am not going to do something I don’t beleive in or for that matter have a reason to do so. With that being said, I see no wrong in either or. It is up to you and only you to decide or let others decide for you wether something is wrong or right.

  • 928. moe  |  March 12th, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    Maybe self fulfilling prophecy a little? i’m not a big fan of creating terms like this one, because then you get a culture of people that want to fit in that box (i.e. gangsta, prep, b-boy, hippie, etc, etc.) and then it gets played out. the cool nerd catagory is fast growing. but hey, i guess theres enough positive results to being a cool nerd to justify this term!

  • 929. moe  |  March 12th, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    i think morality comes from that “outside source” you mentioned in question 1, but i also think it’s closely linked to the concept of God. I’m not sure if I believe in God or not, but I do believe there is somethingggg that connects all of us, and this ’something’ gives us hints at what we should and should not be doing. Let’s call it your ‘gut’ feeling for kicks.

    but cultures tend to define things for us. each person inherently has his or her own code of ethics, but it is overwritten by the code society gives us.

    basically im with the open mind (ha) that morality has to come from ourselves, but i just think that society power is so overwhelming the only way to break out of the very closed-minded thinking of culturally defined morals is leave remove yourself from that culture and start over

    i think thats how people ‘find themselves’

  • 930. moe  |  March 12th, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    23567! what’s your ‘god number’?

  • 931. leandra  |  March 14th, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    “wants to be loved but can’t find value in it.”

    let’s discuss…

    when/why/how does love lack value?

  • 932. fatos  |  March 15th, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    nice.
    although this is a post I would have exprected kanye to post! haha

  • 933. Greenlight  |  March 16th, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    1) Haile Selassie the first — the Emperor of Ethiopia has contributed the most to the betterment of society throughout all history. Simple because he has shown us the truth: “man is man and The Almighty is The Almighty”. Yes, there is a difference. His promotion of education as the first of all in this life is profound. and his manta: “obedience is better than sacrifice” … Every time.

    2) The persons who have single-handed contributed the most to the betterment of my life would be my father and mother. Without them there would be no me. Thank you!

    3) The person I think who has benefited the most from my life is the one who have witnessed the light that shines so bright in me. I’ve come to notice that everyone has eyes, but not everyone has sight.

  • 934. moe  |  March 16th, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    when its not real

  • 935. moe  |  March 16th, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    without a doubt fresh prince of bel air
    a program that teaches about life lessons both raw and mundane, highlights individual personalities and focuses on the maintenance of these personalities even with other more dominating ones around, lovable characters, positive messages

    all cleverly disguised in one FUNNY ASS SHOW

  • 936. moe  |  March 17th, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    1. whoever drafted the constitution
    2. me
    3. me, so far. one day it will be alot more people but right now, just me

    im really not as selfish as i seem

  • 937. fatos  |  March 17th, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    you forgot to add that you are a great inspiration! but how could you know without us telling you!

    i’ll see to get you booked to europe one day!

  • 938. Dynamic  |  March 17th, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    A person’s sex drive can be constructed depending on their experiences. Take porno actresses for instance. They are developed to perform a certain way in order to satisfy viewers. It might seem as though their sex drive and energy level is at an all time high, but they are trained into that structure. That IS NOT their natural energy nor sex drive.

    Their inability to act based on their NATURAL sex drive causes the psychological formation of lack of conscious. The industry’s control of sexual behavior never allows the actresses to perform based on pure human behavior. This is why many of the actresses are subdued to changing their bodies. Breast size, weight, and looks are few of the many changes made by their inability to feel comfortable with themselves based on what “viewers” want in a female. Porno actresses lack self conscious as well as self confidence because of the controlled state.

    Confidence plays a huge part in sex drive. Without confidence an individuals performance may be low ranked, therefore, bringing the individuals sex drive at an all time low. Confidence is more powerful than sex itself. Confidence is paralleled to ones success in life and paralleled to ones sex drive.

    Sex with great confidence is just the icing of the cake. :)

    What do you think?

  • 939. elivelez  |  March 17th, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    1. I think the person who has contributed the most for the betterment of society has to be….. Im going to be honest i cannot think of anybody right now but I do have another answer which may or may not apply. The public person who has had the most impact in my life is Kanye West. I do not say this as a person who is awed by fame I say this as a person who appreciates the music and creative process behind his music. I feel as if i live through those songs… Those songs embody my life.. So yea thats my answer

    2. There are a couple of people who have had a huge role in the betterment of my life. My best friend Sharon, she taught me to always strive for more, never be close minded about other cultures, and to always keep the ones you love near and dear to you. The other person would be my cousin Dwayne, this man gave me guidance when needed the most. He taught me alot and now every move I make, I do it to make him proud of the man I have become.. Sorry the answer was kind of long but it was a good question.

    3. The person who has benefited the most from my betterment is and always will be my little sister Ashley. My sister means the world to me, I feel as if she looks up to me as a template for life. If i decide to become a better person so will she. So for this reason I tell my self….I will not lose

  • 940. elivelez  |  March 17th, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    Allow me to vouch for you.. My name is Eli, I attended your first show in NYC last yr sometime around december… If you ever get the opportunity to listen Sakiya speak, please do so without any hesitation. You will leave the room with a clear focus and train of thought. I know I did.. Take care

  • 941. Vinny Chase  |  March 17th, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    The Fresh Prince is cool…but I think Seinfeld has to be the best show ever…Comedic show anyway…Its been a decade since its been on Tv and it’s still referenced on a daily basis…and there hasnt been a show like it since…not sure if they could…

  • 942. moe  |  March 18th, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    Actually I’m in the process of reading a book called “Think and Grow Rich” (which I would recommend to ANYone that visits this blog). It’s by this guy hired by Carnegie to do a study on the underlying philosophies of about 500 highly successful people, and it took him around 25 years to complete the research.

    Anyway, coincidentally, the very chapter I’m on right now is dealing with sexual energy and how it is one of the most powerful forces in our lives (along with love, fear, etc. in a list of 10, most of which being positive). He dubbed the technique “Sex Transmutation” which essentially meant directing your sexual energy into other tasks. I’m not sure how yet, but I also haven’t finished the chapter. I just thought y’all would find that interesting.

    Check that book out!

  • 943. moe  |  March 18th, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    But there would remain the problem of connecting with it. People fear immediate affects much more than long term affects.

  • 944. moe  |  March 18th, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Haha I’d rather just put it on my keychain…

  • 945. kailler  |  March 19th, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    hey. just wanted you to know that you’ve been an inspiration for me,mostly through your blog and all the interviews. I read this on a daily basis and it’s very helpful.

    I just wanted to say thank you and I’m welcome! :)

  • 946. leandra  |  March 20th, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    i’m going to concur with moe on that one. jump drive on my prosthetic finger? only if the finger comes off. maybe.

  • 947. valantin  |  March 20th, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    And that is why i love u Sakiya!! lol thanx for looking out !

  • 948. mrBwonder  |  March 24th, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    This is a bogus advertisement. Not because I feel a certain way about the reference to our U.S. president, but simply because this advertisement lacks creativity. Being in advertising, this direct reference shows no thought, strategy or truly relevant concept. I am more than positive that there are better ways to discuss the benefits and product attributes rather than this direct and obvious reference. This is easily a bogus advertisement because of its lack of thought and creativity.

  • 949. Kamneuron  |  March 24th, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    lol! this is the post you were talking about earlier. Some days Sakiya, idk about you ;-)

  • 950. leandra  |  March 25th, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    awww! that’s beautiful. :)

  • 951. Leandra  |  March 31st, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    “The greatest mistake you can make is to be afraid of making one.”

    Don’t think I’m not going to use this. Because I am. A lot.

    I’m at the point where I’m recognizing this truth. The only constant is change. Mistakes cause you to switch things up. A lot of the pain in our lives, I think, is attributed to us resisting change. You can’t fight the inevitable. Life is change. Deny it, but you will always lose.

  • 952. Leandra  |  March 31st, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    That’s what I’m talking about! Sweet.

  • 953. Dynamic  |  April 1st, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    This humorous youtube preview is actually realistic in an animated process. Being 18 years of age, I notice the dependability of social networking systems of my generation. I happen to think that these social networks are greats ways to network, socialize, and continuing some sort of relationship with old friends, however, the need to express yourselves publicly on PERSONAL issues should not be displayed because their are many risk factors involved. Ex: Job interviewing

    Many jobs in today times GOOGLE individuals to get a better understanding of the interviewee. If there are disturbing comments, images, or any displays on the interviewee’s homepage, their is a possibility that their self expression will intrude in bettering your chances of receiving that job.

    Think about it.

    At the risk of not being able to receive a job and get that paycheck every week, I would rather conserve my personal issues.

    Overall, this video is HILARIOUS!

  • 954. Jay Villaroel  |  April 1st, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    Whoa, awesome subject always wanted to talk about it – not sure if i have the guts to call in but i will deffly be tuning in!!!

  • 955. livelovelaugh  |  April 1st, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    Hmm, death. People often fear discussing the topic. I think this should be very intresting. My personal thought on it is that you don’t necessary die. The spirit is whats living, the body is the host. After we have used it, we go on to live in spirit form. If we are lucky we may come back as another form.

  • 956. kailler  |  April 2nd, 2009 at 5:49 AM

    it’s an ingenious way to aproach the situation. sometimes it takes viewing from multiple angles to realise what’s right in front of you. the one sad part about this movie, and hopefully it’ll be sorted, is that the homeless guy is still… homeless.

    btw: I just back from the postal office and finished reading the “Thank you and you’re welcome” book I won in your contest involving the blog post.

    I just want to say it’s an eye-opening and quite a dirty helper :)

    Thank you and cheers from Romania.

  • 957. Toth Lorand  |  April 2nd, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Three words.Fresh,dope and real.A real knockout,your blog helps me get through the hard times,maybe you dont know this but your fans really appreciate you alot(me at least).

    And as said above by a fellow blogger,

    THANK YOU AND I’M WELCOME.

  • 958. Donny B  |  April 2nd, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    wow, very interesting. on a side note, I couldn’t imagine being homeless for 15 years…

  • 959. roni  |  April 2nd, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    Yo, Sakiya I’m listening to your blogtalkradio and I like how you touched on Napoleon Hills “Sexual transmutation” because I read his book “Think & grow rich” alot because it’s some good information and advice. I also recommend “The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne. The Death subject was dope. My OPINION on death is, since everything is Energy and Matter and our body dies in the end maybe our energy or spirit whatever you wanna call it is transferred? In The Secret they talk about how we are energy and how we send out frequencys into the universe (what you think about or believe will happen, will happen) kinda like Napoleon Hill said that our brain is a broadcasting and recieving station. If energy never dies maybe when our body die’s our energy transfers to another life? because the space between (ether) like Napoleon Hill said vibrates at a rapid rate. It makes you wonder about deja vu’s, outer space, and dreams maybe we’re living our lives all over again? kinda like behavioral patterns. We are all human with commonalities and I think religions are guidelines to how to live your life thats why theres so many? but all relate to some type of ending and so called spirit, maybe this spirit is energy? Napoleon Hill talks about sexual transmutation and how you can stimulate your mind to think on the level of “Genius” to tap into your creative imagination. Meaning, we can inhance our energy. If genuis’s can inhance their energy maybe thats why everybody is in awe of their accomplishments because they dont think on their level of plain. Which brings me to my other thing I want to talk to you about, genuis’s. I was watching “A Beautiful mind” the other night and it made me wonder, is there really a thin line between genius and crazy? or is it because genius’s understand so much that normal people dont understand their train of thought and genius are misunderstood (Idiot savants?). I believe humans are lazy by nature, animals are born with instinct’s to do things, some people dont put forth the effort to think in depth or train their thoughts but humans are given the right to think which is why I like your movement. I am not an atheist I’m just undecided lol! Now I’m just rambling on but all this is just my beliefs and I just wanted to share. I dont mean to impose on others beliefs like I said this is just my opinion. If you can touch on “The Genius” subject that would be dope thanks, PEACE!

    P.S.
    One more question. If man has created everything he has thought of, if there is proof of life (us) is it safe to say that theres proof that there could be more life out there in outer space? I dont wanna be ignorant and say only we exist but if we exist are we proof that life is else where because we’re here.

  • 960. Brian Newton  |  April 3rd, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    Thomas J. Watson has birthed a nation of profound thinkers within the IBM brand. Their new commercials labeled “Building a Smarter Planet” are a testament to the great thinkers of the world who despite adversity are determined to save or planet by making it smarter.

  • 961. Brian  |  April 3rd, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Personally, the things that I haven’t done in life to this point I regret the most. Decisions we’ve made in our lives we should never regret because they shape who we are, and once upon a time we truly believed in them.

  • 962. mikeyj  |  April 3rd, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    it is hard to regret those things we haven’t done, considering the fact that there is still time left to do them with. if you regret not doing something, what is preventing you from doing it? there are many many things i still wish to do and all it really takes from me is a real desire to do them. travel more. be with family more. read more. play more. so for me, i can only regret those things i have already done. i certainly regret many things i’ve done. generally things i’ve said or actions i’ve taken which were performed in haste or without incredible foresight. mistakes were never believed in. most of them were made, in fact, because of my ambivalence or inability to commit to something. hope that thought had enough think in it for you.

  • 963. PL  |  April 3rd, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    I don’t know about sick. It’s money. It can’t buy happiness. A lot of media tries to keep people in this perpetual state of dissatisfaction. Telling them if they had x amount of money they would be free, happy, etc.., which is a lie. If everyone felt freedom and happiness was within their grasp, there would be a huge change.

    Also, I think a 90 year old who had one trillion would trade it all to be young again, which shows that youth is really priceless. A twenty-something who has minimal cash flow in that context could often be viewed as extremely wealthy.

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  • 965. fatos  |  April 4th, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    is this in one-dollar bills, or..?

  • 966. whu?  |  April 6th, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    i do. .
    Actually a bit of a gift and curse at times. .learning day by day.

  • 967. Mo  |  April 7th, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    DIDN’T

    even if i did something that I shouldn’t have i regret not THINKING about it more or NOT listening to my instincts/heart. everything else to me is a mistake, which i cannot fault myself or anyone else for making

  • 968. Mo  |  April 7th, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    thanks!

  • 969. Eddie  |  April 7th, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    I disagree with the list…well to be more specific I don’t accept it…

    I don’t accept it because I feel that no one fails at everything…I personally feel that failure is a great learning tool that will eventually make you accomplish everything you want to accomplish

  • 970. Eddie  |  April 7th, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Great Vid.

    Thanks!

  • 971. Eddie  |  April 7th, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    Great point…this may be the key to becoming extremely knowledgeable

  • 972. Mo  |  April 7th, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Sounds like you’re a “will”

  • 973. fatos  |  April 7th, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    haha. true.

    very interesting.
    i defenitely consider myself a “will-man” !
    im not sure..most people around me are probably will’s too.. there are however too many won’t-people i know.. whitch somehow also makes them can’t-people.

    having a positive, realist and determined attitude towards challenges that come your way, you will get far!

  • 974. whu  |  April 8th, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Mmmm. .tanx for this. .
    excellent!

  • 975. Artist Known as "B"  |  April 10th, 2009 at 2:13 AM

    This is a wonderful post, I’m graduating in May of this year from St Johns University and reading this really gives me the strength to feel confident in the future that i have in front of me.

  • 976. Bob vde  |  April 10th, 2009 at 3:54 AM

    haha, dont make politicts out of this, Its simply funny and a sign that people (the ones who made this comic) realy likes obama !!

  • 977. fatos  |  April 10th, 2009 at 5:40 AM

    Insult. Obama is portrayed like a stereotype of a black male of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, reducing him to a muscular animal. That is how slaveowners justified keeping slaves because to him they were only animals!
    I think it’s racistic.

    It makes me sad to see how public racism nowadays can be and people accepting it. even buying it!

  • 978. Mo  |  April 11th, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    nice shirt

  • 979. Mo  |  April 11th, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    Racist may not be the word, but it does seem to based on perceptions

    It seems more sexist than racist to me

    Either way, i think its funny, but i wouldnt go any farther than chuckling at the cover and moving on

  • 980. mr. good guy  |  April 13th, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    cool quote.. and please don’t ever not post something because you think it will offend someone, its your blog therefore your opinion. keep doing your thing. IM A FAN!

  • 981. Eddie  |  April 13th, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Great Quote!

    I’m Great!…I’m not conceited…but the truth is we all are great….we just have to pursue our calling (passions, desires, goals)…quotes such as this one reminds us that “we all are great” is true

  • 982. fatos  |  April 13th, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    recently I told my friend (who is a blue collar worker) that in these recession times, having an education is the best (life-long) protection.
    because jobs that a “body” can do, robots (in near future,) will do it better and faster.. (harder, better, faster, stronger, hahah)
    ..only what you can produce with your mind is worth so much more and unique and most of all… irreplaceable !

  • 983. whu  |  April 13th, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Right on fam!
    Gotta Tweet this one. .

  • 984. Ali  |  April 14th, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Hey Sandifer, post more stuff, but keep the qualty high. :)

  • 985. Eddie  |  April 14th, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    So Basically Life is Simple but we (Humans) made it difficult (because of the seven deadly sins: jealousy, greed, pride, slothfulness, anger, gluttony, lust).

    Sidebar: I don’t think anger is a sin unless it affects your reaction.

    Example: I would be angry if someone stole something from me. Is that a sin?

    Now if I shot the person that stole it from me then here’s where I believe I’ve sinned. From my reaction out of anger.

  • 986. Eddie  |  April 14th, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    I agree with Ali…the quality of each post is great but you’re lacking in quantity.

    Honestly it’s annoying to check the blog (constantly) and not see anything new.

    Hire a ghost blogger to gain fluidity to the site. Let them be required to post at least three posts a day and you also could post like two a day.

    Five good quality post a day would do your site wonders imo.

  • 987. fatos  |  April 14th, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    why particularly mosques?? ..of all of gods houses?? as if Muslims in particular, of all believers, “imprison” themselves in “house of god”… but not christians, not jews or other believers.

    that little detail, I don’t like! it says a lot somehow.

    sidebar:
    it’s not the quantity it’s the quality.
    you don’t come up with great ideas and interesting stuff 3-5 times a day! get real.

  • 988. fatos  |  April 14th, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    the man can’t go against himself!! :-)

  • 989. mrBwonder  |  April 14th, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    This post speaks directly to situations that are going on in my life right now. It’s not that I am not doing anything, but it’s the people around me that like to knock what I am doing and my vision, simply because they do not have a vision that big. Thanks for posting this and reminding me to always do something and keep doing something no matter what. The thing that stood out most to me is “never let anything stop you from doing..even when you don’t know what you are doing.” So true. I believe that none of us truly know what we are doing, but it is those people who are not afraid of the unknown and not having all answers are those who really achieve. I see life as a never ending adventure and the best part of that is figuring your way through it. I wrote a lot, but I’m inspired.

    By the way, where can I get that shirt?

  • 990. Mo  |  April 14th, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    He did say steeples, which is usually used on Christian churches. But where the “synagogue” at??

    In all seriousness, love the quote, thanks again brother.

  • 991. Eddie  |  April 14th, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    Why limit the guys ability? Or anyone’s ability fatos?

    Let’s think outside the box.

  • 992. SkufL  |  April 15th, 2009 at 1:12 AM

    The Quote on that shirt is what has me thinking!Its very clever and deep! Personally I dont think dreamers sleep if they want to be successful(my opinon)because i dont sleep my damn knowing i have a vision and a expectation to meet in life. My friends think im crazy…i dont think i am yet and i’m only 18(usually adults dont sleep nd work harder than teens in a typical world!)but thats wrong. Its all about your drive….what your shooting for and knowing what it takes to get there! Its also funny because dreamers are supposed to sleep in order to dream..but how do u dream if u stay up righ?Well if u dream and want success…chances are ur dreams wont be in ur sleep no more…they’ll turn into reality!
    Besides that….i’ am also at a stage in life where i am driving blindly because i don’t know where i’m headed or whats in store for me! I just know what i’m doing is something i want! To me its the greatest feeling not knowing and just doing it! Its a rush with questions that leave you with a smile(once u knock ur fears away)!

    Great Post

  • 993. Mo  |  April 15th, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    I’m sure sakiya is not limiting his own ability, and you can’t force it. whatever he posts on here is the amount he should post

  • 994. Mo  |  April 15th, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Man… I usually think of a true friend as someone I trust, someone that will stand by my side even if I’m MIA for a year, and act like nothing happened when I come back. Someone that allows me to grow in whichever direction I want to without negative criticism. Someone that supports me but won’t hesitate to call me out on some bullshit. A true friend to me is someone than effectively reflects who you are back at you, without any distortions.

    Put it this way… I don’t usually talk about what I consider a friend because feelings would be hurt!

  • 995. Eddie  |  April 15th, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    LoL!

  • 996. Eddie  |  April 15th, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    Good question….

    I’ll answer later

  • 997. Mo  |  April 15th, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    hmmmmmmmm…. still not convinced!

  • 998. Charles Olu-Alabi  |  April 16th, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    This is very nice, made me think about my girl when I read this!!

  • 999. Eddie  |  April 16th, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Great words from a great man.

    R.I.P Mr. Marley

  • 1000. Charles Olu-Alabi  |  April 16th, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    wow this is so weird. We were just talking about something very similar to this in my Philosophy class…How Science is more easily believed because there is more evidence such as fossils and the periodic table(which is a theory by the way) and how a lot of people don’t believe in religion because there is no evidence that suggest that God exist.

  • 1001. Charles Olu-Alabi  |  April 16th, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    …The class is Critical Thinking!!

  • 1002. Ty Turner  |  April 16th, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    Love your blog and have been a fan for sometime. I would love to add you to my blogroll. Would that be okay?

  • 1003. Ty Turner  |  April 16th, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    Simple put but rarely express..If the love of a woman didn’t exist where would our world be..

  • 1004. Mo  |  April 16th, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    You know those rare people this world is blessed with… the ones that have such profound understanding and level-headedness that others will follow them to the ends of the earth? The ones whose every syllable is profound and potentially life-changing? He’s one of them.

  • 1005. carol ann  |  April 16th, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS.

    I love this quote.

  • 1006. LiveLoveLaugh  |  April 16th, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    A wonderful quote!

  • 1007. fatos  |  April 16th, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    wow! made me realize some things.. thank you! and bob marley :-)

  • 1008. mr. good guy  |  April 17th, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    lol… there is a good message but this is real cheesy and hilarious.

  • 1009. erin  |  April 17th, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    wow, such beautiful words

  • 1010. whu  |  April 18th, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    ?

    Thought ‘dope’ was heroin. .which is HIGHLY dangerous. .whereas Marijuana is PROVEN. .not??

  • 1011. Honoratus  |  April 19th, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Hello, and sorry for my mind. I was inspired of your will to survive, it reminds me of the times when I had to give up on simple problems that I had compare to your sufferings pet So, good luck to your team! breeder, Shrug.

  • 1012. Valery  |  April 19th, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Good morning. Regards Just had a chance to read your site, its very well done breeders I like this site. dog, Well done..

  • 1013. amir sulaiman  |  April 19th, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    if thats so, should we infer something about people in LA.

    what up brother saKiya!

  • 1014. Mo  |  April 20th, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    i like how there’s no real conclusion or standpoint… its just brain food

  • 1015. fatos  |  April 20th, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    everybody was kung-fu fightiiiiing, heh.
    amazing what a man who uses his competences can do/achieve!

    I cannot defend saying this, but I got the feeling that they deserved a bit of ass-whooping. haha!

  • 1016. erin  |  April 20th, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    I’m not fat personally, but if they are having to take up more that one seat, then….. hey we all gotta make money.

  • 1017. Eddie  |  April 20th, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    Yo!! That was crazy

    I like the quote: “At any given time you might find yourself facing an unexpected opposition and that’s when your success or failure will greatly depend on everything that you did before that moment.”

    So true!

  • 1018. Eddie  |  April 21st, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    Great words! Great quote!

  • 1019. Mo  |  April 21st, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    feel like youre narrating my life right now

  • 1020. whu  |  April 22nd, 2009 at 2:07 AM

    no doubt son. .
    Always the issue of perception rearing it’s ugly head when ‘paraphrasing’ is really not necessary.
    What i say is what >>i<< mean somehow comes to mind. .

    Work in progress myself, though i can certainly take a great suggestion. .focus on the need as opposed to the mistake.
    ;0)

  • 1021. taylor good  |  April 22nd, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    nice.

    thanks for sharing

  • 1022. memphis brother  |  April 22nd, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    Thanks for the quote. It joined a long line of quotes and ideas/philosophy that keep me motivated from day to day.

  • 1023. PleaseListentoMYdemo  |  April 22nd, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    LMAO!!!…in all honesty..I’d probably go there.

  • 1024. PleaseListentoMydemo  |  April 22nd, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    smart. sex sells. always.

  • 1025. ms.bodydouble  |  April 22nd, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    LOL!

  • 1026. Mo  |  April 23rd, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    If you’re not being true to yourself, you’re not happy. That means you have to change the condition to make you happy.

    Awesome thought, and it can stand on its own no doubt, but in a sense isn’t it an extract of the first two keys? I don’t feel like the two keys are restricted to how you relate to the outside world.

    I don’t like my nose, so I tolerate it!

  • 1027. Mo  |  April 23rd, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    LOL kind of sucks because its a good logo.

    “Kind of sucks”… damn.. (shaking head)

  • 1028. fatos  |  April 23rd, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    it would’ve helped a little if they had drawn their eyes. little detail, great difference!

  • 1029. fatos  |  April 23rd, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    ..a smile as well for that matter.

  • 1030. PleaselistenTOmyDemo  |  April 24th, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    That was actually pretty dope.

  • 1031. Eddie  |  April 24th, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    Real Creative video….thanks!

  • 1032. Hmmm  |  April 25th, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    wow. I bought that Clorox “Green Works.” I got suckered.

  • 1033. fatos  |  April 25th, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    heh, maybe you have too many expectations about your fellow thinkers and their ability to give well founded answers on specific issues.. such as brain controlled computers and how our “biological hardware/software” will adapt them. :)

    the only thing that we, as people, may find hard to adapt to is climate changes.

    or maybe one day technology (apropos) can help us restructure parts of our way of living that is harmful to nature.

  • 1034. whu  |  April 26th, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    hmm, really fatos?

    Personally not seeing the uhh ‘good’ in this. .
    Rather seeing in MOST ‘inventions’ so to speak, today as one step closer 2 iRobot. .AI. .Minority Report. .and in the end Terminator.
    Perhaps i’m too learned 4 my own good??

  • 1035. fatos  |  April 26th, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    I find your opinion rather conservative and too science fictional.

    I mean it’s always good to be PREPARED for the worst, but if we were afraid to make further advances we would’ve never gotten this far. Even those movies you are referring to wouldn’t have been possible to make.

    How can you not see the “good” in this?!
    The technology helps people who are suffering from disabilities or paralysis to control wheelchairs, play games, or type on a computer. Isn’t that beneficial in your opinion? Imagine yourself in the position of those people who desperately need this.

    Besides, some people are a bigger threat to other people and humanity, than technology or “iRobot” will ever be. (Bush & Cheney for example)

    You can never be too learned.
    Knowledge is infinite and knowledge is king.

  • 1036. Mo  |  April 26th, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    Damn man.. thats crazy… destroy it!

  • 1037. Ben  |  April 27th, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Following is a response posted by Ketchum on behalf of The Clorox Company:

    On behalf of The Clorox Company, I would like to respond to Amy Tennery’s article titled “The Four Biggest Enviro-Scams,� in which she criticizes the Green Works brand. It is our belief that Ms. Tennery misinterpreted key product information about Green Works Natural Cleaners, and I would like to provide the following facts to put her conclusions into context.

    First of all, the Green Works brand is committed to using the highest level of natural ingredients in each product. The majority of Green Works natural products are recognized by the EPA’s Design for Environment program for using safe chemistry, and we are working with the EPA to get the remainder of our products in the program.

    Since our launch, the Green Works brand has been transparent in our labeling of ingredients, our definition of natural and the percentage of natural ingredients in our formulas (95+ percent). In fact, to the best of our knowledge, no other company making natural household cleaning products lists, on label, the percentage levels of natural ingredients in their natural products. In terms of transparency, the Green Works brand not only lists all our ingredients on labels and on our web site but we have broadly communicated our belief that natural products should:

    o Be made from plant- and mineral-based ingredients
    o Be made with biodegradable cleaning ingredients
    o Not be tested on animals

    Tennery is quick to dismiss the natural profile of an ingredient, implying that it’s more important to be environmentally sustainable. We believe both are important, which is why we are confident in the ingredient choices we have made for our formulas.

    Corn-based ethanol – Tennery states that the environmental community has targeted corn-based ethanol for being “neither cost effective nor eco-friendly,� but these complaints are for using corn-based ethanol as a fuel source. This has nothing to do with how we use corn-based ethanol in Green Works products. From our standpoint, we would rather use a plant-based ethanol in our products than a similar petrochemical-based ingredient.

    Sodium Lauryl Sulfate – Only Green Works Natural Dishwashing Liquid and Green Works Natural Dilutable Cleaner contain this ingredient. SLS can be an irritant at high concentration levels — similar to other natural ingredients, such as citric acid (lemons) or acetic acid (vinegar). As an ingredient in our dishwashing liquid and our dilutable cleaner, SLS is present at low levels and is safe for the consumer.

    We are actively continuing to evolve the Green Works brand – from the formulas (as natural options become more widely available), and to packaging (going towards 100% PCR).

    Finally, Tennery comments about our “perplexing� relationship with Sierra Club. From our standpoint, it’s pretty straightforward. The Green Works brand wanted to contribute to environmental conservation by supporting one of the largest, grassroots organizations in the U.S. We are proud to continue our financial support of Sierra Club today.

    The Green Works brand stands for powerful cleaning done naturally and we have stayed true to that promise. Our proposition is aimed at the mainstream consumer who is interested in natural products that clean, are affordable and easily accessible. We are achieving our goal to mainstream natural cleaning and are proud of our leadership position in the Natural Cleaning Category.

    Sincerely,

    Jessica Buttimer
    Global Domain Leader, Green Works

  • 1038. LearnHowToFish  |  April 27th, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Interesting. Ben, are you the author of this response, or did you simply copy and paste it from some other source?

  • 1039. leandra  |  April 27th, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    wow. they don’t get it. or maybe they do…

  • 1040. Mo  |  April 27th, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    just goes to show how unsafe it is to make a decision because one (extremist? or maybe jump-to-conclusionist) point of view

  • 1041. Mo  |  April 28th, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Haha… well, he may have been KILLED by strangulation, and some sick f**k just shot him in the head for fun. Maybe..??

  • 1042. lisa  |  April 29th, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    i agree there is an incredibly thin line between being ‘realistic and being downright dillusional’
    in the two decades that i have been around, i have found that many a people settle for mediocrity in the name of contentment, a malaise fanned by the belief that’it could have been worse’
    why would man not push himself to his limits…maybe there are no limits… we get scared of setting high goals because we are afraid of just how powerful we are…we are petrified of seing our brains bring to fruitition fetes that we think only the gods are capable of..

  • 1043. Mo  |  April 29th, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    Can’t wait to hear this one…

  • 1044. TGOOD  |  April 29th, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    I’ll be on there…

    whenever I come to your site, a PDF asks to be opened??

    got the email out to vans, just waitin…

  • 1045. i mean  |  May 1st, 2009 at 5:21 AM

    first thing i thought of was the 5th element movie where the girl pops in an empty plate and a cooked chicken comes out. i guess we are almost there haha

  • 1046. Hmmm  |  May 1st, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    yeah, thats pretty digusting. Why would ever need to buy a whole chicken that wasnt going to be eaten immediately???

  • 1047. fatos  |  May 1st, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    aww man.. long time ago since I last heard this. :D

    one of my favorties!

    I love the attitude in this song.. really!
    I mean, his attitude shines through in every track he made! winner attitude!!
    it’s going right into my ipod again!

    KANYE SPITTIN’ IT SO HOT, YOUUU GOT TANNED!! :D

  • 1048. John1093  |  May 4th, 2009 at 1:59 AM

    Very nice site!

  • 1049. fatos  |  May 7th, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    yes!

  • 1050. fatos  |  May 12th, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    inspiring!

  • 1051. leandra  |  May 12th, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    Amen.

  • 1052. fatos  |  May 14th, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    if he knew he could have notified the local public institution.

  • 1053. 4luv_King  |  May 14th, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    Its a clever commercial but everything these days seems to be sex drivin.. eventhough that gets most ppls attention

    http://www.4luvclothing.com

  • 1054. fatos  |  May 15th, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    wow! again, thanks for the inspiration that you are to me on daily basis!

  • 1055. mo  |  May 15th, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    “It’s not the daily increase but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential.”

    -Bruce Lee

    Thanks sakiya

  • 1056. 4luv_King  |  May 15th, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    Hello Mr Sakiya.. I have been a fan of your blog for awhile now.. (eventhough I just registered a few days ago).. I check everyday for new post because you motivate me to step out of the box and use my brain.. Its very refreshing to look at a blog thats not just about what/where celebs are doing/at. And I thank you for that.. I also have a clothing line that I try to keep positive and keep people thinking and I wanted to use some of the quotes from “Thank you and Youre Welcome”. It is very hard to get in contact with Mr West but I know you co-wrote it and I was wondering would it be a problem..? and again thank you for listening and please check out my line.. its http://www.4luvclothing.com

  • 1057. valantin  |  May 17th, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    worded beautifully.
    -V.

  • 1058. 4luv_King  |  May 17th, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    It goes back to that saying.. “you are the company you keep”.. like If you hang around someone who is positive.. then those traits are likely to rub off on you.. surround yourself with the rich and those money making tricks and tips will rub off and help you upgradee yourself.. but if you hang around someone who is always negative or is doing wrong.. you are likely to get caught up in negativity

  • 1059. 4luv_King  |  May 17th, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    It goes back to that saying.. “you are the company you keep”.. like If you hang around someone who is positive.. then those traits are likely to rub off on you.. surround yourself with the rich and those money making tricks and tips will rub off and help you upgradee yourself.. but if you hang around someone who is always negative or is doing wrong.. you are likely to get caught up in negativity

  • 1060. mo  |  May 18th, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    ima have to disagree

    but i still agree to an extent

    a prostitute (save for certain extreme situations) is not a victim of anything but a defeatist attitude. Granted, that within the confines of the limits she may put on her own world, she has taken full advantage of the “tools” at her disposal* she has officially given up on any other possibilities.

    Seeking out these possibilities may be much more difficult, but that’s simply because someone in that degrading position may lack the confidence to believe its even possible. thus, its not a possibility.

    that being said, i applaud miss paglia for attempting to empower people who percieve they are powerless.

    * – I wanted to explore the use of “disposal” here and talk about what she’s throwing away.. but this comment is long enough as it is.

    That’s my 3 cents

  • 1061. fatos  |  May 18th, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    this is going straight to my facebook profile!! :D

  • 1062. valantin  |  May 21st, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    sending to dad now…he will appreciate.

  • 1063. valantin  |  May 21st, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    oh and thank you, and your welcome. of course. lol

  • 1064. andremjonesjr  |  May 21st, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    It was a pleasure meeting you yesterday saKiya. I hope that we may get together and talk further about project very soon.

  • 1065. fatos  |  May 22nd, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    thank you!

  • 1066. christo360  |  May 26th, 2009 at 4:08 AM

    where can i find this book? i checked amazon and barnes and noble but got no results.

  • 1067. J.ViLL  |  May 26th, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    I’m the same exact way – honestly I run away from it hoping they would just forget about it.
    I agree with you 100% though

  • 1068. leandra  |  May 26th, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    Looking forward to this!

  • 1069. mo  |  May 27th, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    Too late to be forgiven? or too late for it to be legitimate?

    How about a situation where someone grows up, and apologizes, even when their act or misdeed is lost in memory? Is that not to be respected?

    Whether or not the apology is legit, to me, is the only consideration. Some people say sorry as a gut reaction, because they’re supposed to, not because they are SORRY

    Either way, assholes should be forgiven for their fuckups, even before they apologize. Not for them, but for your own peace of mind. Holding a grudge against someone just takes up space in your head. And its a negative emotion.. those just fester, nothing good comes from them. Let them deal with their own negative emotions, which guaranteed will result from their wrongdoings.

    Its much better to just avoid people who are not trustworthy.

    Always forgive, never forget

  • 1070. valantin  |  June 2nd, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    Yes that is so true….then you will go far far and beyond…Holla at me my Sakiya!! lolol

  • 1071. mo  |  June 7th, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    hahaha… looks like someone making a mockery of this type of service

  • 1072. fatos  |  June 12th, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    haha, true!! :)

  • 1073. fatos  |  June 14th, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    haha! no shit.. on mute it’s even funnier! :D

  • 1074. MrOtero  |  June 14th, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    Definitly never would have guessed that.. but its dope!

  • 1075. MrOtero  |  June 14th, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    i couldnt agree more!!

  • 1076. sheenad77  |  June 17th, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    We should always be looking for ways to improve ourselves. If you think you’ve made it, you’re probably on the way down.

    “The Truth Corner”
    truth-corner.blogspot.com

  • 1077. johnny8  |  June 18th, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Show me a world satisfied and I will show you no war.

  • 1078. Max Gibson  |  June 18th, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    I think a desire to achieve something is dormant inside some people and a fire burning inside others. My personal restlessness comes from my desire to achieve something that I consider great. I’m not sure if you necessarily fail if you are content and satisfied with your life and surroundings, some may consider that a state of inner peace. wineandbowties.com

  • 1079. Talentedtenth  |  June 19th, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    The government is at fault…

    Govt is a “Show-me” type of people. I can go down to the local museum and say “I just saw bigfoot” and people are like, realy thats cool. I bet I would get a better reaction and people will feel my statement is more plausible if I had pictures or more importantly proof or evidence, that’s…ummm…UNDENIABLE!!

    This may be a long comment on a simple topic but thats how I look at every situation. A picture is worth a thousand words and my mind consists of thousands of thoughts…

  • 1080. Talentedtenth  |  June 19th, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    That just shows you that no matter how complex the machine and how fast it can get the job done, The human mind will win hands-down in creativity.

  • 1081. Talentedtenth  |  June 19th, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    Just in a nutshell the only reason drugs are illegal is because we live in such a capitalistic society that our government is hoarders of money. It would be merely impossible for the government to control the manufacturing of these drugs which in the end would would detrimental to their “money” minds because they wouldn’t be able to tax accordingly.

  • 1082. Talentedtenth  |  June 19th, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    That would be a negative!!!

  • 1083. Max Gibson  |  June 20th, 2009 at 2:55 AM

    This was an incredibly helpful post. As I pursue my dreams I will take note of many of these points. Thank you.

  • 1084. Max Gibson  |  June 20th, 2009 at 3:19 AM

    Your posts are so great. Your choice of topic is fantastic as well. Not only have you provided me with great, thought provoking content, you have also provided me with content to speak about, to ultimately share with my readers. thank you much. wineandbowties.com

  • 1085. Max Gibson  |  June 20th, 2009 at 4:07 AM

    I agree to the fullest. I’m going through the entire site right now. You have fantastic artifacts that inspire thought.

  • 1086. tgood  |  June 21st, 2009 at 4:05 AM

    cool feature on Fast Company about the success of Kanye, most of the slides are from TYYW….

    http://tinyurl.com/l79gtx

  • 1087. tgood  |  June 21st, 2009 at 4:05 AM

    cool feature on Fast Company about the success of Kanye, most of the slides are from TYYW….

    http://tinyurl.com/l79gtx

  • 1088. fatos  |  June 22nd, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    I surround myself with Great people!
    You are one of them! (only through your blog).

  • 1089. fatos  |  June 24th, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    Yo saKiya!
    Yesterday I finished 4th semester at the university with top grades!

    Just wanted say THANK YOU (too!) for the motivation and inspiration I have received from your blog!

    Keep doing your thing!

    -Fatos

  • 1090. arce  |  June 25th, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    I want to make something that will influence and touch people; I hope my scripts and films will at least affect 1 person in a positive way.

    http://arceart.blogspot.com

  • 1091. tgood  |  June 26th, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    I will see one or more of my business opportunities take off, and soon.

  • 1092. tgood  |  June 27th, 2009 at 4:08 AM

    I’ll talk to you soon

  • 1093. MrOtero  |  July 2nd, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    Maybe instead of always tellin students to stop talking in school they should encourage them to speak… about the right things..

    I read an interesting article in the WSJ about wondering minds and how thats when the brain works the hardest… check it out -
    http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124535297048828601.html

    dont ask how all this made me think of school lol.

  • 1094. MrOtero  |  July 2nd, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    I WILL finish everything I have started and make sure everything… well almost everything I do (and dont do) will take me a step closer to what I want in life.

    mindyourgentleman.blogspot.com

  • 1095. MrOtero  |  July 2nd, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    “If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.”

    -Rene Descartes

  • 1096. MrOtero  |  July 2nd, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    This is true.. at least ive found it to be true in myself… i believe when you have a problem with something or someone you should always look at yourself first, maybe you just dont understand what or who the problem actually is.

    there was a time in my life when everyone and everything was a problem for me.. when in fact my outlook and judgement was the real problem.

  • 1097. Max Gibson  |  July 5th, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    Thanks for this. I must agree. Everything is impossible until someone does it. Your site continues to inspire and motivate me and I am so very thankful.

    Max Gibson
    wineandbowties.com

  • 1098. Max Gibson  |  July 5th, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    It seems as though, being ego driven comes from understanding who you are and what you are capable of. While having a big ego rests on your abilities being confirmed by others. Thanks for the clarification.

    Max Gibson
    wineandbowties.com

  • 1099. Max Gibson  |  July 5th, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    I find language incredibly fascinating because it is the barrier that separates us from understanding the life and experiences of another. I think that violence in a essence is a misunderstanding of expectations or desires, in summation a failure to communicate. Thank you Mr. Hawking.

  • 1100. Max Gibson  |  July 5th, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    As always, thanks again for the words of insight and encouragement. Although I’ve been reading your site for months now, I am now in the process of going through the timeless posts again and providing my thoughts to keep the conversation going. Thanks.

    Max Gibson
    wineandbowties.com

  • 1101. Max Gibson  |  July 5th, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    I halfway understand this point. I assume what you’re saying is that if you have no money and you’re a generous person, then if you have money you’ll be more generous, thus making you more of who you already are. Likewise for the greedy person.

    Max Gibson
    wineandbowties.com

  • 1102. Max Gibson  |  July 5th, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    I’d say pretty in tune. I’ve learned to play towards my talents while running away from my weaknesses. Also wanted to say that I appreciate the pictures that you add to your commentary and insight. The visuals help to explicate your points. Thanks

    Max Gibson
    wineandbowties.com

  • 1103. tgood  |  July 6th, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    my dominant thoughts are trying to balance myself with each new day, as it never looks the same as yesterday. Everything I do with my time breaks down like this…

    personal, business, and giving back

    They all have equal importance to me. And if I can’t classify something through these filters, I won’t do it.

  • 1104. Max Gibson  |  July 6th, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    This dude is the truth. After watching an interview with him, his character supports the idea that success in large part comes from being yourself. Here’s an interview he in ‘08 exemplifying this point.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqDzMNF3d88&feature=related

    Max Gibson
    wineandbowties.com

  • 1105. Max Gibson  |  July 7th, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    As you’ve said before success doesn’t happen over night, it is a series of triumphs, a series of challenges to overcome. I think people fail to start on their journey because they can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. When the real beauty comes from walking blindly in the dark.

    Max Gibson
    wineandbowties.com

  • 1106. Max Gibson  |  July 8th, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    I’m not sure about God. Many many many people believe that God is a gendered. They refer to him as a male. People say “I know he’s looking over me.” So if God is a guy, where did he come from?

    I’m not sure if I believe in God as an entity, but I believe in a force that has created life, and the environment we live within.

    Great quote. Thank you.

    Max Gibson
    wineandbowties.com

  • 1107. Max Gibson  |  July 8th, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    To me this altercation relates the importance of acknowledging ones responsibility in a given situation. While the dogs actions were not within control of the woman, it was her responsibility because she was the catalyst that created the situation. Had the dog stayed in the car, or been on a leash, it would’ve been all good.

    Max Gibson
    wineandbowties.com

  • 1108. Max Gibson  |  July 8th, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    This is a very true statement. Weezy said it right, “Circle of success, I learned it from the best.”

    Max Gibson
    wineandbowties.com

  • 1109. Max Gibson  |  July 8th, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    Straight up, Kanye & Sakiya are inspiring a generation. The fact that you have become successful by following your hearts is incredibly inspiring to me. As an African American male, it often times takes seeing someone else I can relate to succeed in a field, to really believe it’s possible. You have both done that for me and I thank you.

    Max Gibson
    wineandbowties.com

  • 1110. Max Gibson  |  July 9th, 2009 at 12:30 AM

    Eckhart Tolle focuses on this idea as well. I agree with it also. Every moment in life is a learning experience, it is our goal to take something away from it. From there, we can also choose our own destinies simply by the thoughts persist in our head.

    Max Gibson
    wineandbowties.com

  • 1111. Max Gibson  |  July 9th, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    I’ve heard before that if you stay focused on your vision the universe magically grants you the experiences and opportunities that will get you where you need to go.

    There have been a few occurrences when I’ve been granted a small window, and with a question, or simple action have come across great opportunities because of it.

    This post is good because it reinforces what my experiences have taught me. Appreciated.

    Max Gibson

  • 1112. Max Gibson  |  July 10th, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    This is a classic post.

    Max Gibson

  • 1113. Max Gibson  |  July 10th, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    I’ve been writing on here for a while now. Just wanted to let you know again how much inspiration you give me. I do not get paid to blog, yet I am passionate about it. The pieces you choose to feature not only provide me with interesting content, but allow me to believe. My beliefs influence my thoughts, and my thoughts influence my actions. This statement above is no different. The only time we truly fail is when we quit. Thanks again Sakiya, you have had a great impact on my life.

    Max Gibson

  • 1114. leandra  |  July 13th, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    It’s obviously a current inconvenience, but it makes sense. Eventually, they’ll transition and it’ll be so normal, the idea of bottled water will once again become a common absurdity.

    Good for them.

  • 1115. tgood  |  July 15th, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    dream killers is the jam….

  • 1116. eriksvanberg  |  July 17th, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Is that song a remix?

  • 1117. ranchboy  |  July 19th, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    I’m an atheist, but i don’t think that most Christians are that bad to us.

  • 1118. Max Gibson  |  July 20th, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    I feel the connection that Zhu draws between the facial expressions and light and dark. I am interested to learn more about the universal facial expressions that we all can understand.

    I am unsure about how the two expressions are ‘incompatible states’ though. What about a wink?

    Max Gibson

  • 1119. Max Gibson  |  July 20th, 2009 at 2:19 AM

    I’ve recently realized that blogging is my purpose and my passion. Similarly to Carmelo, I have found that I have an unparalleled desire to achieve within this realm as I believe it is my duty to do so. (Hence, why I continue to comment here and in other places).

    As always, I appreciate these insights that you present in regards to success. Each one is a stepping stone in my journey. Thank you.

    Max Gibson

  • 1120. arce  |  July 20th, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    I don’t see whats wrong, does anyone else?

  • 1121. DRE_ALI  |  July 20th, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    There is no way for these guys to get their van out. They blocked themselves in!

  • 1122. tgood  |  July 28th, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    “It is and will always be hard to do truly what you want in life. No one should ever expect different. Opposition is a part of life.”

    -enough said!

  • 1123. fatos  |  August 2nd, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    hahahahaha

  • 1124. leandra  |  August 7th, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    I JUST said this to someone this morning. :)

  • 1125. leandra  |  August 11th, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Go Harry! I’m looking forward to speaking with this guy more.

  • 1126. tgood  |  August 11th, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    Thanks for sharing, now I know of another great thinker.

  • 1127. fatos  |  August 13th, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    I’ve been thinking about this a great deal this last year. Because I have great ambitions sometimes I aim to high from the beginning which makes it harder for me to reach my final goal.
    So, especially after I’ve read this post, I’ve been using it in practice and I can say that things are beginning to go in the right direction. Step by step :)

  • 1128. jonasbevacquiaz  |  August 17th, 2009 at 2:32 AM

    so insightful…
    keep educating us “wise-fools”

  • 1129. sam204  |  August 18th, 2009 at 5:31 AM

    I don’t fully agree with you on your closing comment. Yes, a great idea without proper execution is worthless, but great execution with even a mediocre idea is still very valuable.

    As an example, think of stand-up comedy, you can give two people the same jokes/material which can be mediocre at best, the only difference is one person is Dan Rather and the other person happens to be Chris Rock. Who do you think will bring the jokes to life?? My bet is on Chris, why? because of his comic timing, his way with words, his body language…basically his approach and execution to the material/jokes.

    I really believe that great execution alone, can still generate acceptable if not exceptional results.

    Just my 2 cents. :)

  • 1130. Shawn  |  August 22nd, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    Couldn’t agree more with you Sakiya.

    Lately my friend and I have been getting into intense discussions on how everything we have come to know in our lives has been marketed to us in some way or another. Whether its expectations of having a wife, kids and a mortgage, how many hours a week you “should” work, how we define success, or even what is legal and illegal. These are all things that were decided by an individual(or group of) at some point and then ingrained into us over time.

    Its extremely refreshing once you begin to question and break down what is you’ve been taught, and almost “re-build” your life as you see fit. I have never felt so positive and optimistic knowing that my life and existence is mine to create.

    I own your books and enjoy reading your thoughts and views on life. Keep up the good work my friend! The sky’s the limit……or is it? lol

    Take care,
    Shawn Henderson

  • 1131. tgood  |  August 27th, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    strong words….
    “the path is the goal, the journey is the reward.”

    quote of the week….
    “sometimes doing nothing is something you need to do”

    & you can’t forget the hookers…

  • 1132. whu  |  August 30th, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    As brother ‘dimitri’ so eloquently put it, i’m very ‘taken aback’ by his. .uhhhh, humor i’ll call it.
    Would honestly LuV 2 laugh, though if it was funny@all; the few gentlemen of the world may not have it SOO bad.
    Unfortunately ^^not^^ the world we live in.

    whu?
    http://whuu.wordpress.com/

  • 1133. whu  |  August 31st, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Interesting concept indeed.
    Reminiscent of SEVERAL seemingly forthcoming additions 2 our ‘everyday’ life functions that seem right out of my Fav flix Eternal Sunshine. .

  • 1134. tgood  |  September 3rd, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Last night’s show had an energy to it that I haven’t felt in any of the previous shows. Who knew a call-in would steer the topic direction to such a great place? And the show feels more organic with Armand in the mix…

    Look forward to the episode on 9/9

  • 1135. jindanati  |  September 6th, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Great information, keep up the good work, J.

  • 1136. whu  |  September 23rd, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    i concur wholeheartedly sir.
    Fame Kills tix in the worx ASAP 4 the DC NYEve~Eve show.

  • 1137. Max Gibson  |  September 24th, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Powerful powerful words,

    Thanks again for the inspiration. I wouldn’t call you and Kanye my role models, however I do follow many of your beliefs and insight about how life should and can be lived.

    Although I’ve spent 16+ years in our educational system, I feel as though my creativity has been stifled by the formulaic life paths of those that have come before me.

    Nonetheless, I have an intense desire to share my thoughts with the world and go against the grain to leave my mark on people and leave a legacy.

    As I’ve mentioned on your site before, my site entitled Wine & Bowties, is my message to the world. It’s how I express myself, how I learn, how I share and how I grow.

    I thank you and I thank Kanye for your relentless desire to be creative and think for yourselves. If you do not hear it ever again from anyone else, know that your work has inspired me.

    Thank you.

    Max Gibson
    wineandbowties.com

  • 1138. ranchboy  |  September 27th, 2009 at 2:44 AM

    that was a joke, the frog thrown was a rubber one

  • 1139. sam204  |  September 28th, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    He confirmed it was a fake frog, here’s the link to the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abu7nEhfwKc&feature=related

    I’m just confused now at what he was trying to prove.

  • 1140. sam204  |  September 29th, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    Thank You and You’re Welcome!! LoL I’ve always wanted to say that. Your blog and the conversation we had a year ago continues to inspire me and one of the many lessons I’ve learned from you is to “always seek intent over content to define an action.”

  • 1141. leandra  |  October 3rd, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    Hmm…let’s further explore this Ku Klux Klan thing. Commend their think it, say it, do it-ness…? Hmm…how about commending the power of group thought? I can’t find any extraordinary reason to commend this particular hate group for finding a successful strategy.

    People who get together with similar goals and actively work towards them can achieve them. I don’t think the KKK is any different than any other mastermind group. The concept was introduced by Napoleon Hill in his “Think and Grow Rich”.

    “The coordination of knowledge and effort of two or more people, who work toward a definite purpose, in the spirit of harmony….No two minds ever come together without thereby creating a third, invisible intangible force, which may be likened to a third mind.”

    For you to have an opinion, you should have a certain IQ.

    I love Armand for that one. Thanks, pal. Above average people still don’t think of everything. Everyone can serve a particular function in shaping the collective consciousness.

  • 1142. DRE_ALI  |  October 5th, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    I’m so excited to attend this event. Do I need to RSVP?

  • 1143. DRE_ALI  |  October 12th, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    A. I like the light & dark contrast and the use of space.

  • 1144. Lee Spence  |  October 12th, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    A looks Photoshoped though? B is pure. I like the purity of it, B wins it for me. Though I do see the point of A. Both photo styles match with their messages/subjects.

    War vs Love. Make B not A.

    P.s. It took me a good while to write this. You’ve really made me th!nk

  • 1145. ShawnLight  |  October 12th, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    “A” is better than B by a mile IMO. It’s like one was taken by an artist and the other by someone who works at the Photo section at JC Pennys.

    Well, its not like “B” is a bad shot, but its just a girl with make-up on..nothing too impressive. “A” is thought-provoking..which I think a good picture should be…but both are better than I could do…its cool that you guys can challenge each other..there’s clearly a mutual respect for one another…

  • 1146. Lee Spence  |  October 13th, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    The read back of my comment before sounds kinda lame, haha, anyway, B’s composition makes it winning status. A’s thought-provoking-ness puts it up there but no cigar.

  • 1147. Lee Spence  |  October 13th, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    In my personal opinion…

  • 1148. sam204  |  October 13th, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    They’re both Great pictures, but I choose “B” for the win.

  • 1149. tgood  |  October 13th, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    B for the win…

  • 1150. Krissy S.  |  October 14th, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    video doesnt play. ???

  • 1151. Krissy S.  |  October 14th, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    (A)rt (B)oring

    Art always wins.

  • 1152. Krissy S.  |  October 14th, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    so true.

  • 1153. uberVU - social comments&hellip  |  October 22nd, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Social comments and analytics for this post…

    This post was mentioned on Twitter by ThinkMovement: some humor for those who truly know me…lol!!!: http://bit.ly/2ACpM8…

  • 1154. tgood  |  October 24th, 2009 at 3:28 AM

    is it possible to post video of the entire event?

  • 1155. asya227  |  October 28th, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    that level of negativity is beyond sad… creepy people of seriously dark minds

    the passionate singing makes it hilarious

  • 1156. uberVU - social comments&hellip  |  October 30th, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Social comments and analytics for this post…

    This post was mentioned on Twitter by J. Sakiya Sandifer: check out ten g.o.a.t. quotes: http://bit.ly/1np7tG…

  • 1157. rlne101  |  November 6th, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    I love how your blogs influence people to take the time to process whats going on. They are really insightful.

    If you ever want to check my blog it mainly focuses on one topic or a quote, and then is complemented by a story thats actually happened or either symbolizes something real.

    http://timeless-adub.blogspot.com/

    =D

  • 1158. tgood  |  November 8th, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Sambath, congratulations…. you did a great job.

    What other goals have you set?

  • 1159. sam204  |  November 11th, 2009 at 1:41 AM

    Thanks I’m glad you liked it tgood.

    As for my goals, I have list that wrote out which hangs right beside my bed. They’re goals that I will accomplish within the next 5 years.

    I would like to share this quote about being realistic with goals, “People over estimate what they can do in a year but underestimate what they can do in 5 years.”

  • 1160. sam204  |  November 11th, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    Thanks I’m glad you liked it tgood.

    As for my goals, I have a list that I wrote out which hangs right beside my bed. They’re goals that I will accomplish within the next 5 years.

    I would like to share this quote about being realistic with goals, “People over estimate what they can do in a year but underestimate what they can do in 5 years.”

  • 1161. sam204  |  November 11th, 2009 at 2:23 AM

    that was a fun little experiment. My hands were split, I’ve got a great imagination always been a bit of a dreamer.

  • 1162. Lee Spence  |  November 22nd, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    Haha, BIRTHDAY SUIT….

  • 1163. mo  |  November 25th, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Having children sticks with you. RAP IT UP

  • 1164. mo  |  November 25th, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    this applies perfectly to a conversation i was just having with a friend, thanks

  • 1165. TGOOD  |  December 2nd, 2009 at 1:16 AM

    simply awesome

  • 1166. PacificBurrowingWasp  |  December 3rd, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    My hands were split opposite the way they would have been if the situation were real (balloon hand low, book hand high)….not sure what that means!

    I do have a bit of a history in ’stumping’ personality quizzes

  • 1167. raymond santos  |  December 24th, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    YES! this is life changing.

  • 1168. car-reviews.ru  |  January 2nd, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    Fiona, it is a great post thanks for writing it!

  • 1169. Stacey Derbinshire  |  January 2nd, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    Just wanted to say HI. I found your blog a few days ago on Technorati and have been reading it over the past few days.

  • 1170. adavis718  |  January 3rd, 2010 at 4:06 AM

    What font is that you used??? I need that in my life!

  • 1171. adavis718  |  January 3rd, 2010 at 4:12 AM

    I look forward to joining that list this year!

  • 1172. MarkTCollins  |  January 6th, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    Hello,

    I am Mark, soon 40 years old, I teach sports in high school

    regards,

    Mark, my little blog moto

  • 1173. Mo  |  January 12th, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    Sakiya -

    Have you read “Think and Grow Rich”?

    I automatically assume you have because it reflects some of your philosophies so strongly.

    Regardless, excellent read, whether it’s you or your followers I really believe anyone and everyone should take a look.

  • 1174. aRCe  |  January 17th, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    I like the cover, simple can definitely be a good thing. I think the best book cover is for the novel “this book will save your life” simple but made me notice and then buy the book.

    Looking forward to your new book

  • 1175. OchoUno  |  January 17th, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    Cool. I guess Armand and Kanye okay’d this cover huh? can’t wait….

  • 1176. Bastion  |  January 18th, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    wow!!!!! (standing ovation) TED, wow what a platform. The only place to go from here is Oprah lol j/k

    Congrats Sakiya. Can’t wait to see the full lecture on the TED website.

    Please give us some behind the scene footage at the event if possible!

  • 1177. TypicalSmartGuy  |  January 19th, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Do us proud. We’ll be watching.

  • 1178. Mo  |  January 19th, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    word up congrats

  • 1179. Ali  |  January 20th, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    I will be picking you up from Istanbul Airport… I’m excited!! Thanks for coming…

  • 1180. US Education  |  January 20th, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    Great article . Will definitely copy it to my blog.Thanks.

  • 1181. LukeChampetierDeRibes  |  January 22nd, 2010 at 2:51 AM

    Yo,

    I am Luke, soon 46 old,
    I am a teacher and teach sciences at university

    best regards ,

    Luke, ingenieur

  • 1182. Jayson  |  January 23rd, 2010 at 3:29 AM

    I would have to agree that life is about free will, but let’s finish up God gave human free will to do whatever they want to do, but the will that we have is the will of God is suppose to be used to do what we need instead of what want. It not about us it’s about him that mindset got us in this mess since the very beginning.

  • 1183. Tremayne  |  January 25th, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    Congrats. Sakiya on doing a TED. Will you be posting a video?

  • 1184. fatos  |  January 28th, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    “For me, I saw that although I’m better than I’ve been, I’m no where near as good as I’m going to get!”

    Very very good and motivating! :D

  • 1185. Rodger  |  January 30th, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    AB-SO-LU-TLY AMAZING IDEA. and so well executed. thanks for sharing.

  • 1186. Ali  |  January 30th, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    I totally agree with RODGER. :)
    More creative solutions, less interruption.

  • 1187. Sam  |  February 4th, 2010 at 3:20 AM

    Hey. I don’t normally leave comments, but I just wanted to say thanks for the great information. I have a blog too, though
    I don’t write as good as you do, but if you want to check it out here it is. Thanks again and have a great day!

  • 1188. just-a-reader  |  February 7th, 2010 at 4:02 AM

    Guess I’ll take a stab at it : if you think the chocolate is looking delicious, when till we pun a wrapper on it, a CK wrapper that is.
    Anyway it did get my attention when I first saw it, but it doesn’t make me wanna buy CK clothing, just wonder why would someone advertise their clothing line by putting a naked man on a giant billboard. Can I buy abs like that over at CK or …? SMH

  • 1189. uberVU - social comments&hellip  |  February 11th, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    Social comments and analytics for this post…

    This post was mentioned on Twitter by ThinkMovement: “A Book of Questions with One Answer” NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER — THANKS IN ADVANCE TO ALL THOSE WHO SUPPORT!!! — http://bit.ly/b7fAIq…

  • 1190. Omphile  |  February 11th, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    Everyone hast an opinion.

  • 1191. Patrice  |  February 12th, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    HILARIOUS!!!

  • 1192. Hmmm  |  February 12th, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    LOL..That has to be real…it sounds so likely…funny nonetheless…

  • 1193. Charles B. Good  |  February 13th, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    I can relate…pay up people…

  • 1194. Mo  |  February 14th, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    man – advertising is such dangerous territory. in one sense a really good ad can be almost exhilirating. like this one (admittedly i didnt really get it at first, but once it hit me – WOW).

    but theres a potentially ugly side to it too. ads as effective as this do not speak to your conscious mind, they speak to your subconscious. theres no dialogue, the average person can’t question the authenticity of the claims the advertisement makes, so in a deep way, we accept whatever the ad is telling us. its scary because we have to trust the ethics of the people who are trying to SELL something to us, which just doesnt make sense to me.

    but man – thats a powerful image

  • 1195. leandra  |  February 17th, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    i love this!

  • 1196. Evan Van Dopinstien  |  February 17th, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Awwwwwwesome…

  • 1197. Jules  |  February 18th, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    Really loved this video – and Josef’s message!

  • 1198. pet strollers&hellip  |  February 19th, 2010 at 8:10 PM

    pet strollers…

  • 1199. Nathan Manning  |  February 19th, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    Reminds me of Don Hertzfeldt. Great stuff.

  • 1200. Mo  |  February 20th, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    wow usually invasion of privacy is alot more subtle and gradual. they should have known better

  • 1201. D'Ellis R. McCammon  |  February 21st, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Thanks for providing the upper portions of the brain waves. There’s so much that folks like George did for sustaining the force to keep some of us out of the troughs.Stop by sometime, There’s a lot that should be shared.
    Again… THANK YOU !
    D’Ellis/Mohandas Lighque(”like you”.)

  • 1202. one_mike  |  February 22nd, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    thank you for posting this! George is one of my favorites, i got all his books, classic!

  • 1203. one_mike  |  February 22nd, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    nooooo! i wasn’t able to pre-order on time because I didn’t have a Paypal account! oh well, still gonna order one when i get the chance.

  • 1204. Courcy Magnus  |  February 23rd, 2010 at 12:12 AM

    Im a fellow thinker and philosophical superstar
    i live 15 minutes from this high school… this is one of the most profound and brash acts in the destruction of ones personal realm.
    this event conjured up a quote in my mind….

    “Our fight for freedom has dwindled down to a struggle for privacy”
    -Courcy Magnus

  • 1205. Eli Velez  |  February 28th, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Hi Sakiya,
    I am writing this comment just as a blurb of my thoughts. Last night a close friend of mine (Charles) find himself in presence of you and a few others. As he was recapping the entire night, he happened to mention your name. It’s just funny how things work, I can still remember attending first TCML performance in NYC. Till this day whenever in doubt or hesitation I find myself reading over the notes i took when in attendance and reading your “a day of reflection” post. I read it because it mentions my name (haha)

    Anyway sorry, just wanted to let you know that what you do has provided inspiration to me and my circle of influence.

    Eli Velez

  • 1206. aRCe  |  March 3rd, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    If i pre order now will I still get the special edition?

  • 1207. Jose  |  March 6th, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    Thank you J.,
    I eager to read your new book.

  • 1208. Mister Six Nine  |  March 6th, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    Lol. Good one.

  • 1209. Eddie  |  March 8th, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    Well put!

  • 1210. Eddie  |  March 8th, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    Dam!!! When could you make it to Miami? Keep up the inspiring and motivating work. Congrats on the book!

  • 1211. Eddie  |  March 8th, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    Great Quote.

    One that i really favor:

    “People who reach a definite decision to procure a particular job and make life pay the price they ask do not stake their life on that decision; they stake their economic freedom.” Napoleon Hill

  • 1212. Eddie  |  March 11th, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    Easier said then done…but it’s a must.

  • 1213. leandra  |  March 13th, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    Societies believe things based on the best of their abilities and willingness to understand them at the time to the degree in which it serves those in power.

  • 1214. E  |  March 15th, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    I have this on DVD. Remarkable philosophies and promotes free thought in a close minded world. Pure gold.

  • 1215. SkuFL  |  March 16th, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    Wow! 1:38:00 Was Really Worth It!!Lol! There was way to many qoutes & philosophies in this film, just mind boggling greatness! Great post & vid.

  • 1216. fatos  |  March 16th, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    if you don’t see what has been done, you may risk doing it all over again..

  • 1217. PINS  |  March 16th, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    WOAHHHHHH! This is unbelievebly DOPE! Makes you question things from all angles. Please continue blogging such great posts!

    P

  • 1218. fatos  |  March 17th, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    i love you for this one (the quote) man!! I guess great minds DO think alike! :D

  • 1219. saKiya  |  March 18th, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    To the tattoo artist from Boston…

    My apologies, I read your comment but somehow mistakenly deleted it when deleting some spam.

    I’ll consider making some shorter quotes moving forward…LOL!!!

    As always…dare2bU
    Sakiya

  • 1220. Eddie  |  March 18th, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Edison failed 10,000 before he got it right with the candescent light bulb. A real testament to this/his quote.

  • 1221. MzLolaBabs  |  March 19th, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Big fan of your movement! I’m a medical student in Newark, NJ and “Thank You and You’re Welcome” sits on my coffee table to motivate me each and every day. Looking forward to your new book, and I’m hoping to make it to the Book Release Celebration!

  • 1222. Eddie  |  March 19th, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    Set!

  • 1223. SkufL  |  March 19th, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    I Love This Qoute

  • 1224. Jose  |  March 20th, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    hey Sakiya, i just received your book in the mail, thank you for signing it and love your final answer to this book.
    such simple questions that helped enlighten my perspective.
    Thanks for the inspiration.

  • 1225. Khari Malik  |  March 22nd, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Happy Birthday man. Im a new fan of the movement, and I love everything your doing.

  • 1226. fatos  |  March 25th, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    very simmilar to benjamin franklin’s:

    tell me and i’ll forget.. show me and i might remember.. involve me and i’ll understand.

  • 1227. Wesley Roberts  |  March 28th, 2010 at 2:43 AM

    Dope Shit Love Plz Check This Out…..Think On Her Words At The End This Was My Conclusion at the end:Dope But If U Notice The Car She’s Driving Is The Same Car JFK Was Shot In But Roofless And Black Ok Now The Street She Gets Shot On Is The Same Exact FUCKING Street He Was Shot At And You Watch At The End Of The Vid It Glances At The Building Where Supposably The Shooter Shot From And The X in The Street Is Right Where JFK Was Bucka Bucka Boom Blaw Clap Clack At Dude Fucking Dope Shit Right!!!!!!!Its Such A Dope Message ListEn To Her Words At The End n Think Of Her U N JFK:) plz watch

  • 1228. Jermain  |  March 29th, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    I like this image. its dark, its clean and the composition of the 2 sides are well laid out… But once I read “controversial” it almost forced me into this mindset that I HAD to think wrongly about this image. It’s like had the word “controversial” not been associated with it then I would never have thought otherwise.

    When you put that word and the images together I instantly thought of the raw image of slavery and the progression to where a black man can now me in modern day society; a well dressed, suited man.

    But like I said, had “controversial” not been applied to it, then i would have never got to that conclusion.

  • 1229. Turnsheadz_247  |  April 1st, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    If imagination is the most powerful place, what are thoughts ? I live in my thoughts where I reflect using my imagination, so next time when what I was thinking about comes up, I already made the plan to succeed-in my imagination. I create a world where I can enjoy; giving the world what I want them to see. But when they get to know me, its like behind the scenes. Technically I’m on my own world tour, giving out tickets for free. It’s the worlds choice to enjoy it or not… Great Quote !

  • 1230. Brandy B.  |  April 5th, 2010 at 1:18 AM

    Hello Sakiya Sandifer-

    I was wondering if you will be having any upcoming appearances in the Los Angeles area? I would love to support & be able to meet you.

  • 1231. Dante  |  April 7th, 2010 at 12:15 AM

    this is too amazing. idk if i can believe it lol

  • 1232. Replay  |  April 9th, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    those chinese characters look like they’re doing it doggystyle

  • 1233. Eddie  |  April 12th, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    CLassic Generalization

  • 1234. R  |  April 12th, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    Ehh… not really thought provoking at all.

    Firearms are inherently safe and being afraid of them is completely unnecessary and immature.

    People should want to educate themselves about firearms and take safety courses to get a better understanding of the responsibilities that revolve around guns.

    Automatically thinking that they are “bad” or that they are only used to murder people and spreading that message is just as bad as telling people that they should never talk about sex and abstinence is the only answer.
    - or that rap music makes you a bad person so don’t listen to it.
    - or that video games turn kids violent so don’t ever play them.
    - or that tv gives a false view of reality so don’t watch it.

    Instead of dismissing things, we should be trying to educate people so that they don’t make the wrong decisions when they inevitably come into contact with an unknown that they were told nothing about so that they can have a better understanding and make the right choices.

    The average person growing up is going to be exposed to many different things no matter how much the parents try to put them in a “bubble” so instead of letting our youth learn about things from television or other kids at school, we should be teaching them how to be safe, how to be responsible, and how to react in certain situations.

    A firearm is only as dangerous as the person who is handling it just as a motor vehicle is extremely dangerous to someone who doesn’t know how to operate one properly or had insufficient training/knowledge.

    This video does not want you to think or learn about anything, it wants you to embrace the fear of an unknown which is a terrible life lesson. Being scared and running away from things you may know little about won’t get anyone anywhere.

  • 1235. Leandra  |  April 16th, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    I’m in complete agreeance and support of the economic benefits of “going green” but I think that touting economics as the supreme virtue only further perpetuates the reason why people aren’t thinking or don’t think of the larger and signficantly more important reasons.

    We aren’t “saving the Earth”. This planet will and does take care of itself. All that we consider to be “problems” are inconveniences to our livelihood on this planet. Ninety-nine percent of all the species that ever inhabited Earth are extinct. The green movement is our chance to not join that number…for now at least. Any attempts made to live within the natural balance of this particular planet are truly to save US, not it.

    Our lives are patterned on a system of sheer parasitism, exploiting the host for all it has to offer with no forethought: if the host dies, what happens to us?

    The green movement is a capitalist attempt to correct some things, but it’s still mostly half-assed as truly living in sync with the Earth would require a lot more than metal water bottles, canvas shopping bags, organic food, and electric cars.

    Think bigger. Than yourselves. Than your money. The planet is in disarray because we are in disarray. We are disconnected from nature and what’s natural, and, subsequently, from ourselves.

    Having more money is always great. But there’s so much more and so much more to it. :)

  • 1236. Kofi  |  April 17th, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    We need to get back to some old school discipline.

  • 1237. leandra  |  April 20th, 2010 at 2:53 AM

    bright.

  • 1238. Junisha  |  April 20th, 2010 at 10:58 PM

    Oh my socks… I am awsome

  • 1239. carl  |  April 21st, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    I wish school class was like this !

  • 1240. Eddie  |  April 22nd, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Huge issue here in Florida…big ups for this post.

    “Racism still alive, they just be concealing it.” Kanye West

  • 1241. Eddie  |  April 24th, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    Congrats!

  • 1242. Sam-x  |  April 26th, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    well said. Like most I’ve been a victim of thinking and living backwards, but I’ve realized the mistake and I’m doing what needs to be done to get on the “forward thinking” track.

    Common sense isn’t always common practice.

    Thanks for sharing!

  • 1243. SkuFL  |  April 27th, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    Its Like This Quotes Is Speaking To Me and Surrounds Most My Peers Today, Wow! Lol Yo Thinks For The Great Post, This Kinda Stuff Reminds Me To Just Sit Tight And Keep Pushing & Riding On This Journey Life Has In Store For Me. I Wish More People Knew This, They’d Be Chasing Their Dreams Instead, But Great Post Thanks!

  • 1244. kevin  |  April 29th, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    Thid is a nice post. I’m a victim of having the thought that if you have money you can do anything but I’m wrong

  • 1245. ethel  |  May 2nd, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    Are you going to make an appearance in Iowa in the near future?

  • 1246. Eddie  |  May 4th, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    Revolutionary!

  • 1247. Eddie  |  May 5th, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    Removing yourself from close negative influences is one of the toughest things to do, especially if those close (negative) influences are family.

    But it’s vital for your self-improvement!

  • 1248. Eddie  |  May 5th, 2010 at 10:58 PM

    Congrats! Continue to be an influence!

  • 1249. Wesley Roberts  |  May 6th, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    Not To Be DisSatisfying But Love You(No Homo)
    And Man Dude Wen U Die Your Guna Blow Up(No B.J.’s)(No Homo)
    But Ur Guna Kill It More Then As A Man Thinketh By James Allen Fucking Crazy Shit
    Your My Hero
    And Not To Be Like All Sad Bout U And Ur Life
    But I Look At You Like Your Dead Ya No
    Like 2Pac/HendRix Ya No Just That Good Shit So Thank U!!!!!!

  • 1250. kevin  |  May 6th, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    This is good stuff. Its tuff to get ride of someone that’s very close to you from your girl, to ya close boy you been runnin wit for years. But to my knowledge life is all about sacrifices.if we don’t do that how would we get by in life? and eddie I agree

  • 1251. Desmond  |  May 10th, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    i wonder do you people still feel the same way now that he is gone ?

  • 1252. Eddie  |  May 14th, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    Great words!

  • 1253. Eddie  |  May 18th, 2010 at 12:31 AM

    What should we know? What is the best way to know?

    Life is suppose to be so much more simple than what we’ve made it!

  • 1254. lojack805  |  May 20th, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    Life changes…We are blessed with a gift to control our own destiny. It can also be viewed as a curse if not nurtured properly. This site displays thoughts that I have found very useful in creating. Thank you and your Welcome!! Keep up the good work.

  • 1255. Chuck  |  May 21st, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    COngrats! I can’t believe I missed this. This is my school too, I’ve always wanted to meet you! I hope you come back again!

  • 1256. Robert Nieves  |  May 26th, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    I agree 100%, sacrafice is necessary to make it to the finish line. Greatness isn’t achieved by sitting on the beach all summer or sipping hot cocoa all winter. It requires hard work, focus and dedication to one day be able to sit on the beach and look back at what you’ve done and plan your next bigger move!!!

  • 1257. Khaba Mkhize  |  May 27th, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    So true. This post definitely hit home.

  • 1258. Eddie  |  May 27th, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Another Gem!

  • 1259. Khaba Mkhize  |  May 27th, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    This definitely hit home…..

  • 1260. Des  |  May 29th, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    yes, i totally agree! Great words.

  • 1261. DanteCarter  |  June 10th, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    i think the “Woodstock” like concert is a sweet idea. i know a perfect place for it too. New Haven, Connecticut! by Yale University there is a large field, about 16 acres, with a stage already set. New Haven is the second largest municipality in Connecticut, and the sixth largest municipality in New England. With a core population of over 120,000, and more than 500,000 people in the immediate area im sure getting people to the event would be no problem. That coupled with the fact that “The Green” as we call it, is so close to the Yale campus, it’s an ideal spot for The Think Movement… just a thought.

  • 1262. Ntsu  |  June 17th, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    I think the one aspect that ties this topic together is passion.

    I think the common denominator of all mega successful individuals is that theyre totally consumed and passionate about their work. and its been said, that when you discover your passion you will never work another day in your life. so in theory, sacrifice and discipline to the motivated and passionate individual become almost unconcious habits that naturally develop.

    and i think its when you operate at this level that you no longer view those sacrifices as burdens. maybe this should be emphasized more. find your passion and simply do what you love. chances are the ones struggling to make those sacrifices dont have good enough reasons to want to commit in the first instance.

  • 1263. Gknow  |  July 28th, 2010 at 2:03 AM

    Great interview! As far as your question, I think the man is paying more for her to leave afterwards. Messing with a prostitute, there are no strings attached.

  • 1264. todaymyopponentis...  |  August 12th, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    hey just wanted to finally say what’s up and tell you that I love what you’re doing and you have really inspired me in a lot of ways. i’m currently going to school and I am majoring in professional sales (william paterson university of new jersey… only school with a major in professional sales) and the things that I read here, your mentality, your interviews (especially the one with the CEO of that pr company… I forget what it was called) it’s all very inspiring. I purchased your books and have had other people read it in front of me and it always generates great conversation. I always appreciated good advice; it helped me get through tough times and I always will believe that we are put on this planet to genuinely help each other. so I put together a little blog of my own(http://todaymyopponentis.tumblr.com) and I myself have decided that I want to write and publish my own short book one day. anyways, just wanted to stop by and show my appreciation. by the way, thanks for shouting me out on your blog when I purchased your book. money well spent. I would have purchased it for 5x what I payed for it. keep up the good work. – Mike

  • 1265. Stephen Beard  |  September 24th, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Thanks for coming out to Hunter College to share your story and numerous experiences. I only caught the end of your presentation but I’m sure your story was inspirational and informative. I was able to meet you and have you sign the books but the convo was brief.
    I would like to talk more because I am in the process of publishing my first poetry/spoken word book and i would like to run some ideas by you. I figured that since you have done it already, you could give me some pointers etc.
    My name is Stephen Beard and my contacts are :Stephencbeard@gmail.com and cell 646-660-0712.
    I look forward to speaking to you
    Peace Brother,

    Stephen Beard

  • 1266. TomArrow  |  December 5th, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    The question that comes into my mind is: Do you hate to apologize or do you hate to acknowledge you made a mistake? Or do you hate to apologize when you believe that you made no mistake?

    Either way, an apology is a weak and exploitative form of gesture. To acknowledge having made a mistake should always be a rational thought process. An apology consists of destroying your self-esteem (the bite you feel?) either through guilt and the need for immediate compensation by the person that might have been damaged or through fear of being rejected for your mistake. Either way, you exploit the victim on a whim by expecting them to forget/forgive that you made an error and betray yourself by not allowing yourself to stay conscious of the consequences of your errors.

    The victim of your supposed error will take part in the ritual either out of the same fear of rejection or through indulging in commiseration for your guilt and possibly the joy that comes from the power that you grant them by destroying your self-esteem for them.

    In the end, it doesn’t make you a better person to apologize. It makes you a slave of everybody who witnesses you make a mistake, of your own guilt and of your fear, which lets other people control you. If you do it against your will, you are controlled by one of these emotions.

    It is morally superior not to apologize, because it gives other people the chance to judge you by what you are. And the corresponding feeling to that – to face the consequences of your actions – is courage. Also, there is no unspoken promise involved in the form of “I promise to change”. If you feel that you need to change because the consequences are either very severe or the decision that led to them was an honest mistake, you will become a better person much more than by apologizing and running away from the situation through forgiveness.

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