“Speech has allowed the communication of ideas, enabling human beings to work together to build the impossible. Mankind’s greatest achievements have come about by talking, and its greatest failures by not talking. It doesn’t have to be like this. Our greatest hopes could become reality in the future. With the technology at our disposal, the possibilities are unbounded. All we need to do is make sure we keep talking.”
Getting what you really want in life is greatly dependent on how often you tell people what you really want in life…so with that said, let’s use this posting to put out in the universe what we really want in life!!!
I’ll go first…I want to…uhmm, correction…IWILL talk to at least 1000 people in person over the course of 10 days in July 09 in efforts of promoting the Thank You And You’re Welcome book!!!
TONIGHT’S TOPICS: The fear of social ridicule…how much does it define your behavior?  Are there more pros than cons? Take a listen and share your thoughts!!!
Ambitiously Pursuing Your Own Self-Direction by fellow thinker Jim Rohn
What is the origin of true ambition? There exists really only one place to find true ambition and that is within you – in every thought, in every movement, in every motivation. Your ambition is an expression of who you truly are, your own self-expression.
Money is neither good or evil. It’s merly a form of energy that tends to make us more of who we already are, whether it’s greedy or giving…THINK ABOUT IT!!!
“People who grow rich almost always improve their sex life because more people want to have sex with them. That’s just the way human beings work. Money is power. Power is an aphrodisiac. Money did not make me happy. But it definitely improved my sex life.”
“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that…but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.”
You are constantly in my thoughts and I miss you terribly. Even as I type this, my heart smiles as I think of our conversations about what I should or shouldn’t being doing…and how you would always get on me for saying “but” after all of your points. ”Buutttt” you know that I have to question everything before I accept it…LOL!!!
Just know that I’ll be forever thankful that your words will not allow me to be an average man!!!
“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. The mediocre mind is incapable of understanding the man who refuses to bow blindly to conventional prejudices and chooses instead to express his opinions courageously and honestly.”
TONIGHT’S TOPICS:Â SEXUAL ABUSE AMONG CHILDREN — It’s more common than not! Could it be due to society, as whole, not really talking about it? Unfortunately, the chances are high that either it has happened to you or someone you know. Tune in and be a part of the solution!!!
The right hand of a man that was transplanted onto his left arm, after he lost both hands in a subway accident. His right arm was so badly damaged that it couldn’t be used, so doctors placed his right hand on his left forearm. They then removed his thumb and repositioned it on the other side of his hand, so that his old index finger is now his little finger.  This was the fifth inverted hand transplant ever done.
As I mentioned in the previous post, my mom introduced me to Kahlil Gibran very early in my life. As far back as I can remember, she always had his book, The Prophet, lying around the house and even named one of my brothers after him.
After I read his quote, it was a no brainer for me to post it. As I was going through my routine of selecting a picture, my thoughts were flooded with childhood memories of my mom trying her best to get me to read his book. I guess I was a non-reader back then as well because I never did…LOL!
Clearly it had an affect on me looking back on it now. I really had a good laugh when I realized that I wasn’t being as original as I thought when it came to my idea of how to look in pictures. I’m not sure what it means that his thoughts and image laid dormant in my sub-conscious for all these years, but I know it means something!!!
This is a great example of how much our past can have an impact on our present and why it’s so important that we always question why we do what we do. Fortunately in this case it was something positive and endearing, but it could’ve just as easily been something negative that was the foundation of my thoughts and behavior.
Hey mom, although I never read his book, I hope it brings a smile to your heart to know that I’m now actually living it!!!
“Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.”
When you really think about it, all that really matters is the moment that you’re in right now. And how you respond to this very moment will have the greatest impact on your moments to come. (more…)
TONIGHT’S TOPICS: Have you ever had a great idea, but just didn’t know how to make it happen? Have you ever said…”if only such-o-such could hear my idea!”? Most likely yes, because we’ve all been there and probably heard ”it’s not what you know, but who you know” when given advice.   We discussed the power and the importance of your circle of influence in obtaining your goals.
Yooohhh, I’ve been looking for this video clip ever since I last saw it last year! His commitment to his desires really resonated with me. After watching, I wondered (more…)
“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go. Things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they’re right. You believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” (more…)
NEWARK WOMAN GRADUATES ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE WHILE LIVING ON STREETS by Ralph R. Ortega /The Star-Ledger
NEWARK — Homeless and without a job, Toni Clark saved her unemployment checks only for the barest of essentials — meals, and her college education.
On Friday, Clark was one of almost 1,100 graduates at the largest commencement in Essex County College’s 40-year history. While many of her classmates faced down their own adversity, Clark’s entire college career was completed without having a place to sleep at night. (more…)
We are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel. We should never use our right to be angry as justification to be cruel. No matter how bad our heart is broken, the world doesn’t stop for our grief.
There’s a big difference in OUR world and THE world…do you know the difference???
Thanks Brianna for sparking my mind by just being you!!!
to the following individuals who made this opportunity for me to speak today at the G.R.E.A.T. Graduation possible…Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy, Jersey City Police Chief Tom Comey, Jersey City Police Director Sam Jefferson, U.S. Marshall James Plousis, Superintentdent of Jersey City Schools Dr. Charles Epps Jr. and last but not least JC1TV.
Kenji Kawakami, inventor and founder of the International Chindogu Society demonstrates his funnel glasses, designed to guide eyedrops into the eye, in Tokyo. The word “Chindogu” translates as “weird tools” and Kawakami has invented hundreds of absurd items… (more…)
Roughly four months ago, I was browsing through youtube and watched a video “The Think Movement has begun� which really appealed to me.
I remember feeling so energised and inspired by the short video.  I was thinking “This guy who is speaking on the clip is exactly what I am about!�
The guy’s name was Sakiya Sandifer and the name rang a bell although I could not remember where from. After replaying the video I realised that I had heard of the name Sakiya Sandifer because I had one of the books he co-wrote with Kanye West entitled “Thank You And You’re Welcome.” (more…)
TONIGHT’S TOPICS: Thought processes and personal philosophies. What’s the purpose and importance of each? How do you examine your thought process? How do you build a personal philosophy? Tune in and share your thoughts and experiences..
I just did what I think is the most bogus radio interview possible. There’s no need to disclose the station or on-air personalities because their buffoonery will get no shine here.
One aspect of fame/celebrity that I’m learning quickly is the reality of being treated as someone without feelings. As I cut the interview short, I wondered how it would’ve gone if I hadn’t actually used the principle of “Never Justify Your Behavior With The Wrongs of Others” from Thank You and You’re Welcome to keep me focused.
Trust me when I tell you that for a split second, my thoughts went from “Thanks for having me on your show to discuss our book”…to “Uhmm, what did you just freaking say…I will punch you in your fucking face!!!”…to “I WILL NOT LET THESE JERKS WIN!!!”
I’m not against interacting with people who disagree with me…hell, I actually encourage it because it’s a great way to learn and become better. But to have someone put so much effort to get an interview just to incite a negative response is senseless to me. It’s definitely a great misuse of time, which I feel is the greatest asset in life.
There is nothing I can do to get those 5 minutes back, so the best thing to do at this point is to chalk it up as a growth moment of what not to do again.
A message to all who are interested in interviewing me in the future…please don’t waste time attempting to provoke a negative reaction from me…instead let’s have a healthy, productive exchange of ideas that are based on good-intentions!!!
“One of the marks of excellent people is that they never compare themselves with others. They only compare themselves with themselves and with their past accomplishments and future potential.”
As we witness the shocking brutality that Mother Nature is capable of, I ponder on whether or not there are any lessons for us to take.
The bushfires which have completely destroyed many peoples’ lives have sparked a new sense of community. On Tuesday I was at the bushfire relief centre in the town of Whittlesea trying to lend a supporting hand to our brothers and sisters affected by this mass destruction.
The people were in a state of absolute shock, many as though their souls had been injured or taken right from them. (more…)
