Creativity

I love art. The way I use art is unique. It is a form of mediation for me. I get lost in time and space and all my worries and stresses seem to stop existing. It is my escape from reality and into another realm. I know in the world we live in there are over 3 billion people who make under a dollar a day (check out the gumball population on youtube). There are more tragedies in the world today then there ever was before. We can say it is due to the larger population compared to what it was in the past. We are growing at an exponential rate, and there are billions of people who suffer from diseases. So saying that I need something to escape from the worries and stress in life wouldn't be fair if I was to compare myself to the rest of the world. However I am not comparing myself to anyone, what I am suggesting is that I use this as a way to clear my head space to tap into my creativity and the subconscious. I suggest for you the reader to do the same, find something that you enjoy and that nothing else matters when your doing it, be aware of how it makes you feel. Your awareness is key to your greatness. Is stress holding you back from reaching your full potential?

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Reinvent myself

I had an accident when I was working in the construction industry. I was working on replacing a window and after 5 years of experience and countless times of mastering the work, I was replacing the window over the kitchen sink, it shattered and a small piece fell on my wrist. Mistakes do happen even if your really good at what you do. I had to get rushed to the hospital. When I got there the doctor had inspected the injury and told me that I had cut two tendons and that I would need to see a plastic surgeon. When I got home that night I had to revaluate what it is I was doing and why. I had to look deep within myself and ask myself why I was doing what I was doing and if there was anything else that I can do, that I can find more rewarding in my life and that will pay me better then what I was being paid in the industry I was all too familiar with. Change is not easy for anyone, and it was scary to think that I would have to go into the unknown and the uncomfortable.  As I was reflecting upon myself I knew change was inevitable. Life is too short and too precious to be doing something that doesn't bring you satisfaction and that is potentially dangerous. Don't be afraid of change embrace it. When that fear comes over you, it means your stepping into a growth mentality.

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Crisis

Looking at this screen is like a blank canvas waiting to be painted. As I retract my thoughts, memories flood in and there is so much I want to write yet I don't know the best way to put it on this screen. I want to share my insights as to what I believe is going on today in our society. I don't want to bore you with the facts as I am sure that you can Google any source of information you want in a matter of seconds. There is a crisis brewing and a financial collapse waiting right around the corner. We are repeating everything we have done in the past before a crisis, I believe crisis is inevitable. Companies will be downsizing, people will be losing their mortgages (liabilities) and some will even have to shut down their entrepreneurial ventures, others may argue this point of view. Regardless of the matter, it all depends on how you view the coming crisis, and if you place blame or take responsibility. There in lies opportunities at every corner. Even at the worst of times you can capitalize and take initiative to come out ahead of the norm. Success is predictable, it is not luck, be ready to adapt or you will not survive (great read by Les Mckeown Predictable Success). You want to disrupt the industry, just like all the recent start ups that have made millions, such as UBER or Air B and B. Take calculated risks, be innovative, set SMART goals and build an all star team that has the same core beliefs as you do. Most importantly bring value onto others. Educate yourself on how you can help others first so that others can help you, by helping others you create a connection and a future. A friend of mine once told me "No matter how we contribute, it important to add value in an authentic way, without an ulterior motive, genuine and helpful and unassuming." There is so much more I want to write, I have been keeping these blogs short assuming you may be reading this on your smart phone. So I hope to increase the frequency as to how many blogs I write a week. Thank you for taking your time to read these blogs, I want to create value to my readers by educating. Best way to learn is to teach.

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The Passion Myth

Don't follow your passion, let your passion follow you. I have recently read a book by Cal Newport called "so good they can't ignore you". He debunks the long stood myth and goes to say that you should focus on and work hard at what your good at, develop your strengths. When you become great at what you do, you will become passionate about what you do. It is true what he says, because the notion of following your passion can lead you a stray. I have been in search of my passion and have realized the more I searched the less happy I became. There is no need to search for it when it is staring you right in your face, become aware of what your good at. If your not happy doing what you do, then stop doing it, master your skills and strengths and do something your really good at. Reason it will make you happy is because you will feel the sense of accomplishment. Today I also came to the realization that nobody is perfect and it is ok to not be understood. I have people in my life telling me that I am a completely different person today then I was yesterday. I reinvent myself and surprise myself with what I am capable of. If you don't know what your good at then ask someone who is close to you to point out your strengths. Mind sharing is crucial to our reinvention, great minds think alike clever minds think together. I attended a youth seminar at a university campus, and the results from this seminar were amazing because of the type of setting that was provided for sharing problems and solutions. I am a echo  boomer, sharp, capable, and craving knowledge and success. I am inclusive and do not discriminate against others, and most importantly I am optimistic. Reinvent your self everyday by working on what your great at, and become even better then you were yesterday.

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Self-Perception

Nothing is easy. I have been told numerous times over the years, not from the same source either. Why is that nothing is easy? Why do things have to be so complicated in life and in business? I suspect it is through the perception of which you view it. Some people may view their life is difficult, but others may see that things are easy for you. It is the lens of which you look at things and events that happen in your life. If you could step outside of your body and look at yourself and imagine that things are not the same from how you perceive them. Comparing yourself to others is not the right way to measure your success, it will make you envious and jealous. You should only compare your own past to your own present. Don't judge or blame others, most of the time your misinterpreting the situation, things may not seem as they appear. Certainty turns attitude into action. Be certain of yourself, serve others instead of judging or criticizing and don't expect anything in return. Don't make it a transaction, "life without giving is a life without living." If you want to create loyalty, then stop expecting things in return when you serve others, find people who believe in what you believe and make a greater impact on those people. If you have not lived by this mantra and you do, I am certain that your life and business will change dramatically, also express gratitude for everything in your life. All of these are positive energies that the universe will reciprocate back to you and your business. Lastly do what you love and whatever you do don't do it just for the money. I was asked to give more personal examples in my blog so others can relate to it, so here it goes. I spend a lot of time giving back and serving others. I have started a givers group with one of my friends whom I met through a network business meeting in Vancouver. In this group we are hoping to create a lasting change in our community. Our first target was to help impoverished youth by a measurable and a pay it forward system, then moved to impoverished families and now through collaboration we are creating the missing piece of the puzzle, which is a hub where charities can connect to other charities and the recipients are aware of how to find the appropriate resources. There are ways to market without funding, I was able to successfully do that for one of my companies.

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