It's extremely important to operate in the now... Not in the yesterday, not in the tomorrow, but in the now. Where does your mind travel when you're busy? When you wish you were doing something else, or wishing you were in another place. Where does your mind travel when you're not preoccupied? Where is your mind when you're reading these words? The whole point of this is to bring you away from your should've, could've, would'ves and into the place that you are right now. Yes, you want to be somewhere else six months, a year, five years from now... Yet, the things that will get you there are the things you're operating in here and now. I'm not saying for you to be stuck in this current space, I want you to simply realize that those things ahead of you will not be accomplished until you do the things handed to you presently. The things that have already happened should no longer be hindering you from moving into the next level of your life. The things that have happened are for you to learn, grow, and stretch into a new reality. They're to build your mindset to manage what's taking place in your life currently. How do you expect to lead if you've never had to follow first? How can you teach someone about the desert, unless you've overcome it? There's a huge difference between a travel agent and a tour guide.  What about the things you're going through now?  It's hard to see what's coming and where you're going when you're sailing through the storm. Distractions caused by the waves, winds, clouds, and crew members make it difficult to focus on the expected end. Thoughts of failure, thoughts of going back and trying again when things settle. Thoughts that maybe you've chosen the wrong team, and thoughts that the water in the boat will be your demise. Whatever worries and concerns you have, have nothing to do with if you're actually going to make it or not... Unless you go back. The wind, the waves, the wailing of your sailors all have one major thing in common: they do not determine your success. They're merely obstacles to see if you have what it takes to be long-suffering. They're challenges to test your patience, drive, vision, and gratitude for even having the opportunity. Often we don't arrive where we want because we don't express gratitude for the path. These are simple concepts to grasp the moment you realize that you're being strengthen and equipped NOW, for what's going to come later. I know, it's a crazy idea right? Who in their right mind prepares before taking the next step? Does an officer count the cost before going into war? Does he analyze if he can win with less numbers and with a better strategy, or should he send a peace agreement? Does an architect count the cost before establishing the build? If you've answered yes to these questions, then why aren't you embracing the step to being prepared now for the latter end? What's happening now is your preparation. You need to be prepared to become the better you, or else you'd be there already. Enjoy the process, the time frame depends on your eagerness to develop and be established in your ways. A Rolls Royce (car) takes six months to build, but a Toyota takes thirteen hours. Are you a Rolls Royce or a Toyota?  Do you think it'll be easy for you, knowing how big your goals and dreams are? Is it fair for things to be easy when you have such huge aspirations? In a perfect world we could both say, why can't it be easy? We both know that the victory is much sweeter when you can give a nice, juicy, back story as to how you defeated all odds. You've heard, "From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked." If you don't want the responsibility or the charge to get things done, quit already and let someone else take the wheel... At least you'll be able to say you still made it while sitting in the backseat (if you're even there).  The sad reality is that most people have either purchased tickets to their personal Superbowl but haven't prepared to get there, OR they haven't taken the time to watch themselves in order to decide whether they'll be in the game or not... Don't let this be you. Watch yourself with the same intensity that you watch others. Be your number one fan. Make the choice now that you're going to get to the "life playoffs", make it to the Superbowl, and win the trophy and receive your ring. The things you're going through now will either support your claim to fame, or reveal that you should switch gears and try more... Reflect. Reflect on your life, reflect on your choices, take the necessary steps in order to promote your success. You're worth it.  Your current reality isn't permanent unless you allow it to be. There is much more in store for you no matter where you are in life. Believe in the impossible, have faith, and watch things become possible. Impossible discreetly spells I'm possible... You just have to want it bad enough.

My dear friend... There are many, many, many opportunities floating around you. You only need to reach out and seize the moment. Not every opportunity will be for you, but you need to try some stuff. Work somewhere for two years, and then move somewhere else. Live somewhere else, go somewhere else, and do something else. I cringe at the thought of doing the same monotonous routine for the next ten, twenty, even two years... Not everyone is like me though. Not everyone wants to wake up and enjoy their coffee in Italy one day, in France the next... Brazil the following, and then Dubai. Not everyone wants to do lunch with business professionals and then celebrate with a jetski ride. Not everyone wants to have dinner in fancy restaurants with an endless tab, and food that doesn't stop until you drop. Not everyone takes the opportunity. There's nothing wrong with having a job, and I'm not career bashing... But what I am saying, is that there's nothing like real freedom. The freedom to go, do, and be whoever you want to be. Spend time with whoever you want, and try the things you really desire. -- Worry free. Make sure that your career is a daily pursuit of the things you would want most in life. Don't waste another second conforming to your current reality if it's not fulfilling you. Don't be afraid to switch paths, the people you need, the services you need, and the ideas you need are just over the horizon. When your career is based around freedom, you can take on even more opportunities than a regular job. You'll be able to make your own schedule, take the days you need, and visit the right people. -- Business lunches are huge when it comes to expanding business. Since I've given myself the career best for me, I take only the opportunities that already align with what I'm currently doing; consulting and mentoring becomes writer, public speaker, videographer, and photographer. I like to expand my visions, and since I'm always around these things, it only made sense that I learn more about them and see what I can do on my own. -- I was amazed. You'll be amazed at what you can do, if you not only try... But do! Never miss an opportunity. Comment below with any questions or topics you'd like covered. If these words have motivated you to think a little deeper about things, schedule an interview with me here. If you want to know some more about me, click here. If you want more info and to work by yourself, click here.

So many people are switching over to this laptop lifestyle. Internet, laptop, and something good to say, and you've got yourself a business. That's the basic idea of how people are living, and loving the life that you should be part of. They usually hop in front of the camera for a few hours while you're working, and they're making bank. Teaching, guiding, and broadcasting everything that you want to see. What does this mean for you? It means that you can do it too. Investments, real estate, car sales, consulting, taxi service... All of these can basically be ran by you from your laptop. You could even do it from your phone, but let's just stick to this sleek helper. No matter if your laptop is crappy or especially if it's newer, you need to be working on something from the comfort of your own laptop. -- I write in coffee shops, restaurants, in meetings, on planes, every where. (I just don't share everything) I realize though that the more I write, the more I share, and the more value people gain from me, the more prosperity I experience in business and in my life. It's not for everybody, but it's definitely worth considering. Let me know what you think. Comment below with any questions or topics you'd like covered. If these words have motivated you to think a little deeper about things, schedule an interview with me here. If you want to know some more about me, click here. If you want more info and to work by yourself, click here.

Perfect... Now that I have your attention, you need to be free. Be free from your troubles, worries, and frustrations because you can't bring them into your relationships. Definitely talk about them, but don't let your issues overcome you. If you don't have a circle that is helping you through your struggles, then you need a new team. No matter who the person is, they've had a team with them helping them along the way. Nobody has done each and every aspect of their business alone, they all consulted with people, mentored with people, and built relationships that catalyzed pivotal moments in their life. Free yourself from the relationships that aren't cutting it. Relationships with people, relationships with things, relationships with thoughts, feelings, and intentions. Yes, intentions. Just do what you know is going to take you in the right direction. Be consistent and be you. There's nothing better than being yourself with the right people around you. I'm not talking about the goofy, perverted, ditzy version of the real you... I'm talking about the real you that's perfect in every way. The one that's not afraid to be open and expressive of ideas, thoughts, and prosperous conversation. Inside every one of us is a better more refined version of who we are right now. Do you want to meet that person? Do you want to be that person? You can be, if you start today. You can be, if you start right now. You can be, if you do what it takes. Each and every day. Nobody is going to just hand you the perfect life, and nobody is going to give you freedom. You have to create the proper boundaries, develop the right values, and raise your standards if you'll ever reach the levels you want. You can go up a level or you can go down a level, but either way the level changes; whether you realize it has or not. Don't find yourself waking up six months from now wondering how you got so far off course, and still feeling like something is missing inside. Don't find yourself looking in the mirror wondering what happened to your goals, dreams, and your boyishly cute looks. (or girlishly) Don't find yourself regretting not having done all the things that would have given you the keys to an amazing life. Be free. Comment below with any questions or topics you'd like covered. If these words have motivated you to think a little deeper about things, schedule an interview with me here. If you want to know some more about me, click here. If you want more info and to work by yourself, click here.

In as few words as possible, self-image is the idea you have of yourself. -- It's that picture in your mind that radiates so vividly, all your goals, dreams, accomplishments, and failures. Your self-image dictates what you do from the moment you wake up, until you tuck down into the covers. Your self-image will determine your complete life's journey. Why? Humans are very visual creatures, and as visual creatures, we gravitate toward the things we see and relate to. Think of babies... They have a steady eye on their parents. As soon as mom or dad leaves the room, the child can very easily fall into a frantic attitude. -- The same goes for what we see in life. When what we want (love) to see is taken away, we easily become worried, distressed, and confused. If you have a main goal or dream that you seriously desire to fulfill, yet the image of that end goal constantly gets obstructed, you'll easily find yourself in an uncomfortable position. You might not even understand what's truly wrong... Now you know. It's cause you can't see. You can't see your goals, you can't see your dreams, and you can't see your desires becoming a reality. Sure, you'd like them to be real, and you're "working" towards them... Do you really believe? That image you have has got to be clear, and it has to be something you really want. Make it the most successful thing you've ever seen, and work toward becoming that... Doesn't matter if you ever get there, the most important part, is that you do your best. Comment below with any questions or topics you'd like covered. If these words have motivated you to think a little deeper about things, schedule an interview with me here. If you want to know some more about me, click here. If you want more info and to work by yourself, click here.

Take a minute to search out your truest self... Your truest feelings, your truest desires. Is this in alignment with where you currently are? Is this in alignment with the same self that's going through the storm? Because at the end of the day, they need to be the same person. Actually, the person going through all the mess right now, is going to be even better than that image of who you want to be... But you must keep developing. You must keep going, and keep moving toward that better self you're visualizing. Imagine that your body is the car, the world around you is the road, and your mind is the driver. There are all types of pathways you can take to reach your destination, but there's one that'll be the exact fit; flow with it and don't worry about the traffic shown on the map. I know I'm not the only one that has tried taking a different route than what my GPS said, only to end up later than what I would've been. "Shortcuts". Sometimes I get there sooner, but majority of the time now, the GPS knows what's up. So I learned to hang tight and just follow. The best part about your journey is that there's no arrival time. You get there when you get there, but the faster, yet more skilled you drive, the quicker you'll get there. -- Some people in your life will be "Sunday drivers", others will be skilled professionals, many will be going with the flow of traffic or going slightly slower/faster, than you. Drive your style, but drive. Get to the destination. Stop pulling over... Enough with the pit-stops, how many times do you need to eat and use the bathroom? Come on already. There are people waiting to cruise at a faster pace with you... That's another cool thing about this. If you decide to drive faster and more skilled, there will be tons of people willing to show you how to be even better; for your safety and everyone else's. Driving fast doesn't have to be dangerous, but you have to make sure you can handle it, the car can handle it, and the road is well enough designed. Enough about cars. Go live a fast but skilled life. In five years I went from not having a plan, to being a prison guard, to trading stocks, and now I'm writing these words. Get your engine pumping and put the pedal to the metal. You have it in you, but you can't be afraid to let it out. Start now. Comment below with any questions or topics you'd like covered. If these words have motivated you to think a little deeper about things, schedule an interview with me here. If you want to know some more about me, click here. If you want more info and to work by yourself, click here.

It’s your life! It's your body, it's your mind, it's all you. It's your image and it's your vision to pursue. Nobody else is going to make it happen. You have to make the decision between these words I'm sharing with you, that you will give everything you have to make your goals and dreams real. Each and every day, matter fact, each and every moment, you need to be managing yourself. Your thoughts, your feelings, your ideas, and your beliefs. Manage these things constantly and consistently to keep yourself on the right pathway. You don't have to micromanage yourself, and you don't have to go overboard, but you do have to correct and guide yourself into making the right decisions. This takes management. You are your best and worst employee, and you are your best and worst client. How are you managing this dynamic? When you learn how to manage yourself better, you'll be able to manage others better, and handle situations better. Trust and believe that it is incredibly valuable to manage yourself. Manage your time, manage your money, and manage the things you let grow in your garden called the mind. The best managers in life create the best teams, and get the best results... Why can't that be you? It can be you, and it is you... Start now to work in the direction of your goals and dreams, because your life depends on it. Comment below with any questions or topics you'd like covered. If these words have motivated you to think a little deeper about things, schedule an interview with me here. If you want to know some more about me, click here. If you want more info and to work by yourself, click here.