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History Has Been Made...

2011-12-24T12:00:00.000-08:00

Attention all we have relocated. We have recently purchased a domain and we bring motivation to you in a whole new level that you have never envisioned. I pass on the blog to a trusted friend of mine named, Amtej. No new content will be added to this blog, our new location is at http://www.make-me-successful.com

Let's make history together !

I Know Your Scared, But Just Take DO IT

2011-12-23T06:00:00.000-08:00

Is there something you want to do? Maybe start a business, maybe go travel the world? ANYTHING! Well if your like most people then you have probably contemplated the thought of completing that task over and over in your mind. The problem here is we humans want to know every possible detail before we put our first foot in. Well let's face it, YOUR NEVER GOING TO KNOW EVERYTHING. Therefore, just take the first step. Find out what it is you need to do right now and do it. Even if it's a minor step. Just start and learn along the way.

Everything Has A Price

2011-12-22T06:00:00.000-08:00

Every successful person knows that everything has a price. Being broke has a price and being successful has a price. Your going to have to pay the price for whatever it is you choose to do. Just make sure you are doing what you truly want to do because a price has to be paid. You want success, the price to be paid is sacrifices, lack of sleep and whatnot just to name a few. However, the benefit is greater. EVERYTHING HAS A PRICE, PAY THE PRICE TO GET WHAT YOU WANT.

Inspiring Jeezy Documentary

2011-12-21T06:00:00.000-08:00

Whether your a Young Jeezy fan or not this new documentary is a must watch. It highlights all the obstacles in Jeezy's way that he had to overcome in order to reach stardom. Very motivating.

The Psychology of Entrepreneurship

2011-12-20T06:00:00.000-08:00

A couple days ago I posted part one of a great video series by Matt Hussey. Here's the second installment. Be sure to check out part one as well. You can find it here http://everythingmotivation101.blogspot.com/2011/12/simply-amazing-great-life-lessons.html

Inspiring Song of the Week: Not Lost

2011-12-19T06:00:00.000-08:00

Great song I just stumbled upon. Absolutely amazing. It's an alternative version of one that you may or may not have heard. It's by B.O.B, T.I. and Coldplay. Have a listen...

"Just because I'm losing doesn't mean I'm lost.

They gave me nothing but doubt,

first they waited then they hated then they counted me out.

Just because I'm losing doesn't mean I'm stuck.

They say I lost my way, but first I showed em then I sold

em right in front of their face."

Jay Z On Building A Legacy

2011-12-18T06:00:00.000-08:00

"Leave a mark that they can't erase, neither space nor time, so when the director yells cut i'll be fine, I'm forever young."

The meaning behind Jay Z's lyrics: The director in his line above his death, he's trying to express how we should lead remarkable lives that will build extraordinary legacies that will live well on after our last breath, so when death finally does approach we'll still live on in the hearts of billions. That is the meaning at least to me about being "forever young."

Inspiring Song of the Week: Selena Gomez Hit The Lights

2011-12-17T06:00:00.000-08:00

Alright, I admit it I love this song, hopefully this doesn't take away from my manly pride haha. Great song and very inspiring. Check it out peeps.

Lesson: Take risks, you'll never know what could of been if you don't do it. It doesn't matter if you fall flat on your face. Muster up the courage and just do it. Come on, BE A MAN(Russel Peters voice) lol.

Simply Amazing: Great Life Lessons

2011-12-16T06:00:00.000-08:00

I was taking a break from my work and was doing some browsing on Youtube and stumbled upon the following video. My break went from fifteen minutes to an hour and fifteen haha, but boy was it worth it. The videos about the psychology of entrepreneurship, but in all actuality it explores gaining success in life. Trust me, watch it.

Steve Stoute Shares The Key To Success

2011-12-15T06:00:00.000-08:00

"There are people and ideas that I have, that inspire me everyday to bust my ass. I bust my ass. We could put up anybody on the work and I'll go hour for hour, I don't care about that, I don't care anything about that, about hours or being tired and not getting sleep. Because you can't say you want something and complain about what it takes to get it! That does not even calculate in my brain. That's a very important thing that people need to read. I don't know how you could ever say you want something but then don't have a way of getting what you want, but keep being fixated on something, but don't have a way, don't have an idea and don't want to put in the time to figure that out. Do yourself an easy favor; don't say you want that thing. It'll make you sleep better at night."

Motivation To Overcome The Fear Of Taking Action

2011-12-14T06:00:00.000-08:00

Amazing Video: Gary Vaynerchuk On How He Worked Harder To Succeed

2011-12-13T06:00:00.000-08:00

Click the link below to enter the mind of a serial entrepreneur. Truly inspiring.
http://www.entrepreneur.com/video/219867/botb#ooid=1weHhpMjoaBM3vBWei3bERY5aRsYb7-v

Top 3 Things To Avoid When Chasing Success

2011-12-12T06:00:00.000-08:00

When you are on the path to success there is a million and one things that can get you off the road and blur up your vision. Hence, it is a must that you avoid the following three things.

1) The News:
The reason why you should avoid the news is because the news is filled with negativity. Have you ever heard about some positive inspiring uplifting stories on the news? Me neither. That's because those types of things don't qualify as being news. If you keep watching the news, in due time it will blur up your vision and take the opportunist out of you.

2) Gossip:
You should avoid gossip altogether, stop wasting your energy talking bad about others. It has a psychological effect which actually destroys your own mind. Talking bad of others is a direct reflection of how you feel about yourself.

3) Negative People:
I don't even think anything needs to be said about this. Negative people will bring you down. I don't care if there your best friends. DITCH THEM. They will not let your dreams blossom. There probably not doing it on purpose, but it's just there nature, don't blame them, just leave them. DON'T TRY TO FIX THEM. Just limit your contact with them. Trust me this makes a huge difference.

Gary Vaynerchuk Keynote Presentation

2011-12-11T06:00:00.001-08:00

The Price For Security Is Financial Freedom

2011-12-11T06:00:00.000-08:00

Allow me if you would to give you the cold reality of things. If you are seeking job security then in return you are giving up your ability to become financially free. When looking at the world today what I see is too many people are trying to get a job and secure it. The problem with this is, people are chasing security when you can't own your job. You can't be one hundred percent certain that you will have this job next year. People are too concerned with landing jobs instead of letting their entrepreneurial energies flow and be the ones who are creating the jobs. Now I understand that entrepreneurial is risky, however with big risk comes big rewards. Note that with entrepreneurship there is very low security however the financial gains are tremendously higher than working for someone else. I just wanted to bring to your attention that if you are seeking security you are giving up your chances of financial freedom. However, that is only true because people only pay the price for one. Most people in today's world are only after security, and others are only after financial freedom. YOU CAN HAVE BOTH. You don't have to choose one or the other. Let me give you an example. Say right now you have what you believe is a secure job. There is nothing stopping you from coming home and starting up a side business. By building your own business on the side after your 9-5 gig you still retain the security from your job and still have the potential to strike it big and become financially free. Stop choosing one, and start claiming both. Stop seeking jobs just to feel secure. I know I'm going on a kind of rant right now, however I feel as if this is the problem with today's economy. People are focused on securing jobs instead of creating jobs. Ultimately it's not even our fault. It's hard to shift our mentality from being job seekers to job creators because it is hard wired into our brain. From an early age school teaches us how to become qualified to land that dream job. However, school doesn't teach us the price that we pay when we have that job. The price is financial freedom my friend. I just wanted to inform you about this, especially if one of your goals is to become financially free. It's okay to be scared, shit I was scared for months on ends become I decided to strike out on my own. It takes a lot of guts, and you will experience a lot of ups and downs along the way, but it is well worth it. However, with that said the entrepreneurial lifestyle is not for everyone, in fact it is not for most people. That is the reason why we have a lot of people seeking jobs instead of creating businesses that employ people. I encourage you to chase both, start up a small business from your home centered around your passion. In fact the greatest businesses have been the ones that were started from one's room that involved one's true passion. Passion is a very interesting thing, as it allows you to keep pushing on when things get tough. With that said I really don't know where I was going with this, but I just wanted to shed some light on the topic, and let my thoughts out.

Bottom line is you should start seeking both security and financial freedom!

Don't Underestimate Yourself And Overestimate Others

2011-12-10T06:00:00.000-08:00

Stop thinking others are better than you. No one is going to pity you, nobody is going to give out handouts. You are just as smart and just as good as anybody you have ever encountered. We all are capable of greatness. Stop with the bullshit excuses. Stop putting others on a pedestal. Put YOURSELF and your own abilities on a pedestal instead.

On another note, do something new for a change. I don't know about you, but I'm getting tired and fed up with the same old. I've made it a goal to do something new every month. I encourage you to do the same. Getting out of your comfort zone will open your mind and make you realize things you have never seen before. I saw a TED video about doing something new every 30 days, and have decided to take upon the challenge. It can basically be anything that your not accustomed to. From something small such as starting conversations with strangers to skydiving. Just do something. The key however, is to do something that you normally never would. I encourage you to comment below and let me know about what new endeavors you plan on pursuing if you decide to join me on this new journey.

Strive For Mastery

2011-12-09T06:00:00.000-08:00

"I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times." - Bruce Lee

Become a master in whatever it is you do. Make a goal right now to become the very best in your field. If you are not motivated to become the best then you are in the wrong field and are not following your passion. If you follow your passion you would strive everyday to master your craft and become the greatest in your field. Therefore, it is a must that you find your true calling and master it. Go down as a legend. Stop striving for the bear minimum and strive for greatness. The only way you will become great is by PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE.

Luck Aries From Action

2011-12-08T20:32:00.001-08:00

Too many people wait on luck instead of making things happen. Those people are losers. You stick with that mentality and you wont amount to anything. If you want luck, the way you attract it is by taking action. Think about a time when you got lucky? Did it just land in your hands or did you have to take some form of action in order to get lucky. Lets take a person who wins the lottery as an example. That person got lucky because they took action by buying a lottery ticket. LUCK RESULTS FROM ACTION. You won't get lucky just sitting on your ass all day. You got to do something in order to acquire luck.

With that said, get out and do something. I know sometimes it's hard, but remain focused and driven. Self discipline is the key to success. Without self discipline we are nothing.

T.G.I.M. HOLIDAY SPECIAL

2011-12-06T06:00:00.000-08:00

My All Time Favorite Steve Jobs Video

2011-12-05T06:00:00.000-08:00

One of the Greatest Quotes...

2011-12-04T13:37:00.001-08:00

"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." - George Bernard Shaw

Stop giving in to the world, you got a dream? Don't give up on that vision. Don't let the world shape your dreams and visions. You are a unique individual who has the power to shape mankind. Don't let nothing get in the way.

T.G.I.M. FINALS

2011-12-03T06:00:00.000-08:00

Jasmine Villegas- Live Your Dreams

2011-12-02T06:00:00.000-08:00

Success- How Badly Do You Want It?

2011-12-01T06:00:00.000-08:00

The following article is written by Dr.Mani. Be sure to check out Entrepreneurs-Journey. You can find this article at http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/5769/success-how-badly-do-you-want-it/

"“Know what you want – and get it”- Sushmita Sen, Miss.Universe, 1994

‘Take what you want, and pay for it’ says God
- Old Spanish proverb

The Secret Of Success

I’m going to tell you a little story.

It’s about a man who wanted to know the secret of success, and decided to find out from a Guru.

Now this was a wise, old sage who knew every secret of Life. He lived in splendid isolation on a mountain-top. Our hero set out on his difficult journey to meet this wise man.

He was determined to reach the top, and so he got over many obstacles on his way. Fighting through thick forests, scaling huge boulders, escaping from wild beasts, at last he clambered to the peak and lay on the ground, gasping for breath.

A few minutes later, he sat up… and beheld the Guru seated in deep meditation.

Silently, he waited. Almost an hour later, the Guru opened his eyes and glanced at the man. He raised an inquiring eyebrow.

The man stammered, “Oh wise and all-knowing seer, I come to you in search of the secret of success.”

The Guru didn’t reply. He simply stood up and started walking down the hill.

The man followed. He found it difficult to keep pace with the old man, who seemed to skip from one rock to the other like a mountain-goat. They walked steadily for another hour, and he wondered if they were going back to the foothills.

Suddenly, they came upon a clearing. In the middle was a clear lake. The waters were still, glinting softly in the rays of a setting sun.

The Guru walked up to the edge of the lake and beckoned the man closer. With a gesture, he asked him to kneel down.

Unquestioningly, the man did as the Guru ordered.

Suddenly, he felt himself seized by a strong hand at the back of his neck. His head was forced down under the water, and held there firmly.

“This is some kind of test,” said the man to himself, as he sat still.

A minute passed, and he was growing breathless. The grip on his neck hadn’t weakened. Another minute crawled by, and now he was getting anxious. His heart beat heavily in his chest, his throat tightened, and his lungs screamed for air.

He struggled to arise, and the old man’s grip became even stronger, pressed him further down into the water.

Now, the man was in a panic. He thrashed around wildly, trying with all his energy to loosen the vise around his neck. Precious seconds passed, and he felt his strength slowly ebbing away.

He thought he was going to die!

Just as he was about to give up hope, rueing his folly in ever coming here, the hand on his collar let go.

Violently leaping onto the shore, the man drew in his breath in heaving gasps. Delicious oxygen flooded his lungs. His vision grew clearer, the hammering in his throat slowed down, his hands stopped trembling.

And he felt a deep anger welling up from within himself.

Standing up, he faced the Guru and screamed: “Are you CRAZY? You could have killed me!”

The Guru simply stared at him for a long moment.

Then he spoke for the first time.

“You wanted to know the secret of success. Here it is. Do you remember, just a few minutes ago, how badly you wanted to take that next breath of air? When you want success that badly, you will have it. That’s the secret of success.”

Without saying another word, he turned around and walked back to his hilltop abode.

******

So…

How Badly Do YOU Want Success?

Ask any entrepreneurs if they want to succeed, and you’ll get a firm ‘Yes’. But ask them what they’re willing to give up, sacrifice, suffer, accept, tolerate and forego for that success – and you’ll get a wide range of responses.

A few expect success to be automatic, instant, effortless. We usually call these folks ‘dreamers’.

Some are willing to invest a little time and effort to get results, but won’t go beyond that, being satisfied with whatever they can achieve, or grumbling that this isn’t going to work anyway.

And a very small minority are able and willing to give it their all. They don’t know or accept any limits. They don’t settle for less than their ambitious goals. They are ready to do whatever it takes to reach them – because they want success so badly.

It’s good that they are so determined – because often, the most worthwhile accomplishments require a certain level of commitment to attain. After all, if a target were so easy and simple that anyone could hit it, would everyone really want to?

Every Dream Will Be Tested

These words, spoken by one of my mentors, made a deep and lasting impression on my mind. Because they are so true. When you dream of doing great things, reaching new heights, making a difference, creating enormous value, attaining rare levels of success, those dreams will definitely be tested.

And you can make them come true – provided you have what it takes, and are willing to give it your all.

My ambitious dream was to build an information business that would generate enough in profit to sponsor expensive heart surgery for under-privileged children. At the time I set out with this goal, nothing could have seemed more impossible or unreachable. I mean, here I was selling two or three ebooks every week…and a heart operation cost nearly $2,500.

But there was a special variable at play. My passionate purpose. And my determination to make it happen.

Slowly, steadily, things did happen. I moved up the scale of infopreneur success. Launched a series of products. Made more sales. Generated more profits.

That alone may not have helped – but then, synergy kicked in.

Every promotion I did for raising funds had a higher conversion rate than usual. A Government subsidy brought down the cost of an operation. Buyers of my ebooks were touched by the passion and purpose, and started telling their friends. Soon we had over 1,000 donors, each contributing a little amount of money to the fund.

And today, seven years later, I am happy to look back on 76 smiling little faces – all operated for heart defects from the “impossible and unreasonable” project that’s my online information business!

That’s because I wanted this badly enough.

You can do it too…with anything YOU want badly enough.

Is Success Easy?

Was it a cake-walk? Did things magically go right all the time? Was it always smooth sailing?

Absolutely not.

All along the path, there were obstacles to overcome. Some of them were major, many were minor. And for me, a few were nearly deal-breakers – like the recent series of incidents that almost brought it all crashing down (I blogged about it here, in “Scary, Intense, Yet Fun“).

But I was prepared. And ready. A great part of that was due to an amazing book called “Mountains Beyond Mountains” (suggested by my friend and mentor, best-selling author Guy Kawasaki). It’s a biography of Dr.Paul Farmer, one of the most inspiring people I’ve heard of, and whose non-profit ‘Partners In Health’ is touching the lives of thousands of downtrodden people in desperately poor countries like Haiti and parts of Africa.

“Mountains Beyond Mountains” is a book I recommend that every entrepreneur read – and keep for reference, from time to time. It teaches a timeless principle that every worthy goal or mission will be beset by a series of challenges to face and overcome. You scale a mountain, reach its peak, think you’ve arrived at the destination, only to look out and see more (and higher) peaks beyond.

You cannot see those from the bottom of the mountain. You can only see them once you’ve scaled the first peak. And when you do, you already have what it takes to try and climb the next one too.

The only thing that keeps you going is how badly you want to.

It’s what will carry you through – to sweet success!

Dr. Mani"

Why Making Excuses Hurts You

2011-11-30T06:00:00.000-08:00

The following article is from PsyBlog: http://www.spring.org.uk/2011/11/self-handicapping-why-making-excuses-hurts-you.php

Most of us have a strong fear of failure.

It's partly because we don't want to look bad in front of others but it's also about how we see ourselves. We are afraid to fail because it damages our view of ourselves, our self-esteem.

To protect our self-esteem, psychologists have found that people use all sorts of self-handicapping strategies (from McCrea, 2008):

Not trying very hard.
Procrastination.
Listening to music or using another type of distraction.
Drinking alcohol and taking drugs.

The beauty of not trying too hard is that, should we fail, we can always say that it doesn't reflect our ability. In some ways it's a rational strategy. If you succeed you look especially gifted, if not then your excuse is already there.

Indeed people with high self-esteem seem to be more prone to self-handicapping (Tice & Baumeister, 1990). If you can succeed without really trying then you must be super-talented. So the more a person is convinced of their own talent, the more they like to prove how easy it all is for them.

The problem with self-handicapping is pretty obvious, i.e., you don't give yourself the best chance, so you don't get the best result. Sure enough self-handicapping behaviours are associated with lower motivation, less persistence at difficult tasks, less self-guided learning and lower performance in general.

Dangerous excuses

The methods of self-handicapping above are pretty obvious, but there is also a more insidious type of mental gymnastics that will cause problems. This is when you make excuses for a poor performance afterwards.

In a series of experiments McCrea (2008) tested the effect of these explanations on participants' future motivation. What they found was that making excuses made people feel better about themselves because they were shielded from lowered self-esteem. But, on the other hand, the excuses reduced the motivation to prepare properly in the future.

The line between an excuse and an explanation is a fine one, but generally excuses reduce motivation because they tend to:

Blame others rather than ourselves.
Make poor outcomes seem better in comparison.
Lower expectations for the future.

So the first step in avoiding self-handicapping is noticing and cutting out the most obvious self-defeating behaviours, like not trying very hard. On top of this it's important to try not to make excuses as they will reduce motivation. It will mean taking a hit to your self-esteem, which will hurt in the short-run, but will allow better performance in the long-run.