Corey Graham 2.0 Philosophy Blog

Mindset

2010-12-26T13:03:00.001-04:00

As 2010 rolls to an end. I can honestly say I have moved from the top of my world and down to what appears to the bottom.

The thing about this experience is how important it is to have a purpose or a goal for the things you do. If you are concerned with having a life of value.

Another thing that is clear is that even though you might want to take everyone on the journey you are ready to jump on. The reality is, is that it's your journey. People only come alongside you when you have committed yourself to the journey.

If it's on thing I have learnt from the entertainment world, is that those artiste who are seen as being special and having their own identity and drive. People follow them because of their passion. They follow because they actualize this plan or journey. They are examples in sports too.

My personal walk has now taken me to explore the power of mindset. Now for me, it is having a deeper understand of who I am, and what I can bring to the table. It's really a case of in my mind enhancing the triumpts over the diasappointments. It somes simple and we have heard it several times before.
What I am talking about is being able to look in the face of disappointment and be calm. To understand it, and to be calm. It's in those moments of understand disappointments that you can evolve it into success.

My mind has been expanded to see the possibilities I have once been insular too.

This is my Journey
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Christmas Message From Corey Graham 2.0

2009-12-25T13:58:00.001-04:00

Corey
Happy Holidays!

May your days be merry and bright!

My message to you, is to be a bit selfish this Christmas....read on »

Corey Graham 2.0
@CoreyKGraham

Sky Is The Limit

2009-10-14T12:33:00.000-04:00

The sky is the limit I have been reminded of recent. For all my pain and lack of spirit. It reminds me that the sky really is the limit.
It doesn't take long for new opportunities to open up for you. In one day all your frustration can be erased granted that you are prepared to dream. To recognize the opportunities that come your way.

Its important to keep growing and let the world evolve. There will be a place for you.

One of the most interesting things is waking up one day and realizing that you have been in a character so long that it is difficult for you to evolve or change.

Step out of that character and build a new one. I am learning from that character that mask that I have been wearing for the last year or so. No one knows it but me. Its like waking up one day and realizing life is not such a struggle anymore. You have created a habit.

I believe that its time that I raise the expectations of what I can accomplish. The realistic views and impressions of what I am now capable of accomplishing.

Time to do more!

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Corey Graham 2.0
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My Intuition Newly Discovered Gift

2009-09-02T01:03:00.000-04:00

I now appreciate that I can see things before they actually unfold. It might be because of the way my thinking process goods. I am not sure what the reason for it is but I know that I get a gut instinct and I am able to see how a particular thing might evolve.

I trusting and believing in this intuition more. I am nurturing it and of myself and appreciating my strengths and making the effort to improve on them each day.

My intuition can make me a great planner however I need to trust and act on my ideas and visions in a timely fashion.

Day to day it is a challenge to decipher exactly what this intuition is speaking to me. Its blurred through So many other thoughts.

Intuition is the art is in finding the true pure thought and follow it with conviction. Void of fear and an all other noise the clouds our judgment. Corey Graham 2.0
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Established?

2009-08-28T17:20:00.000-04:00

The feeling of things coming together the reality of walking the streets and doing things that were mere ideas that u have crafted into plans is an excellent feeling.
When you can see more opportunities than you have the time and energy for.
Enjoying the beauty of being a part of your community and not being a lone ranger but surrounded by people whose lifes are alive and passion is vibrant.
Being able to push people to another level in their life's walk.
All things so intoxicating and emotions of the day to day life flavor your appetite and then life strays from the simplicity.

Getting established and having doors open and people paying attn means that you have now gotten a stage to perform on.
I believe I now have that stage and its time for me to start my show.
The ideas I want to perform are not new but they have been nurtured in my spirit for the last 5 years.
I am seeking to become the man I need to be to make these ideas manifest into reality.
I am feeling very much fearful and very much still not yet at the point I need to be with my confidence to make these things happen.
I am excited too because I know I am going to learn and grow once again in the coming months and years.
I am accepting my talents and believing in myself keeping on the positive side of life and working smart.

This life is a journey that we all must travel and it should be fun. I love to feel good and I want to feel good for the rest of my life.

Love it.
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A Vision Empowered

2009-06-11T00:47:00.002-04:00

I take a tremendous amount of time to think about, and plan my way forward. To keep myself on a growth path. Many hours spent thinking about roles and the progression life.
This time has served me well, being able to follow through on my various visions and see them unfolding before me. They were all pictures and images I used to be scared to dream of. They were ideas a lot bigger than I felt that I could have accomplished at that time.

I have allowed my self confidence to be victim. I allowed it to be tied to the size of my bank account and the cash in my pocket. Actually, I believe that one of my most significant breakthroughs was to make my self confidence and bank account mutually exclusive. As of right now,
What is in my pocket does not adversely affect my emotional climate.
I focus on creating and building new things and solving yesterdays problems with smarter work today.

I feel a lot better about expressing myself and communicating with people. Listening and responding.
I do have a long way to go but I am a lot better and encouraged that I can be a great speaker and leader.

To be able to help build a Caribbean Community.
Corey Graham 2.0
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New Fruit From Broken Dreams

2009-05-09T11:47:00.000-04:00

I am working on my Blackberry Photography here - I came across this dying tree bearing some lovely paw paw fruits. The only leaves on the tree were tiny and freshly sprouted. It just goes to show that out of even this broken tree can come Goo fruit. No matter our position in life. We can bear good fruit.

Blackberry Photography

Keeping Myself Down

2009-04-18T05:29:00.001-04:00

It only hit me recently that it was my level of thinking that was determining my level of success and what I would be good at.

First of all I thought I was doing great for myself now that I can honestly said that I access I am a creative person and I have accepted that this is who I am, and I will approach things differently.
I believe however that I had reached a level where I started to 'sit back' a bit. Where I would overanalyse every opportunity and see if it was worthwhile to be and how well I would execute.
It is important to match resources and your plans however I am a student of leadership.
It hit me, leadership is about doing what the science of management said was impossible.
As summer approaches and I try to be wise about what I am choosing to do. I want to not spread myself to thin. However I don't want to lose that childlike enthusiam and ideas I have always had!
I have been holding on to the childhood idea that I am not the best writer in town, rather than just believing I can turn it around.
I have also been careful at the amount of time I have been investing into work, and try to work less. However there are different seasons in life and I believe now is the time in my life where I can accomplish a lot before the golden years.

There is much within me to give the world. I need to trust me more!
Corey Graham 2.0
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Full Of Motive - Motivated

2009-03-25T09:25:00.000-04:00

These days are a bit rosier that usual. I feel like I have reached a better station in life.

Some of my fears of reaching to my desired station in life have been relaxed as I rebuild my company step by step. I am certainly a lot wiser than I was 5 years ago and that helps to remove some of the doubt.

I believe that one of the core things for this new motivation is my learning new things and expanding my horizons. Adding some discipline into my routine, and some more balance. The main thing though is pushing myself to new levels of creativity and understanding. It is the imagined outcome as I implement new ideas and move forward.

The main change is that I have been taking some bigger risks than I did before and also reaching out to more progressive people.

It is interesting how you can evolve and no one else knows about you. Its gonna take some situation for them to get the words coming from your mouth. The thing is I am not in a hurry to show anyone anything. It will all evolve over time. I am enjoying the fundamental changes in my approach to several things and I am awaiting the outcome.
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Pushing Ahead Again

2009-03-07T00:04:00.001-04:00

These last few days I has been becoming clearer and clearer to me. As my confidence has grown piece by piece. I think that when it comes down to it, confidence and self worth are the keys to reaching your goals.
I guess we all know that in some form or fashion.
The big issue though is what we tie or confidence to. It could be a person, a gf or bf, or a position or post or a lifestyle. This I really where the big challenge begins when we cannot have our centre for our confidence come from inside us.
Over the past I would say almost 6 months I have had to work on having my confidence come from more inside of me. As things around me crumbled and evolved in a way I did not envision.

Today, I feel stronger. I am now confident I can overcome challenges that life toss my way. And that I have a process that even if I end up on the wrong road it won't be for too long as I would be able to get back on track.

This actually allows me to be a lot more helpful with others. I can actually do more for them and feel good about myself for it. Rather than feel like someone is taking advantage of me.

This allows me to also be assertive and dish out more no's when people are not taking into account my well being. It am now more forceful in making sure I create a win win environment in my life.

I am allowing others, and in some cases giving back to others the responsibility for their actions. I am putting it where it belongs.

I am also quick to admit when I am wrong or when I have made a mistake and I figure out ways to fix it.

Things are getting even better for me now.

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Dreamland

2009-01-29T23:28:00.001-04:00

Does it really matter?
In Dreamland all that matters is the desire to dream....

To dream of the things you want
Not hmm tainted by to beliefs of others,
Their insecurities
Their needs

Dreamland a place you just dream of.
You can be who you want to be
Not wait in line
Not be babied and treated small.
Dreamland is a dimension were true pleasure exist
Pleasure of being happy,
Overwhelming with good feeling.
It doesn't matter who is around,
You just feel good
The deepest loves and passions
They are plain
Hobbies and fun
Magic happens
Be a superhero

In Dreamland all that matters is the desire to dream....
Imagination
Creativity
Imagine the unreal...
Why waste dreamland with imagining different variations of reality?
In Dreamland all that matters is the desire to dream....
Corey Graham 2.0N
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The Power of Self Confidence

2009-01-19T23:57:00.001-04:00

Some days in life your vision becomes background as obstacles force themselves to foreground. Remember you are the painter. Paint your vision,not your view of the environment! Corey Graham 2.0 N

In the last 24 hours one of my major insecurities has been completely presented to me once again.
Since I started this blog, it has really evolved and changed names and appearance, and even url names.
Today, it is http://coreykgrahamphilosophy.blogspot.com

The basic concept is for me to actively document those breakthroughs I make in life.
I am currently challenged in by the amount of income I generate for different reasons.

In our Caribbean society we know how this could be a very emotional topic. Whether we want to admit it or not we grow up conditioned to a particular approach or perspective I life.

As I actually look back on my childhood and adolescent days I realize that many of the dreams they sold us in school actually has done many of us a disservice.

Change, creativity, ideas, action, vision are all things that somehow seem to elude us. Maybe it is because of lack of stories to reinforce the points that we can be better. We can effect change from whatever position we are at. Simply by taking conscious steps daily to a particular goal. The kind of momentum that can generate as other people see the steps you are taking...

Ah I digress,

One thing this blogging of the significant breakthroughs in my life have been able to teach me is that, to go to the next level. The steps are pretty simple
Self realization (where EXACTLY are you right now)
Self acceptance (I know where I am right now and I accept it. This is me. not imagining the abs that not really there)
Self confidence. ( I believe I can make a change in my life)
Self worth (I believe I deserve more)

Now the most interesting thing is that we always check our self confidence as a general thing, but really it is not. Your confidence varies for different areas of your life. And when we approach the question,
Do you have a strong self confidence?

It is actually the average of your self confidence in several different areas of life,
Appearance
Your work
Your marketability
Intelligence
To present to people
Creativity

Lots and lots more areas. You need to consider. As we grow up in some cases we had bad experiences and we never allowed ourselves enough room to explore a particular area. E.g. Getting laughed at in 1st form while reading for the class.

I find it interesting how people think I a such a positive person, yet I feel like I am just at 60 % there is a long lime of stuff I need to deal with to have a truly positive approach to such a situation. To have true confidence in who I am. In some cases we can base our confidence on things external to us,

- Things people we are good at
- If he can do that I can do it
- things we hate and say we are confident we will never do
- family history
Etc

We been taught how to limit ourselves. We limit ourselves by what people think about us, or even what they don't think about us.
I am now appreciating first hand how important is to break this thinking. Live life without limits. With some boundaries, but without limits.
I am can now see clearly how we might need people to offer perspectives or insights on situations, which will enable us to discover new things. However we should not depend on others.

The challenge is that some of these limitations are so deeply rooted and emotional it does take a very long time for them the heal. It is a process, but it can be done.

With a big goal, and some time spent sitting and understanding and learning and dreaming with yourself to overcome it.

I am doing it, you can join me in doing it too.
Corey Graham 2.0
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CG 2.0 Message for 2009

2009-01-02T08:34:00.000-04:00

I must write this message. Yesterday made it officially 1 year since I have added 2.0 onto my name. Today, 1 year later I feel completely humbled but the way it has spread. I could have never imagined a year ago that I could be in this position today.

Ironically, I encountered a bit of a set back on Jan 1. I had a terrible cold! Yes believe it or not. Badd cold and I was in bed all day. I could do nothing. Imagine what that did for my motivation! Was 2.0 meant to be?

Everything Is a Matter Of Perspective

I remember thinking that one day will not let me loose ground for the next 364 days. And then I actually appreciated the cold. I know I was going to encounter setbacks over 2008 and I was glad I was already given the opportunity to get the first one out of the way.

New Years Resolutions

Believe it or not Corey Graham 2.0 really came out of my New Years Resolutions. Corey Graham 2.0 is really like a code name. My New Years Resolutions were focused taking my entertainment career to another level and 2.0 became to code name that would remind me to stay on track. So when someone called me 2.0. I would be reminded to be sure to make it work.

People often say New Years Resolutions don't work. I actually think they do. All you have to do is keep them in focus all year round. Make sure you are constantly focusing your time, energy and money on accomplishing them. And where possible actually tweak them a little bit.

Life Is Messy

Now we always hear, all you have to do is focus. Let me make sure you understand ... focus is about being thankful when you get a cold on January 1. Focus is about finding motivation in a the desert of broken dreams. There are going to be several days when things feel fuzzy and you are questioning everything.

Too big

Its scary ... you know what you want to do, but you are in disbelief. "I can't do that its too big". Just be confident. In 2008 the world watched a USA elect its first Black President. Everyone seemed to be in a bit of disbelief. "It really happened in my lifetime" was on the tips of everyone's tongues. In 2009 too big is irrelavant.

Habits, Culture and the Power of People

We are human beings. We are creatures of habit. We are comfortable in doing what we are doing. Resolutions mean you need to change some habits. If you didn't know changing a habit can be a challenge. If you link pain to doing the right thing. You will never change.

Culture is something I have wondered about for a long time, to me when people have a certain culture everything just seems to work. e.g. A winning sports team. We see it over and over again when they just find a way the win. There is power in the people.

This Year

For this year CG 2.0 goes to N. N = Network. I will aim to actively included other persons and their dreams into my day to day existence. There is no fun doing it alone.

Corey Graham 2.0^N

Hi

2008-12-29T10:01:00.001-04:00

Its a beautiful day here in Barbados. I am now on my way to work and I can finally read my rss feeds once more. Make sure that keep growing and stay focused.

Its been good to have a few days with the pressure of the promotion lifted and just relax with family and friends. Stefan has been off so we got to talk a lot and chill.

I still had to try and keep the focus on the work and aim to keep leading those I am responsible for.

It feels good to be able to pour into someone's life. I am making sure I keep reading and learning about business and money.

Its really a case where I am trying different things to see what works and what doesn't as soon as I can find something that does well, that will be all there is to it.

2009 is fast on its way and I am actually trying to me a little more open and connected to the people. To the marketplace. At the end of the day, these are the people who will make me or break me.

The people around me especially within BoomTribe are growing and building into a team. One thing I have learnt is that though money is very important in life. Its more important to people to be respected and appreciated.
More important is that people want to be a part of something greater than them. I am not talking about a special type of person. Its everyone. This is something I have seen proven over and over again.

I am reminding myself these days that 2009 - 2010 will be big years. The future can be scary and frustrating. It certainly is a gift though. To change what you current conditions are. That is where I am focusing.

I have experienced some success with the things I want to do. I have bearly taken a step.

And I am grateful to watch how that step has been able to inspire people to do their own thing and focus at growing their own careers.

Momentum is just beginning to gather. Its important not to break it now, and allow it to keep building.
Corey Graham 2.0
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Standing up and Staying focused

2008-12-06T13:32:00.001-04:00

It is always a challenge to balance intuition with clear logic thought.
The last few months have shown me that sometimes our intuition can be clouded to accept/go along with things which might not yield the result that you are looking for.
They say experience is the best teacher. This is true, but experience is only the best teacher when you allow yourself to explore some of the experiences you have had. And in some causes force yourself to relive the unpleasant experiences so that you can consciously decide to have better experience in the future.
Remember to stay focused and committed to your goals and dreams.
Corey Graham 2.0
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Learning Leadership

2008-11-17T08:58:00.000-04:00

Wow, tonite a close friend said to me that I am able to make him stretch his potential.
I mean that means so much to me. As I look around I see people around me.

There are people around me who have mentioned that. Not in so many words, but they have mentioned it.

I give thanks for all the time I invested into learning about leading people to achieve their dreams.

Because its really starting to show some returns and I imagine it will only get sweeter.

I am glad to be able to share my story here as I live it, and not waiting till I have lived it, then to tell it!
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Corey Graham 2.0 N goes Live

2008-10-28T22:14:00.002-04:00

Here I am just taking a moment to bookmark my history as I prepare to take myself to

Corey Graham 2.0 ^N

Where N = Network.

That's right the Corey Graham 2.0 Network will start to be developed as of right now. The idea is really not to make this Journey about just me. I treasure teamwork and people and over the last few months I have been very torn by my Corey Graham 2.0 goals and the time and energy I was investing in other persons.

I live people and I think its worthwhile investing in people but my plans had not featured people enough.
I found that alot of people seemed to be interested in what I was doing especially as a writer/blogger. It was quite overwhelming that people would embrace my thoughts in that way, after some time it became a bit taxing too. This was due to me trying to balance being CG 2.0 going out there all by myself. Its just so much more fun with other people around. It was not long before other people would offer their ideas. so Corey why don't you do this or why don't do that. Many times those suggestions helped me to be better and vice versa.

After doing a little bit of overhauling and planning I realised that this netowrk of people I have met or grown closer to over the last year, really area key what i want to accomplish in my life hence ...

Corey Graham 2.0 ^N

where N = Network,

Now anything raised to the power n tends to infinity, which is exactly what happens when CG 2.0 is raised to the power of a network the possibilities become limitless.

This is just my network, you can grow your own network too!

Corey Graham 2.0 ^N

The next Evolution of Corey Graham cometh

2008-10-28T03:36:00.004-04:00

I think that for the first time in months I can actually honestly look at my future and be positive.

I believe for the first time in my life I can truly say I am developing faith in my somewhat unconventional talents.

There are some core doubts, and demons I have had about myself and abilities all my life. And that prevented me from ever having true faith in my abilities. Too many times I have looked at others and seen them have more faith in me than I did in myself.

The kind of faith you can convince them otherwise.

Its a weird baptism, in life. Its not something I can explain.

I will be honest, I am fearful of really challenging things in the world. Its what I do, I have always be told I think differently. I always thought I thought the same as everyone else by apparently not.

I grew up in a culture where new ideas and new perspectives were not something that was championed. And I was not the best communicator. I have had some unpleasant experiences.

I am scared to truly go out and accomplish what I can.

I am at peace with who I am, and the path of who I am on the way to becoming. I am happy with me. Truly happy.

I really respect my talents and I am growing my life to leverage these talents.

Trust me I have failed at some things over the years. But I am here now.

I am so deep in thought these few days, I feel like I can truly sense things.

I am me. Just me.

Soon to be known as Corey Graham 2.0^N

That's me.

One love to you.

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Hmmm Who am I really?

2008-10-24T20:34:00.001-04:00

In recent times I have heard the following comments from those who are close to me and can gauge me well enough.

'its clear that you have a gift for people, based on your life'

'You are creative, and you never know what you are going to come up with next'

'Corey you got to give yourself more credit. You have done well so far'

These are all comments from people who are close to me. They are all comments that have really picked me up, and started me to bring more positivity into my life. They all jerked me to not look at the problems I have. But look at the opportunities and build on them.
They have urged me to focus more, to become more than I am demonstrating.
I think in recent times my self confidence is being tested in a significant way.
Another people I am close to mentioned I'm not the most assertive.
And I realize it is based on my self confidence. My sense of worth has been lowered a tad bit.

You know I am thankful for the comments deeply thank ful but I feel like I have a lot more to give to the world. And I need to learn how to tap into the untapped areas of my life.
I feel like the path before me is a little unclear. However maybe I need to focus on what is clear while leaving some time to have fun with the unclear.

I can admit I am scared, I keep wondering if I am dividing up my time, energy and money in the right ways.

One conviction I have though is to cut all the frills and really go after my ultimate dream.
I mean really start the day tomorrow with the email to energise and provoke Caribbean people, to come together.
Its not even a case of doing. Its to just let the passion be raw. Its a case of just unleashing a sleeping beast.
I believe I am scared. I am scared because the last time I unleashed my raw passion and creativity. I ended up with many other challenges. I couldn't control it.
I wonder if I am at a level where I can really control it now.
Where I can really channel my life.

I am not going to die with all my music still in me.

Certainly is just a case of having some discipline and a plan and execution.
Building a daily routine that develops me into the man I need to be.

I have lost sight of the man I need to be and that's allowed me to slow down.

Its time to revitalize myself.
That's what I need.

Its is clear now.

I will become who I need to become so that I can have what I need to have.

Corey Graham 2.0

www.coreykgraham.com

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Play your role

2008-10-08T22:00:00.001-04:00

It does take its toll sometimes, yes life. It is not easy, when the things change in ways you did not expect. When secrets are revealed and dreams, passions considered to be broken.

It never is easy to pull away or remain faithful to the dream. Oh yes, do what is logical?

Hmm really? Does that make sense, when logic is a distant thought and emotions take over?

I have to be honest, I need to be a bit more real with myself what I am feeling at the moment in time.

Hmm, there needs to be a pure truth shared, so that something new van be formed.

Communication is important, understanding, clarity and focus.

The Red Button is still being built and developed.

I am thinking that I want to be a winner. I want to win at life and be able to accomplish my dreams. Leave an inspiring legacy that might be able to inspire others when they come to this point in the road.

You have got to build it, a connection at a time, relationship at a time and a brick at a time.

Positively and strongly step forward to play your role, not 10 roles, not 5 roles. Play your role in making all other roles work.

Your role might not be as your team leader or coach defines it. But there is a role you can play that will secure a victory. Play that role. Corey Graham 2.0

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The Corey Graham 2.0 Ideology

2008-09-19T01:12:00.004-04:00

I've had a very interesting night, which started off with me having to defend my new Corey Graham 2.0 logo. A case was brought to me that it was not marketable, or was not commercial enough.... It made me think. After speaking with someone close to me it, sparked me to communicate and to express a few things to you.

Now over the course of 2008 I have invested a tremendous amount of time and energy in developing and maintaining my online social footprint through my various blogs and social network profiles. I am not trying to sell anything to anyone, I am merely trying to create a relationship with other persons out there who share my views etc. I charge people with the full responsibility to make a decision as to if they want to be a part of this relationship, to read, follow and comment on my blogs or choose if they want to add me as a friend on the various social networks.
Yes I am charging you to make your own decision. I am not trying to force things down your throat....
Much of marketing today has come down to forcing things onto people that don't need. Or better yet to persuade them that they need it. Although it adds no real value to their lifes.
The consumer is not charged with the responsibility to make the decision, in many cases there is complete disregard for your intentions...you know that. I can see you nodding your head now!

Recently I have been taking the time dig deep lay the foundations for my long range plans. To really live my dreams. As I understand it my core assets are my creativity and my passion for teamwork and building up people.....

If I can do nothing more that help/inspire others unleash their potential and achieve greatness, I will be satisfied with my life.
If I can become the type of person that you do not "spend time with", but rather you invest time. Then I am good, my life is complete.

5 years ago I received a dream for a company Drenalin Productions to develop and build Caribbean creativity. Following this dream has caused me see the darkest times in my life over the last 5 years. I had more than my fair share of humbling experiences in that time, some sparks of brilliance but most of all ALOT of learning. Today though, I can honestly say that I play my part in motivating and inspiring people to unleash their potential and go after their dreams. I can't yet describe for you how I do it but I can tell you where it started. I started with me, I motivated myself to go after my dreams and one day I looked up and saw others doing the same!
Now more than ever is the time to get moving on your dreams. Seth Godin puts it as "small is the new big". where the power of the internet is creating massive opportunities for all kinds of small entities.

Drenalin Productions mission is to create, build, and support innovation in the Caribbean Diaspora by developing successful products and services for a creative life.

Now guess what ??? Corey Graham 2.0 brand is a product of Drenalin Productions. Let me explain ...

Drenalin is a dream

A perception of a reality that exists in the mind

A source of ENERGY and STRENGTH

Bounded only by the thoughts created in the mind

It is a Dream

Now this developing sense of hope

Sparks the adrenaline flow,

Arousing the senses

Stimulating the mind and

Creating a surge that is

THE ULTIMATE DRENALIN EXPERIENCE

A DRENALIN PRODUCTION

Corey Graham 2.0 is a personal brand that is really about living your dream and approaching your professional life in a creative way. This is reflected in my personal branding and my logo. It all starts from a simple idea..... this thought embodies the core concept.

I don't feel like ideas come into my head to die there. (Karen Richardson. poet)

I am aiming to build relationships with persons who are living their dreams and approaching their professional life in a creative way. My logo and all other CG 2.0 endorsed projects will reflect this....

There still might be another 5 years until I can get Drenalin Productions off the ground in totality, however I felt like I needed to communicate this for some general clarity. I'm not a hussler.

Corey Graham
www.coreykgraham.com

The Mind of a Writer

2008-08-30T13:48:00.001-04:00

Its so interesting. I used to think that being called a 'writer' meant you had good command of the English language.

As I have now become an avid blogger I now realise that I am certainly seeing being a writer is so much more.
To have an idea might be easy enough, but to then express it and communicate it with persons of all different walks of life and across different mediums is truly an amasing thing.

I have been taking some time today to just write, and express myself. I can now appreciate in a significant way the place I live because it allows me to take a mini retreat to just write.
Also I have to be glad for my blackberry and the guys at RexWireless for providing me with the tools I need to get my writing on.
Writing is certainly a very fulfilling hobbie.
And for me expressing ideas is even greater!

The Mind of a Writer
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Corey Graham 2.0
Portal : http://coreykgraham.googlepages.com/home
Biz Blog : http://www.coreykgraham.com/blog/
Mobile Biz Blog : http://mobile.coreykgraham.com

Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device

Leadership and Teamwork

2008-08-30T00:24:00.001-04:00

Recently I have been feeling a bit like we don't think that as a people its necessary to invest in building a good effective team.
I feel like the average person does not appreciate how value can multiply when you have good people around.
As I aim to practice leadership and teamwork in my day to day life and watch how the benefits can multiple in a tremendous way.

As I take the time to look around I can see how different forces are acting together to bring together a group of people who are very motivated, talented and ready to work. I see how I am to be a part of it. I am going to take the time to be able to keep up with these people and form something that will be remembered forever.
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Corey Graham 2.0
Portal : http://coreykgraham.googlepages.com/home
Biz Blog : http://www.coreykgraham.com/blog/
Mobile Biz Blog : http://mobile.coreykgraham.com

Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device

Working with Passionate People

2008-08-07T23:46:00.003-04:00

Today I learned that all the people I worked closest with on are very motivated and bent on living their dreams.

This is a stark contrast to where I was just about 1.5 years ago.

It definitely a different feeling when you know that you can work with people to help them accomplish their dreams.

In fact it makes me like I am living my dream. I want to be able to help persons live their dreams. I want to be able to keep talented people around me, and make them better for being around me.

I know that as time goes by we will only get better. Each failure will only increase our chance of success.

I have gotten lots of favorable comments about becoming 2.0 but I believe this is my most humble time. When I know that I am able to impact talented and very passionate people to be their best.

This moment is really a breakthrough moment for me, because without the shadow of a doubt I believe in people that believe in me.

Yesterday I was wondering when will be the right time to introduce myself as Corey Graham 2.0 Red Button. I know that the time is now.

Red Button is an interesting concept. Its fresh and different. Red Button is like the same red button pressed by a fighter pilot to launch a rocket.

Corey Graham 2.0 Red Button launches people into action to build their careers and become great.

That is my dream. Its been my dream since I started my first real entity Drenalin Productions.

Drenalin is a dream
A perception of a reality that exists in the mind
A source of ENERGY and STRENGTH
Bounded only by the thoughts created in the mind
It is a Dream

Now this developing sense of hope
Sparks the adrenaline flow,
Arousing the senses
Stimulating the mind and
Creating a surge that is
THE ULIMATE DRENALIN EXPERIENCE

Look out for more on Corey Graham 2.0 ... Red Button!

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Corey Graham 2.0

Portal : http://coreykgraham.googlepages.com/home

Biz Blog : http://www.coreykgraham.com/blog/

Mobile Biz Blog : http://mobile.coreykgraham.com

Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device

Pressure Time/Crunch Time

2008-07-23T10:06:00.000-04:00

Yeah,

Its an interesting thing when its pressure time yeah, the crunch time. Those intense moments that the fine line between winning and losing is clearly apparent.

I have always wondered how do you become the kind of player that wants the ball in the crunch. Yup, the kind of player that is willing to walk on tight rope anything you do could result in a win or a lost.

I feel like I am closer to being that kind of player. With increased confidence, understanding, decisiveness and creativity I find you feel a lot more settled when the crunch comes.

Its the understanding of the situation and the making of a good decision that will make you relaxed in the crunch.

Now for me to go out and put it to practice it.
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Corey Graham 2.0
Blog : http://www.coreykgraham.com/blog/
Mobile Site : http://mobile.coreykgraham.com

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Corey Graham 2.0 Philosophy Blog

Mindset

Christmas Message From Corey Graham 2.0

CoreyHappy Holidays!

May your days be merry and bright!

Sky Is The Limit

My Intuition Newly Discovered Gift

Established?

A Vision Empowered

New Fruit From Broken Dreams

Keeping Myself Down

Full Of Motive - Motivated

Pushing Ahead Again

Dreamland

The Power of Self Confidence

CG 2.0 Message for 2009

Hi

Standing up and Staying focused

Learning Leadership

Corey Graham 2.0 N goes Live

The next Evolution of Corey Graham cometh

Hmmm Who am I really?

Play your role

The Corey Graham 2.0 Ideology

The Mind of a Writer

Leadership and Teamwork

Working with Passionate People

Pressure Time/Crunch Time

Corey
Happy Holidays!