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Hark Work
lance working out
What is the common factor between Kobe Bryant and Lance Armstrong, Bill Gates, Will Smith, and Leaders in this World ? Let me start by saying yes they all have good genes,and are talented in fields their Fields. I am not saying kobe was weakest and smallest kid in school and worked hard and became the greatest player in modern history. I am not saying Bill Gates was the dumbest kid in school and just tried really hard, and became one of the greatest minds of our time. I know the tipping point that separates them to succeed a very high level is hard work.
People don’t see Kobe Bryant in the Gym shooting a 1000 shots a day, don’t see incredible two hours of sprints and suicides , Bench presses and laterial pull downs…… They see the million dollar homes, and flashing cameras and slams dunks, and game winning baskets.
People don’t see mental toughness lance armstrong went through, they don’t see the Hours Hours of physical punishment he puts his body through. They didn’t see all the people who didn’t believe in him. They see glory of the Tour de France wins he has had, not 1 not 2 not 3 mor than he can count on one hand.
People didn’t see Bill Gates work YEARS and YEARS 7 days a week, building microsoft. They didn’t see the 16 hour days, they don’t see the lawsuits that were thrown his way. They don’t see the sleepless nights of being head of a company that employees hundreds, and now thousands of people that making decisions that could puts company at risk for order of growth. They see the richest man in world,they see “stress free” life and the charity work.
People don’t see Will putting himself out there and hoping to get a gig in his early days, people don’t see Will going close to bankrupt and stress of having no money after being a millionaire, people don’t see the workouts will smith go through to get ready for a new movie. People don’t see the constant stress of being in public eye. People see smiling in the camera and wonderful family, the girls chasing him and the Fame.
People can achieve amazing things in world, don’t wait for tomorrow start hard work today.
4 comments September 28, 2008
16 yrs old With Black CARD $$
16 yrs old With Black CARD $$
This video about harrsion and dude is rockstar in his own right. Check him out
Add comment September 22, 2008
Young Millionaires
chris from the fruit guys
Every Year Entrepreneur Magazine does a Young Millionaires issue. This year was no different aged from 28 to 39 years old. There was incredible story after incredible story. It started off with Marco Giannini,32 who started dogswell the organic dog food company. He really had a idea, and ran with it and now he his projeceted 2008 sales are $21 million. He just launched in 2004.
Next up was Anne Pawsat-Dressler,28 who started a high eng villa rental service in hawaii. She went there and felt like it was home had courage and skills to convince owners of million dollar villas to let her rent them out at young age of 24. Now her business continues to grow.
Greg selkoe, 33 Started Karmaloop and young people into hip hop/skater/ trendy clothing know karmaloop since its one the leading sellers of hottest clothes you can find around. He took his passion and turned it into a career. His customer base is really like a community,and has customer over 2 million. He projects sales of $40 million in 2008.
David Kim,29 He is harvard student who has developed a way to really make parents happy and that by having kids score higher on testing. Its a tutoring program and program gets results, and when people are happy about a product they go and tell people and word of mouth has really helped david achieve viral success. He is projected to do almost 50 million in 2008. That is what I call a success story. Tutoring is daves passion did before starting c2.
Chris Lighty , he done things like hook up rappers, and other artists with major brands. For example he hooked up 50 cent with vitimin water.
maria peevey , She is animal lover, and create fashion for pets in san fran, and yes its a major business. talking to the tune of 50 million a year in business
chris mittelstaedt, He started the Fruitguys and they deliver fresh fruits to offices all over the place. It was not smooth rode to the top. He learned about the business ups and down through the school of hard knocks
If you want achieve something you don’t have in your life you have to be willing do something you have not done before.
Jubril
2 comments September 10, 2008
Followers vs. Leaders, What are you?
G
This is my first post not in my own my words, but I feel it was really good so sharing was needed. I read the day G posted, and just lfelt like sharing it now. Please be assured G chahal is worthy of sharing info. I came in contact with him not almost a year ago, and been impressed ever since. We exchange messages from time to time, and really urge you to take this to heart.
Are you a follower or a leader? Or is a better question to ask – have you ever forced yourself to be something you’re not? I’ve actually seen it happen too many times. Many people feel that they need to be a leader. Why? Because of two common needs human nature creates: financial and ego. But, people tend to forget, there is a Plan B.
Many people feel that they have a set financial position they want to attain and the only way to achieve that is by being the head guy in charge. That’s a great strategy – but sometimes if the right knowledge of being a leader hasn’t been instilled yet – it can lead to failure. I still encourage people to strive to achieve this but bear in mind Plan B can achieve a great financial and career outcome as well.
So, what is Plan B? It’s simple. Figure out what your strengths are and stick to them. You don’t have to the best at it either, just better than the next guy.
Let’s take a look at the various successful companies built out over recent years. Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, YouTube, and even my two successful startups (ClickAgents & BlueLithium). I can proudly say that I’ve helped create many 6, 7 and even 8 digit-aires. But, to even a greater extent, look at companies like Google/Yahoo/Microsoft. In a recent article I read about Google, about 1000 employees now have a net worth of $5MM or MORE. And that organization excels at maintaining great employees – that strive to come to work every day and make the Company a great success. As Sun Tzu said in the Art of War, you’re only as good as your Army’s strength. And great Companies know how to incentivize their armies to share in that evolving pie.
Financial rewards follow if you make the right decisions on where to exploit your passion and energy. Remember – just keep your ego at bay. Life’s all about execution, making the right choices, and focus…
Add comment August 14, 2008
McDonalds is the Best WHY………….
People wonder why McDonald’s is the number one restaurant in the world year after year. The reason is the System,and Ray Croc years ago knew a system will beat a good burger any day of the week. I have been watching the Olympics and see the Mickey D’s Commercials and Coke Cola Commercials, and Nike Commercials. I have not seen a Burger King Commercial, or a Pepsi commercials, or Addias commercial during the Olympics. Everyone knows what these companies are already, so why do they continue to advertise because of a system. Great systems will always out perform individual efforts all day long
These Elite Companies don’t let their foots of the gas, because they understand keeping a system oiled will keep it moving smoothly like a freight train.
Add comment August 14, 2008
Now That you Make $350k a year ……….
I feel I have to share this, so people have a reality of what really going on in the Internet industry so people don’t get burned.
Now $350k a year sounds like great money, and thats hard to argue for most americans.
I am going to talk about people going from lets say 70 k year to 350k in a year. Now I am my internet marketing business industry I see this time and time again.
I am going to talk about the why it is so Crucial to make sure you surround yourself with the right people. Certain Businesses that you see online it harder than others.
Here is example
Guy 1 name him BOB ” Yes this is reailty I see time and time again “
I will show you his financials
for the year
1. He goes and buys a new car Lets $50k caddy escalde “payments of course” 4 year loan $1200 a month with gas and insurance $ 2000
2. Goes and buys a new house 800k or Rents it ” 6000 a month” with gas electric lawn care and taxes
3. First Class airfaire a year 30-40k on low end if traveling internatioally
4. Going out dinner 3 times a week a $2000 month “ I am saying low end I seen more dropped on one meal.
5. Hotel Suites 3-4 time a year $20,000
6. Clothes and new watches and what not for the year $30,000
7. Charity $8,000
8. New stuff for house $40,000
9. Misc stuff 20,000 and just random stuff
10 Conferences if you are in certain business $20,000
total Right Around $300,000 got 50 k left, if got kids pretty much kiss last 50k
next year you back to square one, since in most businesses income stays around the same
Now example number of a person # 2 “John”
1. Buys a real Nice Used car with few miles $ 35,000 2007 BMW 5 series “cash” Monthly expense insurance gas $600
2. Maybe move maybe not, $350-400k Home $3500 a month with everything
3. Flights, and internationally $10,000-15,000 for year
4. Eats out 2 times a week and doesn’t buy super expensive wine and what not. $500 month
5. Stays at 4-5 star resorts but doesn’t get a suite $ 5,000 a year
6. Gets some new clothes for self self and family $10,000 a year
7. Charity $ 10,000
8. New stuff for the house $ 15,000
9. misc stuff 10,000
10. Certain companies have conferences $20,000
total for year on expense $ 160k or so
if got kids subtract extra 30k or so.
You basically looking at 170-200k to play with or invest. This person tends to get into investing, and tends to increase their net worth fairly quickly.
SO BE VERY CAREFULL WHICH PERSON You choose to be.
My Personal Beliefs right here
If you drive a car worth more than $50k and didn’t pay Cash you DOn’t deserve it.
You should have ratios of income matching up to certain expenses that you have.
Don’t try to keep with Jones, because you don’t the jones income or expenses.
DON”T GET ME WRONG IF GOT THE MONEY SPEND IT,
IF you make 7 Million Dollars a year and spend $ 300k on a Car GO For it.
If passionaite about a car and you make $350k and cut back on rest of your costs and spend $60k on car go for it.
I am Not saying be Scrudge , but WISE tho
Me in my city
3 comments July 11, 2008
Ebay Live Chicago 2008
Where Do I start ?
The Conference had a bad energy going into it.
I walked into the thing open minded, and the whole event for me was pretty good. The main thing I keep hearing about was feedback. If you are not familar with ebay feedback effects a lot of things on there. When you are a powerseller you get discounts on your monthly bill if you have a high level of feedback.
I made it out on friday and saturday
Friday
There was good networking going on, and few Wild people acting up. I didn’t really feel the energy of normal conference that I would go to. I really believe if you are starting out it was a great place to start. A lot the new people attending learned a lot from the events, and seminars they put on.
Its the people that have been around the block that are really upset over the drastic changes. All they could say “ebay” its for greater cause of ebay. The basically say FU## Sellers and you better BEND and BEND for the Customers.
Saturday was a much better day . People were still very upset. Have every right to be. I put some videos on youtube http://www.youtube.com/jubrilrandom . The Best Group discussion was Powerseller Group
I am gonna write review of seminars I attented little later on.
The Big thing didn’t know Meg whitman stepped down, now dohnue is Ceo. it was a quiet process.
The one thing I like about execs they not dressed in $10k suits they are dressed in regular polos and everything.
The Closing Gala was a lot of fun for me, most of people I spoke to with one on one, were pretty postive and happy.
Add comment June 22, 2008
