Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Love Series: Week 3 - Faithfulness
The Lord Measures The Faithfulness Of Our Labor, Not Our Success
-John Piper
-John Piper
Welcome and thank you for returning to the Straight Up Mindset Blog. This is the February edition of the blog. This month's series is the Love Series and this week's topic is Faithfulness.
Just like in a relationship it's just as important to have faithfulness when pursing your goals. What we mean by that is, don't focus on the outcome. Focus on doing things the right way. Over time the wins will come, the numbers will rise and the outcome will happen. See, when you focus on the process the goal happens automatically as it is the by product of the process. Once you set the goal whether it be business, personal....etc, be obsessed with the daily rituals required to reach that goal. The reason why you must be faithful in the process is because once you understand it, love it and become consumed with it. You can then reproduce it, then apply it towards any goal.
See the thing people fail to realize is the goal will always change. You complete one goal and then it's on to the next one. The secret is the process always stays the same. This is why today's topic is over faithfulness. You have to stay faithful to the process because the process is what's going to get you the end results every time. How many people you know that have all these great ideas but never accomplish any of them? That is because they either don't want to put in the work or they don't have the faithfulness towards the process.
Think of your goals as Love(Stay with me on this because its all about to make sense here in a sec.) Goals, just like love take time. They need to be nurtured, it takes a lot of time and energy to invest. If you focus on the goal and not the process, you inevitably compromise. For instance, a person who focuses on money will most likely end up in debt. The money is what comes to you when you focus on doing the right things in the first place. So remember, be faithful in the work that you put in. Just like love, if you are not faithful and fully committed the relationship is bound to fail.
Just like in a relationship it's just as important to have faithfulness when pursing your goals. What we mean by that is, don't focus on the outcome. Focus on doing things the right way. Over time the wins will come, the numbers will rise and the outcome will happen. See, when you focus on the process the goal happens automatically as it is the by product of the process. Once you set the goal whether it be business, personal....etc, be obsessed with the daily rituals required to reach that goal. The reason why you must be faithful in the process is because once you understand it, love it and become consumed with it. You can then reproduce it, then apply it towards any goal.
See the thing people fail to realize is the goal will always change. You complete one goal and then it's on to the next one. The secret is the process always stays the same. This is why today's topic is over faithfulness. You have to stay faithful to the process because the process is what's going to get you the end results every time. How many people you know that have all these great ideas but never accomplish any of them? That is because they either don't want to put in the work or they don't have the faithfulness towards the process.
Think of your goals as Love(Stay with me on this because its all about to make sense here in a sec.) Goals, just like love take time. They need to be nurtured, it takes a lot of time and energy to invest. If you focus on the goal and not the process, you inevitably compromise. For instance, a person who focuses on money will most likely end up in debt. The money is what comes to you when you focus on doing the right things in the first place. So remember, be faithful in the work that you put in. Just like love, if you are not faithful and fully committed the relationship is bound to fail.
Straight Up!!
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Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Love Series: Week 2 - Love
Do What You Love And You'll Never Work A Day In Your Life
Welcome and thank you for returning to the Straight Up Mindset Blog. This is the February edition of the blog. This month's series is the Love Series and this week's topic is LOVE.
This week in the Love Series we are going to talk about, you guessed it, LOVE. It's amazing how this topic for the blog lands on this exact date as Valentines Day. Now all though it is Valentines Day and most guys are out right now scrambling to get a last min gift(C'mon Fellas). That Love is not what we are discussing today. Today we are talking about loving what you do.
How many of you out there are in a profession or work in an area that you truly love? I want you to really think about this question. Do you wake up ready to go and conquer the day at work? Do you get fulfillment from your job or profession? If the answer is no then its time to re-evaluate things. If your job seems like a burden everyday you go in, then why are you there? Think about all the hours you work at your job. All the nonsense you put up with at work from managers and co-workers. You allow yourself to get beat down everyday and you endure this pain because what? Its a paycheck? Good benefits? Think about if you put forth that same effort towards actually doing what you love how much more rewarding that would be for you and those around you?
Will it pay as much upfront, probably not but your reasoning has to be deeper than money. Most successful people who pursued their love and passion started out with just hopes and dreams and not a dime to their name. The difference is they truly loved and believed in what they were doing. They endured the same pain and hardship as you do, but they are being fulfilled by doing what they love to do. Don't waste your time at some dead end job anymore. We've said this to you before, sit down and really think about what you are called to do. Write it down, talk to someone about it and pray about it. I promise you the answer will come. Before we started D&J Empowerment Group I had no clue what I was meant to do. I was all over the place from Basketball player, artist, producer...etc. None of that worked out cause it wasn't what I was meant to do.
Until one day I realized that it was right under my nose. I've always helped people and tried to help guide people in their life journey. God placed Durale and I on the same path and we formed D&J Empowerment Group. We started our journey by Encouraging, Inspiring and Empowering Communities. The kicker is I didn't figure this out until my 30's. You are not to young to start figuring out what it is you are here to do. Also you are not too old to find your calling and pursue it. The key is once you figure it out you have to pour every ounce of your soul into it and persevere.
How many of you out there are in a profession or work in an area that you truly love? I want you to really think about this question. Do you wake up ready to go and conquer the day at work? Do you get fulfillment from your job or profession? If the answer is no then its time to re-evaluate things. If your job seems like a burden everyday you go in, then why are you there? Think about all the hours you work at your job. All the nonsense you put up with at work from managers and co-workers. You allow yourself to get beat down everyday and you endure this pain because what? Its a paycheck? Good benefits? Think about if you put forth that same effort towards actually doing what you love how much more rewarding that would be for you and those around you?
Will it pay as much upfront, probably not but your reasoning has to be deeper than money. Most successful people who pursued their love and passion started out with just hopes and dreams and not a dime to their name. The difference is they truly loved and believed in what they were doing. They endured the same pain and hardship as you do, but they are being fulfilled by doing what they love to do. Don't waste your time at some dead end job anymore. We've said this to you before, sit down and really think about what you are called to do. Write it down, talk to someone about it and pray about it. I promise you the answer will come. Before we started D&J Empowerment Group I had no clue what I was meant to do. I was all over the place from Basketball player, artist, producer...etc. None of that worked out cause it wasn't what I was meant to do.
Until one day I realized that it was right under my nose. I've always helped people and tried to help guide people in their life journey. God placed Durale and I on the same path and we formed D&J Empowerment Group. We started our journey by Encouraging, Inspiring and Empowering Communities. The kicker is I didn't figure this out until my 30's. You are not to young to start figuring out what it is you are here to do. Also you are not too old to find your calling and pursue it. The key is once you figure it out you have to pour every ounce of your soul into it and persevere.
Straight Up!!
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Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Love Series: Week 1 - Passion
To Succeed You Have To Believe In Something With Such A Passion That It Becomes Reality
-Anita Roddick
Welcome and thank you for returning to the Straight Up Mindset Blog. This is the February edition of the blog. This month's series is the Love Series and this week's topic is Passion.
This week in the Love Series we are going to talk about passion. Now the definition of passion is this: A strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity,
object, or concept. The problem with some of you is that you don't have any passion for what you do. You are just going through the motions everyday but then wonder why you're stuck in the same place, doing the same job, making the same pay. You have to like, No, You have to love what you do and if you don't then why are you doing it?
Look, I was in the same situation you were in. I was fortunate to get a really good job out of college making good money. So much money, I didn't know what to do with myself. I spent it on dumb stuff and didn't plan accordingly. Didn't really care for the job I had, but it paid good and I worked from home. I had a great opportunity and I never applied myself or tried to learn or advance. My natural reaction was to take the path of least resistance and I got real cozy while I worked there. Then reality kicked me square in the teeth and I was laid off. Just got a new car and my wife was pregnant with my daughter. As I was putting my resume together I realized that I didn't have the skills I thought I had to go get another job. I was told I didn't have enough skills for people to hire me and pay me what I was used to getting.
All this happened because I was just going to a job everyday that I didn't take seriously and that I truly didn't have a passion for. After that whole experience, I did some serious thinking and soul searching to find out what I was truly passionate about and what God put me on this earth to do. Once I knew my purpose and realized I was a catalyst to others, I was all in. I dedicated every second of every minute of the day to being the best. I woke up everyday with a joy and excitement that I have never really felt before. I had a feeling of fulfillment and a sense of purpose that propelled me to great heights.
With all that being said, the point that we are trying to get across to you is this: Don't wake up everyday, being miserable and giving 50% effort. Search deep inside of you, think, pray, read or whatever you have to do. Find your purpose and find the real reason why God put you on this earth. Once you find that out, spend every waking moment of your life putting 150% of your energy towards your purpose. No matter how big or how small just go after it. Everybody in this world has a purpose and a role to play. What you do might not seem like much to the world, but it could mean the world to that one person you touch.
Straight Up!!
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Tuesday, February 6, 2018
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