Glorification Of The Reward

There are so many people who only focus on the reward instead of what it really takes to achieve it. A process is where it is at in dedication. thick skin, determination, being hungry, open minded in learning the correct things to achieve what is desired. Having the mindset of doing which ever you need to get to what you are seeking is very essential.

I have had so much failure however I view it as only temporary. I see myself as being successful by the high value I bring. Grow to understand yourself and what drives you. What is the reason why you are doing what you are doing? The whole immediate mentality like the microwave generation is honestly hurting this world for the long term. When things are given to you, they are not valued compared to working for it since you understand how much you invested in the final results.
 

Remembering A Best Friend

Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my best friend and his family. His family didn't have much since his mother was raising four children by herself. That is a huge feat to do all by herself. His name is Michael York.  Michael used to spend the night, loved playing video games. We stayed up all night since none of couldn't sleep. I was so happy to spend time with him such as go down the slip and slide in the back yard. His family lived at the corner of the street in a duplex right by the elementary. We would play basketball at the elementary playground and my next door neighbors house. Sometimes we would play volleyball. I remember spending the night at my best friends house and sleeping upstairs in the bed listening to bush. A band from the 1990's. In mid 1995, I moved and didn't see Michael as much.

My parents used to order pizza on the weekends and we would eat at the dinning room table. I remember how Michael used to run funny. We could run at the same speed even though he was taller. As time went on since we didn't live in the same neighborhood, there was a splitting apart. I still thought of him as my best friend. As the end of his life, he decided to hang with the wrong kind of crowd of people.

Even in his passing from the vehicle accident in which killed his sister, their two other friends, and himself for the mere entertainment of ramping a bridge on country road. I know he wants the best for his family and friends. I still think of him from time to time and wonder where would he be if he were alive now.

Focus On Being The Solution

In the period of time, the average person focuses on the reward when they don't understand how much work and dedication it took to earn the income. The whole microwave mentality is so short sided and lacks the long term gratification. You must listen closely to your audience and fill this place where the others don't fill in. Never assume you have all the answers for everything. As soon as you think this, you will be going out of business sooner or later.

Understand, your clients including art collectors don't have to purchase from you. Make them honestly feel special and the connection they desire. Continue to ask questions and listen closely. The answers you are looking for are readily available. Stick to the purpose you are about and have an open mind to serve clients.

The Happiest Time In Your LIfe

Having a testing and or challenging day today? When you have these kinds of days remember the best times in your life. You can create a great day even if your day started out not very good. How your take things in your life as something to learn from and make the best of it is the kind of character you choose to be.

One time, I was invited to do a festival. There were many artists who were supposed to be there and at the last moment cancelled. What is the point of telling someone you will show up and don't? I said I would show up and did. The festival didn't go well however I showed I can be trusted and will be there when I say I will. Developing the relationship with the leader of the event is important. I came there to build trust and reputation in being reliable. Also another positive is I received a free breakfast even though I offered to pay. I am thankful for the opportunity in meeting new people and for a great meal. Be thankful for what you do have and work on what you desire.

Haven't Reached The Success You Desire?

Often times, we have many micro-traumas being unrealized even from decades ago. As we bury it deep with in, it burrows in our subconscious. Discovering what is holding you back is so critical to your success. If you have a mental wound and don't know it, the time is now to dig deep and start reading Code To Joy By George Pratt and Peter Lambrou. To be a high performer, letting go and working through the process is a have to in order to succeed as much as you are dreaming of.

There are many memories I had forgotten after so many year until I unconvered it. Equipping your mind with what you need now, is a process through life to have a better life. Commit to working through your issues and overcoming them so you can live life now instead of wishing you had decades ago. Which one is your choice today?

Filter What Comes Into Your Mind

Decide what you will let into your mind and subconscious instead of accepting. Realize the mentality certain people have and if you choose to adopt. Develop a mindset of is this beneficial to your over all mental and physical health.

Remember, as a child everyone is more open minded and you have things planted into you in which you don't realize since it is automatic. It is time to question your life in why do you do what you do. Every human is a creature of habits as muscle memory instilled in all of us. What are the habits you wish to discard and others in adopt?

Being In A Gallery......

When I was in a gallery, I had so many different kinds of people come through. Many of them didn't have much any idea of what art is nor insight to what being an artist is. You can choose to be offended or you can be the one who introduces them to art through the relatable story you bring. I had this one young man who came to my area in the gallery during an event and he outright said I don't know anything about art. He didn't want to assume anything. I said I wish more people would be upfront about their experience.

Each artist's story has its own relatable uniqueness. So many artists don't put a story by their art. It leaves big questions on the potiential collector's mind. I understand the work does need to give the collector room to make their own life align with the artist's work. After all, they are going to be living with the art for the rest of their life. You want to be a part of their life and bringing the high value through memories to hold.

Set A Certain Schedule For A New Start

At times, it is time to clean out your workspace, living space, and all other areas. It is more then just a place you are in. By keeping it clean, your mental focus is much greater. The physical translates to mental clutter. By having a cleaner space to live in and work in, you become more effective. Also when you have a more organized life you become fulfilled over the larger part of your life. Since this mental and physical weight has been lifted off of you, it will feel like a whole new life. Plus when you give what you don't need away to those who actually do need it, there is a sense of doing the right thing. I have given much of my possessions away to those who have needed and or could use. I believe everyone needs to do this from time to time to freshen up their perspective.

Are You Looking For The Solution Or Complaining About The Problem?

So many people complain about their situation and have the mentality of a victim. I don't understand this when they could choose to be in the driverseat. How does complaining fix the issues? It doesn't and never will. When the people who you are around choose to be this way nothing changes. They choose to be unhappy and unfilled when they could switch it around. We deal with issues and how we view them is going to be more important part. Pick and choose the message you allow in your mind and everything else. Stay calm and look at your situation as a temporary. I know it is easy to get angry about where you are. When you shift how you look at life it will move in the choices you make.

Is This The Right Emotion You Want to Transmit?

Many times others have responded to the responses of others. Ask yourself, Does the emotion you project in how and what you say honestly worth it? There are many times I don't say what I have on my mind because I have to ask myself, is the really worth saying? Once it is said, there is no turning back. I was recently in a meeting and the big part of the neighborhood was there.

I waited for the right time patiently. When I asked the question, the answer was devaluing. Either way, there are better opportunities. I didn't reply back I am here to be respected in the community and build over the years.

Before hand, the lady next me, was so angry and took it out on a certain person in charge. I wanted nothing to do with this and didn't know this lady was going to go off. This lady gave me her business card. Since she wasn't professional in the way she approached certain things, I didn't want to do business with her. Keeping your composure is a big part in others wanting to do business with you and associate with you. I understand there ware times of where yes you want to lash out. However is it really worth issues and loss in relationships over the long term, no.