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Creative without strategy is called 'art.' Creative with strategy is called 'advertising.' Jef I. Richards

Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more...

I want to be part of the resurgence of things that are tangible, beautiful, and soulful, rather than just give in to the digital age.

But when I talk to people about this they just say, 'Yeah, I know what you mean,' and stare at their phones...

Let your soul rest, reflect, and then respond to the noise after you take care of yourself...

If you want to change your life, you have to get honest. Getting real with yourself, about your life, your goals, relationships, and ultimately happiness, requires blunt and candid transparency. If you’re tired of being tired, you need to change.

Falling down the rabbit hole of laziness happens to the best of us because let’s be honest: we’re all guilty of slacking. Everyone can’t be ultra-motivated like Jiro in Jiro Dreams of Sushi, (If you haven’t seen this documentary, you need it. It’s like a pep talk for the soul.)

We want time to read, to hit the gym, to cut down on the burgers, to move beyond middle management, to see the world, to make an impact on the savings account, to make new friends, to establish better relationships. There’s a lot that goes into being human, and honestly, it’s exhausting.

But, what if, instead of throwing down your gloves and stepping out of the ring, you made an effort to adopt a curriculum of self-improvement? What if you made a small commitment to changing the little things? What would happen?

Challenging yourself and breaking old habits, might be easier than you think.

The key is to find the good in every single day. Whether that means writing down what you're grateful for in the morning and/or before you go to sleep at night or just taking a minute to stop and find the good and realize it's not so bad, and it is going to be ok.

Be happy, not because everything is good, but because you can see the good side of everything.”

You have heard before that tomorrow is never promised, so live for today.

But tomorrow has so much in store when you let go of the instant gratification of today.

How can an optimistic mindset change my tomorrow?
People with a more optimistic mindset can also more quickly move past the effects of traumatic or stressful events. According to an article in The Atlantic, “having a positive outlook in difficult circumstances not only is an important predictor of resilience but is the most important predictor of it

Tomorrow is How to Be More Optimistic

Notice good things as they happen. ...and journal it
Train your mind to believe you can make good things happen in your life. ...and manifest it
Don't blame yourself when things go wrong. ...and keep moving forward
When something good happens, give yourself credit. ...and celebrate a small win
Remind yourself that setbacks are temporary. ...and learn to continue on the path
Notice how other people talk about themselves. and become a beacon of positivity.

How do we define our success? Is it because we get a big paycheck, live in an extraordinarily large home, married the hottest guy or girl in the county, or drive the fastest car on the block?

Those certainly aren’t measures of success.

Building a business and entrepreneurship requires unique talents and a love for your career. It’s not about frivolous things. It’s about opportunity and your ability to uncover your dream.

There are 8 very simple rules that you can follow to become truly successful.

Be Passionate. And do what you for love. If you don’t love it, then why do it?

Work Hard. Don’t ever fool yourself—success comes from really hard work. And you might find that although you’re doing all of the heavy lifting, there is satisfaction in a job well done.

Be Good. And by that, I mean damn good. Successful people strive for greatness, not mediocrity. So push yourself (and your team) to ensure that you’ve reached your ultimate potential

Focus. Focus always proceeds success—which is not possible without a clear emphasis on what matters most. And leaders constantly need to remind themselves of this vital truth. Focus requires the pursuit of a mission and vision.

Push the Limits. ...Don’t constrain yourself to thinking inside of the box and don’t allow fear to get in your way.
Serve. ...Customer service excellence has always been and will always be one of the critical competitive advantages for any business.
Create Ideas. ...In addition to service: ingenuity, authenticity, and forward-thinking will ultimately drive your brand. Aspiration is part of the creative process. As Steve Jobs said,

“I want to put a ding in the universe.”

You must always continue to innovate, especially in a competitive market space. Push the envelope when it comes to ideation.

Be Persistent...Business development and entrepreneurship should be built out of love—and any great love requires passion and persistence to capture your dream.

Your mindset matters. It affects everything - from the business and investment decisions you make to the way you raise your children, to your stress levels and overall well-being... Peter Diamandis

Good marketing is what 80% of the population. Enough to get by or be dangerous but not enough to impact. Great marketing is at 20% which is designed to raise your awareness, your consciousness, or your action. KNOW YOUR LANE and Market without advertising more...

Most people will skip steps to get immediate gratification with low results instead of putting in the effort to build a strategy that gets them to the finish line. Strategy is your key to going Viral and with strategy, you can do. Schedule a free strategy session: https://calendly.com/grow-ventures-inc

"Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace." "The way to change other's minds is with affection and not anger." "Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck." "An open heart is an open mind. Happy Birthday

There is a conversation that you must be willing to have with the audience which is the symphony you conduct for them to hear your service...Conversation connects them with velocity to take action with speed...

Many of you who crave work-life balance might actually be under-cover workaholics

Check out this list and see if you are...

“I believe in America because we have great dreams, and because we have the opportunity to make those dreams come true.” Always believe in what is possible.

Lift yourself up by settling your mind, and renew your spirit with your purpose...

Every July, new stories begin to be told...

Changing of seasons to changing of lanes

Changing your mindset to changing your business model

I am here for it from Volunteering at Score to mentoring: https://calendly.com/grow-ventures-inc

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Ignite your soul when you replenish your spirit... Give your vision rhythm and your mission purpose. -courageous -inspired

You start the year with all of this momentum...

Your mindset is on fire and you are ready to conquer the world...

You have the horizon in front of you and the wind in your sails...

And then life happens, you get punched in the gut and everything falls apart.

Some of it is your own doing and most of it is just the wrong time or wrong place.

How do you change those circumstances when the sharks are in the water and you
have to swim upstream?

Take the time to reset your mind, renew your vision and refresh you mission

And then call me for a free consultation:https://calendly.com/grow-ventures-inc

Most people do not have a budget nor do they understand how to construct one. Everything is vague references or situations that they are gambling will work. This is why taking the extra time to create a strategy always outpaces the small game that most engage in...

Building a retail brand is critical to some and impactful to most. But you need discipline, luck, and strategy beyond the million and one dominoes to fall into place at the right time. If you need coaching or consulting on retail( development/growth/financing/ecommerce), I am here for it all and can help you: https://calendly.com/grow-ventures-inc

Most people lack the patience to know the impact of a strategy. They are so vested in immediate gratification or sold on it's working because I got a few comments, that they pay no attention to long-term results:

Customer service is a big dilemma these days because most people have not identified their customers. They are just desperate for eyes or validation versus branding for the long term. Stay steady on the ship...

Our hopes are high. Our faith in the people is great. Our courage is strong. And our dreams for this beautiful country will never die.
Pierre Trudeau

Music has been meaningful to my culture since the beginning of time...

It has lifted us up in times of trials and brought a brighter light in tribulations.

It connects us when we are disconnected.

It brings us together when we are divided.

It gives us hope and provides a soundtrack to our lives.

So appreciate what we create not only this month but daily...

Celebrate, support and connect with the music and it will make a difference in your life.

Don't stop believing in YOU...

Stay in your zone of genius and keep your eyes on the ultimate goal and you will prosper more than you could ever know...

The great thing about social media was how it gave a voice to voiceless people...Jon Ronson

Time and Routine have nothing in common but your goals if you can get them in sync...don't get lost wasting time on worldly distractions, keep going with your routine...

The path is narrow and the road long but it is all worth it in the end...

Great Content will always rise above clickbait and short term copy that doesn't tell a story Keep Creating.. are .

Mental well-being is a positive aspect of mental health. It is more than the absence of disease. People with mental well-being feel good and function well.

Psychologists use the term wellbeing to describe the type of happiness that is based on meaning, purpose, and fulfilling one’s potential. Research on psychological wellbeing has identified six important components:

Self-Acceptance.
Personal Growth.
Purpose in Life.
Positive Relations With Others.
Environmental Mastery.
Autonomy.

Cultivating these six elements of well-being can be challenging. Standing on our own principles can be difficult, especially when others disapprove. Managing daily demands can be stressful. Even the healthiest relationships have delicate, uncomfortable moments. It is painful to face up to our failures and imperfections, to feel awkward and nervous while learning new skills.

Research consistently shows that people who cultivate meaning and purpose, develop skills and competencies, exercise autonomy, attend to their relationships, and try to contribute to things they care about, even when it is stressful and difficult, are psychologically healthier than those who don’t. They have higher self-esteem, a lower risk of depression, and greater satisfaction with their lives.

When it's time to Manage your well-being, we're here to help

Do you know how to set goals? How often do you achieve the large objectives that are important to you? If you’re having trouble following through with your goal planning, you may be tempted to stop trying. People say things like, “Maybe this is just it,” or, “I’ll settle for what I have.”

But frequently what’s getting in the way of achievement is the actual goal. If your goal is to “lose weight,” how will you know when that goal is complete? When you’ve lost one pound? Five? Forty?

Without a clear target, you’ll never hit your mark. That’s why it’s crucial to learn how to set goals that are clear, measurable, and actionable.

The real heroes are on the battlefield. Thank You all for your service...

“Take a man of fair intelligence, give him a fair chance, and he will soon learn to do anything that any other intelligent man is doing.” Milton Hershey

You can literally make a difference by changing your energy...

Allow the universe to enlighten your path so you can be a light for someone else...

Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything... George Bernard Shaw

It's always safer to hide in your bubble but you were designed to grow. With that come pain alongside the joy...Sunshine comes after the rain. But you have to move forward no matter what...

Being Original is the new influencer marketing...

Doing something original will get you found in search faster
You will create your content repository
And you will be building your digital empire(NFTs, Metaverse, etc.) by your own creation.

So Focus ...