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VIDEO: Will Smith’s Wisdom
Posted By Jasmine on August 28th, 2011
Will Smith is such a wise man. Here’s something I think we all should watch daily.
INSPIRATION: Beyonce
Posted By Jasmine on July 2nd, 2011
Congratulations, Beyonce, on releasing yet another album. I expect that you will sell millions just like the rest, even in the time of illegal downloads.
It’s amazing how Beyonce continues to dominate this pop music industry. Every song, every video, every show brings thousands and millions of viewers and listeners. And that’s what I love about her. I believe that most people love Beyonce because she’s beautiful, talented and confident – and I love her for that, too. But what I love MOST about Beyonce is that…
She.
Never.
Stops.
Beyonce is no one-hit wonder. She’s not one of those artists who produces a hit record and then you don’t hear from them for months. Since she was a child, Beyonce has been committed to working on her talent. She invests so much time and energy into her craft. If she’s not working on her music, she’s working on her clothing line. If she’s not working on her clothing line, she’s working on a movie. If she’s not working on a movie, she’s working on a community service project. The point is that she is always working to improve herself. That is why I admire her.
Think about that. If each of us put as much time into our businesses as Beyonce did, wouldn’t we be just as successful?
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ENCOURAGEMENT: The Bumblebee
Posted By Jasmine on May 14th, 2011
“The bumblebee’s wings are so thin and it’s body so big, it should not be able to fly. The only problem is, the bee doesn’t know that.” – David Lindsey
Most of us do not know what we cannot do until someone tells us. We are willing to try almost anything, go anywhere, stretch ourselves to the limits in pursuit of our dreams. And then we talk to other people. We are reminded of how dangerous it may be, how ridiculous it sounds, what a chance we are taking.
People have no problem informing us of all the downsides and pitfalls; they cannot see how we will ever reach the goal. They put us in touch with our faults, limitations and habits. They remind us of all the others who didn’t make it, and in vivid detail they tell us why. They give us warnings, cautions and helpful hints about alternative things we can do. When they are finished, we have been effectively talked right out of our dreams.
Bumblebees do not talk and neither should we. If we have a dream we want to come true, the only way to it is through it. We must take a chance, a risk and a leap. If we believe in ourselves and our ability, we will be taught how to fly.
(Excert from Iyanla Vanzant’s Acts of Faith)
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