Motivational Monday: John C. Maxwell

I've been reading 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell for like the last month or so. The reason it's taking me so long is because of the amount of notes that you end up taking. This book is so profound, I have to ensure that it is a part of my library. But anyways, there is much to be said in the book so I definitely recommend it for anyone who wants to be or learn to be a good or better leader.

Today's quote comes from that book. Lately, I've been talking to many people including friends, family and colleagues about change. So many people fear change that they are willing to let life pass them by just so that things can stay the same for them. It always leads me to think about where we would be in the 21st century if everyone lived a life fearful of change. Would we be where we are with technology, medicine, and communications? Would we be where we are in society? Would we be where we are in our personal lives?Probably not. Life is always progressing, with or without you.

"Change is the price of progression

      -John C. Maxwell

The fear of change is more powerful than the actual act of change. So why be fearful? Regardless of any action you take to prevent something from happening, if it is meant to be it will happen with or without you because you can't stop progress. So don't be afraid of change, instead embrace it. It might be the best decision you've ever made.

The Unemployed [but Empowered and Progressing] Entrepreneur

Lessons learned from The Blueprint 3

I went for a late morning jog. My music choice for the day: The Blueprint 3. I loved it when it came out and I love it now during a workout. First of all let me say that lyrically and musically The Blueprint 3 is Jay-Z's best to date. That's just my opinion *Kanye shrug*.

What was most intriguing to me was the overall theme and message Jay-Z presents in the Blueprint 3. He stresses the need to constantly evolve in order to stay on the top:

"I move onward, the only direction
Can't be scared to fail, searchin' perfection
...Don't be mad 'cause it's all about progression"
--Jay-Z, On to the Next One

Think about it. You started your career out So Ambitious wanting to Run This Town. But you can't allow yourself to get comfortable because every moment A Star is Born. You have to have a constant Reminder to move On to the Next One. If you maintain your Empire State of Mind sure you'll have a ton of Hate from people but you have to get Off That negative mentality and stay Young Forever.

If you plan on remaining where you are, keep doing what you are doing. Keep living a "normal" existence. However, if you want to progress and get better, grow stronger, get richer, you have to constantly be evolving yourself no matter what others may think.

The Unemployed Entrepreneur