Gary Vaynerchuk is definitely a "virtual mentor" of mine. I've been to one of his keynotes, read his books, been on Episode 14 of the #AskGaryVee Show, listened to an audiobook or two and consider myself apart of the Vayner Nation.. So definitely has helped me grow as I've been working towards my goals.
But this post right here had a real impact for me! It's just the straight truth. Something I believe everyone should read, managers especially or those who are leading others. It's not always about doing it by the book or the guidelines.. what I'm trying to say is you have to always be pushing that status quo. You have to be doing what others aren't willing to do and go that extra mile for your team. Truly listen to the problems going on and then work them out together, not telling people what to do all the time.
Who am I kidding? I don't run a 400+ employee company. So how about you have it said to ya from Gary himself.
1: 400,000,000,000
You are alive here on this world and it wasn't just coincidence. You are meant to do everything you know you are capable of. The odds of you living with your DNA structure, your ideas, the family and friends around you and just breathing in life are one in 400 billion! All those thoughts running through your mind and the person you know you can become is all true. Go out and get what you deserve! Why wouldn't you!? The odds of you being on this earth are incredible and you owe it to yourself, your family and to the world to reach your full potential and leave a legacy.
F--- YOU -- how to stop screwing yourself over | Mel Robbins | TEDxSF
Like mentioned the Ted talk, imagine if your thoughts were on a speaker to the world. How would your thoughts sound to the world? What are you telling yourself on a daily basis? Do you even believe in yourself or believe you can achieve everything you've dreamed of? Take action on your dreams. As Les Brown always says, "You have greatness within you." Show the world who you really are, because we need more people like you. More people to stand up for what they believe in and wanting to make a difference.
Too many people are so caught up in life that they forget to see the direction they are moving in. We are all so caught up from school, work, hobbies and extra activities..you need to stop and reflect on what your doing. Would your future self would agree with what you're doing now? If not, what would you be telling yourself? You have to do something you aren't willing to do, to get something you've never gotten.
Don't exist, live.