FOUND THESE ON THE NEW KANYE WEST SITE. TO VIEW CLICK HERE.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Procrastination No More
Came across this great article and website for creative professionals about ways to overcome procrastination and get things done. This something I've struggled with, particularly after looking over my idea book and realizing I accomplished very little last. To read this informative article click HERE.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Gift From Tony
Just finished viewing an amazing video showcased on Tony Robbins blog. Been inspired by his work for years, this guy is all about taking action and attacking life with passion. First action I recommend you take is click HERE and view this very motivating video.
Friday, March 05, 2010
Buddha
"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind. Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned."
Thefwa.com
If your a fan of innovative and well designed websites then you need to bookmark the newly launched FWA site. The which mean Favorite Website Awards has been around since 2000. Personally I really like the new layout but wish they would still show stills from site that are no longer online. To check out the site click HERE.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
It's Time To Crush It
Just began reading GARY VAYNERCHUK'S recent book called CRUSH IT. This guy has build his personal brand from the ground up using social media and video blogging and provides tools for individuals to do the same. Part motivation and part case study, it does well to chronicle other people's successes. Some parts may come off as pie in the sky but overall I would recommend this book. The chapter on personal branding alone is worth a second and third read.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Steve Nash's Playbook
If you can find a spare half hour I encourage you to check out the latest issue of FAST COMPANY featuring Canadian hoop star STEVE NASH. The article focuses on his business and charity work and I have to say I'm impressed with the guys creative talent in developing online videos. He could easily have a career in advertising or film. To read the article online click HERE and to view his video reel click HERE.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Thomas Edison
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. Results! Why, man, I have gotten a lot of results. I know several thousand things that won't work. The three great essentials to achieve anything worth while are: Hard work, Stick-to-itiveness, and Common sense. The value of an idea lies in the using of it. "
Friday, January 01, 2010
Flight Number
I still haven't wrapped my mind around the idea that 2009 is over and its a brand new year. Another idea completely lost on me is the fact that this is a beginning of a new decade. It can't believe that ten years is over just like that. While I can't sum up the past ten years I thought I would review this year in terms of travel. I didn't hit up as many cities as last year but I had two great to far out places. One trip to Las Vegas and another to New York. I hope to visit both places soon but I do wish I spent more time relaxing this year than I did working. Anyways, to you and yours I wish you all the best for 2010, hope you have a great year and an even better decade.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Barak Obama
"Making your mark on the world is hard. If it were easy, everybody would do it. But it's not. It takes patience, it takes commitment, and it comes with plenty of failure along the way. The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won't. it's whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere."
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
New York, NY
The city that never sleeps. The Big Apple or even Gotham. New York goes by many names but for nine days this month I called it home. I achieved one of my lifetime dreams to see a sporting event at Madison Square Garden and to watch three major league sports while on vacation. I loved New York, the sights and sounds assault your senses. The city gives you a certain energy level, a feeling of how big the universe really is and just how small we just are. In eight days I saw the Statue of Liberty, Knicks game, Jets game in New Jersey and Ovechkin play the Rangers, Empire State Building, eat dinner in the middle of Times Square, four plays (The Lion King, Chicago, Stomp, Wicked), New Yankee stadium, a comedy show, went to the circus, walked over Brooklyn Bridge and visited famous museums and I still felt that I could have done more. I recommend everyone to visit this great city. I loved it so much that I can't wait to go back.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Waving Flag
For reasons beyond our own understanding, certain sights and sounds just stick with us. They make us feel something, sometimes a feeling we can't interpret or understand a feeling none the less. The first time I heard this song I felt this calmness, maybe its the music or the lyrics or a combination of both but I can't get enough of WAVING FLAG by K'NAAN. To hear the song click HERE and to watch a lip dub version of it click HERE.
Monday, November 02, 2009
Big Apple
A dream is just an idea until you do something to make it happen. I've said for years that I want to catch a game at Madison Square Garden in New York and now its finally going to happen. Inspired by JAY-Z'S live performance of Empire State of Mind, James and I have decided to take a trip to New York City. We will be leaving in mid November, I can't wait and am counting down the days. We'll be watching a Rangers, Jets and Knicks game and checking out the city that never sleeps. I get goosebumps just thinking about it.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Pop Artist
Great article in FAST COMPANY this year on their masters of design piece. My favorite was on DAVID BUTLER, the Vice President of Design at COCA COLA. He's done some amazing work and changed the way the entire organization looks at design, not just as a brand but as a process and system that can be implemented to sell more at any level of the corporation. To read the article click HERE. Also watch the fountain of the future video by clicking HERE.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Paula Scher
"I’ve been through so many styles and trends that have been like that. That’s your first reaction when you see something new that you aren’t part of. It’s a generational shift. I’m 60, I’ve been through this a lot. You never can do what the kids do. What you do is look at yourself and find your own way to address the fact that the times have changed and that you have to pay attention. You can’t be a designer and say, “Oh, this is timeless.” Nothing is timeless! Times change. The minute you say, “This is some fashion phase, I’m going to ignore this, because my work is timeless,” pay attention—you’re fooling yourself!"
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Warren Buffett
"I know it'll get better. We've been through all kinds of economic problems in this country for a couple hundred years. Our genius in the United States is not in avoiding problems, it's in overcoming problems. We've overcome every problem we've ever faced... Three of four years from now everything will be fine."
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Fire
Watched the MICHEAL JORDAN speech the other day as he was inducted into the HALL OF FAME. The guy sure has put on a few pounds but he was classic MJ. He speech was witty, entertaining and well received. But was struck me was how he continued to speak about his drive and how every time someone criticized him, beat him, or told him he couldn't do something it drove him to work harder so he could prove them wrong. That's an important lesson. Instead of getting down on ourselves we should look for ways to make ourselves better, turn something good into something bad. To watch the video click HERE.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Satisfaction
After being alive for over a quarter of a century I always wonder if its true what people say: happiness is a choice? Having a gratitude attitude makes some positive people and allows them to put out good energy that attracts great experiences into their life. I at times wonder if I do that. Over the past few days I've been reflecting and wondering not if I'm happy but satisfied. Satisfied with what I'm putting out in the universe and the answer is no. I'm happy with what I have but unsatisfied with myself. I guess I'm happy with the universe but just need to work on me.
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Bruce Lee
“I am learning to understand rather than immediately judge or to be judged. I cannot blindly follow the crowd and accept their approach. I will not allow myself to indulge in the usual manipulating game of role creation. Fortunately for me, my self-knowledge has transcended that and I have come to understand that life is best to be lived and not to be conceptualized. I am happy because I am growing daily and I am honestly not knowing where the limit lies. To be certain, every day there can be a revelation or a new discovery. I treasure the memory of the past misfortunes. It has added more to my bank of fortitude.”
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Forever
Finally the collaboration that I was waiting for happened. EMINEM and KANYE WEST finally appear on a track together. Also on it are DRAKE and LIL WAYNE for LEBRON JAMES new documentary movie MORE THAN A GAME. As far as verses goes both Eminem and Kanye are great on it and the chorus is catchy. To listen to FORVER click HERE.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Boys Are Back
While I wasn't really feeling the last season of ENTOURAGE this season is much better. Ari is at his best, Vince is back on top, Llyod wants to make career moves, and Turtle's dating Tony Sopranos daughter. The new seventh season is hilarous and the guest stars like DAVID SCHWIMMER and BOB SAGET are even funnier. If you haven't already, I suggest you start watching this gem of a show.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Lizard Brain
One of my favorite authors SETH GODIN spoke at the new 99 PERCENT CONFERENCE a few months ago. It was finally uploaded online and you can watch it HERE. His presentation centers around the concept of shipping and meeting deadlines and budgets. From his point of view the hard part isn't being creative - its actually doing things and getting away from the excuses we tell ourselves or as he calls it the "lizard brain". Personally I loved his idea and it changed my perspective on my work ethic and question if I'm starting and finishing.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
John Wooden
"Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming. Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming. Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts."
Sunday, August 23, 2009
J.J. Abrams Mystery Box
Even though I've never watched either of his television show nor his movies except MISSION IMPOSSIBLE III which I enjoyed, I found his talk at TED rather stimulating. His process is very simple yet though provoking - he makes the kleenax box sound interesting and he has a terrific sense a humor. Click HERE to watch JJ ABRAMS speak at the prestigious TED conference. Anybody that crafts story or is interested in being creative then you should spend the eighteen minutes.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Get It Out There
After going almost a month without seeing each other James and I finally hooked up for breakfast at White Spot. Later on I showed him some of the work that I had been producing. I even showed him some of my self-promotional stuff that I created more than a year ago. James responded by saying that I needed to get my work out there and having it sitting on my computer wasn't doing anything. That was just the kick in pants that I needed, since then I've gotten my ass in gear to get my worked printed and out there. Thanks James.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Family Matters
Spent the last weekend at my cousins wedding, despite how tired I - it was really fun. I don't notice how much I enjoy my family until I stop seeing them for so long. Maybe the distance keeps us closer. What always gets me whenever I have one of these family reunions is how fast time is passing. Its hard to see cousins that I use pick up as babies now taller than me. I guess its true what they say, life does not go backwards - only forward.
Friday, July 24, 2009
David Viscott
"To fail is a natural consequence of trying, To succeed takes time and prolonged effort in the face of unfriendly odds. To think it will be any other way, no matter what you do, is to invite yourself to be hurt and to limit your enthusiasm for trying again."
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Fallen Will Rise
Yeah I saw it, and I will look anyone in the eye and tell them that I liked TRANSFORMERS 2: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN. Of course it won't win any Oscars nor is the script very good but if you want an escape from reality then you should watch this movie. Tons of explosions, cool action sequences, amazing special effects and long slow motions scenes of Megan Fox running - how can you go wrong. For good idea spend ten bucks and check out this film, and for the full effect watch it on Imax its even better.
Playlist
Current songs that I've have on repeat are: 1) JAY-Z, History 2) KANYE WEST, Amazing 3) JOHNNY CASH, God's Gonna Knock You Down 4) JAY-Z, Death of Autotune 5) ANIMAL COLLECTIVE, My Girl.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Beautiful
After listening to his latest album, I have to say that I'm not too impressed with it. It has been five years and EMINEM just seems to be banging out the same old stuff. Having heard the album once very few songs resonated with me and it appears the guy hasn't grown at all over the years. The one song I did like was BEAUTIFUL and I love the music video even more. It is shoot really well and it represents the city of Detroit proudly. To watch the video click HERE.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Yoga
When I started doing it I hated it. I couldn't stand bikrams yoga (hot), it smelled, I felt dizzy, the poses were too hard, and despite there being half naked girls I swore to myself that I would never come back. Man am I glad that I defeated that voice in my head that was telling me it's too hard. I've been going for a few months now, about three times a week and I love it. I even find myself encouraging people to go to it. It isn't for everyone but yoga can be a great thing to do for yourself. It's just you vs you for 90 minutes and its mind over matter. Give it a try, don't be afraid to climb out of your comfort zone.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Mike Tyson
"When I come out I have supreme confidence. But I'm scared to death. I'm afraid. I'm afraid of everything. I'm afraid of losing. I'm afraid of being humiliated. But I'm confident. The closer I get to the ring the more confident I get. The closer, the more confident. All during training I've been afraid of this man. I think this man might be capable of beating me. I've dreamed of him beating me. For that I've always stayed afraid of him. The closer I get to the ring the more confident I get. Once I'm in the ring I'm a god. No one could beat me. I walk around the ring but I never take my eyes off my opponent....During the fight I'm supremely confident. I'm making him miss and I'm countering. I'm hitting him to the body; I'm punching him real hard. And I'm punching him, and I'm punching him, and I know he's gonna take my punches. He goes down, he's out. I'm victorious. Mike Tyson, greatest fighter that ever lived."
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Charlie Brown
“Are you upset little friend? Have you been lying awake worrying? Well, don't worry...I'm here. The flood waters will recede, the famine will end, the sun will shine tomorrow, and I will always be here to take care of you." - Charlie Brown to Snoopy
Benjamin
On of my favorites movies last year and now of all time is THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. I don't know why, but after watching the movie for the second time this past weekend I was even more touched by it then my first viewing. The film caused me to think of my own mortality and what sort of life I was leading. It is such a simple story but it reinforces my belief that everyone has a unique tale and there is no true path to life, we have to forge our own way. I hope you can spare three hours of your life to enjoy this entertaining story of a man and appreciate the power he and we all have to live a life that were can be proud of.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Spoilers
If your looking forward to REVENGE OF THE FALLEN as much as I am then you need to read this ARTICLE in the LA Times written about MICHAEL BAY and the upcoming movie but be warned it has does have spoilers. I can't wait for it come out, apparently it is going to be louder and cooler than the first one.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Kanye West
"I like the challenge of having to win people over with a new concept. My father was a salesman. And I saw him have to talk people into things and expose people to new ideas all the time. And I like that. What’s the point if you’re not presenting something new to people, that people might not be ready for, and exposing people to new ideas?”
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Jay-Z
"I'm hungry for knowledge. The whole thing is to learn every day, to get brighter and brighter. That's what this world is about. You look at someone like Gandhi, and he glowed. Martin Luther King glowed. Muhammad Ali glows. I think that's from being bright all the time, and trying to be brighter. That's what you should be doing your whole time on the planet. Then you feel like, 'My life is worth everything. And yours is too."
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Use Adversity
Click HERE to read an intriguing article by MALCOM GLADWELL. The piece focuses on Sidney Weinberg, a poor down and out high school dropout from Brooklyn born in 1891 who rised the up the ranks of GOLDMAN SACHS. Gladwell writes at lenght about the advantages of adversity and how rejection makes people more adaptable and hungry for success. Another thought provoking great read by this now famous Canadian writer.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
We Made You
Its been four years since he released a single and to be honest I don't think it was worth it. A few days ago EMINEM'S newest video "WE MADE YOU" premiered. It was good but not great. He's skill level is still top notch and the song catchy but I was hoping for a bit from a grown man. I hope the rest of RELAPSE is more mature than this single. Don't know about you but I miss the old 8 MILE deep thinking MARSHALL MATHERS. To watch the video click HERE.
Bookshelf
I highly recommend any person walking on earth to read PSYCHO-CYBERNETICS by MAXWELL MALTZ. Although the book was published in 1960, it is timeless and even more relevant in our current doom and gloom society. MALTZ, a plastic surgeon by trade writes success and happiness being habits and how to develop them. He also writes about the trappings of depression and how to avoid and learn from failure. Buy the book and read it over and over again. My favorite section of the book was the habit of happiness section. He is correct in how take a situation and we confuse opinion and fact as one.
Monday, March 02, 2009
Dance
Not sure how many phones this commercial from T-Mobile sold but I found myself watching it a half a dozen times. The concept is called Life is for Sharing and about 400 people took over Liverpool Street Station to dance. The reaction from the crowd was great to watch. To watch the advert click HERE. To watch behind the scenes click HERE. This video took eight months to put together and I found prep work more interesting than the ad itself.
Stephen Covey
"Every human has four endowments- self awareness, conscience, independent will and creative imagination. These give us the ultimate human freedom... The power to choose, to respond, to change. "
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Maxwell Maltz
“What is opportunity, and when does it knock? It never knocks. You can wait a whole lifetime, listening, hoping, and you will hear no knocking. None at all. You are opportunity, and you must knock on the door leading to your destiny. You prepare yourself to recognize opportunity, to pursue and seize opportunity as you develop the strength of your personality, and build a self-image with which you are able to live / with your self-respect alive and growing.”
Raps Howard Hughes
If your a fan of his or not I recommend you read this great article on EMINEM: THE FALL AND RISE OF A SUPERSTAR. The article documents his obession with his work and how he comes to terms with his fame and the loss of his best friend. I'm looking forward to upcoming album RELAPSE and can't believe its been four years since he released an album - time flys.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, February 09, 2009
Listening To: Halo
Its one of those things that you can't fully explain. Since a friend at work mentioned to me that her current favorite song was HALO by BEYONCE I haven't been able to stop listening to it. Don't know if its the chorus or the lyrics but for some reason, at this time in my life this song just really speaks to me. Click HERE to watch the video.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Horace
"Imagine every day to be the last of a life surrounded with hopes, cares, anger and fear. The hours that come unexpectedly will be much the more grateful. Enjoy the present day, as distrusting that which is to follow."
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Personal Legend
Currently reading THE ALCHEMIST by PAULO COELHO and have to say that the book is inspiring. The fable tells the tale of a boy that goes into the desert to seek a treasure. Inside the books are nuggets of wisdom about making choices, being clear about what you desire and not fearing failure. One aspect that has touched me the most is the personal legend part. How we have to work towards our destiny and find our calling (our personal legend). I highly recommend you buy the book and read over and over again - it is a classic.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
L.G. Elliott
"The long span of the bridge of your life is supported by countless cables called habits, attitudes, and desires. What you do in life depends upon what you are and what you want. What you get from life depends upon how much you want it—how much you are willing to work and plan and cooperate and use your resources. The long span of the bridge of your life is supported by countless cables that you are spinning now, and that is why today is such an important day. Make the cables strong!"
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