BY AL KING
Possessing the Fire within is something that we all should be working to attain and sustain. How can we accomplish anything without first having the will to do so? That is exactly where the fire in your core comes right into the equation. Having that fire pushes the walk behind the talk. For example, we all have ideas that will just remain fancy thoughts if they're not executed and brought to life. Some of you reading this may have already made the connection to this strength within while there are some that are fighting each day to find it. If so, you must first start by assessing everything around you and making some rash changes. There is no motivation without constant stimulation and inspiration. With each of us being eternal students of the teacher called life, our experiences mold and provide us with reason to remain motivated toward fulfilling our purpose. It's often said that we all have to go through something to get through something.
What does the Fire look like? The Fire behind one's drive, determination and motivation becomes a clear indication of someone that wants more today then what they had yesterday. You immediately see the following characteristics exude from person's demeanor; Consistency, Tenacity, Assertion, Aggression and Focus. These are great qualities that cultivate into a refined Person, one that is set on accomplishing their goals (short and long) by all means.
Lastly, avoid anything that can dim, harm or destroy the FIRE!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
DISTRACTIONS
BY AL KING
I wanted to address something with you all that we seem to encounter in all facets of our lives.....DISTRACTIONS. None of us are exempt from having our focus attacked by this force that will strike at anytime and come in many different forms. Understanding that if you allow any type of distraction to win can be a major detriment to your progress. With that said the more you do to protect yourself the better off you will be. How do you protect yourself? FOCUS. The more focused you are the least likely any distractions are a factor in your life. The moment you become vulnerable and take your eyes off of your objectives these forces will move right in. Relentlessly, they will sabotage any forward-movement that's in their way with the intent to break it all the way down.
What are Distractions? Distractions are ANYTHING that's not working in your favor but instead working against your betterment. I like to reference them as road-blocks and banana peels that are positioned in your path when and where you are vulnerable. If they are able to succeed in knocking you off balance, you will be left to first identify the distraction and then redeem yourself from the effect that it has had on you. This will totally place you at a disadvantage. So to avoid that, just be mindful of the fact that what you allow to overcome you will overcome you—it’s really that simple. So that's why it's imperative that you stick to the script and continue to execute the plan....NO MATTER WHAT.
I hope that I was able to feed both your consciousness and clarity, thank you for reading this post.
I wanted to address something with you all that we seem to encounter in all facets of our lives.....DISTRACTIONS. None of us are exempt from having our focus attacked by this force that will strike at anytime and come in many different forms. Understanding that if you allow any type of distraction to win can be a major detriment to your progress. With that said the more you do to protect yourself the better off you will be. How do you protect yourself? FOCUS. The more focused you are the least likely any distractions are a factor in your life. The moment you become vulnerable and take your eyes off of your objectives these forces will move right in. Relentlessly, they will sabotage any forward-movement that's in their way with the intent to break it all the way down.
What are Distractions? Distractions are ANYTHING that's not working in your favor but instead working against your betterment. I like to reference them as road-blocks and banana peels that are positioned in your path when and where you are vulnerable. If they are able to succeed in knocking you off balance, you will be left to first identify the distraction and then redeem yourself from the effect that it has had on you. This will totally place you at a disadvantage. So to avoid that, just be mindful of the fact that what you allow to overcome you will overcome you—it’s really that simple. So that's why it's imperative that you stick to the script and continue to execute the plan....NO MATTER WHAT.
I hope that I was able to feed both your consciousness and clarity, thank you for reading this post.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
"BLACK UNITY..... (the Lack of it) is destroying our Families"
On our last segment of Let it be Known Live RADIO we addressed the lack of harmony, respect and unity within the Black Community. We actually discussed how business owners and their establishments inside the Black community are not supported while other ethic groups and their business are. Something that has become a constant issue that has only created what is now a plague, a challenge that has overshadowed potential. We are living in a time where we need more solutions to the problems that are continuously rising......Listen here to the podcast of the show: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/letitbeknownlive/2011/10/06/black-unity-the-lack-of-it-is-destroying-our-families
Monday, October 3, 2011
WATCHING THE BOARD
BY AL KING
Over and over, I have emphasized the importance of being innovative here on this blog site but you can't do that if you're not doing one thing. That one thing—I must share with you is something that should be a non-negotiable skill-set embedded in your person. One that you need to promptly incorporate into your arsenal of characteristics and that is..........WATCHING THE BOARD. Those that understand the vitality of innovation have taken the time, energy and foresight to create something that surpasses what's typically being done. I think that that we would all agree that it's no easy task to accomplish but how did it come into fruition? They were able to make an assessment of what was working, what wasn't and what was needed. By having that information or "being in the know" enabled them to adequately strategize to gain satisfactory results. Doing the opposite, not watching the board and being speculative in your quest will not get you too far.
Over and over, I have emphasized the importance of being innovative here on this blog site but you can't do that if you're not doing one thing. That one thing—I must share with you is something that should be a non-negotiable skill-set embedded in your person. One that you need to promptly incorporate into your arsenal of characteristics and that is..........WATCHING THE BOARD. Those that understand the vitality of innovation have taken the time, energy and foresight to create something that surpasses what's typically being done. I think that that we would all agree that it's no easy task to accomplish but how did it come into fruition? They were able to make an assessment of what was working, what wasn't and what was needed. By having that information or "being in the know" enabled them to adequately strategize to gain satisfactory results. Doing the opposite, not watching the board and being speculative in your quest will not get you too far.
Allow me to use myself as an example
with my own journey as an author and publisher, soon to be releasing my debut
book. In a rapidly growing literary industry, I keep myself abreast with the
existing practices and new trends by connecting to everything associated with
this sector. With respect for what has worked for others I do understand that
those same methods may not necessarily work for me. The bottom line is
that if I weren't paying attention, I wouldn't know as much and would just be
gauging everything on what I presumed was happening. That information has
enabled me to come up with my own formula so that I can be as proficient and
effective as possible.
Regardless of the industry, here are
a few pointers that I hope you find helpful;
- Research your market, obtain as much facts and information as you can. The more knowledgeable you are the more proficient you will be. Remember that you never have enough information.
- Study Trends and be receptive to where things are going by respecting where they came from. Keep in mind that there are people looking to make a difference just like you so competition is a sign that there is something to gain.
- Knowing who's who there is nothing like knowing who is accredited in your field.
- Communicate with colleagues that are in your respective industry. Talking to those that have experienced things first hand is a plus.
- Probe those that have experienced success as well as those that have failed.
The key is to BE IN THE KNOW and
Watching the Board helps you!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
"Old School vs New School Ideals.....Ethics/Morals/Values"
Last night on LET IT BE KNOWN LIVE RADIO we discussed the present ideals in comparison to where it was yesterday. Different times called for different measures so there has been a lot that has contributed to the lack of RESPECT that we see in today's society. With challenging the issues, we were able to deliver many different approaches for a solution. Touching on family, parenting and relationships the topic provoked a lot of insightful input from our listeners......listen back to the podcast here:http://www.blogtalkradio.com/letitbeknownlive/2011/09/29/old-school-vs-new-school
Thursday, September 22, 2011
"Getting over a BAD RELATIONSHIP that possibly leads to being SCORNED"
On our previous segment of LET IT BE KNOWN LIVE RADIO we discussed "Scorned Women and Men due to Bad Relationships in their past." The listener's raised numerous points as well as the panel on how a person reaches the point of being scorned, a title that both genders don't easily admit being. One major reason behind a person being scorned and damaged going forward is when there was a breach in trust caused by infidelity. This was a good one..... Listen back to the podcast: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/letitbeknownlive/2011/09/22/scorned-women-scorned-men-getting-over-yesterday
Monday, September 19, 2011
COUPLES THAT SLEEP IN SEPARATE ROOMS
BY AL KING
All too often we spend a substantial amount of time in our lives running away from real issues...... STOP RIGHT HERE. This is one that maybe the person to the left or right of you is dealing with right now. Sadly, this day in time there are so many couples (married and unmarried) where one spouse sleeping in a different part of the house. Instead of releasing themselves of what has led to frustration and misery, they instead continue to live like roommates. How does it reach this point? Someone becomes disconnected from their side creating the imbalance. This energy quickly spreads into many other areas outside of the bedroom. Why do they stay? They stay out of Security and the Fear of leaving. The harsh fact is that the relationship has been downgraded to a situation. Either both work together to repair what is wrong or just part ways and assume a friendship.
Emphatically, things will get even funkier when there are children involved, becoming pupils to what is perceived as pure unhealthiness. That message that's conveyed to them is that their parents aren't in harmony and where harmony is lacking, there is NO LOVE. On the flip side, it also paints a picture that this is practical and acceptable which we know is far from the case. It is no secret that the foundation of family begins at the top which is why finding the solution is so imperative. If you are currently living under this arrangement, you must eliminate the fear of moving on and make your goal of pursuing a healthy reality, your priority. Doing better begins with understanding that we can do better but as people we tend to settle for worse.
Make it WORK or go your separate WAYS!
All too often we spend a substantial amount of time in our lives running away from real issues...... STOP RIGHT HERE. This is one that maybe the person to the left or right of you is dealing with right now. Sadly, this day in time there are so many couples (married and unmarried) where one spouse sleeping in a different part of the house. Instead of releasing themselves of what has led to frustration and misery, they instead continue to live like roommates. How does it reach this point? Someone becomes disconnected from their side creating the imbalance. This energy quickly spreads into many other areas outside of the bedroom. Why do they stay? They stay out of Security and the Fear of leaving. The harsh fact is that the relationship has been downgraded to a situation. Either both work together to repair what is wrong or just part ways and assume a friendship.
Emphatically, things will get even funkier when there are children involved, becoming pupils to what is perceived as pure unhealthiness. That message that's conveyed to them is that their parents aren't in harmony and where harmony is lacking, there is NO LOVE. On the flip side, it also paints a picture that this is practical and acceptable which we know is far from the case. It is no secret that the foundation of family begins at the top which is why finding the solution is so imperative. If you are currently living under this arrangement, you must eliminate the fear of moving on and make your goal of pursuing a healthy reality, your priority. Doing better begins with understanding that we can do better but as people we tend to settle for worse.
Make it WORK or go your separate WAYS!
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