I Live Different.

Ask yourself honestly: 1. Am i living up to my potential? Honestly (for the majority of us)... No. 2. What do I need to do to take my life to where I want to take it? 3. what is in my life that gives me a sense of value? So you must be wondering: what stops us from achieving our dreams? I'm sorry to break it to you, but it's you . Your inner voice is what talks you out of your dreams, and that inner conversation is exactly what stops you from achieving your dreams. The wealthiest place in the planet is not goldmines, Hollywood, Dubai. When you really think about it. It's the grave yard, where inventions, hopes, dreams, ideas we were never exposed to. These great ideas, inventions, hopes aren't out in the world, because that brilliant person talked themself out of it. We have so much potential, so many great ideas, why do we do this to ourselves? Fear *Note: Fear of falling and and loud sounds is what we are born with, everything else we learn. * Comfortable - ...

Please watch this video before you read my post: Will Smith's 2 Key elements to life Running and Reading Wow. What a great body- I mean concept. There is always that little voice in the back of your head saying "Nope, not worth it.""Naw, that's too hard", "What are you thinking? Don't bother" Great people have ignored this voice and this is why they could make it so far in life. Pushing through the hard things in life is what will get you the opportunities to do that great things in life. Reading other than its obvious benefits such as: expanding your vocabulary, learning from others, and stimulating your mind, etc. I have heard many employers say "One of my interview questions is 'What book are you reading right now?'." Employers want to know that you are continuing to educate yourself. You want to be able to be a leader in any aspect of life not just business. So here are a few must-reads: 1. How to win friends and influence...

Rob Hill - Account Executive Rob Hill verbally kicked me in the ass. He taught me what to expect when going into Sales (Or just about any industry) – The good and the bad: “Know your product, know your audience, and be honest to your customers. Remember that presentation is KEY. Always be different and creative. Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will get you EVERYWHERE” In life, I learned from Rob that I need to expect failure and know how to get back up on my feet when I fall down. Be Balanced, Be Honest, and BE DIFFERENT.

"Set goals with a sense of urgency . Know that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail and always do what you say you are going to do!” Here is a perfect personal example for you: I am currently in the Public Relations program at Niagara College, at first I was really excited about how challenging it would be and how it would give me great skills for becoming a professional (Building on my writing, computer, presentation skills etc). Well being terrified of the presentation-aspect of this program made me want to drop out second semester, and as I was telling a lady from the Canadian Public Relation Society that I met a few months earlier, she told me "You can't quit this. If you keep changing your mind, you will honestly go no where in life." Which sounds horrible to say, but wow did that smack me back into reality. Speaking in front of a crowd is something that everyone should try to get better at on a daily basis. It just boggles my mind now, that I would let a ...

“Become aware of how others see you. Have a plan in place to do this” The first thing that comes to mind here is smiling, you never know who is watching you, SO be approachable and start things off with a big smile. Secondly, DRESS FOR SUCCESS. I work in a Pro Shop and it is so easy to go in there wearing sweatpants and a t-shirt, but I try my hardest to dress as though I'm going for an interview. The tennis/squash/pilates/gym junkies have a day-job and who knows what that may be, and if they're hiring! Thirdly, when you are talking to people - What are you talking about? Are you always complaining?(I feel like I'm always complaining, but we can change that!) Stop and really listen to what the other person has to say, always think before you speak, make your conversation meaningful and make a great impression. "Put more emphasis on where you are going, than where you are, or where you have been.” This principle is HUGE for me. It's so easy to blame where we ar...

”When you are negative, you attract negative people.” “Surround yourself with people who lift you up, not pull you down.” Over the years, I have started to focus on my energy on people currently in my life who build me up: it makes such a difference! I encouraged my mom to do the same. If you are miserable because of a rotten person in your life, they are winning in their childish game. You can’t let them bring you down.

1. Show interest in other people’s interests. 2. Listen empathetically to the interests of other people. Prove to them you are listening to what they have to say.” 3. Find out what is really important to other people. Allow others to understand what is really important to you” I never realized how much I didn’t care about what people had to say, unless it involved me!! People do have a lot to share and you never know who they know or what wisdom they may have for you! I landed an internship with a Doctor (Who I have always had engaging conversations with at my gym) and it started from us listening to our interests and what we're involved in!

It is so easy to get caught up in our busy, sometimes drama-filled lives that we stop prioritizing our time on what is truly important to us: Family, God, taking care of our health, creativity, travelling, learning - whatever it is that stirs up our heart and inspires us to move forward. I have friends who are so obsessed with finding their 'soulmate' that they are neglecting the people in their lives that truly care about them. I have a mother who is so hurt by people in the past, that it is still negatively affecting her 'present'. I have a brother who admits that the relationship he is in is killing his confidence and he refuses to let go. I, myself have an amazing boyfriend and I can't seem to stop pushing him away because I am convinced that he will hurt me. Can't we just look for the love that is already starring us in the eyes? Why do we have to desire that mystery of what is no longer there/may never be there? If Prince Charming isn't right infront...