4) The Business of Your Life

Maybe I’m not talking to you. Maybe you’re about to get checked. Or maybe you have most of your shit together, but just need a little help to fill in the gaps to get shit rolling. Any surrounding chaos only makes it harder to handle your shit. In turn, it’s more difficult to experience your full success.

What’s weighing you down? What’s holding you back? Many people don’t like their work environment or the people they work with. You may be temporarily stuck there, but it’s up to you to make a move to get out of your situation.

Ask yourself: what am I not in control of in my life? What am I not handling in my life that is ultimately hindering my success?

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You get through the workday, get home, and instantly you’re hit with drama. Instantly. Somebody’s cousin is doing this or your girl/guy is mad about that.

Do people lean on you? Are you always letting people take advantage of you? That shit will weigh you down, slow you down, and hinder your progress in a hurry.

Not only that, you’ve been on Facebook. You’re worried about what other people are doing. You want what other people have. There’s a feeling of envy washing over you. Maybe you’re on social media beefing with random people for no reason. Being a keyboard warrior is going to suck the positivity from what you’re doing.

What about financial pressure? Think about the financial strain in your life. You have a bunch of liabilities, you’re not responsible with your money, and you feel like you’re in a hamster wheel, never getting ahead. You’re overextended.

It may not be your skill set. It may not be your work ethic. You might be a fucking animal.

But I’m putting fucking ankle weights on you. Every time I’ve said something and hit a nerve, put on another 10 lb. ankle weight. And another. One on your wrist. One around your neck. So, if you have ankle weights around your neck, both wrists, and your ankles, how are you supposed to move upward? You think you’re going to be able to dunk on an 8-foot rim? Probably not.

IF THIS IS HAPPENING

If these aforementioned items above are occurring in your life, how the fuck are you going to be a positive person or build a business? It’s damn near impossible.

Are you going to eliminate all of these things from your life entirely? No, but you need to take charge to be the CEO, the President, and the mothefuckin’ Captain of your own life.

If you have extra drama, people pulling on you, and a bunch of other shit going on, it’s impossible to have a clear, creative headspace with your business and pursuit of happiness.

I URGE YOU

If you feel that your success is being hindered, please fucking listen to me. Ask yourself if these things above are holding you back. Or, if you’ve dealt with some hard stuff as a kid or adult, it may be time to talk to someone to help you work through it.

Look inside to see what you need to remove from your life. Like a real business. If your business wasn’t operating right, then you would look at the operations, marketing, motivation, creativity, etc. Look at all variables.

OVER & OVER

I’ve seen so many quality, talented individuals never handle these items. Individuals that were better than me with their skills, their body, their business, etc. This shit took them down over and over again.

That’s why you always hear me say, “I’m allergic to drama. I move like a ninja. I don’t fuck with motherfuckers that ain’t about it.”

You have to draw hard lines. Family & support is a different ball game, but you still have to draw the line in the sand. If motherfuckers are leaning on you, crush it.

WORK IN PROGRESS

I continue to cross motherfuckers off, stiff arm people, and not answer calls. I make shit happen. At the end of the day, you are in charge of you. The person at fault for a lack of success is you.

These people and situations will suck the life out of you. If you are one of those people that believe in your talent, work ethic, and yourself, then you must subtract any surrounding chaos from your life.