A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because it’s trust is not on the branch but on it’s own wings. Always believe in yourself. 

If you literally don’t believe in yourself then you better call it quits because you will fail. How in the world do you expect others to believe in you when you don’t even believe in yourself? It’s a simple concept that a lot of people don’t realize. 

Let me tell you something….when I started this whole “bobblehead” passion, I had no clue what I was doing. I did know one thing though, I believed in myself. And I sit here today wanting more out of myself and I know I can do it. Believe in yourself and prosper to be the BEST!

The problem is, you think you have time. 

Why do you think that time is infinite? Do you not realize that it can be taken from you at any moment? If you died today, what would be remembered of you? Would you be gone and forgotten? The majority live their life as if death will never happen to them. Death is something that we all share, something none of us can escape from. Why are you waiting to start a business or ask a girl out? In reality, you have nothing to lose. If you think you have time, you’re never going to be able to live life to its fullest. Take each day as if it’s going to be your last one. Will you then live differently?

If you hear people from my past speak of me, keep in mind they are speaking about a person they do not know anymore. 

When you make a true-blooded decision to change your whole life for the better, people start talking. Your old friends will say you have changed. They will say you are different and taking life “too seriously”. They will shit on you and who you have become while telling others about the old you like you have never changed. You have to forget these people. You are different now and no longer a bad individual. Remember that.

If you have your self worth wrapped-up in other people’s opinions, it’s a very difficult game to play. 

Life is tough if you are navigating with other people’s GPS. Do you as you are plenty awesome and if you have good intent, you’ve won! You have to learn to block out other people’s position on you. I’ve said it a million times, people thought I was immature and weird for starting my bobblehead business. So what did I do? I looked the other way and gave 2 shits about what anybody had to say or any comment I heard. This comments came from friends and even family! Now a few years later, after building up a strong community and selling a lot of items, I can now laugh at the other’s who doubted me. Play the game that YOU want to play and let the other’s whisper. Period. 

You must be ruthless on you way to the top. 

Many people are okay with a normal job, a manager position, a coordinator etc. Many love 5-day work weeks, paid vacation time, paid sick days and weekends to do whatever their little heart desires. But the true killers in business and in life can’t think of a life like that. Although, there is nothing wrong with it. If you want to be at the top of your industry, you must be absolutely ruthless on your way up. You have to lose friends, time-wasting activities, “hobbies” and anything else that will take away from your end result. Make the right connections, do the extra learning, and work outside of the office. Be a killer in your industry, and watch your back during the climb because there are ALWAYS people wanting what you have.