:: :: #HustlersLikeMe :: GET YOUR MIND RIGHT Investing in your brand is the greatest thing you can do.  I was listening to Bishop T.D. Jakes who reminded me about the importance of Maslow’s Hierarchy and the significance of the highest level being Self-Actualization.  As we progress and feel the pressure of being responsible weighing…

:: :: #HustlersLikeMe :: REMAIN PRESENT Remaining present is one of the most difficult things to do.  Memories about the past can place us in a state of discomfort.  It can become very traumatic when we focus on what went wrong in our lives.  In fact, when we think about how the world assesses our…

:: :: #HustlersLikeMe :: TRY TO UNDERSTAND It dawned upon me that after years of being wrong and holding myself accountable and trying my best to be responsible for my actions that being right is not the greatest achievement in the world. For example, I would theoretically pronounce that: “It is not about right or…

:: :: #HustlersLikeMe :: SPEAK ABOUT THE TABOO It is almost taboo to speak about individuals who left post-secondary institutions for economic success without a diploma or degree. This particular population that has achieved entrepreneurial excellence and that has thrived in various industries are sometimes left out of the conversations surroundoing the topic of professionals. …

:: :: #HustlersLikeMe :: DO IT YOUR WAY We all make mistakes.  Yet, what happens when we manage to get things done in our own way?  As children, many people say “This is how I do it.”  As we grow up in society people begin to say “As the authority, this is how I would…

:: :: #HustlersLikeMe :: Our experiences can cause us to be fed up with a lot of circumstances.  In fact, people may say and do something normal like ask us a general question and because we are not in the best space, we abruptly respond with an unwelcoming attitude.  For many, this can be a…

:: :: #HustlersLikeMe :: CREATE A LIST You have a lot going for you.  Create a list of all your positive attributes and reaffirm your awesomeness. It is fair to be practical and notice that there are areas in your life that need improvement.  Nonetheless, keep telling yourself that you are not only worthy but…

:: :: #HustlersLikeMe :: PROTECT YOURSELF People will find ways to make it seem like your decision making process needs to be about them.  In fact, when people do and say things that have a negative impact on your relationship, it is quite interesting to see how they respond to you confronting them.  Decisions have…

:: :: #HustlersLikeMe :: KEEP CALM It is very possible to keep calm amidst a lot of disagreeable and conflict-oriented people.  Negative self-talk is a major distraction for anyone when attempting to achieve a very specific goal.  In fact, while giving it your all to pursue your dreams, some people notice your efforts and immediately…