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Let me be clear, there’s nothing wrong with being a follower. Everyone can’t lead. And to be a great leader, you have to know how to follow. But a shepherd without a flock isn’t a shepherd. He’s just a wandering man with a stick.
fact: it’s not the extra that draws attention. It’s the failure to maintain the normal that usually gets you caught.
I only eat a meal once a day. I like having that structure and self-control to not just eat every time food is placed in front of me.
people a long time ago didn’t abuse food like they do now, and they lived a lot longer and were a lot healthier. But, when I eat, I go in. I’m not a vegan or anything. I don’t eat a lot of beef or pork, but I do eat beef and pork sometimes. I snack on fruit and nuts throughout my day.
I’m in love with serenity. Serenity is one of my favorite friends. I love peace. I don’t like confusion. Anything that’s opposite of serenity, I try to stay free from it.
There is no such thing as an overnight success. A get-rich-quick scheme always ends with a negative outcome.
Everybody wants to be a star, but nobody wants to work like a star. For every one year an artist is on top, you better believe there’s been at least three years where they were struggling, trying to make ends meet while pushing toward their dreams.
Cliff and I had different visions for the growth of the company. He was concerned with making art. I wanted art that made money. I’m not a musician. I’m not a writer. I’m not an artist. I’m an entrepreneur. My masterpiece is my bank account.
Think and Grow Rich.
sleeping giant.
Here’s the number one rule in business: success changes everything. Bryan made a lot of money with Rap-A-Lot Records, which put us in a position to be able to go back to him. If we’d just been a middle-of-the-road company, there’s no way he would’ve taken my call again. That’s why it’s important to always be successful. Success isn’t just about income; success is also about having options.
We went back and forth over the next few hours, negotiating the manufacturing costs, payment turnaround, and a few other details. I negotiated manufacturing costs because I’ve learned that raising the manufacturing is a method that majors use to offset lowering the distribution percentage. So you might think you’re getting a lower distribution fee, but in reality, you’re paying for it with a higher manufacturing cost.
Fortune favors the bold, so never be afraid to stick your neck out on your own behalf.
The latest election of Donald Trump in 2016, who received three million less votes than his opponent, underscores the reality of the American electoral system. Your vote doesn’t always count.
I’ve always lived my life in the middle of God’s hand, surrounded by a sea of ants. Throughout my life, those thousands of ants have always wanted nothing more than to eat me alive. Trust me when I tell you, some have gotten mighty close. But just when it looks like there might be serious trouble for me, God closes His fingers, keeping me safe.
if God is for you, who can be against you?
Always know who you’re fighting, no matter the arena.
A little bit of homework can give you the advantage and make the difference between a big win and a big loss.
In business, you set your own value by delivering.
To find success, you have to know your craft, know your skill, and know your faith.
keep pushing.
That’s what a businessman does: he keeps working on his product until he gets something that’s good enough to sell.
I built my team around three ingredients: heart, loyalty, and commitment. In my journey, those three character qualities have proven to be more important than a degree, experience, or other qualifications.
I look for individuals with heart, loyalty, and commitment. That’s my advice to everybody who’s building a team.
The race is not given to the swift nor the strong, but unto them that endure to the end. - Ecclesiastes 9:11
