Monday, March 4, 2013

Quotes from, "Think and Grow Rich" by Napolean Hill

“Desire can be transformed into gold.”

“Before success comes in any man’s life, he is sure to meet with much temporary defeat, and perhaps, some failure.” 

“Their greatest success came just one step beyond the point at which defeat had overtaken them.”

“When riches begin to come they come so quickly, in such great abundance, that one wonders where they have been hiding during all those lean years.”

“Riches begin with a state of mind, with definiteness of purpose, with little or nor hard work.”

“Success comes to those who become success conscious. Failure comes to those who indifferently allow themselves to become failure conscious.”

“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.”

“We have the power to control our thoughts.” 

“Maintain a spirit of open-mindedness.”

“Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to burn his ships and cut all sources of retreat. Only by so doing can one be sure of maintaining that state of mind known as a burning desire to win, essential to success.”

“No one is ready for a thing until he believes he can acquire it.”

“Every man is what he is because of the dominating thoughts which he permits to occupy his mind.”

“Faith is the only agency through which the cosmic force of Infinite Intelligence can be harnessed and used by man.”

“Abraham Lincoln was a failure at everything he tried, until he was well past the age of fourty. He was a Mr. Nobody from Nowhere, until a great experience came into his life, aroused the sleeping genius within his heart and brain, and gave the world one of its really great men.”

“Mahatma Gandhi, In this man the world had one of the most astounding examples know to civilization of the possibilities of faith.”

“Successful men, in all callings, never stop acquiring specialized knowledge related to their major purpose, business, or profession.” 

“Plato has this truth in mind when he said, “The first and best victory is to conquer self. TO be conqured by self is, of all things, the most shameful and vile.”

“Life is a checkerboard, and the player opposite you is time. If you hesitate before moving, or neglect to move promptly, your men will be wiped off the board by time. You are playing against a partner who will not tolerate indecision!”

“The Master Key is intangible, but it is powerful! It is the privilege of creating, in your own mind, a burning desire for a definite form of riches. There is no penalty for the use of the Key, but there is a price you must pay if you do not use it. The price is failure.”

“If we are related, we have, through these pages, met.”

Suggested books to read: 
The Secret
The Law of Success
Life is a Business   

Friday, February 8, 2013

The Creative Bunch

Suggested Accounts to Follow (#20GreatFF)

Sunday, February 3, 2013

The Hot List in Social Media: Smart Edge Webinar Series

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce has great webinars called, "Smart Edge Webinar Series." Recently, the chamber completed a webinar on The hot list in Social Media. Kelly Kinzer Malone discussed the list, which included: Instagram, Pinterest, and Google+. This list was very much different from when I attended a training at United Way about three or four years ago. United Way stated that Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn were the most popular social media websites. While that was probably true then, now these websites have other contenders who are giving them a run for social media tools. Social media websites have to stay abreast of what's new, what people want, and how the tools can be used in the business realm.

To view the video about The Hot List by Kelly Kinzer Malone, click the link above.

~Enjoy and know what social media tool works for you.




Calling All Poets

Are there any poets out there who want a chance at winning a $100 Visa or Mastercard gift card? Follow me on Twitter for more details coming soon. More information will be released in ME! Newsletter: Spring Edition. Who knows, you may have some of my well known followers shout you out or tweet you. You may also make the #@20GreatFF list. The winner will also receive recognition on twitter, ME! Newsletter, YouTube, Pinterest, Klout, etc.

Follow the following accounts who will also shout you out:

+Takiyah Baltimore Nelson (@BaltimoreNelson)
@SocialExchangeG
@ZoraNelson
@Hampton_Publish

~Create, grow, and prosper

Monday, January 14, 2013

Tips in Getting Media Coverage



Webinars held on the second Tuesday of Each month
Click link to view Tips in Getting Media Coverage by Smart Edge Webinar 

Presenters: Lisa Arlege Powell; Media Source, Brian Linda Mood; Director of Dispatch Magazine, and Mark Williams; Veteran Business Reporter

Dos
·         Think like a reporter
·         Know deadlines
·         Know what you want
·         Understand changing media
·         Definition of a good story has not changed
·         “New” may be a means for a good story
o   Include in title
·         Things to think about
o   How to make something new
o   Make people care
o   Put a face to the product
·         Pitch to your customer
·         Prepare an elevator speech
·         Offer visuals
·         Getting media coverage is all about forming relations
·         Follow tweets and facebook info from reporters, companies, etc.
o   Appreciate work in tweets, facebook, etc.
·         Better to contact reporters or media individuals in the mornings or afternoons
·         Don’t be afraid to pick up the telephone, as a opposed to sending an email
·         Reporters are more prone to cover stories that are trending
·         Show well-rounded campaign
Don’ts
·         Send a mass email
·         Send information to media sources that do not deal with subject matter
Important Information
·         In sending an email
·         Introduce yourself
·         1 paragraph (what is the story about?)
·         Paste press release below
·         Pitch
o   Make sure it is appropriate for subject matter
o   Make unique and specific
·         Look for seasonal stories
o   Reporters tend to prepare these stories 6 to 9 months in advance
·         If reporter tells you to contact them in the next day or two, be responsive
·         Director/reporter may be open to meeting with you.  Send them a note to meet and talk
·         Contacting media outlets
·          Use current reporter’s name
·         Personalize email/note




Sunday, January 13, 2013

Lava Filled Capsule


So just under an hour ago, I sat here thinking about love. See love has always been here, but not always reciprocated at its highest ability by those I dated or those I cared for. In the past, I was always seen as the one who recognized my love for another first, whether it was a relationship or a friendship. You can say that this is also a present concern; however I will not say concern because I was made this way for a reason. I was made to love. Built to share my true feelings for those around. Placed on this planet to radiate the love in my bones that is bound to seep through my lips and to attach to the earlobe of the one I love. So friends, family, and loved ones, this is my, "Lava Filled Capsule."

Passion and love burns inside of me
For a love and caress that is only known by me
Recognize it
To a T
If I must
Loyal
Compassionate
With a sweet hint of trust
My body aches
For the one who is like I
Emotions on the table
And nose open wide
These emotions hold tight
To this lava filled capsule
This is not a test
A public service announcement
But something that is factual
I say with great emotion
My heart has been set for devotion
This path I will not stray
Because love will be here
Any day 

The Dream Team

Picture taken by Kiyah Whaley

Right now, I know you are wondering what is the Dream Team and who are the members of it? Well, I’m here to tell you that the dream team is a group of individuals who strive toward making dreams come true. We are individuals who will not let a dream die just because someone tried to steal our dreams from us by saying we were incapable of making them come true. Have you ever had someone tell you that you could not do something? Or maybe the person did not come out and say it; however you could read the words in their eyes and expressions. I am here to tell you that you hold the power to making all dreams come true. You and only you know what you are able to do and take on.

Recently, I was asked by a close acquaintance if there was anything that I could not do. This individual asked this because she was impressed with all of the things I was a part of. I responded by saying that I do not want to say that I cannot do something because I believe I can anything I set my mind to with practice and patience. A large portion of being on the dream team is being able to self-motivate yourself. You have to push yourself even when others are not. You also have to know when its time to take a break, so you can re-energize yourself and come back with the same passion you had before. 

~Are you a part of the Dream Team?

+Takiyah Baltimore Nelson +OppsPlace +Iyanla Vanzant +Nita Bee 

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness is not guaranteed!

What if I told you that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is not guaranteed? Would I be lying? Would my mouth have to be washed out with soap as some mothers did in the past when their children lied? I guess it would all depend on who I ask, when I ask them, and who they are around. Someone that has been living a pretty prosperous life (Mentally, physically, and/or financially) might say that life is sweet and they are guaranteed, “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Now, when you think of someone who has been living a less fortunate life (Victimized, wrongly accused, and/or fails to change his or her current intolerable situation), he or she may say that life has been unkind.

Life is not guaranteed. These are not things that we have certain rights to because of who we are or what we can do. Take for example the Smith Family. The family consists of: Jada, Will, Jaden, and Willow Smith. Do you think that Willow Smith is guaranteed a successful career because of her parents? Absolutely not. Willow may have a better chance at being successful because of her pants, but she still has to put forth great effort and dedication in being prosperous. The thing is, because of who her parents are, she may have a certain standard that she will have to live up.
Do you think we are guaranteed freedom? Your interpretation of that question would probably depend on what type of freedom I am talking about. If I am talking about the type of freedom where we can make our own life choices, then most of us can answer confidently yes. However, if I am talking about the type of freedom where we do not have to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by our branches of government, then that would be a definite no. Take the country Egypt for example. About one year ago, Cairo was fighting for its freedom from its dictator Mubarak. It was clear that popular Sovereignty was a fan favorite among the people, but not a fan favorite among the dictators. This is a prime example of freedom not being guaranteed.   

Does everyone reading this article have the right to be happy? The honest truth is that we have a right to be whatever we want to be, whether this means happy, sad, or filled with life. We are in control of our own emotions, so if we decide to be mad at a situation that occurs, we have that right. Happiness only comes after we have decided that we are not going to allow life’s situations to get us down anymore. I remember several years ago, I was at my lowest point in life. My doctor told me that I may have cancer, my finances were in ruin, and I had lost my social flare. On many occasions, I prayed to God for guidance and deliverance. I asked to be guided to a better life. I also promised that if I made it out of my predicament, I would change my life for the better. A few weeks later, tests showed I did not have cancer, I started working a second job, and I started to get my social flare back. I learned a very valuable lesson during that time. I learned that I was in control of my emotions and how I felt at particular times. I also learned that life is too short to be mad or upset at everything. As of today, I am still working on controlling certain emotions and refraining from letting my emotions have dominion over me. Completing this task wholly takes time, and the person has to commit a lot of restraint over what was, what is, and what will be.
~Create your own life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. Do you deserve more than an emotional tundra?