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Every morning, we gather here to contemplate, plan, soak up inspiration, harvest motivation, and get jacked up on coffee and confidence for a day of kicking ass.
WAKE UP WAKE UP WAKE UP IT’S THE FIRST OF THE MONTH. A NEW MONTH FILLED WITH NEW OPPORTUNITIES. CAN YOU FEEL IT? THAT’S DESTINY SWIMMING DEEP DOWN IN YOUR NETHER REGIONS, BEGGING YOU TO GET OFF YOUR ASS AND FULFILL YOURS. THERE IS NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT TO BUILD YOURSELF UP, MAKE YOURSELF GREAT, AND WIN THE DAY. IN THE FEW SECONDS IT HAS TAKEN YOU TO READ THIS OPENING PARAGRAPH, SOME DOOFUS CAME UP WITH A BILLION DOLLAR IDEA AND IS DRIVING STRAIGHT TO THE BANK IN A DROP TOP MIATA TO STEAL YOUR GIRL, SO YOU BEST GET TO COOKING. DEFINITELY FINISH READING THIS COLUMN FIRST, BUT AFTER THAT, IT’S TIME TO HIT THE STOVE.
WHAT MORE CAN I SAY THAT BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY CAN’T SAY BETTER? TAKE IT AWAY, BOYS.
Now that we’re all ready to run through a wall, let’s discuss a little strategy called “acting like you’ve been there before.” Assuming that you have great success in this life (if I know you all like I think I do, that’s a predetermined guarantee), there are going to be many, many opportunities to point haters in the direction of the scoreboard. However, it’s important to remember that after any win you essentially have two options.
1. Be a total douche.
2. Act like you’ve been there before.
I don’t care if it’s something as big as landing a high-paying position over a clown you went to college with, or as small as beating your office rival to that prime parking spot. Deep down inside, part of you is going to want to showboat. It’s not your fault; that’s just human nature. Now, I’m not going to sit here and lie to you like option one doesn’t sound fun on occasion. Being a total douche in short stints can be extremely fulfilling. But that’s a short-term play for a short-sighted individual. We’re in this for the long haul, and, long term, acting like you’ve been there before always reaps greater rewards.
I’ll sum this up by describing two different individuals for you.
One is next to you in traffic driving a brand new, lipstick red Corvette with paper plates, blaring “Closer,” windows down, wearing a French cuff button-down with a tie that screams, “I’m a selfish lover,” and when the light turns green he guns it and switches lanes immediately like a dickhead.
The other is next to you at a red light in a blazing yellow 2002 drop top Miata, sans top, listening to “Baker Street” at a volume just loud enough so that surrounding cars in traffic know who’s boss, tasteful tie undone ever so slightly, with a look on his face that lets you know he doesn’t need your fucking approval, and when the light turns green you have to give him a slight honk because he’s so at peace with himself that he zoned out and was just sitting there winning big.
Both dudes are clearly killing it, but fast-forward 20 years down the road and I guarantee the second dude is still cruising down the highway of life with deep pockets while the first dude is chain-smoking cigarettes outside Twin Peaks after being cut off by management because he wouldn’t stop asking the waitress about her bra size. If you ride like lightning, you’re gonna crash like thunder. Facts are facts. Always keep your feet on the ground.
Dream big. Close deals. Stay anchored.
What’s on the schedule this morning? What are you going to conquer today? Let us know in the comments section below. Positivity only. Build the energy. Come correct or don’t come at all..
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Ross Bolen
Ross Bolen is a New York Times Bestselling author, co-host of the Oysters, Clams & Cockles: Game of Thrones podcast, co-host of the Back Door Cover sports podcast, 2017 Masters attendee, bigger and more loyal Rockets, Astros and Texans fan than you, cheese enchilada aficionado, and nap god.
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96 or so hours ago, I put my big boy britches on and hopped on the bull that is quitting smoking. It’s been bucking pretty hard, but I’m holding on. Going to treat myself to a venti and some more Nicorette because (a) I deserve it (b) if I don’t get some nicotine soon, I’m going to rip the Associates head off today. Everyone’s riding their own bull in life and let me tell you: you can absolutely hold on for eight seconds. HUMP DAY!
JUST SMOKE THE COMPETITION INSTEAD
Smoke fags for da bois
You get lost on the way to TFM?
fags = cigarettes sahn
I’m aware; you simply sound like an idiot.
You don’t smoke fags then nah
You’ve got this Chuck! If I can kick a habit, that at one point was a pack a day (I know, I know) you can too. Just get through this first week, and if you have to rip a few heads off so be it.
These good vibes are much appreciated. God bless y’all
One month today on the smoke free train. Worth sticking with it.
Be sure to ‘park and chew’ the gum so you don’t burn threw all the nicotine at once. Good luck, man. It’s a bitch.
Up vote for the avatar alone. Hail the Mad Dog
Also best of luck to ya man
Good for you. Stay strong, dude.
Get it dude, you won’t regret it, 6 year smoker here, 3 years clean. Go to the doctor and tell them they’ll give you pretty much anything and insurance will cover it from anti depressants, maybe some benzos, and my personal favorite Chantix. Seriously, Chantix made quitting 100% easier.
JUST GOT NOTIFIED THAT I GOT A FULL SCHOLARSHIP TO LAW SCHOOL. GOING TO SIT DOWN WITH MY BOSS AND HR LATER AND EXPLAIN THAT I GOT A FULL RIDE TO HIS ALMA MATER LATER AND BEG THAT THEY KEEP ME ON TILL AUGUST AND HOPE HE MENTIONS SOMETHING ABOUT ME CLERKING DURING THE SUMMER AND 2L AND 3L. PRAYERS WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
Username does not check out.
But on a real note congrats
Username was created right out of undergrad, before I really knew what I wanted to do but thanks!
Congrats and good luck
Update after meeting. Still employed, offered job when I graduate. Life is good.
Thanks for asking, Ross. Yesterday I closed the biggest deal of my career and landed a dope sponsorship opportunity for my company, so today’s all about keeping up that momentum. Lots of coffee and even more ~*~good vibes~*~
THERE. WE. FUCKING. GO.
Sup?
PRETTY SLOW DAY ‘ROUND HERE BILL! BIG TEAM MEETING AROUND LUNCHTIME THEN GONNA GO FLIRT WITH THE NEW HIRE TILL IT’S TIME TO PACK IT IN.
TODAY’S GOALS ARE TO NOT O.D. ON CAFFEINE AND SECURE A DATE FOR SATURDAY NIGHT, BOTH ARE UNLIKELY BUT SHOOTERS SHOOT
JUST WALK UP TO HER LIKE THE CLOSER YOU KNOW YOU ARE AND TAKE THE FUCKING SHOT. YOU GOT THIS SLIDER
HOPEFULLY I DON’T STINK
After getting so many down votes yesterday, I decided to end my caffeine withdrawal after a month of losing my life. Now my how life is sunny!
BACK ON THE TRAIN TOOT TOOT MOTHERFUCKER
TIME TO GET THIS MONEY BOYS
……SO I CAN PAY MY BILLS ON TIME WOOOOOOOO
FOUND MYSELF AT A DIRE CROSSROADS OF A “TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT” SITUATION WITH MY JAVA. WASTING THOSE MAGIC BEANS?? HA! I’M NO FOOL. TOOK THAT LARGE COLD BREW STRAIGHT TO THE DOME. FITBIT HAS MY HEART RATE REGISTERED AT 139 BPM. I FEEL LIKE WALKER AND TEXAS RANGER ALL JACKED UP ON MOUNTAIN DEW. COMING AT YOU LIKE A SPIDER MONKEY, WEDNESDAY
Got a big cup of Joe, just made a huge payment on my student loans, and have a big stack of work with my name on it. Hump day is looking like hustle day, lets do this.
NEW ASSIGNMENT IN A NEW CITY. BEEN HERE A LITTLE UNDER 2 WEEKS. NEGOTIATING HUGE DEALS TODAY. THINK BIG AND KICK ASS.
Username checks out.
Donald, whats with the tariff? I can’t take the financial hit of the increase in tequila, Corona, and avocado prices.
I want you thinking about dollars and not pennies.
SET MY ALARM 30 MINUTES EARLY TO ALLOW FOR MORE DEALS TO BE MADE
GETTING ON THAT GRIND EARLY IS KEY. THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE DEAL MOTHERFUCKER