tag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=1Latest News2018-05-14T10:25:52-04:00Jimmylee Velezfalsetag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/48652552017-09-25T20:30:20-04:002023-12-10T14:45:59-05:00Helping Out Mexico & Puerto Rico<p>As many of you know, it is hurricane season & our world has felt every bit of its devastating power. We have also been impacted by several earthquakes that literally have changed the face of the world as we know it. Millions of people have been affected DIRECTLY and countless others have friends and family members that have been afflicted indirectly.</p>
<p>As stated in the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2017/09/23/harvey-irma-maria-why-is-this-hurricane-season-so-bad/?utm_term=.fcf0d26236a0">Washington Post</a> by <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/angela-fritz/?utm_term=.1fc57d5ea986">Angela Fritz</a>,</p>
<blockquote><p>“<span style="font-weight:400;">The 2017 hurricane season has been a full-on assault from Mother Nature. We are under siege, and our attackers have benign names like Harvey and Irma and Maria. But they are callous, powerful, indiscriminate, terrifying, destructive, merciless and relentless…This hurricane season — not yet even close to finished — has generated more destructive, land-falling storms than the past few years combined. Four of this year’s monsters went on to become Category 4 or 5, and three of those made landfall in U.S. territory. The U.S. has never been hit by three storms this strong in the same season in modern records.”</span></p></blockquote>
<p>From there we are inundated with all kinds of terrifying news and headlines that take ones breath away…</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight:400;">“Official: Hurricane Maria set Puerto Rico back decades”- <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-hurricane-maria-puerto-rico-20170924-story.html">Source</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">“</span><span style="font-weight:400;">Hurricane Maria: Puerto Rico officials describe ‘apocalyptic’ conditions”-<a href="http://www.weny.com/story/36438660/hurricane-maria-puerto-rico-officials-describe-apocalyptic-conditions">Source</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">“Hurricane Irma mangled Florida’s state, national parks”-<a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/florida/articles/2017-09-25/hurricane-irma-mangled-floridas-state-national-parks">Source</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">“</span><span style="font-weight:400;">Hurricane Harvey wreaks historic devastation: By the numbers”-<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/US/hurricane-harvey-wreaks-historic-devastation-numbers/story?id=49529063">Source</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">“Thousands homeless after Mexico quake, death toll rises…”-<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/mexico-quake-search-continues-thousands-homeless-50056788">Source</a></span></p>
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<p>Mother Earth is continuously changing and these catastrophic events appear to be promising a WHOLE NEW WORLD!</p>
<p>Personally, I had friends and family members that had to evacuate all areas of Florida in lieu of Hurricane Irma’s destructive path; people who lost power, belongings and much more.</p>
<p>Hurricane Maria has left Puerto Rico in shambles and we still have ZERO communication with <em>multiple</em> family members.</p>
<p>Sadly, this catastrophe is only at it’s beginning stages; a terrifying concept when you think about the overall calamity. My heart goes out to the people having to live out this nightmare everyday.</p>
<p>With all that is going on, these two quotes have had the most impact on me:</p>
<blockquote><p><span style="font-weight:400;">“</span><span style="font-weight:400;">Bad things do happen in the world, like war, natural disasters, disease. But out of those situations always arise stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.” – Daryn Kagan</span><br>
<span style="font-weight:400;">“</span><span style="font-weight:400;">In all natural disasters through time, man needs to attach meaning to tragedy, no matter how random and inexplicable the event is.” – Nathaniel Philbrick</span></p></blockquote>
<p>I feel the need to help out & I believe the best way I can do so is with YOUR HELP! We are teaming up with a local church that is gathering goods and first aid kits to send over to Mexico & Puerto Rico.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Below is a compiled list of goods needed:</span></strong></p>
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<li>LED (lamps)</li>
<li>D & DD batteries</li>
<li>Powdered milk & liquid milk in boxes</li>
<li>Baby Formula</li>
<li>Diapers</li>
<li>Battery-powered fans</li>
<li>Canned foods</li>
<li>Cereals</li>
<li>Paper goods</li>
<li>Pedialyte</li>
<li>Bottled Water</li>
<li>Non-perishables</li>
<li>First-Aid Kits</li>
<li>Toiletries: soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.</li>
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<div><em><strong> For monetary donations, please consider:</strong></em></div>
<div> <em><a href="http://www.NPRchamber.org/Disaster-Relief">The National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce</a></em>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Drop-off Location: </span></strong></p>
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<p><em>Miguel’s Riverside Barbershop</em></p>
<p><em>105 Market Street, Bristol, PA 19007 </em></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Business Hours:</span> Tuesday-Friday 9AM-5PM & Saturday’s 8AM-2PM</p>
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<p>There will be a weekly pickup at this location, as the goods will be sent out each week to Houston, Mexico & Puerto Rico. ANY & ALL help is GREATLY appreciated!</p>
<p>PLEASE SHARE & Thank you in advance for your partnership! God Bless!</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Jimmylee Velez, Team VC, Miguel’s Riverside Barbershop & The <a href="http://RotatedViews.com">Rotated Views</a> Podcast!</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2489/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2489/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=2489&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/47151022017-05-19T08:37:23-04:002023-07-26T00:34:45-04:00Making Mountains Out of Molehills<p>I was just curious to get a feel for people wanting MAJOR CHANGE in their life…</p>
<p>I was in a conversation with someone and they were mentioning that they wanted MAJOR CHANGE in their life and listed a TON of reasons why. After hearing their viewpoint, I agreed with them that CHANGES needed to be made. The only problem was, that was where the similarities in thought process ended.</p>
<p>This person definitely was viewing the situation as something MAJOR in their minds which meant MAJOR changes ALL at once. Although, this may work for some people, this specific person made ZERO changes because the overwhelming thought of ALL that had to be done paralyzed the “action” part of this solution. I say this often, but I believe it to be true. In MOST cases, we make our problems BIGGER than what they TRULY are; that is not to make light of any situation, but to simply point out a trend…generally speaking.</p>
<p>When we make our problems BIG, we have to take more time to process the situation. Depending on the person, that gives them more time talk themselves out of taking action. If we consider a small problem as BIG, we think that it is going to exert MORE energy, create more headaches, etc.; so NOTHING is done instead.</p>
<p>Simply stated, “Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill” –Jewish Proverb</p>
<p>If you are going through a MAJOR CHANGE or are seeking a MAJOR CHANGE in your life, try to make a simple evaluation. First, analyze the situation to make sure you are not making something SMALL into something BIG. If you analyze the situation and it turns out to be smaller than you initially thought, tackle it immediately and don’t think about it any further. If you analyze the situation and it indeed turns out to be BIG, consider breaking it down into small steps. Break the BIG problem down into bitesize actions steps that you could conquer much easier. These efforts in accomplishing the SMALL steps will then lead to the overall accomplishment of the BIG issue.</p>
<p>In short, if you must go through a MAJOR CHANGE, do it in SMALL increments; one step at a time. Remember, it’s all about perspective. Do not exaggerate the importance of a problem or issue.</p>
<p>I hope this helps! Thanks for all of your love and support! Don’t forget to check out our TOP RATED podcast at <a href="http://RotatedViews.com">RotatedViews.com</a>. We drop a new episode every <span>Tuesday</span> morning and have been getting AMAZING feedback with all the great content/guests we have on the show!</p>
<p>Make Today an Adventure and Have Fun Doing it!</p>
<p>-Jimmylee</p>
<p> </p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2484/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2484/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=2484&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/46322702017-03-16T08:33:00-04:002022-07-28T04:50:53-04:00Why Young Women Should Consider Sponsors for Career Advancement [Guest Post]<p><img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/02/19/11/23/women-1209678_960_720.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Women, Teamwork, Team, Business, People, Office" /></p>
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<p id="E46"><strong><span id="E47">Why Young Women Should Consider Sponsors for Career Advancement</span></strong></p>
<p id="E50"><span id="E51">When it comes to advancing in your career, doing it alone may seem a little daunting or even scary. This could be especially true if you are new to the job market, returning to </span><a id="E52" href="http://www.drugrehab.org/female-veterans-addiction/" target="_blank"><span id="E53">civilian life</span></a><span id="E54">, or embarking upon a brand new career. It is always a good idea to have someone in your corner to help you along the path to success, and a sponsor could be just the push and motivation you need. According to</span><a id="E55" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/katetaylor/2012/06/26/the-new-case-for-women-on-corporate-boards-new-perspectives-increased-profits/2/#bb80d954c9f4" target="_blank"><span id="E56"> </span></a><a id="E57" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/katetaylor/2012/06/26/the-new-case-for-women-on-corporate-boards-new-perspectives-increased-profits/2/#bb80d954c9f4" target="_blank"><span id="E58">Forbes</span></a><span id="E59">, a sponsor is “a more aggressive cousin of mentorship, involving advocating for the advancement of high-potential individuals in their careers.” In other words, a sponsor is someone who will put their reputation on the line to advocate for you.</span></p>
<p id="E62"><strong><span id="E63">Consider the Stats</span></strong></p>
<p id="E66"><span id="E67">When deciding whether or not finding a sponsor is the right career move, take a look at the stats. According to</span><a id="E68" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/danschawbel/2013/09/10/sylvia-ann-hewlett-find-a-sponsor-instead-of-a-mentor/#7d2e7b131760" target="_blank"><span id="E69"> </span></a><a id="E70" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/danschawbel/2013/09/10/sylvia-ann-hewlett-find-a-sponsor-instead-of-a-mentor/#7d2e7b131760" target="_blank"><span id="E71">research</span></a><span id="E72"> conducted by the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI), 68 percent of sponsored women feel that they are advancing in their career at a steady and satisfactory pace compared with 57 percent of their unsponsored peers.</span></p>
<p id="E75"><span id="E76">The research also showed that sponsors have a positive effect on pay raises and leadership </span></p>
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<div id="pageBorders"> roles. When asking for a raise, 70 percent of women didn’t feel comfortable approaching their bosses. In comparison, with a sponsor, 38 percent of women felt comfortable making the request. As for getting placed in a high-visibility team or a position of leadership, only 36 percent of women said they felt comfortable approaching their boss about the opportunity. With the backing of a sponsor, 44 percent of women took the plunge and asked for the promotion.</div>
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<p id="E79"><strong><span id="E80">How Are Sponsors Beneficial?</span></strong></p>
<p id="E83"><span id="E84">A sponsor is your advocate for success as you move up the corporate ladder, but what exactly can they do for you? According to</span><a id="E85" href="https://www.thebalance.com/what-is-a-sponsor-in-the-workplace-1917656" target="_blank"><span id="E86"> </span></a><a id="E87" href="https://www.thebalance.com/what-is-a-sponsor-in-the-workplace-1917656" target="_blank"><span id="E88">The Balance</span></a><span id="E89">, sponsors can actively put your name in the ring when an opening is available that matches your skills, experience, and abilities, and personally contact the decision-maker who has the authority to say “yes” to the opportunity or promotion for which you are being considered. Consider your sponsor to be your reference.</span></p>
<p id="E92"><span id="E93">Sponsors also have the connections to match you up with others who can help you make progress. In addition, a sponsor has likely been in your shoes at point or another in their career, so they can serve as a toolbox of advice, tips, and personal experience. Take advantage of this and learn from their experience to create your own.</span></p>
<p id="E96"><span id="E97">Think of the relationship with your sponsor as a strategic partnership. In an interview for a Monster</span><a id="E98" href="https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/sponsor-women-career-development" target="_blank"><span id="E99"> </span></a><a id="E100" href="https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/sponsor-women-career-development" target="_blank"><span id="E101">article</span></a><span id="E102">, Steve Lanegerud says that the “role of sponsor is to ask what you can do for an employer, not what can be done to develop you as a person and/or professional.” He also notes, “The focus is on creating, demonstrating and leveraging work product that can be used to position you for advancement either internally or externally.” In this strategic partnership, your sponsor takes an active role in your career advancement, and helps you to become more visible.</span></p>
<p id="E105"><strong><span id="E106">Qualities to Look for in a Sponsor</span></strong></p>
<p id="E109"><span id="E110">It is important to know what qualities to be on the lookout for when trying to find a sponsor. Your fellow colleagues are great, but your sponsor needs to be someone with influence and power.</span><a id="E111" href="http://coreaxis.com/2015/03/05/need-leg-seek-career-sponsor/" target="_blank"><span id="E112"> </span></a><a id="E113" href="http://coreaxis.com/2015/03/05/need-leg-seek-career-sponsor/" target="_blank"><span id="E114">CoreAxis</span></a><span id="E115"> describes the qualities of a good sponsor as being trustworthy and having a “thorough understanding of an organization’s culture and tacit rules.”</span></p>
<p id="E118"><span id="E119">When looking for a sponsor,</span><a id="E120" href="https://www.thebalance.com/what-is-a-sponsor-in-the-workplace-1917656" target="_blank"><span id="E121"> </span></a><a id="E122" href="https://www.thebalance.com/what-is-a-sponsor-in-the-workplace-1917656" target="_blank"><span id="E123">The Balance</span></a><span id="E124"> suggests seeking out opportunities to interact with people in senior positions, so consider joining networking or professional groups in your organization or field. Individuals in your family and friendship circles who have influence in the field you are in or desire to be in will be helpful too. Don’t be afraid to approach them and simply ask to have coffee and pick their brain. Who knows what might become of it – maybe a sponsorship. </span></p>
<p id="E127"><strong><span id="E128">Author: Gloria Martinez</span></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://womenled.org/" target="_blank">Womenled.org</a></p>
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</div><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2475/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2475/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=2475&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/46232202017-03-09T07:25:38-05:002023-12-10T11:45:16-05:00Discipline is NOT Punishment<p>Discipline is NOT Punishment. This has been a very HOT topic of discussion among my peers. The topic of getting things done is YOUR responsibility and people need to stop being so SOFT! I have talked about this in a ton of episodes on the <a href="http://rotatedviews.com">Rotated Views</a> podcast and I simply wanted to add a few things to the topic.</p>
<p>I was “planning” to begin my workouts every morning before I did ANYTHING else, but on the very first day I caved to my own negative self-talk. That’s right, even the “motivation” guy has his own weak points to making things happen; something I know I will be working on for the rest of my life. Anyway, I found myself supplying my mind with a ton of excuses as to why these morning workouts were not such a good idea after all…ultimately, I buckled.</p>
<p>Then I began getting mad at myself for NOT working out in the morning throughout the day. I realized I talked myself out of these morning workouts with no REAL good reason. This was frustrating and I knew something had to change in order for me to get the results I wanted. You see, it wasn’t JUST the mornings where the excuses flew into my mind…it was ALL DAY LONG! So even in the evenings when I told myself I would workout, I wouldn’t even follow-through. So I quickly realized I was full-of-crap!</p>
<p>The pain of discipline is a better feeling than the pain of regret and failure. I knew I had to not only commit myself to my decision of working out in the mornings, but understood that this would be a daily challenge I had to overcome. I had to stay consistent and persistent in my efforts; you know…practice what I preach. I had to shut off all the noise and focus on the goal. I knew my body would tell me to stay in bed, so I overcame those thoughts with a winning mentality. As a side note, your body will always be tired…you have to know when to ignore the exhaustion.</p>
<p>Of course this took a little while for me to overcome, but I am now in the routine of working out 5 days a week, first thing in the morning. You see, you cannot simply say “Working out in the morning is not for me”, and totally throw in the towel for physical fitness. You have to come up with a solution for a better time, otherwise, you too are full of crap! Straight up LAZY! Hahaha</p>
<blockquote><p>To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one’s family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one’s own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.- buddha</p></blockquote>
<p>I strongly believe that decision must be backed with discipline. Discipline is NOT punishment, it’s self-control regulated enough to produce the desired results. So stop being so soft and step up to the plate. Stop feeling bad for yourself and making up excuses; they only person that is affected by the them is you. Make a decision to change, take action and stay disciplined…your future self will thank you, believe me, it’s worth it!</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2454/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2454/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=2454&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/45703862017-01-31T07:00:17-05:002024-03-28T07:54:33-04:00Work Hard & Stay Humble<p>Working hard and staying humble is simple advice that could quite literally change your entire life, forever. Think about actually applying yourself to a given task and putting massive effort to accomplishing a specific goal; you have the ability to make VAST change rapidly. The key, of course, is to stay consistent and persistent, but understand how POWERFUL you really are.</p>
<blockquote><p>“Work hard for what you want because it won’t come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to.” -Leah Labelle</p></blockquote>
<p>Results will ALWAYS come in. Good or bad, your results will reflect your efforts. So if you work hard, then your results will ultimately be good, but there is a tricky part of life that tags along with this outcome. The tricky part is managing your results properly. Some people get carried away with their successes and others underutilize them. The goal is to find a middle ground and effectively handle your results.</p>
<blockquote><p>“All bad qualities center round the ego. When the ego is gone, Realisation results by itself. There are neither good nor bad qualities in the Self. The Self is free from all qualities. Qualities pertain to the mind only.” – Ramana Maharshi</p></blockquote>
<p>This is NOT to say you shouldn’t celebrate your WINS, but to remind you of a wonderful word called humility. Some results may have come “easy” and others may have taken awhile, but just know that you get what you earned. Never get “too big for your britches” and believing in you’re invincible. It’s good to be confident, but too much self-assurance could lead to your demise. Life has interesting ways on humbling us when we are at the peak of overconfidence.</p>
<blockquote><p>“It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.” -Saint Augustine</p></blockquote>
<p>Take pride in your efforts and make certain you place value on all of your hard work. This includes making sure you are not being taken for granted. There are people out there waiting to suck the life out of you and abuse their power for gain. Just be aware of your surroundings and NEVER let someone control you to the point of manipulation.</p>
<p>Work hard and stay humble. The balance may be cumbersome, but undoubtedly worth it. Remember that the Law of Attraction is ALWAYS in motion and our life’s results are simply a reflection of our thoughts and actions.</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p>
<p> </p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2421/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2421/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=2421&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/45305002016-12-29T20:44:07-05:002022-05-31T08:38:58-04:00When It All Ends…<p>There are so many aspects of life to consider when attempting to live one of complete fulfillment. There are numerous things to try, people to meet and places to visit; it can be an overwhelming thought. But how do you know you are living life to the fullest? How can we DEFINITELY tell we are manifesting a satisfying life?</p>
<p>I recently stumbled upon a Les Brown motivational video that left me in DEEP thought. I began reflecting INTENSELY about life and immediately made a few adjustments to my own life! I found it to be SO valuable I wanted to share it with you.</p>
<p>For those of you who are unaware, Mr. Les “You gotta be hungry!” Brown is a motivational speaker, radio DJ, former politician and author that has been impacting the personal development industry since the 1980’s. The man has a resume that will stand against the BEST! I HIGHLY recommend you get a hold of ANY material of his because it WILL create a paradigm shift and ultimately life-changing.</p>
<p>With that being said, here is the excerpt I was referring to…</p>
<p>“Imagine if you will being on your death bed – And standing around your bed – the ghosts of the ideas, the dreams, the abilities, the talents given to you by life.</p>
<p>And that you for whatever reason, you never acted on those ideas, you never pursued that dream, you never used those talents, we never saw your leadership, you never used your voice, you never wrote that book.</p>
<p>And there they are standing around your bed looking at you with large angry eyes saying we came to you, and only you could have given us life! Now we must die with you forever.</p>
<p>The question is – if you die today what ideas, what dreams, what abilities, what talents, what gifts, would die with you?” – <em>Les Brown</em></p>
<p>Ummm…yeah…PROFOUND to say the least; you can see why this left me a bit perplexed in deep thought.</p>
<p>So now I challenge you…when it all ends…</p>
<p>“… what dreams, what abilities, what talents, what gifts, would die with you?”</p>
<p>It’s time to take note of the things that want to manifest themselves through you. What dreams have you put aside? What talents are you gifted with that the world does not know of? DO NOT leave any stone unturned! Take the time to seriously think about this and take immediate action on your dreams, abilities, talents and gifts!</p>
<p>I will leave you with these two Les Brown quotes that should get things started…</p>
<p>“You need to make a commitment, and once you make it, then life will give you some answers.”</p>
<p>“You cannot expect to achieve new goals or move beyond your present circumstances unless you change. ”</p>
<p>When it all ends…hopefully you will be able to say you gave this thing we call life, your very BEST shot!</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2383/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2383/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=2383&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/44900792016-11-30T08:15:56-05:002022-02-11T09:07:00-05:00It Got Uncomfortable<p>It was a regular day and I was going about my work like I normally do. I have a specific routine I do daily and I was checking off the “to-do list” as usual. There was nothing really odd that stood out…</p>
<p>Honestly, it was relatively uneventful, but I mean, who doesn’t like a day when EVERYTHING is going your way?!?</p>
<p>But then…it got uncomfortable.</p>
<p>It was not in a negative way, but I knew immediately I was going to experience something new; and with “new” comes the “unknown”. With the unknown comes the “uncomfortable”. The truth is, I was uncomfortable, but in an excited way.</p>
<p>I was asked to give a presentation on a new project we were taking on and to share my knowledge/expertise. It wasn’t so much the presentation that made me feel uncomfortable (I have done many in the past) more than it was the audience and location. Without getting into too much detail, I was entering into uncharted territory and it was oddly invigorating.</p>
<p>To make a long story short, everything went well and I executed the presentation exactly how I wanted to. It was a unique situation that I jumped on and it was well worth it. Although it took me out of my comfort zone, it <a href="https://wisdomminers.com/2016/03/24/a-time-of-change/">challenged</a> me. It allowed me to GROW on multiple levels as a professional, as well as on a personal level.</p>
<p>What would have happened if I did not take on the challenge? Instead of growing, I would have denied myself of a wonderful experience that has paid off MULTIPLE times over!</p>
<p>Other things like my podcast (<a href="https://itun.es/us/uG5_bb.c">Rotated Views</a>), the book (<a href="http://TheMotivationFiles.com">The Motivation Files</a>), and the spoken-word album (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-motivation-files/id1044754591">The Motivation Files</a>) were ALL projects I took on that drove me out of my comfort zone. The knowledge I attained, people I met and dreams I fulfilled were ALL worth getting “uncomfortable” for. These <a href="https://wisdomminers.com/2016/10/13/what-happens-to-a-dream-deferred/">dreams</a> were worth fighting for and being challenged was simply a part of the <a href="https://wisdomminers.com/2016/04/11/the-process/">process</a> of <a href="https://wisdomminers.com/2015/11/06/one-tip-to-help-manifest-almost-anything/">manifesting</a> them.</p>
<p>There are many things that we must do in life that will require us to CHALLENGE ourselves and get out of our comfort zones. The beautiful thing about it is that you KNOW it will create a mind-shift to some degree.</p>
<p>“Be willing to step outside your comfort zone once in a while; take the risks in life that seem worth taking. The ride might not be as predictable if you’d just planted your feet and stayed put, but it will be a heck of a lot more interesting.” – Edward Whitacre Jr.</p>
<p>Whether or not you attained the desired outcome, the important takeaway is the lessons learned during the process. I think getting uncomfortable in life is a sure sign growth is around the corner.</p>
<p>“Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” – Brian Tracey</p>
<p>We have to learn to laugh at ourselves during these “awkward” moments. Life is too short to CONSTANTLY be serious. Plus, you NEVER know what the outcome will be and “guessing” will not move you closer to becoming the BEST version of yourself.</p>
<p>Next time you are challenged and feel uncomfortable about the unknown, try to remember this… “The best things in life are often waiting for you at the exit ramp of your comfort zone.” – Karen Salmansohn</p>
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<p> </p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2329/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2329/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=2329&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/44173232016-10-13T07:52:38-04:002022-05-26T09:54:53-04:00What Happens to a Dream Deferred?<p>Have you ever pondered the question, what happens to a dream deferred?</p>
<p>I think it’s a fantastic way to reflect on life and enter into the realms of both psychology and philosophy. Sometimes we just let dreams go by the wayside and forget all about them because life smacked us upside the head with reality. But is that a good enough reason to completely disregard a dream or a reason to defer it?</p>
<p>Recently, I was accepted into Drexel University’s MBA program and I was suppose to start this Fall (2016). Unfortunately, I was faced with a decision to either decline or defer my admission due to some unforeseen circumstances. It is a DREAM of mine to attend Drexel University, so it was only a matter of time that I would make it a reality; the choice was simple, I deferred my admission ONE year and I will begin my MBA program next Fall (2017).</p>
<p>But the question remains, what happens to a dream deferred? I am not 100% sure, but I will definitely KNOW for sure within ONE year. It is easy for me to say NOW that in ONE year exactly I will live out my dream, but what if another “unforeseen circumstance” happens again? Well, for starters, I would have to start ALL over again and go through the admissions process from scratch. I would then have to HOPE the university would accept me again.</p>
<p>The big issue here is that the University has a limited amount of people they can accept into each program. Why would they want to use a slot on someone who has declined their offer the first time? I cannot answer that, but I am sure the chances of that happening have decreased significantly.</p>
<p>That being said, I have plenty of time to get things in order to make certain my dream comes true! I have a plan in place and I am currently executing the plan. I am not so sure what happens to a dream deferred, but I AM sure I will do EVERYTHING in my power to make it a reality.</p>
<p>I guess the answer lies within the dreamer…</p>
<p>That’s right, it depends on the person whose dream it is. Are you a go-getter? Are you ambitious? How bad do you want it? Was it deferred for a valid reason? Or was it an excuse? Do you have the will power to defer something and come back for it? Is this simply procrastination? Will you allow a dream to slip through your fingers? How close were you to achieving it? What are you willing to sacrifice?</p>
<p>If you can answer those questions, I guess you can then answer ‘what happens to a dream deferred?”. As for me, I will post a blog this time next year with an answer to such a great question. I will say this, I did defer a dream once and came back to accomplish it…ask me about it when you see me!</p>
<p>I will conclude this post with the poem that popped to mind when I had to defer my admission into Drexel University.</p>
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<p id="E91"><span id="E96" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">One of the most important aspects and factors to the Ame</span><span id="E97" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">rican workforce is </span><span id="E98" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">advancement. Perhaps it is indeed the gr</span><span id="E99" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">eatest thing about the American</span><span id="E100" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman"> economic marketplace that we actually do have the option for career </span><span id="E101" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">advancement. The free </span><span id="E102" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">market of the United States is set up in such a way that opportunity is there to be seized by anyone who wants it, and it is tangible for literally anyone.</span></p>
<p id="E104"><span id="E105" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">When I was working for Chevrolet in the 1980s, there was no, “</span><a id="E106" href="http://www.careercast.com/career-news/10-habits-help-advance-your-career" target="_blank"><span id="E107" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman qowt-stl-Hyperlink">career ladder</span></a><span id="E108">.</span><span id="E109" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">”</span><span id="E110" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman"> </span><span id="E112" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">I</span><span id="E114" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman"> worked in the sales department, and the way you advanced was by selling a lot of cars. I made this my mission and my goal, and in pursuing this I traveled all across the eastern United States selling Chevy cars and trucks. I won Chevrolet’s annual award for top salesman in the entire company during a couple different years, and I did it without any help from any kind of career ladder.</span></p>
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<p id="E119" class="qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list"><strong><span id="E120" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">Build Relationships within Your Company</span></strong></p>
<p id="E122"><span id="E123" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">There’s something to be said for </span><span id="E124" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">having </span><a id="E125" href="http://www.salary.com/take-5-12-ways-to-advance-your-career-in-5-minutes-or-less/" target="_blank"><span id="E126" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman qowt-stl-Hyperlink">good relationships</span></a><span id="E127" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman"> with the people you work with</span><span id="E128" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">. The person who is very s</span><span id="E129" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">ocial, who works hard, who meets</span><span id="E130" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman"> his or her targets, and who can strike up a conversation with and be friendly and amicable with anyone and everyone from the janitor to the CEO is going to be more likely to advance than the recluse who keeps to himself or herself all day long.</span></p>
<p id="E132" class="qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list"><strong><span id="E133" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">Expand your Knowledge </span><span id="E134" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">Base</span></strong></p>
<p id="E136"><span id="E137" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">You can never know too much or even enough about your company and your product and your company’s goals and ambitions. The more you </span><span id="E138" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">know</span><span id="E139" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman"> the more valuable and critical you will be to the company. Be sure to expand your knowledge even outside of your department, and try to learn everything you can about the entire organization.</span></p>
<p id="E141" class="qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list"><strong><span id="E142" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">Take Good Care of Yourself</span></strong></p>
<p id="E144"><span id="E145" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">Dress well. Work out. Eat well. Get a good night’s rest. Take vitamins and supplements. Don’t smoke or drink. </span><span id="E146" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">If you don’t follow these key points, then it drops you down in the eye of your CEO. Keep these guidelines in mind daily and you will be noticed, which will make advancement easier.</span></p>
<p id="E148" class="qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list"><strong><span id="E149" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">Concentrate More on Quality Instead of Quantity</span></strong></p>
<p id="E151"><span id="E152" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">Really make your hours at work count, and produce to the best of your abilities while you are at work. Don’t overwork yourself and think that by working lots of extra hours you will get noticed more. You’re more likely to get burned out and perform poorly as a result of it.</span></p>
<p id="E154" class="qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list"><strong><span id="E155" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">Ask for Advancement</span></strong></p>
<p id="E157"><span id="E158" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">Last but not least, if you want to advance, sometimes you just have to go up to your boss and ask for it. Don’t </span></p>
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<p id="E160"><span id="E161" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">I believe it would be safe to say that advancement is more difficult now that it was in the past, simply because advancement is not guaranteed and there is more competition now. Rather than worrying so </span><span id="E162" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">much about it though, just apply the above tips and work towards it day after day after day.</span></p>
<p id="E165"><span id="E166" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">Your career and your future </span><span id="E167" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">are</span><span id="E168" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman"> yours to own. Don’t ever let yourself believe that someone else other than you is more responsible than you are for your happiness and success in life. Rather, come to terms with the fact that you are the author of your own novel of life, and you can make changes and e</span><span id="E171" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">ffect positive results to the degree that you work to accomplish this goal.</span></p>
<p id="E173"><a id="E174" href="http://www.truepeopletrueissues.com/" target="_blank"><span id="E175" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman qowt-stl-Hyperlink">Per Wickstrom</span></a><span id="E176" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman qowt-stl-apple-converted-space"> </span><span id="E177" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">is the founder and CEO of</span><span id="E178" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman qowt-stl-apple-converted-space"> </span><a id="E179" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQW5GrE3m9w" target="_blank"><span id="E180" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman qowt-stl-Hyperlink">Best Drug Rehabilitation</span></a><span id="E181" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">, one of the top holistic rehabilitation centers in the country. He found sobriety after a decades-long struggle with addiction and has since dedicated his life and career to helping others find the same life-affirming success he has. Visit his</span><a id="E182" href="http://www.xposingthetruth.com/" target="_blank"><span id="E183" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman qowt-stl-apple-converted-space"> </span><span id="E184" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman qowt-stl-Hyperlink">blog</span></a><span id="E185" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman qowt-stl-apple-converted-space"> </span><span id="E186" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">or connect with Per via</span><a id="E187" href="https://twitter.com/per_wickstrom?lang=en" target="_blank"><span id="E188" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman qowt-stl-apple-converted-space"> </span></a><a id="E189" href="https://twitter.com/per_wickstrom?lang=en" target="_blank"><span id="E190" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman qowt-stl-Hyperlink">Twitter</span></a><span id="E191" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman qowt-stl-apple-converted-space"> </span><span id="E192" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">or</span><span id="E193" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman qowt-stl-apple-converted-space"> </span><a id="E194" href="https://www.facebook.com/PerWickstromOfficial" target="_blank"><span id="E195" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman qowt-stl-Hyperlink">Facebook</span></a><span id="E196" class="qowt-font1-TimesNewRoman">.</span></p>
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<p id="E71"><span id="E72">If you’ve recently lost your job, </span><span id="E73">you may be panicking about paying bill</span><span id="E74">s or finding your next position. But</span><span id="E75"> it is important to remember that you are starting a new chapter in life. Therefore, you want to make sure you have established a strong foundation before jumping into the next stage. </span></p>
<p id="E77"><span id="E78">As someone who dramatically changed trajectory </span><a id="E79" href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/per-wickstrom/addiction-recovery_b_2132044.html" target="_blank"><span id="E80" class="qowt-stl-Hyperlink">later in life</span></a><span id="E83">, I know that the prospect of starting a new career may be scary, but laying the groundwork will help ensure that your next step is more successful than the last.</span><span id="E84"> For a </span><span id="E85">positive</span><span id="E86"> new career path, try the following techniques.</span></p>
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<p id="E90"><span id="E91">Only by reflecting on what worked (and what didn’t) in the past, can you choose a new career path. Take some time to consider what you enjoyed and what you disliked about your old job. From there, you can decide what features are necessary for you to find </span><a id="E92" href="https://www.themuse.com/advice/3-ways-to-uncover-your-talents-skills" target="_blank"><span id="E93" class="qowt-stl-Hyperlink">success</span></a><span id="E94"> in a new career</span><span id="E95">.</span><span id="E96"> You can also figure out what field your particular set of skills best applies to.</span></p>
<p id="E98" class="qowt-li-0_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-ListParagraph"><strong><span id="E99">Reach Out </span></strong></p>
<p id="E100"><span id="E101">Stephen King once said, </span><span id="E102">“Write with the door closed, rewrite with the door open.”</span><span id="E103"> When you are rewriting a chapter in your own life, make</span><span id="E104"> sure that you are open to advic</span><span id="E105">e from others. Friends, family members, colleagues, and even strangers can be </span></p>
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<p id="E116"><span id="E117">If a </span><span id="E118">particular</span><span id="E119"> career path speaks to you, try it out before you jump in. Get connected with a temp agency that can place you in your field of choice for a short period of time. Not only will this help you pay those looming bills, it will also help you gain experience and decide if you enjoy that field. If you find it is the path you’d like to take, you may even land a permanent job at that company. You can also try freelance work, especially if you think you’d like to start your own busi</span><span id="E120">ness. This is a relatively risk-</span><span id="E121">free way to </span><a id="E122" href="http://www.monster.com/blog/b/9-tips-to-make-the-most-of-your-temp-job" target="_blank"><span id="E123" class="qowt-stl-Hyperlink">try a new career</span></a><span id="E124"> </span><span id="E125">without a serious time or financial commitment.</span></p>
<p id="E127"><span id="E128">When starting a career in the addiction recovery industry, I used these techniques to build my business. I used my</span><span id="E129"> sales skills to obtain funding;</span><span id="E130"> I reached out to </span><span id="E131">current </span><span id="E132">experts in the industry;</span><span id="E133"> and I had already tried out the field via first hand experience. I was therefore able to begin my new career, which has turned into a successful and thriving business. </span></p>
<p id="E135"><span id="E148"></span><img src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=582de41219&view=fimg&th=1568e23068461154&attid=0.2&disp=emb&attbid=ANGjdJ9dP7ZDJxJUecHG0xOF_2FESd7b-oRVct7g0Wd5EwE_vD5EjNlvDsFj0wAq5bGOaFWEAXiGtq51mOKjSF7gNUXgzNAIzOsZ7UDnRq-_607FqRG7Ec3iyNJegD8&sz=w162-h162&ats=1471263477865&rm=1568e23068461154&zw&atsh=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /> <a id="E153" href="https://ideamensch.com/per-wickstrom/" target="_blank"><span id="E154">Per </span><span id="E156">Wickstrom</span></a><span id="E158"> is the founder and CEO of Best Drug Rehabilitation, one of the top holistic rehabilitation centers in the country. He found sobriety after a decades-long struggle with addiction and has since dedicated his life and career to helping others find the same life-affirming success he has. His</span><a id="E159" href="http://www.bestdrugrehabilitation.com/blog/interviews/fusicology-interviews-per-wickstrom/" target="_blank"><span id="E160"> </span></a><a id="E161" href="http://www.bestdrugrehabilitation.com/blog/interviews/fusicology-interviews-per-wickstrom/" target="_blank"><span id="E162">program</span></a><span id="E163"> is based on natural and holistic methods and has helped lead hundreds to recovery. Connect with Per via</span><a id="E164" href="https://twitter.com/per_wickstrom?lang=en" target="_blank"><span id="E165"> </span></a><a id="E166" href="https://twitter.com/per_wickstrom?lang=en" target="_blank"><span id="E167">Twitter</span></a><span id="E168"> or</span><a id="E169" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/perwickstrom" target="_blank"><span id="E170" class="qowt-stl-Hyperlink"> </span><span id="E171" class="qowt-stl-Hyperlink">LinkedIn</span></a><span id="E172">.</span></p>
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</div><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2247/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2247/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=2247&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/42673912016-07-07T08:37:28-04:002022-02-11T09:12:48-05:00Everyone is Battling Something<p>I believe it is fair to say that EVERYONE is battling something. To some degree, we are ALL facing our very own “Goliath”. However, there seems to be a level of carelessness when it comes to handling the “battles” everyone else is facing.</p>
<p>Are we truly being empathetic towards others?</p>
<p>Lets face it, we are ALL consumed with our own lives and ALL of the complexities it entails. There are so many things going on at once, it is very hard to genuinely invest our time/emotions into other things. I am not sure if it is simply the fast-paced society we live in, or if we have just grown a part from each other.</p>
<p>One thing is for sure, we are all connected to each other to some extent. I believe our personality, compassion, geographical location and some other factors determine the extension. Still, with all these factors acting as glue for our connectivity, we seem to be missing the mark when it comes to being empathetic.</p>
<p>I think it is time to recognize that everyone is going through a rough patch in life. It may not be something you even notice or are aware of, but it’s important to understand this concept at its basic level. Nobody in this world has it “all together” or “all figured” out, even if it appears to be that way. Inside, each individual has challenges they face daily. If we all can just grasp that fact, I believe the world would be a better place.</p>
<p>I don’t want to sound childish or immature, but I seriously believe if we can all briefly get our heads out our own problems for one minute, this idea would be very clear. It’s simply having an awareness and a compassion towards others. What this does is it eliminates the top layer of judgement we place on each other. It’s a forced pause, a thinking halt, and an empathetic appreciation for one another.</p>
<p>So all this “misunderstood” and “anger” may be not as intense as it currently is. Lets try to put ourselves in other peoples shoes and try to understand their perspective. Maybe ask “why” to yourself first and then proceed with your approach. These little pauses WILL make a world of a difference. Let’s be clear, this is not to excuse ANYONE from stupidity or any form of abuse, it is simply an exercise to grow our emotional intelligence.</p>
<p>I say give it a try today. Before you make a judgement on someone, pause and realize they are facing a “Goliath” at some level and they are acting with that on their shoulders. Let me know your thoughts and keep a look out for my Podcast, “Everyone is Battling Something” next week on the <a href="https://itun.es/us/uG5_bb.c">Rotated Views Podcast</a>.</p>
<p>Don’t forget to download and subscribe to the <a href="https://itun.es/us/uG5_bb.c">Rotated Views Podcast</a>, as there is a NEW episode available EVERY Tuesday Morning.</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2245/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2245/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=2245&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/42205832016-06-08T16:27:46-04:002022-08-11T11:53:25-04:00Look At What You Produced!<p>“Will you look at that. Take a look at it. Just look at it…that’s all you can do, is just look at it” – Ed Bassmaster (comedian) One of my favorite skits, “look at this car” by Ed; absolutely hilarious! It’s a 5 year old video, but with over 26 million views, I’m sure you’ll get a laugh (even if you saw it already). If you have the time to squeeze in a good laugh, jump on YouTube and look this guy up; he is pure entertainment!</p>
<p>Anyway, this little catch phrase, “just look at it” went viral and I thought of it when this topic came to mind. I want you to sit back and think about what you have produced in life; the results. It can be the job you have, the income you are earning, the spouse you attracted, the relationships you have built, etc. Just LOOK at the product.</p>
<p>Now…when you think of what you produced, are you happy, disappointed, or satisfied? Most folks are a little bit of all three. I am not going to drag this onto an extremely long essay about making people feel like crap about themselves. That is not my point at all.</p>
<p>I simply want to help you (briefly) to JUMPSTART your life in the right direction in the FASTEST possible way. And the reason I asked you to reflect on your results is because if you do not know WHERE you are, you cannot accurately describe where you are headed. So, every once in a while you will be knocked to your knees (life does it to us all). The key is to STOP and reflect.</p>
<p>Learning from our experiences is what it is ALL about. Whether good or bad, we have to extract the valuable LESSONS life is teaching us. THIS is how we grow. THIS is how we progress.</p>
<p>Once we are able to acknowledge the lesson, we can THEN change the results. Sometimes I see people do the same thing over and over again yielding the SAME results and settle for such frustration. They blame life and everything under the sun, but fail to make adjustments. I have done this in the past myself, so it’s pretty painful to watch. So if you can understand where you are, appreciate the lesson, and add it into your mind as knowledge reserved for future experiences, you will begin to see the sparks of wisdom flare.</p>
<p>It is at this point you can PRODUCE something that is even MORE valuable. Your results will begin to change and manifest into items of higher frequencies. This element of excellence is a MAJOR factor to becoming outrageously successful. Humbling yourself to begin this process is where it all starts.</p>
<p>I want you to be HAPPY with what you are producing and believe the above tips will at least get you going. Of course I cannot explain such a complex reality of life in a small blog post, but hopefully it will get you going in the right direction; or at least REMIND you of what you need to be doing to attain GREATNESS and experience your FULL POTENTIAL.</p>
<p>If this helped in ANY bit, I suggest you download and subscribe to our new podcast the <a href="https://itun.es/us/uG5_bb.c">Rotated Views </a>on iTunes, Stitcher, Google music or on my site <a href="http://Jimmyleevelez.com">JimmyleeVelez.com.</a> A NEW episode is released each and every TUESDAY morning, so be sure to check us out!</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2211/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2211/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=2211&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/41877932016-05-19T07:54:01-04:002022-02-11T09:15:06-05:00A College Degree, A Porsche & A Vacation<p>Sounds like a dream life, doesn’t it? Well it is…but it is also possible…</p>
<p>My friend was able to attain his bachelors degree, purchase a Porsche, and take multiple vacations within ONE YEAR! Do I have your attention? Even just a little bit? If you want to hear a snippet of his story, check out Episode 6 of the Rotated Views Podcast <a href="https://itun.es/us/uG5_bb.c">RIGHT HERE</a>. I do not want to make my friends story sound like an overnight success. There were YEARS put into attaining his dreams and you can learn more about them in the podcast.</p>
<p>You will hear the MAIN TOPIC, Never Give Up, throughout the episode and our perspectives on it, but I wanted to give a little more insight and shed some light on the most OVERLOOKED (in my opinion) topic.</p>
<p>If you ask me, “never giving up” is a mentality. There are certain factors that contribute to this mindset and WILL deliver the goods if applied properly.</p>
<p>Have you ever given up on something AND regret your decision?</p>
<p>I say forget it and move on. Placing regret on the matter will NOT improve it or move you any closer to fixing the problem. Plus, I am a FIRM believer in that things happen for a reason. The key here is to learn the lesson and use the new knowledge when applicable; that is the TRUE essence of never giving up!</p>
<p>The secret is to tap into your WHY. Whenever you feel like quitting, my recommendation is that you REMEMBER WHY YOU STARTED. If you can create a method that will constantly remind you of your WHY, quitting something will become EXTREMELY difficult.</p>
<p>You have to be able to answer this question at the crossroads of quitting…</p>
<p>what will be worse, the pain of continuing the pursuit and eventually reach you goals or the pain of giving up and NEVER achieving your dreams?</p>
<p>Regardless of how tired you are, KEEP AT IT! Keep pushing towards your goals EVERY single day. Never cave in. Fight through the pain. Never give up!</p>
<p>I hope this helps you out a bit. Do forget to DOWNLOAD, SUBSCRIBE, & REVIEW The <a href="https://itun.es/us/uG5_bb.c">Rotated Views Podcast </a>(which has been ranked in the top 50 podcasts, in the society/culture category)</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p>
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<p>P.S. For some clarification, there ARE some things you must give up, but this varies by situation and I recommend a consultant, mentor or life coach for such delicate matters.</p>
<p> </p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2152/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2152/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=2152&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/41564692016-04-27T17:15:57-04:002022-02-11T09:15:58-05:00Views<p>When I hear about someone’s “view” I immediately think of someone standing on a balcony of their hotel room, arms stretched (metaphorically hugging the sky) overlooking a beach town. I think about all of the things they could see and absorb into their memory. I think about the fresh air they are breathing in and the ocean aroma blazing their sense of smell. I think of the sounds of nearby traffic, restaurant music and ocean waves clashing onto shore. I guess you can say, this view was a symbolic feeling of freedom.</p>
<p>An interesting aspect is that their view is slightly different from every other person standing on their balcony in this hotel. They are residing in the same location, but depending on the room they are staying in, the views vary tremendously.</p>
<p>Some folks have a view of the courtyard, some have a view of another hotel, and some have a view of the parking lot. There are also differences in views which are determined by which floor you are staying in. Obviously, the higher the floor, the opportunity of having a much broader view increases dramatically; I mean, the <a href="http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/china/hong-kong">Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong</a> has 118 floors! That stated, there are CLEAR differences in everyone’s views.</p>
<p>This is the EXACT reason WHY and HOW the <em>Rotated Views Podcast </em>came into creation. I always wanted to have my own podcast, but between timing and content, I was uncertain about the whole thing.</p>
<p>My buddy Gabe and I are both very much into the personal development/self-help arena. When we would have discussions, they normally resulted into philosophical and challenging conversations. We would joke about having these conversations recorded and shared with everyone. On the other hand, I would have similar conversations with my brothers and cousins; mostly over a cigar. To top this all off, I was on a weekly mastermind call with my friend Scott which ALSO led to profound conversations about life, entrepreneurship and success.</p>
<p>This went on for YEARS and finally last year my buddy Scott was taking on the project of beginning a podcast for himself, so I was able to see all the things that went into the process. I was busy with my <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-motivation-files/id1044754591?ign-mpt=uo%3D4">spoken word album </a>and <a href="http://themotivationfiles.com/">book</a>, <em>The Motivation Files</em> at the time, but knew one day I was going to create my very own podcast.</p>
<p>Well, 2016 was here and it was time to get this podcast rolling. After lengthy discussions with my buddy Gabe, my buddy Scott, my brothers and my cousin Manny, I decided to MAKE IT HAPPEN! I wanted to put together a podcast that had various perspectives on all aspects of life; hence the name Rotated Views. This would give a point of view from all levels of the “hotel” and ALL types of people could relate.</p>
<p>That is the shortened version of the development process of <a href="https://itun.es/us/uG5_bb.c">The Rotated Views Podcast</a>. I will reveal the WHOLE story in a future podcast, so stay tuned for that! I just wanted to give you a little background of why I am so excited to FINALLY release this new project to the world. We have been working VERY HARD behind the scenes and faced some challenges. The important thing is that we OVERCAME adversity and manifested this dream.</p>
<p>We kicked the podcast launch off with <a href="https://soundcloud.com/rotatedviews/rv-episode-01">Episode 1: </a><em><a href="https://soundcloud.com/rotatedviews/rv-episode-01">Can’t We All Just Get Along?</a> </em>Here we touch upon the importance of understanding each other, bullying and how delicate relationships really are. We then published <a href="https://soundcloud.com/rotatedviews/rv-episode-02">Episode 2: <em>Are You Aware?!?! </em></a>This episode touches the deeper meaning of life and really pulls out an interesting discussion of self-awareness. We followed the first two episodes up with <a href="https://soundcloud.com/rotatedviews/rv-episode-03">Episode 3: <em>You Have To Earn It</em></a>. This third installment completes our launch of the podcast and dives RIGHT into karma, the law of attraction and earning your way through life.</p>
<p>All three episodes are currently available on <a href="https://itun.es/us/uG5_bb.c">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ivctpvvevwyavbvb3pfsplr2nsu?t%3DRotated_Views">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/88664/details">Stitcher</a>, and <a href="http://tun.in/thnAvg">TuneIn Radio</a> applications. Download and subscribe to the podcast. We would also appreciate it if you would take the time to rate it and leave us some feedback. Lastly, let us know what you think of each episode, send comments, questions, or concerns to <a href="mailto:info@jimmyleevelez.com">info@jimmyleevelez.com</a></p>
<p>Again, thank you for all the LOVE & SUPPORT! We look forward to recording future podcasts and are excited to live out our dreams right before your eyes! What an amazing feeling to be doing something you LOVE!</p>
<p>Check out our Official Pre-Launch Video we produced for facebook, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jimmylee.velez/videos/10207385111239071/">HERE</a></p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee & The Crew!</p>
<p>PS. Yes, we launched our “<a href="http://jimmyleevelez.com/">Views</a>” the same week <a href="http://www.drakeofficial.com/">Drake</a> Dropped his “<a href="http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/drakes-views-will-premiere-on-ovo-sound-radio-tomorrow-night-news.21302.html">Views</a> <a href="http://www.vulture.com/2016/04/drakes-views-album-covers.html">From The</a> <a href="http://drakesviews.com/#!/571faf29f3bbf6a14dc53e38">6</a>“<a href="http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7348451/drake-views-from-6-ovosound-radio">album</a>; this was not intentional, but kind of ironic.</p>
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<p> </p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2140/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2140/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=2140&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/41307002016-04-11T13:08:52-04:002022-02-11T09:16:37-05:00The Process<p><img src="https://wisdomminers.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/img_60291.jpg?w=519" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="IMG_6029" />There is something special about “the process” of attaining goals that we must not overlook. It is a very important aspect of life we should reflect on daily. The process reveals so many insights about ourselves and generates information we can build on.</p>
<p>We should ALL have in place little indicators or triggers that remind us to STOP and take in the process. Sometimes we are so busy with life that we tend to slip up the details, rush through the little things and ultimately miss out on critical information.</p>
<p>I am currently putting together THE BEST podcast I possibly can to be released this month. Because I have a certain level of expectancy, “the process” is taking a little longer than expected. However, the process is lending to some interesting lessons I will cherish FOREVER. The great part about “the process” for the release/launch of my podcast is that everyone involved is learning.</p>
<p>We had to take a few steps back and even “start over” some of the recordings because of little details we discovered along the way. I realized that it is indeed okay to start over and re-do certain things to get a more polished product. It’s important to NOT get too caught up in the completion of things MORE than being thorough in your work. Sometimes we get so stressed out over deadlines that we force ourselves to release products/information before its completely developed or thought out.</p>
<p>Prior proper planning is another aspect of “the process” that has made a HUGE difference in the production of my podcast. Coming up with an itinerary and discussing information with the crew before recordings has made a WORLD of a difference; the quality of the podcast has gone through the roof.</p>
<p>The last lesson I learned during “the process” is getting the proper tools from the beginning is crucial. Having professional equipment for the podcast made the team take this project very serious. In turn, the final product is proving to be more professional and has an element of increased value it would not have if it was just “thrown together”.</p>
<p>As I stated before, the beautiful part of “the process” is that everyone involved is learning something. We are growing together and building stronger bonds with one another. Simply stated, the process is invaluable. The cool part about creating and launching my podcast is that there is SO MUCH more to learn and even more exciting experiences to reflect on.</p>
<p>That being said, <em>The Rotated Views</em> podcast will be released at the end of this month. I look forward to sharing MORE exciting news with you in the weeks to come. STAY TUNED!!!</p>
<p>If you have any questions or topics you would like to hear on the podcast, <em>email us at info@JimmyleeVelez.com</em></p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2105/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2105/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=2105&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/41031532016-03-24T09:18:30-04:002022-02-11T09:17:40-05:00A Time of Change<p>It doesn’t but two seconds of looking at what is going on in this world to realize times are changing. Change takes on many forms; some good and some bad. The change I enjoy reading about and experiencing in my life is the progressive changes. This is a POSITIVE shift forward, moving towards improvement.</p>
<blockquote><p>“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” -George Bernard Shaw</p></blockquote>
<p>Can you remember a time when you KNEW things were about to change, but you also KNEW it was for the better?</p>
<p>We all are the products of our beliefs and our environment. I do not want to over-simplify life and this can be countered with many arguments, but I promise you at the core of each debate it all boils down to BELIEFS.</p>
<blockquote><p>“What we can or cannot do, what we consider possible or impossible, is rarely a function of our true capability. It is more likely a function of our beliefs about who we are.” -Tony Robbins</p></blockquote>
<p>That being said, times at Jimmylee Velez Media are changing as we speak. There is a progressive movement occurring as I type and it is extremely exciting! I have been working hard behind the scenes to create something even BETTER for the movement and things are really starting to CHANGE in impressive ways.</p>
<p>When I first started blogging over 2 years ago, my main goal was to deliver something that would help make people better versions of themselves. I feel that I have nailed that goal time and time again; I am very proud of what this blog has produced thus far. However, I believe it is time for my material to transition into something bigger and better.</p>
<p>I will continue to post MONTHLY on here to tie everything I am doing together and for my readers to have as a resource. I am striving for GREATNESS daily and am ready to take my material to the NEXT LEVEL.</p>
<p>So what CHANGE am I even talking about???</p>
<p>I am going to turn my material over to the next medium that has the potential to reach even more people. I will be releasing a weekly PODCAST! That’s right, you will be able to hear from me directly and get even MORE value from me and my team. I believe this is the best of both worlds as you will still be able to read my material on the blog AND hear from me on the Podcast.</p>
<p>I have always wanted to do a podcast (even at the time of creating this blog), but I just couldn’t seem to put all the components together. Now I have the right people in place to actually make this happen and the timing is impeccable. I am extremely excited to share with you even more self-development insights and grow simultaneously with you in the journey.</p>
<p>The podcast is titled: Rotated Views, “Life from various perspectives”. The format is simple. I will be presenting life situations to the crew and they will share their fresh ideas/experiences with the audience. This is a real down-to-earth podcast where we will have FUN and give huge VALUE to the listeners. You will be hearing from ALL kinds of people with different backgrounds that will definitely inspire you to become the best version of yourself.</p>
<p>There are many other surprises to be announced, but I want to leave some suspense on here for good measure. The Rotated Views podcast will be released in April and you will be the first to know of its launch.</p>
<p>Things are JUST getting started and I look forward to “changing” with you!</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2070/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2070/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=2070&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/40634422016-02-27T08:28:47-05:002017-01-14T12:04:55-05:00The 6 Inches That Separate EVERYONE<p>There is a VERY important message that I feel is NEEDED at this moment and I will address it here as best as I can. It is an interesting “concept” that I believe to be a “reality” that can really boost your life into TRUE PURPOSE. It is amazing to me that MOST people either forget or simply DO NOT comprehend their own power and allow life to be lived in the cesspool of mediocrity.</p>
<p>I want you to stick both arms out in front of your body (zombie position). Bending at the elbows, bring your hands straight back to your head, as if you were about to perform a sit-up. With the tips of your index fingers, tap the side of your head (temple area). If you were to measure the distance between your two index fingers, it would be approximately 6 inches. And it is these 6 inches that determine everything.</p>
<p>Remember, you are always 6 inches away from your goal. Repeat this exercise when you need that little reminder. No matter how BIG your goal, you ca attain it by working it through your mind. We give up on things more because of mental fatigue than anything else. Sure there are a few exceptions, but the overall reason for not achieving your dreams is because you cannot withstand the journey; the hurdles beat you up mentally.</p>
<p>Without trying to oversimplify the subject, just know that the ONLY thing separating the successful from the unsuccessful truly is 6 inches. In fact, it is these 6 measly inches that separate EVERYONE. Take control of your mind and life will unfold itself to your demands. I believe in you and pray you get hold of your brain enough to live the life of your dreams!</p>
<p>To Your MASSIVE Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2048/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2048/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=2048&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/40289382016-02-06T16:19:22-05:002017-01-14T12:04:54-05:00Why Consistency Will FORCE Success<p>I get asked all the time for “the best success tip” I can give someone who is looking to turn things around. Although the detailed answer is truly different “case-by-case”, there is a little secret that will FORCE success.</p>
<p>I have to admit, there is a tricky part to this secret…</p>
<p>Consistency (the secret) can go either way, and it’s your job to control it. You can be consistently lazy. You can be the ultimate procrastinator and never really get anything accomplished due to you consistent non-efforts.</p>
<p>This is what REALLY separates the “go getter” from the “excuse-maker”; the activities you CHOOSE to consistently pursue. I know grown men who literally play video games or watch television consistently 2-3 hours a day that tell me they do not have time to for a part-time job or time to work on their personal development. On the other hand, I know grown men who are “successful” and cannot find enough time in the day to attend to ALL their business matters.</p>
<p>To me, it is a CLEAR choice and that choice is CHOOSING the actions/habits you do on a consistent basis. If you make excuses and CHOOSE to play video games over personal development activities, there is a clear distinction and reason for your outcome. To put it VERY simple, the habits (activities) you choose to execute on a daily (consistent) basis will determine your results (outcome) in life.</p>
<p>If you are NOT happy with what life currently looks like, stop and take notice to the activities you do on a consistent basis. There is a book titled “Rich Habits” by Thomas Corley and it dissects the difference between successful people and unsuccessful people through their daily habits. There is a MAJOR difference in habits and this book breaks each down in great detail; I highly recommend this book to ANYONE wanting to change their habits to those of the ELITE.</p>
<p>Once you have the RIGHT habits down and execute them on a consistent basis, you will FORCE success to come upon you. It is a matter of cause and effect. I suggest you take the time to analyze your daily habits and determine which ones are NOT yielding your desired outcome. Once you have selected these “bad habits”, replace them with “good habits” and implement them on a CONSISTENT basis. Each month you should take the time to reflect on your results and determine which activities need adjustments and which need to be replaced altogether.</p>
<p>These little changes done on a consistent basis will eventually FORCE success and you WILL become a part of the elite. If you need additional help with selecting better habits, email/contact me for a more ideas; I would be more than happy to help.</p>
<p>Let me know how consistency affect your life and what OTHER element you credit your success to.</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2004/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/2004/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=2004&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/40037342016-01-23T09:49:21-05:002017-01-14T12:04:54-05:00You Are A Hero<p>I have read a TON of books in the personal development arena and learned A LOT of interesting things along the way. There was mostly some overlapping material with sparks of NEW ideas and tips that I truly benefited from. However, there was a secret that had been sewn into each book that could be overlooked very easily.</p>
<p>I want to talk about a MISSION we are all on (whether we realize it or not). I am currently reading a book titled, “Hero”, by Rhonda Byrne. This book explains the EXACT mission I want to talk about today; the hero journey.</p>
<p>We are ALL here for a reason and our mission is to fully realize this through our experience. There is a “hero” buried inside each one of us and it is our DUTY to pull the greatness out from the depths of our souls. We all have skills and abilities inside of us that were installed in us at birth. The trick is to tap into these attributes and sharpen them up through our journey; this is living life to its full potential.</p>
<p>The fun thing about the “hero journey” is that it completely diminishes the competition. There is NO COMPETITION in the “hero journey” except for yourself. YOU are the biggest challenge you must overcome to attain success throughout the process. This is great news because we can then cheer on everyone else during their journey in complete understanding we are ALL going through challenges at different levels.</p>
<p>If you see someone you know going through a rough patch, its best to simply show compassion. They really do not need your criticism (unless asked for); it’s unnecessary and not helpful. The point of the “hero journey” is progression. We are in this thing together and helping others progress forward on their mission is the ultimate gift. Show love and give a helping hand when a fellow hero is struggling; the deed will NOT go unnoticed.</p>
<p>One of the BEST ways of helping in the progression, is to view each person as a HERO. Imagine everyone was the Superman or Cat Woman in their own life, because they are! how much more differently would you look at the people around you if you viewed them as HERO’S? My prediction is that we would be living in a totally different world.</p>
<p>The MOST important task for each “hero” is to become the BEST version of themselves. If you haven’t been the best “hero” you can be thus far, it’s NEVER to late to change. To save the world…your world…simply takes a decision to WANT to CHANGE. Dig deep and discover the HERO inside of you and join the rest of us “hero’s” on our journey!</p>
<p>YOU ARE A HERO!</p>
<p>To Your massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1981/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1981/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1981&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/39896892016-01-14T23:26:14-05:002017-01-14T12:04:54-05:00The Strangest Thing<p>This is indeed strange and I am not exactly sure what lead me to write on this specific post. It has ALWAYS been an interesting topic to me and I think it mainly had to do with a very interesting audio clip I heard that was produced in the 50’s. Yes, that is it! This strange thing I want to talk about comes from a timeless teaching.</p>
<p>The lesson was originally recorded on a record and has been distribution to millions of people worldwide. It is titled, “The Strangest Secret” by Earl Nightingale. The funny part about the title is that this “secret” is not strange nor is it much of a secret. I mean think about it, if it was publicly released and millions of people heard it, why does it sound so foreign to us?</p>
<p>So what is the “strangest secret” is that you become what you think about.</p>
<p>“Everything you and I will ever have will come to us as the result of the way we use our minds, the one thing we possess that makes us different from all other creatures.” – Earl Nightingale, <em>The Strangest Secret</em></p>
<p>“Every one of us is the sum total of our own thoughts.” – Earl Nightingale, <em>The Strangest Secret</em></p>
<p>Look around, most of whatever you see is a direct result of your thoughts. I do not want to go deep into the Law of Attraction, but I highly recommend you study it. It is a universal law, much like the law of gravity, therefore it is worth researching and understanding.</p>
<p>So if you look around and do not like what you see, stop and think about The Strangest Secret before you start blaming other people. Your very own thinking has produced the life you are currently looking. Now I know this is a very HARSH thing for people to grasp, but it’s the hard truth!</p>
<p>I put out a quote on social media recently that touched on this very subject. It was along the lines of, “Everything you and I will ever have will come to us as the result of the way we use our minds, the one thing we possess that makes us different from all other creatures.” – Earl Nightingale, <em>The Strangest Secret</em></p>
<p>If you think negative things, negative things will be your result. If you put JUNK in your mind, only JUNK can come out. We cannot plant an apple seed and expect an orange tree to grow. In the same way, we cannot flood our brains with trash and expect to produce gold.</p>
<p>“You are what you think about.”- Earl Nightingale, <em>The Strangest Secret</em></p>
<p>I do not want to regurgitate what Nightingale says, so I HIGHLY recommend you find The Strangest Secret recording and listen to it NUMEROUS times; it is well worth your investment. Instead, I will leave you with a priceless piece of advice by the man himself and expect for you to follow-up on this recording yourself. This recording WILL change your life!</p>
<p>“Prosperity is founded upon a law of mutual exchange. Any person who contributes to prosperity must prosper, in turn, himself. Sometimes the return will not come from those you serve, but it must come to you from someplace, for that is the law.”- Earl Nightingale, <em>The Strangest Secret</em></p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p>
<p> </p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1938/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1938/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1938&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/39794432016-01-07T15:16:27-05:002020-10-19T11:38:08-04:00SHE HIT ME!<p>I read regularly and in my opinion, reading has been MY “slight edge”. It gives me insights and knowledge I was never before aware of. I read materials I am fascinated with and actually find delight in. I know most people cringe at the notion of reading, but I believe it’s mostly because they were FORCED to read subject matter they had NO interest in.</p>
<p>To keep me continuously passionate about reading, I found authors who have a writing style I can relate to. Lets be honest, some “personal development” books read like textbooks and that’s just not appealing to me; it’s boring. If you are having a tough time finding reading fun, I recommend you start off with magazines of your choosing. Read a few articles that appeal to you. If you like what you read, do some research on the author and seek out more of their publications.</p>
<p>My intention was not to make this about reading, but I feel so strongly about the importance of reading, I felt obliged to share. Anyway, I was reading one of my favorite authors Rhonda Byrne and her book, “The Magic” when SHE HIT ME with an absolutely fascinating question.</p>
<p>The topic was on making all your wishes come true and she was specifically talking about visualizing your success. And in this chapter, she gives the reader visualization exercises. One of the exerises was to ask yourself specific questions and answer them to generate the FEELING of your success.</p>
<p>I hope that was not too confusing.</p>
<p>So then <strong>SHE</strong> <strong>HIT</strong> <strong>ME</strong> with the question,</p>
<p>“What emotions did you feel when you received your desire?” (The Magic, pg. 127)</p>
<p>Now that may seem like a basic question at first glance, but its power can be the difference between success and failure! Yes, I feel that strongly about this simple question. You have to have a burning desire to attain whatever it is you want in life. To get a “burning desire”, you have to have STRONG FEELINGS towards that desire.</p>
<p>Some people cannot even picture themselves getting through the day, let alone achieving a childhood dream. BUT…for those of us who believe, this simple practice of FEELING, can change EVERYTHING for you! I know it’s hard to “feel success” if you are suffering or currently facing difficulties, but you HAVE to build on your faith and truly BELIEVE in yourself.</p>
<p>Belief is KEY to FEELING you can achieve your goal. This simple exercise in asking yourself how you FEEL when you visualize yourself achieving your goal is quite literally THE SECRET to getting whatever you want in life. I am not going to get into the specifics or why I feel so strongly about it, just know that it WORKS!</p>
<p>GO out there and read up on this stuff. I promise you, the information will blow your mind away. It will lead you to the conclusion that ALL this time, you actually have been closer to achieving your goals than you thought. Again, I do not want this to be about quantum physics or the law of attraction, but this stuff works and I am DARING you to give it a try; plus, there are experts out there who can explain this stuff much more eloquently than I can.</p>
<p>With this being my first post of 2016, I want to thank you and welcome you! I appreciate you more than you know! Lets make 2016 our most prosperous (in health, wealth, relationships, knowledge, spirituality) year yet!</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1902/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1902/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1902&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/39710122015-12-29T16:36:30-05:002017-01-14T12:04:54-05:00The Secret Sauce (Read before 2016)<p>As we enter 2016, I wanted to put something together that I learned in 2015. It was something I already knew, but this years results, BLEW MY MIND!</p>
<p>Since this will be the LAST blog post for 2015, I wanted to give you something REAL value. Something that will set you up for success in 2016.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">There are SO many “keys” people contribute to success to that it has now clear to everyone that the road to success is an individual journey. Everyone will have different experiences and apply their own “keys” in life to attain victory.</span></p>
<p>I have notebooks jammed packed with “The Key To Success” written at the top of the optimistic pages in my attempt to quench my hunger for “the truth”. Some of these “keys” do work and others are missing information and generally misleading.</p>
<p>I wanted to give you something that WILL WORK no matter the path to success you take. There is a LOT of junk out there spreading confusion to audiences worldwide. It’s bad for the people and I want to change that once and for all!</p>
<p>Ultimately, you have to understand that this is YOUR journey and there will be none like it. You may be able to relate to folks and apply pointer’s from them, but the truth is, you will have to figure it out yourself. What works for you, may not work for me. Even if someone were to give you a step by step playbook, there will ALWAYS be a variable in the equation. YOU.</p>
<p>You are unique in every way, including your journey to the top. Knowing yourself is extremely critical to your success. Capitalizing on your strengths and working on your weaknesses, you will face situations only YOU can solve.</p>
<p>Now that I have made that clear, I want to share “the secret sauce”. What I love about “the secret sauce” is that EVERYONE has access to it at absolutely NO COST! In fact, you CREATE “the secret sauce” yourself. This is what I love most about it. It’s available for ANYONE who makes a serious decision to use it and change their lives FOREVER!</p>
<p><strong>So, what is “the secret sauce”?</strong></p>
<p><em>MOMENTUM!</em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-weight:400;">That’s it! </span><span style="font-weight:400;">The secret sauce</span><span style="font-weight:400;"> is momentum.</span></em></p>
<p>Momentum is an extremely POWERFUL tool the most successful people in the world use to achieve RAPID RESULTS. It carries with it a weight that cannot even be measured.</p>
<p>Momentum comes with a forceful influx of energy. This energy can be used in various ways, but it’s important the majority of it be used in actions that will either maintain or progress the momentum.</p>
<p>Maintaining momentum actually takes LESS effort than getting it started. Getting things started can be a rough time, but the rewards are well worth the efforts. It can be absolutely tiring, but once certain things are in place, momentum will assist you in the efforts. This is why I call it “The Secret Sauce”!</p>
<p>Why not have help along the way?</p>
<p>Things can get exhausting, but having momentum will allow you BRIEF resting periods without losing much of your pace. These resting periods cannot be TOO LONG or momentum will eventually come to a halt.</p>
<p><strong>How do you get momentum?</strong></p>
<p>It’s ONE day at a time. Simply conquer today and do EVERYTHING you can to attain your goals. Push the limits each and everyday. Do it for a full-week. From there, do it for two full-weeks. We are creatures of habits and if you could JUST tap into this powerful source, momentum will pick up & results will begin pouring in! After your third week, you will begin seeing momentum tag along with habits.</p>
<p>The special thing about momentum is that I can promise you, you will feel completely MOTIVATED to do MORE; to take more action. It’s exciting because once you get enough momentum, even your “not so productive” days will seem as though so much is being accomplished.</p>
<p>The funny thing about momentum is that it is addicting. You do NOT want to let the momentum slow down or peter out. Once it starts going, keep it alive as long as possible! You will accomplish so much in such little time, it will amaze you.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">This secret sauce will add to the motivation factor, yielding results that will blow your mind in 2016! Go out there and begin to create momentum in your life, as it will make a world of differences in your results.</span></p>
<p>THANK YOU for ALL of your love & support in 2015! I wanted to end on a strong note and this post is an piece that did not make the final cut of my book, The Motivation Files (which is to be released in a few days).</p>
<p>Lets make 2016 BIGGER & BETTER than ANY year prior!</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee Velez</p>
<p><a href="http://TheMotivationFiles.com" rel="nofollow">http://TheMotivationFiles.com</a></p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1885/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1885/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1885&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/39499512015-12-04T14:09:18-05:002017-01-14T12:04:54-05:00I Had A Dream<p>Have you ever had a dream that you woke up from and thought it was reality? Or maybe woke up and closed your eyes again to try and continue the amazing dream? haha</p>
<p>I have and it happened to me last night. I woke up startled by my alarm and fumbled my phone to turn it off in complete confusion. I didn’t know what in the world was going on. All I knew was that one minute I was experiencing an amazing dream and the next I am up in panic from my obnoxious alarm tone.</p>
<p>I looked around and got completely grounded as I realized I was in my own bed and I was just having a dream. Then I began to think about the dream and how amazing it was. It was almost like remnants of the dream were flashing in my mind. I smiled because the dream I had was absolutely priceless.</p>
<p>I looked at my phone again to check the time and figured 15 more minutes wouldn’t hurt the schedule. So I threw myself back in excitement and closed my eyes. I was desperately trying to piece together the remnants, but it was almost impossible and the feeling wasn’t the same. I jump out of bed, a little frustrated, but still with a smile on my face.</p>
<p>“wow…could you imagine…that would be crazy” I think to myself brushing my teeth.</p>
<p>Now before I move on any further, I want you to know that my dream was NOTHING in comparison to Martin Luther King’s dream. I don’t want to set up a false expectation here. haha!</p>
<p>It was something special to ME and very close to my heart.</p>
<p>I had a dream about living out my dream. WOW, how’s that for confusion? I was dreaming my GOAL manifested…that’s better.</p>
<p>I was standing behind “me” looking at the whole thing unfold. Almost like a really cool camera angel you see in highlight films.</p>
<p>I was wearing a black dress shirt that was draped with a purple velvet sport coat (black velvet elbow pads). I had on black slacks and topped the outfit with black loafers. The buckle on the loafers matched the buckle on my belt, but I could really make out what it was.</p>
<p>I was standing on this beautifully decorated, sleek, high-end stage with huge beaming lights aimed at me. Right off the stage was thousands of people (with all kinds of backgrounds) in the stands attentively listening to my speech. Some were taking notes, some were sitting and some were standing. There were a few people jumping (or making some kind of movement like that) and I saw a sea of clenched fists in the air followed by an aggressive grunted “YEAH!!!”</p>
<p>I hear one guy get up and just busted out with a “WOOOOOO!!!”</p>
<p>It was intense to say the least.</p>
<p>I was speaking motivating and inspiring words. It appeared to be a message these people were waiting to hear their whole lives. I couldn’t make out exactly what was being said, but the crowd was feeding off every single word.</p>
<p>In complete slow motion, a bead of sweat drips down the right side of my face, I rotate my body towards the wall/curtain behind me and point my left index finger to what may have been a white board of some sort. I noticed the veins bursting out of my hand and neck as I made, what apparently was an amazingly profound statement.</p>
<p>The crowd unanimously jumps to their feet with a rush of energy and the entire auditorium/stadium surges into the most powerful uproar! It was absolute electric in that place…</p>
<p>“BAAAAMMMP BAAAAMMMP BAAAAMMMP BAAAAMMMP!!!”</p>
<p>The sound of my alarm completely interrupts my glorious moment. I was devastated…I wanted to know what happened next so bad. But the truth was, I was dreaming…</p>
<p>Being involved in the personal development/self-help arena for so long, I have been dreaming about having my own seminar for years now. And here I was living out that dream in the most intense way.</p>
<p>After I woke up from what seemed like a movie, all I could wonder was what happened next…</p>
<p>I guess the only way to know how the story ends is to make it a REALITY! I will definitely make that happen before I leave earth!</p>
<p>So let me know, have you ever experienced such an intense dream, it felt like real life???</p>
<p>I hope we can make these dreams into our reality together!</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p>
<p> </p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1814/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1814/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1814&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/39346372015-11-25T08:59:33-05:002017-01-14T12:04:54-05:00Whatever It Takes<p>There have been so many obstacles that I have been confronted with this year in the pursuit of my dreams. I cannot even make up half the stuff that occurred, but some of the things are ridiculous. I do believe they were a test to see how bad I wanted to accomplish my goals.</p>
<p>We are ALL bombarded with random things that have us whispering “what in the world?!?” under our breath a bunch of times throughout the day. The operation of a single day is so complicated, but what ACTUALLY happens to us is simply relative to how we react to it.</p>
<p>I have come to the STRONG belief that life is simply whatever our opinion of it is…which kind of explains nothing…</p>
<p>Are we dealing with some complicated stuff here? Who knows!?!?</p>
<p>I mean, I have seen people with complete OPPOSITE views on life accomplish GREAT things, but they all had ONE thing in common…</p>
<p>Whatever it was they were pursuing, they wanted to achieve it more than anything. You see there has to be an imbalance when attaining your goals. You have to “sacrifice” other things and solely focus on your dreams if you plan to manifest them as fast as possible.</p>
<p>You have to want to do WHATEVER it takes!</p>
<p>For me, I have sacrificed all kinds of things to manifest my goals. Simply because my goals were MORE important (at the time) than the things I “Sacrificed”.</p>
<p>Attaining your dream life is not going to be easy…</p>
<p>This isn’t some “walk in the park” kind of deal. You are going to have to put in the WORK. And I don’t mind how harsh that sounds as it will only offend the weak.</p>
<p>Do whatever it takes!!!</p>
<p>I am not kidding here. To become the BEST version of yourself and attain GREATNESS, you will have to go through some difficult times. But I promise, the good times are around the corner! The good life is WELL worth the sacrifices, as it pays out for a LIFETIME!</p>
<p>So go out there and do WHATEVER IT TAKES to attain your dreams and live with no regrets doing it! Leave it ALL out on the field! The time is NOW!</p>
<p>I hope this helps and I am wishing you ALL a wonderful Thanksgiving!</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p>
<p>Ps. Keep on the look out for our launch of The masterMINDset, a mastermind group (<a href="http://masterMINDset.org" rel="nofollow">http://masterMINDset.org</a>) as well as my book, The Motivation Files, coming in December!</p>
<p> </p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1786/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1786/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1786&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/39284112015-11-13T12:02:20-05:002017-01-14T12:04:54-05:00Top 3 Reasons To Forgive FAST<p>There are a TON of reasons why you should forgive FAST, but I want to bring to you my top 3! We are ALL faced with situations that create problems on a regular basis. Some issues are A LOT more serious than others. These problems can occur between friends, family, co-workers, neighbor’s, etc. The key I want to drive home is you should QUICKLY kiss and make up!</p>
<p>Why in the world would you want to forgive anyway? What is someone has created SO MUCH pain in your life? What is it REALLY worth to forgive this person? I can EASILY forget this person and move on with my life, so why even forgive them?</p>
<p>I am in NO form saying ANYTHING about becoming best friends with someone who has demolished your trust or abused you in ANY form. What I am referring to you here is a much more PERSONAL thing to do, rather than building a relationship with someone you dislike. This is meant to help and NOT create more distress. If you find the information useful, apply it. I am in no means trying to offend anyone or downplay the seriousness of any particular situation; this is GENERAL information in an attempt to HELP you become the best version of yourself. The benefits OUTWEIGH the burden.</p>
<p>Here are the TOP 3 reasons to forgive FAST:</p>
<ol>
<li>Life is too short</li>
<li>Regret</li>
<li>Self-limiting</li>
</ol>
<p>Reason one, life is too short. Let’s be honest, we have NO IDEA when our last day will be and expressing anger/frustration towards someone or something for a LONG period of time is holding you back from experiencing life to the fullest. We are closing off avenues that would potentially generate lively experiences when we hold grudges. Something mentally is interrupting the regular sequence of thinking when you have pent up anger. You tend to think more negatively and ultimately are cutting off experiences that could potentially enrich your life. Life is REALLY short and it is our duty to live to our FULL potential!</p>
<p>“To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it.” – Confucius</p>
<p>Reason two, regret! The worse thing you can do is add to the emotional frustration. You already feel some type of way about the situation, why add to the negativity. What if (God forbid) something were to happen and you did not get a chance to forgive that person or work it out? You would probably feel terrible and would have to live with that for the rest of your life. Like I said in reason one, life is too short!</p>
<p>“Not forgiving is like drinking rat poison and then waiting for the rat to die.” – Anne Lamott<br>
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<p>Reason three, self-limiting. You can paralyze the thought process with high levels of grudge. It is a painful emotion that literally destroys the human soul. Holding grudges literally holds you back from reaching the BEST version of yourself; it limits the person you can become. It’s like stumping your spiritual growth. You place a ceiling on who you can become by NOT forgiving. Always strive to be the BIGGER person!</p>
<p>“A life lived without forgiveness is a prison.” -William Arthur Ward</p>
<p>There is NO time specifics to forgiving and you obviously want to do it when you are ready. I am not saying to rush the process, but you definitely want to forgive as fast as YOU possibly can and move on. I want to pause here and reiterate that this is on an individual basis and should be taken as GENERAL advice; use it as a tool. I would advise seeking council before making any SERIOUS life decisions.</p>
<p>Again, I hope this helps!!!</p>
<p>To Your MASSIVE Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p>
<p>“Motivating YOU to Become The BEST Version of Yourself”</p>
<p><a href="http://TheMotivationFiles.com" rel="nofollow">http://TheMotivationFiles.com</a></p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1784/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1784/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1784&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/39168202015-11-06T11:08:09-05:002022-05-31T06:08:02-04:00ONE Tip To Help Manifest Almost ANYTHING<p>There are many books and other resources out there that go into explicit details on goal setting and attain your dream life. Since I have been studying “the game”, I noticed that there is a LOT of JUNK out there that is really just leading people in the wrong direction. I can make that strong statement because I am a living testament to it.</p>
<p>I seriously cannot stand when “guru’s” give their opinions on things they NEVER even did or experienced. To top it off they give “advice” to people as if they are factual when in reality it is all just hypothetical. They jump on their soapbox and go off on subject matter they inflate with false ideas and misdirection. It actually kind of sad to be honest.</p>
<p>Sadly, it doesn’t stop there. They then sell products and services to innocent people (who truly want to make a change in their life) for RIDICULOUS amounts of money that contain shallow, reiterated garbage and useless information. Their secret is this…give people SO MUCH information, they feel inundated and quite literally get overwhelmed by the obnoxious amounts of frivolous data, that they simply quit. Then these “guru’s” will say, “you didn’t follow the steps, that’s why you failed”. Oh and let’s dress this product or service with attracting beautiful packaging to REALLY convince people this stuff is the REAL DEAL. I mean it’s the equivalent of putting a tuxedo on a garbage can stuffed with smelly trash.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, these “guru’s” get away with schemes like this on daily basis. INFORMATION OVERLOAD. It makes people feel incompetent and undeserving of their dream life; which is the EXACT opposite of what the personal development industry should be creating.</p>
<p>Let me stop the rant before I frustrate myself even more.</p>
<p>That being said, I wanted to share with you a tip I have been using for years to manifest the things I wanted to appear in my life. Now, it may sound a bit weird at first (if you never heard of it before), but stick with me here.</p>
<p>Here is the tip: Obsess over what it is you want</p>
<p>Creepy stuff right? This is obviously intended to be utilized in a healthy manner and I will help you do just that.</p>
<p>Recently, I have been fascinated about a specific smart watch. I would watch video tutorials and stare at images of this smart watch daily. I would look at accessories and even place them in the “cart” as if I already owned the smart watch. I had things listed and written down that I would purchased when I get this particular smart watch. I would tell people about it and almost drool over it whenever I saw one. I picked the color schemes I wanted and even cut out newspaper ads of the smart watch. I registered to become a “product tester” and even entered in contest to win this particular smart watch. I was simply obsessed.</p>
<p>Finally, after 2-3 weeks of obsessing over this particular smart watch, it manifested itself into my life. I am now the proud owner of this particular smart watch and even own the exact model I dreamed about. I am extremely happy and grateful for being so blessed.</p>
<p>I know this example may seem a bit shallow because I am talking about something materialistic, but it was easy to make my point in an understandable way.</p>
<p>That being said, I believe you can manifest the life you crave, if you simply add this tool to the collection. I am NOT saying this is the ONLY thing you need, but it is a real tool used by successful people.</p>
<p>Give it a try. Eat, drink and sleep with your dreams constantly on your mind. Obsess about them and KNOW you can have whatever you want! Have a laser-beam focus on these dreams and never let off the gas pedal until they have been accomplished.</p>
<p>I hope this helps! Let me know your thoughts in the comment section below. Also, you can email me at info@JimmyleeVelez.com with ANYTHING you would like my advice on. Don’t forget to sign-up to the email list so you can be the FIRST to know the latest and greatest!</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p>
<p>“Motivation You To Become The BEST Version of Yourself”</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1782/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1782/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1782&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/39091232015-10-29T09:06:35-04:002017-01-14T12:04:54-05:00This ONE Thing Changed EVERYTHING!!!<p>I have been on my personal development journey since 2006 and there is ONE thing I want to share with you that LITERALLY CHANGED EVERYTHING for me! Once you get this ONE THING, you will be an unstoppable force. Once you get a hold of this, it’s almost like you HACKED LIFE itself!</p>
<p>When you first start setting goals or trying to change things around in general, you are faced with MANY questions. I know for me, self-doubt annihilated more dreams than ANYTHING else! It was extremely hard for me to envision success without knowing exactly how I was going to achieve it. It was definitely a FRUSTRATING time for me.</p>
<p>If you are currently changing your life for the better and trying to improve yourself, I want to help you RIGHT NOW! I want you to SKIP months and maybe even years of frustration with this ONE concept!</p>
<p>Here it is:</p>
<p>If ANYTHING is going to change in you life, it’s up to YOU to change it!</p>
<p>I know that may sound a little cliche, but stick with me here. There are some folks out there with the lottery mentality who think that “ONE DAY” money or success is just going to fall into their lap. And while that “slight” chance that “might” happen, the odds are so ridiculous, it’s very unlikely.</p>
<p>To top that off, why in the world would you want to place you life in someone else’s hands? Why let someone else determine your destiny when you have COMPLETE CONTROL over it! If YOU want to “turn things around”, you are going to have to do the work yourself! You have the ability and gifts to live the life of your dreams; you just have to put in a little elbow grease.</p>
<p>Understand how powerful you are! Nothing is impossible and in order for things to become “possible”, you are going to have to get a grip on things. Stop waiting around for some “miracle” to happen and get on with it. The problem with “miracles” is that the majority of people have completely misunderstood the definition. It has been overused and abused over centuries so much that it has evolved into an “impossibility” (not even sure if that’s a word).</p>
<p>Here’s the thing, we are surrounded my miracles every day, we just don’t recognize them or appreciate their value. We messed up the definition somewhere along the way and are now overlooking HUGE opportunities to capitalize on EVERYDAY!</p>
<p>Professional skateboarder Rob Dyrdek coined the phrase, “create your own luck”. This goes back to my original point, that if anything is going to change, it’s up to YOU to change it. STOP WAITING AROUND when the power of CHANGE is in your hands! Take responsibility in life, grab hold of some ambition buried deep down inside of you, and MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!</p>
<p>Guys, I promise you, when you REALLY understand this concept…THE WORLD IS YOURS! Think deeply about this and really soak it in. This is a REALITY that changed EVERYTHING for me, once I understood its power!</p>
<p>I hope this helps! Let me know your thoughts in the comment section below. Also, if there is ANYTHING else I can do to help..PLEASE do not hesitate to let me know. Email me at info@jimmyleevelez.com</p>
<p>Lastly, I want to take the time to announce that my book, The Motivation Files will be released this December! The book is going to elaborate on the topics mentioned in the album for a unique combination; simply stated, the book will compliment the album.</p>
<p>Thanks again for stopping by!!!</p>
<p>To YOUR Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p>
<p><a href="http://JimmyleeVelez.com" rel="nofollow">http://JimmyleeVelez.com</a></p>
<p>“Motivating You To Become The BEST Version of Yourself”</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1780/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1780/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1780&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/39091242015-10-22T09:04:03-04:002017-01-14T12:04:54-05:00This WILL NOT Make You Happy! [MUST READ]<p>There are SO many things that happen to us in life that make us smile. Whether it is a normal everyday event or something miraculous, life definitely knows how to keep things interesting. I believe it is ALL about perspective. How we view things will literally determine our overall experience here on earth.</p>
<p>We ALL know people that literally find the negative in EVERYTHING. No matter what the situation is, they are pointing out precisely what the problem is. What drives me absolutely crazy about this are the folks who never present a solution to the problem; they just enjoy pointing out the flaws. There is ONE thing I know about these people…they are NOT HAPPY!</p>
<p>There is something deep down inside that is making them miserable. The sad truth is, life will continue to “suck” for them, if they never see the glass half full. Like I mentioned before, it is ALL about how we view things. Have you ever seen one of those drawing or pictures that are optical illusions? Depending on what angle you are viewing the image determines what you see. That is basically the point I am trying to deliver when it comes to perspective.</p>
<p>That being said, there are false beliefs out there as to WHAT exactly makes people happy. True happiness comes from within. WE as people really decide what makes us happy, but there is an ideology out there that is literally ruining lives. It is the chase/attainment of physical things. The belief that materialistic things will make you happy. Now, before I get attacked by making this statement, let me explain.</p>
<p>Physical things can make you happy, but it is ONLY temporary. There is nothing “long-lasting” and enduring about material things. There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with getting physical things and being happy about them, the point I am trying to make here is that, those feelings are only temporary. Once you get used to that new material object, you mind is already bored and thinking about the bigger and better model.</p>
<p>I discovered this truth on my own. I know people talk about it all the time, but I guess I had to learn the hard way for the lesson to really stick. I remember thinking, “if I could just make a certain amount of money, I will be happy”. Well, i’m sure you could imagine, that when I did finally hit that financial goal, I was happy for a solid month. After that, somehow, that money wasn’t enough and I stretched out my goal to a much higher figure.</p>
<p>We have to live in the moment and find happiness EVERY DAY, not every once in a while. This is the exact reason why material things will never cut it. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy new/fun things as much as the next man, but it NOT where we should be finding our happiness; it simply won’t last, and we are off seeking something bigger and better within a short period of time.</p>
<p>To be honest, I don’t want to drag this topic on, I just want to say that WE as people must find GENUINE happiness (for ourselves) and it is NOT found in material things. It can be found in relationships, career’s, events, spirituality, etc. I just want to enforce and hit on the notion that “physical” things are temporary and should be enjoyed, but not worshiped; this will NOT make you happy!</p>
<p>I hope this helps! Let me know your thoughts in the comment section. Also, if there is a topic you wish to hear my opinion on, simply email me (info@jimmyleevelez.com) or post it in the comment section.</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee Velez</p>
<p><a href="http://JimmyleeVelez.com" rel="nofollow">http://JimmyleeVelez.com</a></p>
<p>“Motivating YOU to become the BEST version of yourself”</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1778/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1778/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1778&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/39004042015-10-16T09:09:14-04:002017-01-14T12:04:53-05:00I’M OVERWHELMED!<p>Has life ever handed you multiple complicated situations at once? All simultaneously entering your life from out of nowhere? It feels like you have no room to breath and have no clue where to start. Every direction you turn there seems to be another problem tacked onto your list. I know this feeling and I believe you do too!</p>
<p>It makes you want to SCREAM!!! The only two words that pop to mind are, “I’m overwhelmed”! The reasons for being overwhelmed are numerous. There are times when life just happens to simply be overwhelming, but there are there times we do it to ourselves. Sometimes we take on more than we can handle and end up doing MORE damage.</p>
<p>There will come a time when you simply just have to STOP! JUST STOP! Stop overthinking everything, chill out and take a DEEP breath. It’s going to be okay. Yes, you have responsibilities and matters to handle, but the most important thing here is to properly manage them and not beat yourself up along the way.</p>
<p>As I said before, there are MANY factors contributing to this level of STRESS which is why I encourage people to simply SLOW DOWN. Think about exactly WHAT is overwhelming you and WHY. From there, check to see if there are ways to limit the stress by breaking things down into little fragments. Prioritize that list by most important and then tackle the little fragments one-by-one.</p>
<p>Go through this process until everything that is NEEDED to be done, gets done! Take another break and restart the process with the other items left on the list. The key here is to “tread lightly” and slowly knock out what needs to be handled in a much more organized straight-forward manner; this will in turn reduce stress/anxiety.</p>
<p>Lastly, you have to remember WHY you STARTED! If you are stressed out because of school, remember what the initial goal was. Whether it was to attain credits, deepen your knowledge or attain a diploma, you must come back to that starting line. Remember WHY you wanted to reach this goal and remind yourself that it is ABSOLUTELY worth it! This can be applied to work, finances, relationships and spirituality. Take your time and really think things through. There may be a few “cuts” that may be necessary to eliminate some of the stress. Do what needs to be done so that your stress levels and the feeling of being overwhelmed are manageable.</p>
<p>PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SLOW DOWN and NEVER allow the stress/anxiety swallow you up so much your overwhelming feeling freezes you from taking action on anything. I hope this helps! I shot a corresponding video to this post and placed it on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jimmyleevelez777">Facebook fanpage,</a> you can CHECK IT OUT HERE</p>
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<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p>
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<p>Also take a look at and DOWNLOAD your copy of THE MOTIVATION FILES <a href="http://TheMotivationFiles.com">HERE</a></p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1776/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1776/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1776&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/38866052015-10-07T09:21:30-04:002017-01-14T12:04:53-05:00Should You DO This? [IMPORTANT]<p>I come across A LOT of people who are experiencing some VERY challenging situations in life. They are hurting and sometimes just need a few words of encouragement to get them going in the right direction. Do you know anyone that is facing a tribulation? Have you ever been down and out before and just simply wanted a few words of encouragement?</p>
<p>If you are a human being, you have definitely seen some days that strike painful memories. Whether it is a loss of a close friend or family member, loss of a job, divorce, financial devastation, etc. Lets face it, we ALL have gone through some experiences in life that were not too pleasant. Some of you may be going through this heartache RIGHT NOW!</p>
<p>I bring this sensitive subject up because I would like to remind us all that the way we conduct ourselves ALSO affects the people around us. We do NOT know what the next person is facing or enduring at the current moment, so it’s important to remind ourselves that. Sometimes people can frustrate us and really get us worked up, but it’s NOT ALWAYS a personal thing directed to you. They could be internalizing something else and expressing it through their “not-so-pleasant” attitude.</p>
<p>I hear people say ALL the time that they are “misunderstood”. I believe we are ALL misunderstood to some degree because we naturally are private about certain things going on in our lives. Sometimes we close people off and shut down any interaction with the people we love. Sometimes they are the ones we hurt the most…</p>
<p>So my question is, should YOU do this?</p>
<p>Shouldn’t we at least TRY to be nice in our encounters with other people? Even if they are rude. We have a choice to simply walk away and not make the situation worse. I am not saying to allow people to toss all their garbage on you or mistreat you in any way be abusive, I am simply stating that we can at least be a little more understanding. WE all have “bad days” and take out our anger on the wrong people (sometimes unknowingly).</p>
<p>Anyway, my challenge for you today is to be NICE to everyone that comes in contact with you. Give it a try and see how much different you feel. I promise, it will NOT be easy at first, but it is definitely worth a shot!</p>
<p>Let me know you experiences!</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p>
<p>PS. Check out my new site, <a href="http://JimmyleeVelez.com" rel="nofollow">http://JimmyleeVelez.com</a> where you will get the MOST up-to-date information on what is going on. You can also read more of my blogs and download my new album, The Motivation Files, “Motivation To Master Your Day” or you can get Access here to <a href="http://TheMotivationFiles.com">The Motivation Files</a></p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1773/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1773/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1773&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/38842812015-10-01T11:29:55-04:002017-01-14T12:04:53-05:00Sticky Stuff!<p>There are so many questions I receive when it comes to goal setting. Goal setting is a tricky thing and can be butchered EASILY if not approached in the correct manner. Most people understand the BASICS when it comes to goal setting, so I will NOT bore you with that topic. BUT…I do want to elaborate on some STICKY STUFF when it comes to goals.</p>
<p>I have witnessed people make BOLD goals at the beginning of this year and seen the MAJORITY of them “fall off” or “give up” on them within the first several months of the new year. So I asked myself a very basic question, WHY do most people QUIT or FAIL when it comes to achieving their goals?</p>
<p>After a few months of pondering this question, I saw the answer appear in my own life. I set a goal to accomplish something I NEVER did before and really had no idea what I was doing. One thing I DID have was the faith that this goal would manifest in my life…SOMEHOW.</p>
<p>Interestingly enough, I set a VERY specific time frame for this project and stuck to that time frame. I wanted to accomplish the goal by September of this year, it was mid-February at the time. A ton of trials and tribulations occurred in the MEAT of my process of achieving this goal, but I kept hacking away.</p>
<p>I simply kept my focus and faith on HIGH GEAR and just KNEW it would come to pass. Did I have doubts? YES! Did I think I was a bit out of my mind (CRAZY)? YES! Did things appear to be falling apart right before my eyes? YES! Were there OTHER people doubting me and telling me it wouldn’t happen? YES!</p>
<p>I simply STUCK to my goal no matter what was going on around me. I never wavered the dream nor compromised the vision. I knew if I would just STICK to what the goal was, it WOULD happen. And guess what??? IT DID! I met the goal and accomplished the dream!</p>
<p>So what was the secret? I simply STUCK with my goal. No matter what was going on with the process, I BELIEVED in the dream. Things got a little sketchy at times, but I held my ground and the reality was, I accomplished the goal on the VERY LAST day of September! That’s right, I met the goal I set back in February. It has become a reality all because I STUCK with it.</p>
<p>So many people simply BAIL on their goals and dreams and wonder WHY their life has not manifested into the DREAM they envisioned. Simply sticking with what you set out to do, will get you MILES further than ALWAYS quitting or using excuses as to why it CANNOT happen. Stick to your guns and make it happen! ANYTHING is possible and DREAMS DO COME TRUE!</p>
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<p>Thank you and remember, DREAMS COME TRUE!</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1770/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1770/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1770&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/38842822015-09-24T09:49:41-04:002017-01-14T12:04:53-05:00It Unfolds Itself!<p>The title sounds like an invention pitch you would hear on the hit show <em>Shark Tank</em>. But the words “it unfolds itself” are something MUCH more important than ANY invention pitch! I am referring to life and the “unfolding” is something life does naturally. There are MANY of you who believe in the law of attraction, so I need you to bear with me.</p>
<p>I do believe we are in control of our lives (for the most part). For the portion we have ZERO control over combined with our own actions determines the results we get in life. Do not think too deep with this one here.</p>
<p>I have been setting goals and getting results my entire life. If there is ONE thing I can say about setting goals and achieving them, is that “HOW” I got to my result almost ALWAYS takes routes unplanned. No matter how much I articulate and calculate a plan, the attainment of the goal goes in directions I could never predict.</p>
<p>Am I saying plans are useless? Absolutely NOT! They are JUST a tool. Plans should only be in place for guidance. Plans have to be flexible because there WILL be life events that will ultimately disrupt your plans. This is where life “unfolds itself”.</p>
<p>I can remember random goals I set and was so enthusiastic about achieving them, it felt like I was FORCING things to happen. In some cases, I really was FORCING things to happen, but something interesting would ALWAYS happen. Life would throw me curve balls that I could NEVER account for. They would be so random, it would throw me off!</p>
<p>The point is, we MUST make plans and do EVERYTHING we can do, but understand that life will unfold itself. It’s for the BETTER! Believe me! Every time something “ruined” my plans, in the end it ended up being a MASSIVE BLESSING! God knows what he is doing, so don’t fret over “spoiled” plans…His plans are WAYYYYYY better than ours!</p>
<p>For me, The Motivation Files project took turns I NEVER saw coming. In the end, they all worked out for the greater good! We have to remember to be flexible and adjust our plans when necessary. Simply rollllllll with the punches, life is easier that way!</p>
<p>I hope this helps!</p>
<p>To Your MASSIVE SUCCESS,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p>
<p>P.S. The Motivation Files WILL BE released NEXT WEEK!!!! Music and Motivation combined to give you, the “Motivation To Master Your Day”! The Album will be available on iTunes, AmazonMP3, Apple Music, Google Play, Spotify, Tidal, Rhapsody, eMusic, XBox Live, iHeartRadio, Deezer, Rdio, and Medianet. So keep a look out for this next week. Thank you for ALL your LOVE & SUPPORT!!</p>
<p>!<a href="https://wisdomminers.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/img_2504.jpg"><img src="https://wisdomminers.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/img_2504.jpg?w=169&h=300" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="IMG_2504" height="300" width="169" /></a></p>
<p> </p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1765/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1765/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1765&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/38842832015-09-16T08:43:29-04:002017-01-14T12:04:53-05:00GET OUT!!!<p>Sometimes we have to be tough with ourselves and the people we love. I have people send me questions on a daily basis and most people are seeking out advice for a better life. One of the most common threads that I find, are that these people seem to already know the answer. I know that may sound kind of weird at first, but it’s true.</p>
<p>I believe we have within us everything we need to really become the BEST versions of ourselves. I do not want this to get twisted, so let me be clear about seeking council. You should always seek guidance and mentorship when making the “big” decisions, even if you know what is right in your heart. It helps to clarify your thoughts and give them even more support. This way you may make decisions with the utmost certainty.</p>
<p>Now, I really am not quite sure the EXACT reason these people ask me questions they know the answers to, but it just may be to verify their thoughts. Just like anything else, this too can get a little out of control. I hear some of there responses after I give them feedback that validate they know the answers already. Some folks continually need validation for their thoughts, which made me draw a very interesting conclusion.</p>
<p>They need to GET OUT of their own way. These people are LITERALLY complicating life into ways that are obnoxiously unnecessary. This can be one of our BIGGEST problems to advancing. All those crazy convoluted thoughts interfering the process will create havoc if not controlled.</p>
<p>Life tosses us enough obstacles, we should try and be less disruptive to reality. I am not trying to be insensitive here, I am bring you the RAW truth. Sometimes the only thing holding YOU back is YOU! We drag our feet as if we are scared to achieve our goals. We have an amplitude of excuses stored up for every solution and a weak belief that things will end up on a positive note.</p>
<p>I am not 100% why we do this, but know it cannot go on if we wish to become the BEST versions of ourselves. WE need to seriously get out of our own way and let our story unfold more naturally. If you are facing this issue, I suggest you let it go and STOP with the excuses. The excuses are ONLY hurting YOU!</p>
<p>I hope this helps guide you in a more precise direction towards your goals. Take the time to analyze your life and check to see of YOU are in YOUR own way. And if you are…GET OUT!!!</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p>
<p>Ps. Stay tuned for the debut of The Motivation Files! Another teaser is to be released soon on my social media accounts (most likely Facebook) so make sure you friend request me and say hello!</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1763/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1763/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1763&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/38842842015-09-08T08:43:38-04:002017-01-14T12:04:53-05:00The Push<p>Hello everyone! I wanted to kick this week off on the right foot, so this post will be a bit on the motivating side. We are at a critical time in life where we literally have access to the world at our fingertips. Whatever dreams and aspirations you have, it is ALL possible.</p>
<p>If you wanted to learn how to play the guitar, for example, all you have to do is jump on the internet and watch a few “how-to” video’s or find a local teacher on sites like YELP. If you wanted to further your education, you can apply for and take classes online RIGHT NOW! If you wanted to build a support group for an important cause, you can easily put together a fan page within minutes and begin building your team. The list can quite literally go on FOREVER!</p>
<p>So what is the difference between successful people and unsuccessful people? It’s simple, they take action and continue to find ways to make it happen, by doing whatever it takes. They throw the excuses out the window. With all this technology, our lives have become much more simpler, but I hear people say they are too busy. The point of MOST technology is for luxury and saving time, how are we even MORE busy than ever?</p>
<p>To me, it boils down to ONE word. PRIORITY. I have written MANY posts on this, but we ALL need the gentle reminder every once in a while. If living out your dream is a priority to YOU, it WILL happen. We know that it CAN happen, but you are the determining factor if it ever WILL happen.</p>
<p>It’s time to put the excuses in the trash, and stand up for your dreams. This time of year (beginning of the school year) wreaks of starting fresh. Take your life to the NEXT level! PUSH the limits and set the tone TODAY! Do 10 times the amount of work today and create your own momentum! Take action, believe and stick with the script. Forget ALL the past doubts and failures, today is the day you are going to PUSH your way into success (however you define it).</p>
<p>Get up and GOOOOOOOO!!!</p>
<p>Let me know (in the comment section) RIGHT NOW, what you are going to do to PUSH yourself to the next level!</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p>
<p>Ps. Keep your eye out for The Motivation Files!!!</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1760/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1760/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1760&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/38842852015-08-20T08:41:59-04:002017-01-14T12:04:53-05:00What A Tease!<p><a href="http://JimmyleeVelez.com"><img src="https://wisdomminers.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/img_1849.jpg?w=300&h=300" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="IMG_1849" height="300" width="300" /></a></p>
<p>As promised, I wanted to share with you guys a “sneak peek” (teaser) of my latest project, <em>The Motivation Files.</em> Here I have compiled some of my best material. The subtitle, “Motivation To Master Your Day” was my EXACT aim for this project. If you need just a little boost during the day and really get things done, this is your answer.</p>
<p>I do not want to totally spill the beans, but I promised I would share a “teaser” with you guys in August, so here it is. The audio file was too big (I probably have to figure something else out) to load here on the site, but you can <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jimmylee.velez/videos/10205743061308849/?pnref=story">CLICK HERE </a>to listen.</p>
<p>I really hope you enjoy this teaser and also wish for you to stick around to see the release of the FULL project this September! We have been working very hard behind the scenes and are very proud of The Motivation Files. I will ALSO be releasing my book, (The Motivation Files, <em>How To Motivate Yourself & Master Your Day) </em>sometime this Fall. The book will compliment the album and will basically be a tool for you to become a better version of yourself.</p>
<p>Anyway, make sure you check out the teaser and let me know what you think!!!</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1755/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1755/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1755&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/38842862015-08-19T07:49:23-04:002017-01-14T12:04:53-05:00I Encountered Something Fascinating<p>While on the path to achieving my dreams I have encountered something fascinating I want to share with you. I have been passionately focused on manifesting one of my childhood dreams and stumbled upon a little gem of knowledge EVERYONE should be aware of.</p>
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<div>Life is going to throw us curveballs every once in a while that will test our determination. I know a lot of people that base their next move on “feelings” and wanted to make sure they are not “missing out” on massive results.</div>
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<div>I believe things happen for a reason and it is our duty to dissect that matter at hand. Roadblocks have a role in this process and are not always there to necessarily stop us. Sometimes they are in place to simply slow us down or test us.</div>
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<div>Some of my greatest outcomes have been manifested because of my unwillingness to give up. I have found that the harder I push through the obstacles, the better the result. Now, I am not saying to be a “hard head” and not pick out the “clear” signs of defeat, but we also cannot fold at the first point of adversity.</div>
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<div>Good effort must be given for good results. Great passionate efforts of excellence will eventually be rewarded as well. The key here is to “know thyself”.</div>
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<div>If you KNOW your end result and are convinced it is your destiny, then by all means, make it happen. But if you are struggling with something continuously, it is a good idea to step back and analyze the situation.</div>
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<div>I have “rolled with the punches” throughout this process and have realized these challenges were in place to test how “bad” I wanted the outcome. Interestingly enough, a better version of my initial plans has resulted.</div>
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<div>So I want to PUSH everyone out there pursuing their dreams to put their “feelings” aside during times of adversity and truly dissect the challenge. It just may be a “test” to see how “bad” YOU want it! Never give up and continue to push forward. You are closer than you think!</div>
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<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p>
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<p>PS. Keep on the look out for “teasers” of <em>The Motivation Files</em> coming around soon! The project WILL be released this SEPTEMBER and you will be one of the FIRST to be informed, so STAY TUNED!</p>
</div><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1752/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1752/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1752&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/38842872015-08-18T07:42:56-04:002022-05-28T09:22:30-04:00I Discovered A Goldmine<p>I have been looking and looking for something this valuable my entire life and I have FINALLY discovered a GOLDMINE!!! Do not let this opportunity of hearing how you can access this goldmine for yourself.</p>
<p>We are what we have attracted into our lives thus far. The Law of Attraction is in full effect and there are ways we can tap into the limitless bank account of abundance.</p>
<p>Check out this video where I let you in on the action!</p>
<p><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="519" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PtnYKIBSFYk?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></span></p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p>
<p>PS. Keep on the look out for “teasers” of <em>The Motivation Files</em> coming around soon! The project WILL be released this Fall and you will be one of the FIRST to be informed, so STAY TUNED! This is going to be EXCITING!!!</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1750/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1750/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1750&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/38842882015-08-06T08:42:12-04:002017-02-05T00:25:17-05:00See What I Do If…<p>See what I do if money wasn’t an option. This has to be one of my favorite questions. It leads me up to this point in my life and the conclusion that I am on my way to quite literally LIVING MY DREAMS!</p>
<p>This is exciting for me as I am currently in a HOT Pursuit of accomplishing my childhood dreams THIS MONTH!!! I thank God for this opportunity and pray He continues to guide me along the way!!!</p>
<p>Check out the video below and let me know what YOU would do if MONEY was NOT an option!!!</p>
<p><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="519" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eiFVskaFDTE?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></span></p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p>
<p>PS. Keep on the look out for “teasers” of <em>The Motivation Files</em> coming around soon! The project WILL be released this Fall and you will be one of the FIRST to be informed, so STAY TUNED! This is going to be EXCITING!!!</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1746/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1746/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1746&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/38842892015-08-05T08:32:59-04:002017-02-05T00:25:17-05:00My BIGGEST Weakness<p>Here is a video of me explaining how I turned my BIGGEST weakness into one of my GREATEST assets. It is a true story that I hope can inspire someone to keep pushing for their dreams to manifest.</p>
<p>I am super curious to hear your story and what your biggest weaknesses are. please feel free to share!</p>
<p><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="519" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bqp5zst7pXw?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></span></p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p>
<p>PS. Keep on the look out for “teasers” of <em>The Motivation Files</em> coming around soon! The project WILL be released this Fall and you will be one of the FIRST to be informed, so STAY TUNED! This is going to be EXCITING!!!</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1744/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1744/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1744&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Veleztag:jimmyleevelez.com,2005:Post/38842902015-07-29T09:18:05-04:002023-02-16T01:57:24-05:00DID YOU CHECK THIS? [Extremely IMPORTANT]<p>I have been experiencing A LOT of changes in my life for the past 3-4 years and there is an important lesson I wanted to share with you, in hopes it will help you out a bit.</p>
<p>There are so many challenges and hurdles that come our way on a daily basis. Tied with these challenges are STRESSES. I’m not sure about you, but if I am stressed out, everything seems to be a little off. Sometimes my attitude is off and I have to “check” myself to make certain it is NOT affecting my day or the people around me. Stress can lead to a multitude of problems if not addressed appropriately.</p>
<p>How do YOU deal with stress?</p>
<p>Now, I will say, that I CAN perform (sometimes even better) under stressful situations and achieve the desired results. But that is NOT to say there are some consequences that come along with that and some even take a toll.</p>
<p>This is where I want to focus in on. When stress takes a toll on you, how are you reacting to it? Are you acting as if nothing is wrong? Are you falling behind on your work? Do you have coping mechanisms? Do you become more aggressive towards others?</p>
<p>It is our duty to be aware of our feelings and actions at ALL times. Everyday we have to evaluate ourselves to make certain that STRESS is not controlling our day.</p>
<p>WHY?</p>
<p>Well, stress can lead to us hurting our loved ones or getting into arguments we wouldn’t normally get into. Little things bother us and sometimes we take things out on people/things who do NOT deserve it. Disputes that would normally be small have escalated into HUGE issues. Your problems seem to be magnified when you are stressed out.</p>
<p>That is why it is SOOOOOOOOO important we “CHECK” ourselves before we ACT on things.</p>
<p>The feeling of regret or remorse we get for acting “out of line” due to stress JUST isn’t worth it! We are adults and I do realize sometimes the situation can get the BEST of us, but it is imperative we limit these “situations” to a minimum.</p>
<p>That being said, life IN GENERAL can be stressful, but to be worried is to have no faith that things will not pan out in your favor. Things happen for a reason and I think it is a GREAT challenge to us ALL that we be careful in our interactions with people during these stressful times.</p>
<p>Check the STRESS! Don’t let it RUN your day!</p>
<p>To Your Massive Success,</p>
<p>Jimmylee</p>
<p>PS. Keep on the look out for “teasers” of <em>The Motivation Files</em> coming around soon! The project WILL be released this Fall and you will be one of the FIRST to be informed, so STAY TUNED! This is going to be EXCITING!!!</p><br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1742/"><img src="//feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/wisdomminers.wordpress.com/1742/" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a> <img src="//pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=wisdomminers.com&blog=65082414&post=1742&subd=wisdomminers&ref=&feed=1" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" />Jimmylee Velez