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Article by Peter J. Normandia. Follow me on Twitter.
“The whole world is nuts. The only difference is the kind of shell we wear to protect us.” – Pj
Maybe it’s me, but lately I think everyone is a little on edge. I would imagine it has a lot to do with the economy. ‘Everyone is hurting out there, it’s just a matter to what degree’, a client recently told me. When money gets tight, emotions run high, and people can take out their rage in the strangest of places. Read more... (929 words, 1 image, estimated 3:43 mins reading time)
America is a giant competitive country built on a dream. Any person has a chance to make a fortune and everyone is chasing it, especially where I live in the Northeast. While being financially sound is a necessary goal, the path to getting there may not be as clear. As a matter of fact, I believe it is hidden for good reason. But instead of chasing the dollar, what if you could make the money find you? Sounds crazy? Maybe not.
Let’s break it down to basics. You grow up, leave your nest (some earlier than others), and are forced to sink or swim. Each of us have many options and ways of making money. What happens is, we tend to focus on the short term. I need $2000 for expenses this month, therefore where can i get a job making $2000 or more. Though this seems logical, and it may very well be, but it is extremely short sighted. Read more... (745 words, 1 image, estimated 2:59 mins reading time)
When I went to college in the mid 90s, I had a very good friend I met in my freshman dorm. He was an Armenian young man, strong as an ox with an unmatched resolve. He was also incredibly smart at anything he put his mind to. However, the one thing I learned from him more than anything else is how to read people.
My friend had a gift for it. He seemed to know things before they happened. He was like Vito Corleone telling his Consigliore Tom exactly what every gangster would do before they did it. He opened up my mind to a whole other world of communication I had no idea existed. It consisted of reading others body language, responses, and actions. It was honestly the single most important thing I learned in my two years at the University of Maryland. It is a skill I have been developing ever since. Read more... (1197 words, 1 image, estimated 4:47 mins reading time)
For those that check in in the morning, sorry for the late post. I was at a Kindergarten graduation this morning. My mother has owned a nursery school for 14 years. For the last 6 or 7, I have done the end of year video for the Kindergarten graduating class. Today, her latest bundle of joys donned the stage in front of all the immediate family: grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, etc. They sang their hearts out with the help of their teacher’s guidance. The parents applauded again and again. Read more... (706 words, 1 image, estimated 2:49 mins reading time)
This may not be the normal inspirational video, but it is if you follow this blog. I started this blog right at the crux of a huge change in my life and this video is a major stepping stone in the right direction. Below is the commercial I have been working on for the last month. It is for my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school, and good friend, Brian Katz.
It may only be a start, but it is a pure example of what happens when you ignore everything else and focus your mind on a goal. Do what you love, and love what you do. Money, time, stress, etc. are all just obstacles in the way of living the life you dream. But if you never try, you will never get there. Read more... (145 words, 0 images, estimated 35 secs reading time)
Being heavily involved in the sport, I watch a lot of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights. For those that do not know, it is like the UFC fights. There just happens to be a lot of different organizations many people don’t know besides the UFC. MMA is probably the fastest growing sport in the world. This past weekend, for the first time ever, an MMA fight was on national TV. CBS broadcast Kimbo Slice vs. James Thompson on Saturday night.
MMA is one of my favorite sports because it is extremely symbolic of life in general. It takes great endurance, dedication, intelligence, and patience to succeed. The other great thing about MMA is there are no excuses. When two guys fight it out, one wins & one loses. Simple as that. Life tends to not define winners as quickly. Read more... (1130 words, 1 image, estimated 4:31 mins reading time)
