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Russ Johns
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Russ
“Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.”
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“Let go of those who bring you down and surround yourself with those who bring out the best in you.”
Unknown
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“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.”
~ William James
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The Quote of the day
“Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick.
Don't lose faith.”
~Steve Jobs~
"Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present." —Jim Rohn
“The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.”
Voltaire
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“Peace in the world is everybody's business, no matter where you live or what you do.”
Betty Williams
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“Anything's possible if you've got enough nerve.”
J. K. Rowling
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“Launch and learn. Everything is progress.”
Danielle LaPorte
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Never overlook the power of simplicity.”
Robin S. Sharma
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“The reason why people give up so fast is because they tend to look at how
far they still have to go, instead of how far they have gotten.”
Unknown
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“Sometimes the questions are complicated, and the answers are simple.” Dr. Seuss
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“Don't let a bad day make you feel like you have a bad life.”
Unknown
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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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“There are always limits, and there are always opportunities.
The ones we rehearse and focus on are the ones that shape our attitude and our actions.”
Seth Godin
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“Life is simple. Are you happy? Yes? Keep going. No? Change something.” Unknown
Incremental changes every day will make a difference a year from now.
Learning something new every day
Helping someone every day to make a difference
Waking up with #gratitude and knowing that every day is a gift
Why is it so difficult to just BE. Where are we running to?
What are we running from?
What are we missing that we need to fill?
That ache that we feel and can't describe…
I wish you the best in all your adventures… To find your definition of #happy
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“The struggle you're in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.”
Unknown
Do you feel that life is a journey or a struggle? I look at it as a journey.
An imperfect journey
I have a hard time with this, and I wanted to speak my truth for a moment.
I didn't spend enough time with my kids, or enough time with family and it was a struggle.
I worked too much for things that… in the end, didn't matter.
So, now I need to strength to understand what is actually means to balance all the pressures of life. Is there an answer? not too sure.
I love what I do and still struggle with taking time out for the little things.
I am a work in progress, and I have to remind myself to breathe now and then.
I love that you're part of my community.
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“I'm not in this world to live up to your expectations, and you're not in this world to live up to mine.”
Bruce Lee
Why do you care what others think?
You might say you don't.
However, I think deep down inside we all care a little bit.
Why is that?
What does it matter if someone we don't know says something hurtful?
Even if we don't know them, it still feels rude.
That person that left a nasty comment would never say it to your face.
Or at least we hope they're not that rude.
I've had people that I know say some very toxic things, and I refuse to allow their perception to become my reality.
How about you?
Tip of the day:
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“You are what you do, not what you say you'll do.”
Carl Jung
Taking action is more powerful than thought
Attitude is everything… Only if it is attached to work.
Attitude and action can go places that we can't imagine.
Gratitude plays an essential roll in all we do or do not complete.
Wake up with gratitude, take affirmative action and make progress every day.
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Being Vulnerable
“To be upset over what you don't have is to waste what you do have.” Unknown
And yet, I'm still in pain.
I am a very positive person and know life is a gift.
The tears I cry are from the pain I don't know what to do with or where it needs to go.
Today was rough. I ain't going to lie. I feel pain.
I've been the strong one, and right now I'm not feeling a strength.
I'm feeling Pain.
And that's OK.
Being Vulnerable is all I can do right now.
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“Soon is not as good as now.”
Seth Godin
Someday, One day, Maybe later…
Just say no, That's not a priority.
Acceptance is an answer.
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Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.
Marcus Aurelius
The Story:
Everyone has lost someone. Everyone has lost something.
It's not what we have lost as much as what we have gained.
We feel pain for our loss. We feel pain because we no longer have what we once had.
It hurts. I know.
However, I believe we are better as a result of having known and lost, than never having known at all.
Grow from our experience and understand that we are better as a result of our experience.
The Tip:
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“A head full of fears has no space for dreams.”
Unknown
Minor RANT! Moment being Vulnerable
Do you ever feel like your head is FULL?
Your mind is numb from all the noise and chaos.
What are you doing to combat the barrage of noise from waking the enemy in your head?
Meditation? Exercise? Sleep? Showers? Nature walks?
I like biking, and I'm happy I'm finally getting back into it.
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“Don't let small minds convince you that your dreams are too big.” Unknown
It's incredible how many dreams fail to live a life because someone planted a limit in someone's mind.
Have you ever had anyone tell you… You Can't-Do THAT!
We have so many options in our lives today, and we know that more possibility that we have ever had to make an impact in the world.
Kindness is Cool, Smiles are Free, and you can do a lot more than you believe you can.
Tip of the day!
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“Your dreams don't work unless you do.”
John C. Maxwell
I had an excellent discussion with a friend today about the opportunities we have today to make a difference by creating content.
Today we can create anything we want by picking up a phone and turning on the camera or microphone.
I am developing a new camera kit that will allow me to be more flexible in the way I produce video and content. I'm not shy, and I'm not overly protective of my ego getting bruised if I mess up a bit. I'm a human.
My point is that we all have an opportunity to share our gifts and develop our community to help each other grow and develop.
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“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear, and obstacles vanish.”
John Quincy Adams
How boring would life be if we had no problems to solve?
What would we do to fill up the time we spend dealing with our daily challenges?
Necessity is the mother of invention.
How much progress has been made from solving problems, bot big and small?
Have you ever had a moment when you were proud of that time you creatively solved that problem?
“We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.”
Charles Swindoll
Wake up every day with the notion you can create something for someone, so they are better off because of something you've done.
Smiles are FREE
And no matter what you do, or don't do, with the rest of your life, you can't imagine the amount of love, joy, and personal impact you can make in the world.
We all have the ability and the opportunity to make this a better place.
“Be an encourager, the world has enough critics already.”
Unknown
“Your value doesn't decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth.”
Unknown
Where do you find your magic?
Are you giving away too much?
Are you contributing enough?
Never underestimate the power of kindness
Or the power of the givers gain.
Or… the power of a kind word.
Enjoy the day, and the Tip today!
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” Confucius
I'm feeling unsettled today, and I wanted to talk about it.
How do you start to feel when you have a lot of different activities going on in your life?
Maybe it's normal. maybe it's something that comes and goes?
Does overwhelm envigorate or exhaust you?
I wanted to share a few thoughts then a tip of the day.
Enjoy the day,
Russ
“Failure is just practice for success.”
Unknown
So I was listening to Seth Godin's podcast Akimbo and was reflecting on what is required to improve the way we practice.
How can we make improvements on what we do as content creators, video creators, or artists?
Learn from others. It's a simple process and very productive when you gather lessons from history, mentors or a mastermind.
You don't have to meet in person, or ever connect in real life.
I've learned so much from Podcasts and YouTube it's difficult to measure the impact in my life. Crazy, I know.
What non-traditional methods have you used to gather knowledge to improve your skills in your life?
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Every now and then… Our environment dictates our perception.
Let me share a story, and I want to get your feedback.
Do you have a story about how your environment has changed your perception?
Share a few thoughts in the comments below.
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Enjoy the day.
You will get what you want, when you stop making excuses on why you don’t have it.
– Unknown
Focusing on what we don't have draws us closer to what we don't have. More of the same.
Living today with intention is what you have to do.
Our dreams will evolve and develop over time.
Developing a habit to make every day count provides an astonishing level of progress when you look back. Drips fill buckets.
Create happiness:
Wake up with gratitude, learn something new, compliment someone and stop complaining.
It's not that difficult.
Here's a tip for you today: be sure to listen to the episode.
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“Do what you love, not what you think you're supposed to do.”
Unknown
It's never too late to get the train back on the track. If you're willing.
I want to share a little about learning a skill and dedication to your intention. Success is never guaranteed.
Learning what is necessary to fulfill your dream will always be more difficult than you ever imagined.
That's why more people don't spend the time to master a craft.
The truth is that most people future trip how difficult it is and they quit before they even start.
Why? Because many of us have already amplified the challenges instead of the opportunities in being amazing at a skill.
Share your wisdom, share your skills and allow your past to be thrust into the future.
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“Don't think about what might go wrong, think about what could be right.”
Unknown
Todays Video is influenced by being tagged by Andrew McMaster
Founder of Dino Peak Digital Agency. Belfast, United Kingdom
The challenge is #StrikingMatches, and I accept!
This challenge started with the idea that Khurram (Kory) Farooquie shared his philosophy of being an entrepreneur... #StrikingMatches
Then Aaron Von Hennig launched the idea, and several other people are involved in the challenge.
The original reference here:
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Please join the conversation and let us know your story on #StrikingMatches and then nominate a few people that inspire you to share theirs!
“I am strong because I've been weak. I am fearless because I've been afraid. I am wise because I've been foolish.”
Unknown
The reality is that I'm still weak, afraid and foolish now and then.
AND… I still keep at it. AND…
Because I'm weak I keep working to improve my skills.
I keep building my strength so I can help others My experience, my skills, and my network to get stronger so I can support your goals.
I'm on a mission to help 200 people help 200 people help 200 people.
I'm afraid because I know I can only help some of you.
And not all of you. I continue to connect, build and grow every day.
I can only help you if you're in the business of helping others.
And I might be foolish to imagine myself doing this, and I'm crazy enough to continue trying to strike another match. Again and again.
StrikingMatches
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I was having a wonderful discussion with the Amazing Lany Sullivan
What did we discuss?
We are living in the age of the invisible celebrity.
A few days ago I talked about how YOU are the Media!
Future Media! A place where everyone can be a celebrity in his or her own unique circle of influence.
Social Media promotes the idea of becoming an individual and independent from the shackles of average.
What's the escape velocity of average?
Do you know? What's the size of your circle?
Being famous can last longer than 15 minutes...
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Enjoy the day!
Russ
Lany Sullivan can be found on Linkedin and is an expert in helping you develop your strategy for using events to grow your business. (my description)
“How many success stories do you need to hear before you make your own?”
Unknown
Life is so much better when you're learning about living life.
When you're doing what you love, the days seem to slip away quickly.
Live seems more comfortable and less stressful.
Have you found your bam to life's peanut butter?
What's one area of your life that's thriving and you love to share
Can you make someone else's day a little brighter? Do share.
And then listen to today's episode for the tip.
Smiles are free.
Russ
“The surest way to find your dream job is to create it.”
Unknown
I've had the most profound lessons arrive from stupidity or by taking shortcuts.
More of life's lessons get taught outside the classroom.
What life lessons do you cherish?
What could I live without?
What's the tip of the day?
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“Let go of the thoughts that don't make you strong.”
Unknown
We all have thoughts. Good and bad.
What we do with our thoughts as critical to our survival.
Thinking, taking action, and responding to feedback to improve our circumstance… It's all part of the process of living life.
The last episode I mentioned removing people that don't provide value in your life.
Don't allow your thoughts to sabotage your progress.
Create a method that works for you to maintain a positive attitude.
Find the people that encourage you, support you and provide value.
What's the tip today?
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“Let go of those who bring you down and surround yourself with those who bring out the best in you.”
Unknown
Disappointment is the training ground for excellence.
If you're being challenged by your current circumstance, it might be that you're just in training for the next adventure,
Let me share a story about 7-11, a man and his dog.
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“The meaning of life is to find your gift.
The purpose of life is to give it away.”
David Viscot
Have you ever noticed how much creativity you have around you?
400 Hours Of Content gets uploaded to YouTube Every Minute.
In the past five years, More than 2 Billion Dollars have been paid out to YouTube Content Creators.
Patreon Rewards.
Patreon will deliver over $150,000,000 to creators this year.
You are the media, Future Media.
Your gift is to create.
Sorry, you missed the webinar today, and let me know when you're ready to get started.
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“I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it.”
- Pablo Picasso
What's stopping you from attempting that you may fail at?
What's the source of hesitation?
Is it impossible or only impossible for your belief?
Enjoy the day,
Russ
“It’s not what you look at that matters. It’s what you see.”
Henry David Thoreau
What do you see when you wake up and look in the mirror?
Are you searching for someone new when you wake up?
What changed in the night?
What did you desire to appear during your slumber?
Courage, Fame, Respect?
What's the tip of the day?
“Everything is difficult until you know how to do it.”
Anonymous
What the tip?
Is it any easier?
“Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it.”
Unknown
We all have our idea of what safe means to each of us.
Being safe is not the same as taking a risk.
You can take a risk without being in danger. (Sometimes)
What are your thoughts?
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“Change is the essence of life; be willing to surrender what you are for what you could become.”
Reinhold Niebuhr
Imagine what you could become.
Is it what you wanted? Have you made the right sacrifice?
How do we know?
Change is the essence of life.
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“What makes you different or weird—that’s your strength.”
Meryl Streep
Embrace your quirks
Find your faults and get creative with them.
Develop your style.
Here's a tip!
“Being aware of a single shortcoming within yourself is far more
useful than being aware of a thousand in someone else.”
Dalai Lama
Still not feeling 100% and working to improve.
I'll make it short.
“What you do matters, but why you do it matters much more.” Unknown
Why is that? Why does it matter?
Why do you do what you do today? Right now?
Will it make a difference tomorrow? Next week?
Next Year?
Let me tell you why. We all how our reasons. Or Justifications
Here's a tip.