December 2009

“I hope tomorrow will bring better you, better me. I know that we’ll show this world, we got more that we could be. So you should never give up on your hopes and your dreams. You got to get up, get out, get into it! Get it on to be strong.”

Good day YPs I hope your day is going well thus far and you’re planning on ending 2009 in a good state of mind and beginning 2010 in an even better state of mind.  I ran across this feel good song and video a couple of nights ago watching VH1 Soul and the words “Tomorrow…A Better You, A Better Me” really stuck with me and I think everyday is a another day to be a better you and a better me.  Let’s be better today, tomorrow, next week, next month and so on YPs! Enjoy some feel good music and be safe this New Year’s Eve!

YPRuck, Young Professionals Writer

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Dream then live your "Dream" YPs!  Anything is possible!

Always Do Your Best, and Your Dreams Will Come True
by Collin McCarty

It’s not always easy to know
which path to follow,
which decision to make,
or what to do.

Life is a series of new horizons,
new hopes, new days, and changes
that come to you.
And we will need some help with these things
from time to time.

Remember these things: Dream it. Do it.
And discover how special you are
Be Positive, for your attitude
will affect the outcome of many things
Ask for help when you need it;
seek the wisdom the world holds
and hold on to it.
Make some progress every single day
Begin. Believe. And become

Give yourself all the credit you’re due
don’t shortchange your qualities, your abilities,
or any of the things that are so unique about you
Remember how precious life can be.
Imagine. Invest the time it takes
to reach out for your dreams;

it will bring you happiness that no
money on earth can buy.
Don’t be afraid; no mountain is to big to climb
if you do it at your own pace.

What’s the best thing to do?
That’s simple:
Do your best
And everything else will fall into place.

Great poem regarding giving your very best, living and making your dream(s) reality YPs!  I have emphasized some of the key elements/concepts that I would like YPs to really notice:

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I decided to swtich it up a bit and show y’all this funny clip I ran across. Check out this clip of a Chris Brown fan running on stage trying to give him a hug. Chris definitely gets out of the way just in time and has fun with the event shortly after. Enjoy.

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In 2010: No More…

by Ruck on 12/30/2009

in YP Blogs

In 2010: NO MORE of the nonsense that's impeding your progress.

Due to the fact that I have dreams, goals, ambitions, and desires that I have yet to achieve I have decided to cut and rid myself of some bad habits and there will be “No More” of the following practices/way of doing things until I reach Successville.

No More short cuts… 

No More days off or half days… 

No More I’ll do it tomorrow…

No More I’ll do it next week…

No More I can just have one…

No More I’m tired… 

No More being content with being average or an under achiever…

No More lack of communication…

No More letting opportunities pass by…

No More assuming the next man/woman is going to do something…

No More wasting valuable time on nonsense…

No More doing the same thing expecting a different result…

No More pity parties…

No More not giving 110%…

No More excuses…

No More not being accountable for my actions…

No More being reactive…

No More procrastinating…

No More waiting until the last minute…

No More being tardy to anything…

No More being in the wrong place at the wrong time…

No More living in the past…

No More being used…

No More missing the boat…

No More waiting for that big payday and not accepting small increments…

No More holding grudges…

No More not walking the walk and talking the talk…

No More allowing distractions to throw me off my game plan…

No More chasing quick rich schemes…

No More putting myself in vulnerable situations…

No More not achieving goals…

No More inactivity…

No More not using every resource at my disposal to get what I want…

No More disappointing others that look up to me…

No More bullsh!t…

No More bad habits YPs!

YPRuck, Young Professionals Writer

 

 

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Good Quote from Winston Churchill

December 30, 2009

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill (Nobel Peace Award winner, British Prime Minister, historian, writer, artist) Good morning YP’s! Great quote from Winston Churchill. Words that come to my mind when I read this quote is courage, perseverance, and will power. In [...]

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Stepping Out On Faith

December 29, 2009

          A few weeks ago I talked about looking at all aspects of my life as a brand in order to maximize my potential. One of my biggest problem areas was my job. I had started to really become frustrated with my career and the direction it was headed. I worked a lot of hours [...]

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YPRichB’s Song of the Moment: Jay Electronica “Exhibit C”

December 28, 2009

             I’d like to introduce the song that has been on constant repeat on my ipod for the past month or so. I’m not sure if a lot of you are familiar with who Jay Electronica is but I must say this is the BEST hip-hop song out right now. I may be partial [...]

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Good Quote From Albert Ellis

December 28, 2009

The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you control your own destiny. -Albert Ellis           I believe this quote to be sooooo true.  I think that people, as [...]

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Giuseppe Zanotti: Multi Color Stones Boot

December 24, 2009

                    Keeping in line with YPs; Desires, Wants & Needs, here is something for our women YPs.  Now women can get away with a lot of different styles on their feet and clothing, in general.  Here are a pair of shoes that can only be worn by a woman who is knows what she [...]

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Cole Hann: Air Andro Venetian Loafers

December 24, 2009

          My first pair of loafers were a birthday gift from my wife to be and they were Cole Hann.  I still have them and it’s time for a new pair.  If you’ve ever had a pair or currently own a pair of Cole Hann loafers or shoes for that fact then you know how [...]

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Space Jams: Jordan 11 (Retros)

December 24, 2009

          They are finally here!  The Jordans MJ wore in the animated film Space Jam that everyone use to ask about.  Sneaker head or not, you know someone that is aware of or has been waiting for these sneakers to drop and just before Christmas is perfect timing but what do you expect from the [...]

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Good Quote from Jimmy Dean

December 23, 2009

“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination” – Jimmy Dean (Country music singer, actor, television host, businessman) Happy Hump Day YP’s! In life, we can’t change the family that surrounds us, the neighborhood we are born into, or even the social class our [...]

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This Christmas – Chris Brown

December 23, 2009

YPJimH: Christmas time is drawing near, and this song always seems to put me in the Christmas spirit. This song has been remade many times over, but this version is from Chris Brown, when he was an actor in the movie, “This Christmas” in 2007. I hope this song puts you in the Christmas spirit [...]

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Good Quote From Bill Cosby

December 22, 2009

I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody. Bill Cosby (1937 – )           I know a lot of us can relate to this quote.  Sometimes we don’t realize how much we set ourselves back, because we are trying to make so many people around us [...]

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YPAPierce: Guest Blogger of the Week!!!

December 22, 2009

YPs, we have a special treat for you today.  As most of our followers know, we encourage all of you to share your views and opinions on our site.  We feel that as YoungProfessionals, the best advice is going to come from our peers, who have the same mindset and aspirations that we do.  Today [...]

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