“You are the CEO of your life”!

- Unknown Author

Morning YP’s! Very simple quote, but very powerful in the same breathe. I like this quote because it says that YOU are the only person who is in charge of your life. Granted, there are factors that are out of our control, but at the same time we can control what we think, what we choose to do with our time, our attitude,  and the amount of effort we choose to put in. Whatever your goal may be, you can either choose to make it happen, or not. There are no excuses and no one to blame. You are the CEO of your life, let’s all take the necessary steps to make sure our life is a success!

YPJimH, Young Professionals Writer

          Good Day YP’s! YPDianaMaeF has blessed YPblogspot with another insightful blog titled, “Attitude is Contagious – Is Your’s Worth Catching?”. This is a very inspiring blog that talks about the power of a positive attitude, and how it can affect all that is around you. Instantly after I read this blog, I felt a jolt of enthusiasm, optimism, and a sense of ownership to my own life. Take the time to read this blog, and you too will have no choice but to look at the glass half full! Enjoy YP’s, and have a great day!

“Attitude is Contagious – Is Yours Worth Catching?”

          Ever notice when someone can walk in and light up an entire room simply with their aura & attitude? Everyone always wants to interact with individuals projecting positive energy. Why? Read more »

“As easy as it is given, it is easier to be taken away. Be thankful and count your blessings because God holds the keys to life’s doors.”

- Unknown

I was reading an article about a basketball player named Josh Powell, and he had a tattoo on his arm that reads this quote. This quote really spoke to me because it talks about being thankful for everything you have in your life, because it can be easily taken away at any moment. Being thankful can make everything in your life so much better, because your “attitude really determines your altitude”. We as individuals are not entitled to anything, but only deserve what we put in.

So YP’s think about what you are thankful in your life, and understand that life or anything in it for that matter is not promised. We all need to count our blessings and be thankful for all that we have. I believe if we have this attitude, then sooner or later we will be able to receive and achieve more!

YPJimH, Young Professionals Writer

“When something awful was happening my mother would tell me to close my eyes.  She was trying to keep me from seeing her do drugs or other bad things.  And when she was finish she would tell me to open my eyes the past is gone, the world is a good place and it’s all going to be okay.”

          YPs I finally had an opportunity to checkout the film based on a true story about Michael Oher’s life in which  Sandra Bullock’s performance won her an Academy Award for, The Blind Side.  The movie definitely lived up to the hype and rave reviews.  The quote above is from the end of the movie when Sandra Bullock’s character asked Michael Oher how he made it out of his poverty stricken, drug infested, violent environment.  Michael said he closed his eyes to all the bad things that were going on.  YPs, Michael knew the bad things were going on but he chose to close his eyes to the negativity and see the good things, possibilities ahead of him.  This is what we have to do YPs, negativity is always going to be around.  Bad things are always going to be taking place but it’s up to us to ignore the negativity and embrace the positive, good things that life has to offer now and in the future.  Michael Oher’s story is truly amazing and extraordinary because he made it to ‘Successville’ in spite of being dealt a raw deal.  Be POSITIVE, be DETERMINED, be GREAT, & be SUCCESSFUL YPs!!!

YPRuck, Young Professionals Writer  

        I recently took some of my family members on a simple trip, dinner, and I just felt a great deal of satisfaction and joy.  I believe this stemmed from me seeing their appreciation for every moment in the day. I was also able to take them somewhere different besides their house, and workplace, if only it was for the day. This in turn, made me see clearly how appreciative I should be of everything I have in my own life, and how blessed I truly am. Read more »

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don’t you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a fail Read more »

J. Cole: Just To Get By (Freestyle)

“Now where’s the ladder|Cause either you gone whine or you climb| I choose the latter (ladder).”

          Enough with the whining and complaining YPs!  You’re wasting energy and quite frankly nobody wants to hear about your misfortune over and over and over again.  We all have to deal with some form of misfortune, obstacles and/or setbacks so use your energy overcoming them.  It’s okay to vent about something that has happened to you but after you vent about it please let it go.  If you’re at rock bottom I suggest you choose the ladder and start climbing your way to a place that makes you happy.  I’m going to choose the ladder and climb my way to ‘Successville’ regardless of how many times I fall or get knocked down.  Roll with the punches life throws at you and keep it moving YPs! Special thanks to a special friend to YPBlogSpot, Lolade! 

YPRuck, Young Professionals Writer

“Dwell in possibility.”

          YPs we always seem to dwell on things from our pasts that are already done and over with but for some reason we dwell on those decisions, events, or whatever that impedes our progression and/or growth.  The notion of dwelling in possibility/possibilities sounds pretty appealing if you ask me.  To dwell in possibility means dwelling in something that you can actually do something about whether you pursue one possibility or decide to pursue another possibility. Possibility/Possibilities can change in contrast to dwelling in the past which will not and can not change the past.  BIG DIFFERENCE!!!  Possibilities are endless, it’s just up to you to decide what possibility is yours for the taking.  Dwelling in possibility promotes productivity and activity to making possibilities realities.  YPDSing, YPRichB, YPJimH and I are currently dwelling in the possibilities of YPBlogSpot.  The possibility of expansion and we wonder how big YPBlogSpot actually become if we play our cards right.  We have been doing our research and due diligence to ensure that YPBlogSpot’s possibilities become reality.  In conclusion, dwell in possibilities YPs, exhaust all your resources to convert your possibilities into your realities and YPBlogSpot’s very own will meet you in ‘Successville’. 

YPRuck, Young Professionals Writer

“The best angle from which to approach any problem is the try-angle.”

~Author Unknown

Good morning YP’s! We as humans can run across a myriad of problems  throughout our lives, from a flat tire, to losing a loved one to a natural disaster.  What I get from this quote, is that when things do get tough, all we can do is “try”, because when in doubt, just take next step forward. Continuing to “try” and being positive, will then lead you to your light at the end of the tunnel.

I would like to take it a step further regarding “trying” as well. There are two levels of “trying”. A person could either go through the motions, or a person can put 100 percent effort, into want they want to accomplish; there is definitely a major difference. What I try to tell myself, is to give 100 effort in whatever I do I try to accomplish, and then have faith. So with that said, there are problems that are beyond our control, we must continue to “try”, and give our best effort, especially during those tough times. Make it a great one YP’s!

          I was watching Lincoln Heights on TVOne last night which is by the way one of my new favorite shows and be quiet I know I’m tardy for the party but I really dig the show.  Last night’s episode had a scene with the youngest daughter of the main family and the babysitter who happened to be a Iraq War veteran and he told the young lady, “It’s not what if but what is…” and that line really stuck with me and inspired this blog. 

          YPs I know we all have thought about “what if” this would have happened or “what if” that would have Read more »

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment”

Life can turn upside down in a blink of an eye, from a close person passing away, or from other unfortunate events. I’ve learned the hard way that you cannot go back and change certain events, or take the bad things you said to someone who is no longer here. You have to let it all go, for you to be the person you want to be in the present. I’ve seen people who hold grudges for a long time, or say things like, “if I would have done this”, “if I had this it would be different”. But in reality, all you are doing is hurting, and hindering yourself.

We’ve gone through situations, where we could have done things differently, that’s what makes up human. But at the same, I have learned that you can’t hold on, but you must persevere, learn, do, and be better, because of it. All we can do is concentrate on the present moment and events, don’t get to ahead of ourselves, do the best we can in the present, and have faith that everything will take care of itself in the long run. Have a good one YP’s!

Life Is Fine

by Langston Hughes

But it was Cold in that water! It was cold!

I took the elevator
Sixteen floors above the ground.
I thought about my baby

And thought I would jump down. Read more »