I wanted to write this blog because I was having a Facebook discussion about the success of Facebook.com and how we, by using and talking about it, make him richer. And the differences of him and the rest of us.
One person commented on the creator, Mike Zuckerberg, by saying that he stole the Facebook idea from some other people. Whether he stole the idea from someone else isn’t important, it’s the end result. He is a billionaire. He played the cards better.
But let’s take it back a few steps. Why are some people more likely to be innovative and business minded, while others stray away and want to be workers all their lives?
I can only speak for myself and other people similar to myself. When I was a child, I was taught for the most part to stand in line, wait your turn, do what you’re told and respect your elders. In college, I was taught to do my homework on time, obey the teacher and their attitudes, get good grades, graduate and get a good job.
I wasn’t taught to go out of the norm, explore my dreams, the sky is the limit and start a business no matter what anyone says. What’s up with that? We are being taught to be drones. To listen, obey, and follow the rules down to the last crumb.
There are other races that teach more of an outside the box approach to life versus others that teach children to follow. I won’t name the different races but they are out there. With Mark Zuckerberg, he is a white, educated, well-to-do individual that was probably going to make tons of money whether or not he created Facebook or not. I wonder what his parents taught him as a child. Dissecting the mind of a billionaire.
Any race or sex out there that thinks they can’t can if they stop saying that they can’t! I wrote an article a long time ago and it was called the top reasons why people fail. I am going to list them again.
1. Fear
2. Circumstance
3. Negativity
We all have fear. Some people are afraid of spiders (me!). Some people are afraid to move out of state. Some people are scared to enter into a committed relationship. But as we can see the most fearless people are the ones who make it. The people who don’t give a damn about other people’s thoughts or opinions.
How many times have we heard this from celebrities and successful people, “I wouldn’t have made it if I’d listened to so and so.”
Rule number 1. Stop listening to other people. If you think your idea is great and you will stand behind your work 110% then go for it. Failure is a part of life! Get over it! And guess what, people may love it! You have a 50/50 chance of survival. That’s a pretty darn good chance.
As for circumstance, everyone has circumstances, not enough money, too many kids, no support. I’ve heard it all and frankly no one cares. Push all that to the side and keep it moving. How is dwelling on the things you don’t have going to get you the things that you don’t have? Point and match.
And last but not least negativity. Rid yourself of it. Negativity could be inside you, your mom, siblings, boyfriend or wife. Get it right, if they are not with you then they are against you. It’s just that serious. The magic word is bye.
To conclude this thought, I would like to let you know that everyone is not ready for success. Some people will never be successful and that’s ok if you’re that person. Don’t try and put on a façade about it, it’s not for you. I know a lot of people who are “working” on things. But in reality they are doing nothing. Don’t please me; please your lord and the people who care about you because I don’t. I’m just not that important. Yet.
For me personally, I am trying to break the mold. I got three things against me. I’m Black, I am a woman and I am Muslim. And I am proud. And to me as long as I am skilled and talented at what I do, you should only expect quality work. I am focused this year. I have set goals that I didn’t have before. And I intend on reaching them. Whether it takes a year or ten. It doesn’t matter, when you can taste something, you’ll never stop striving for it.
The Juicy Details.
xoxo
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