Sunday, October 23, 2011

Live More. Die Less.

Life is now dictated by confidence. Those who shine brighter are the individuals who flourish in our socially altered environment. We're in a completely new jungle that is still unfamiliar to some. Those with the most skills now sit behind the person with the biggest twinkle in their eye.

This is a completely different atmosphere compared to what most generations have been use to. Popularity and the strength of one's network trumps the intelligent and skillful more often than ever before. The politician with the biggest mouth now stands above the one with common sense.

But what exactly is the key motivation in developing confidence? I've come to believe that it all starts with optimism. Too many individuals live their life dwelling on the negative aspects of their day when there's so much positive around them. I know it's difficult but we must all find the exceptional within the slums. This aides in overcoming situations which seem unbearable. There's a better chance at success when positive outcomes are conceptualized to begin with.

Let me paint a picture for you. A man who steps in shit and spends a day complaining about it has now spent a day stepping in shit. Disgusting, I know, but the metaphorical image will stick to your mind much easier than just stating my beliefs.

I've always believed that pessimism is the worst quality a person can have. No one wants to go out on a date or hang out with someone who's a debby-downer unless they're also a sad misfit who desires people to be around them who have this same familiar emotion. Why do you think we have so many "reality" television shows filled with a constant flow of over-the-top drama (*coughjerseyshorecough*). And you can't blame the corporations because they're just providing content that most people desire. They don't produce what the majority doesn't want. If baby wants to be fed, then baby's going to get fed dammit.

But to wrap this rant up, I'd like to make a point. Some of the most interesting people I've ever met are those who have trucked through mud and still smile every morning without any hesitation. Those are the people I love to be around. Never think you can't get any higher because the only person preventing you from taking any step up your ladder is yourself.

Why do I always end with a corny metaphor? I'm just going to keep it real and end it with something a little more straight forward: Live more. Die less.


TODAY'S TASTY TRACK
For those who enjoy: Gypsy punk... yes gypsy punk

Gogol Bordello
"Tribal Connection"
I wanna walk this Earth like it is mine
And so is everyone in our fun-lovin' tribe
C'mon, is that really so much to ask?
From all these goddamn nazi-fuedals.

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