Love Yourself
The number one commandment for any GFYMethod follower is to love yourself first and foremost. It might sound conceded to the masses, but the truth is there is nothing wrong with putting yourself as #1 in all aspects of your life. You have one body, one mind, and one life. Loving yourself to do what's BEST for you needs to be part of your daily routine just as much as brushing your teeth and showering. Decisions made through the “love yourself” rule will prove positive over time. Sounds really simple I know, but most people feel that sacrificing, pleasing others at own expense, and putting themselves last is being a caring and unselfish human being. People know they aren't striving for the top or giving themselves a shot to succeed, but the social trap called acceptance has conquered many. Think of it this way.... if people demanded the BEST from/for themselves most would avoid the headaches, pain, and negative outcomes throughout life. Cut out the fat and the negative influences. You owe it to yourself because life is too short to be second best. Ask yourself this... What am I worth? If I'm not worthy to be #1 to myself, then how will others respect and value me?
Become Aware
In order to make correct and beneficial decisions over time one must be informed and aware. Raising ones self-awareness is the second rule for success. Without the correct information problems can't be solved effectively or correctly. The GFY Method sheds a light on societies fallacies that have been engrained in us from childhood. Our society loves the sheep and underdog that won't ask questions, demand answers, and stand up for themselves. The elephant in the room is the crying from within that goes unheard in daily life. Make the choice to become knowledgeable and learn yourself for your own gain. See what works and what doesn't and the awareness gained will be invaluable.
Dream Big
Let's clear something up right away... DREAM BIG... DREAM UNREALISTIC... DON'T STOP DREAMING. Ok now that I have your attention find it within yourself what gets that warm feeling going when you think about something you love, or desire. Being aware of yourself and your desire should paint a picture in your mind of what that dream is and go out and love the process towards that dream. Might sound cheesy, but if there is something that you truly desire to get/have then nothing will stop you from making that dream come true. If you noticed I didn't say “THINK OF BIG GOALS”. Difference between goals and dreams is the feeling we have towards them. Goals rely heavily on the outcome which can be disruptive when ups and downs occur. The journey towards a goal can be very rocky and can create doubt, frustration, and discouragement which can ultimately lead to failure. A dream on the other hand can make the journey towards an outcome more pleasurable and exciting. Hurdles will crumble because a dreamer will find a way to make that dream come true no matter what. It's all in the thinking once again. Oh and before I forget don't be realistic in your dreams. Anytime a person is "realistic” all they are doing is setting the bar lower than what's possible. None of us can predict our potential so why put an unnecessary barrier up.
Do Something
So you've done your homwork and gathered the information. Now what? Do something and do it NOW. The GFY Method is about taking action. Expanding on that thought, once a person has broken through the chains and ideas the masses swear by it's time to put the plan in action and not look back. Remember that performance is first and outcome is second. Focus, prepare, deliver... you are informed, aware, and ready to go. Action comes from confidence in oneself. Nothing just happens without action. Physics taught us that! Planning and preparing will mean nothing without delivering. This is the step that most people have a difficult time with because of doubts and the fear of failure. Focusing on the outcome will make these feelings hinder performance which in turn will affect the outcome. This yo-yo effect paralizes people to the point that no action becomes a viable plan. Instead, a person must plan, prepare, and deliver at a high level. The rest of the dominos will naturally fall as they need to.
Expect Nothing
Last but not least expect nothing from anyone or anything. Life would be boring if people or events were predictable. Too many people fall pray to the status quo or false hindsight. Your attitude, thoughts, performance, and actions are the predictable factors that can be controlled. Focusing on the things that can be controlled will save energy for the things that need attention. We aren't robots and becoming energy savers isn't a bad proposition. Too much energy and focus can be lost by focusing on what others think, do, or say so why bother yourself with that? Same idea goes for outcomes. Do not focus solely on outcomes because success isn't guaranteed even if you are squared away. What's predictable and controllable is your attitude and performance! Once again it sounds simple, but most of us have been in exhausting situations only to wonder later on why we even put in the effort. Focus on what you can control and life becomes a lot simpler.
Happy New Year from everyone here at the GFY Method! Make 2012 YOUR year and join us on the path to freedom, success, and personal growth!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Competition + Innovation = GFY Method. Excellent corporate example in the video that follows. http://ping.fm/63LXT
They do not love themselves, rather, they feel sorry for themselves. How can one have dreams, goals, and hopes when they feel sorry for themselves? #First step - one has to love themselves and say "I'm better than this!" GFYMethod “@josephmcmath: How are there people in this world who have no dreams.no goals,and no hope?”
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
OWS "Wants" Debunked
I want to briefly discuss the Occupy Wall Street movement "wants" and after this it's a dead issue for this class. First of all, in terms of ideology the OWS movement and the GFY Method are polar opposites. OWS desires the greater good of the masses while the GFY Method focus on the good of the individual. That "want" in it of itself should point any knowledgable individual to which ideology is pragmatic and realistic. Not only is OWS ideology straight out of the movies, but consider a world full of individuals driven and hungry to succeed. Collectively these individuals could push our race to unimaginable feats because of the deep desire to achieve success through preparation, dedication, and ACTION. Nothing wrong with that if you ask me. Oh and in case anyone missed my enfaces on ACTION then listen up. Action is what drives a GFYer ... add to that the "love yourself" mentality and my money is on that guy for sure.
On the other hand we have the OWS people. What exactly do they really want and believe in? OWS people believe in an utopian world where peace, harmony, fairness, and equality is the rule of the land. Decisions are made collectively for the greater good of the people of the world. Yes in theory and on paper it all sounds good, but OWS forgets the most important opponent of such a world. HUMAN NATURE. As great as the ideology sounds it is up against this force that isn't easily controlled or tamed. Human nature focuses on survival at any cost. Survival is a dynamic concept because each person survives differently. Some people are happy with less while others want the world in their palm. There is no happy medium and OWS doesn't seem to understand this concept.
Now let's take a look at their demands (written by OWS) and I will quickly go through some in order to explain the flaw in their thinking.
We Envision:
[1] a truly free, democratic, and just society;
Nothing is fair or just in life.
[2] where we, the people, come together and solve our problems by consensus;
Agree with this statement, but not practical because some people just don't care. Look at voting numbers.
[3] where people are encouraged to take personal and collective responsibility and participate in decision making;
OWS bringing up responsibility is questionable at best because of the representation they had on those lawns.
[4] where we learn to live in harmony and embrace principles of toleration and respect for diversity and the differing views of others;
Live in harmony and embrace toleration... I believe our country is very diverse and tolerant compared to other nations.
[5] where we secure the civil and human rights of all from violation by tyrannical forces and unjust governments; [6] where political and economic institutions work to benefit all, not just the privileged few;
Living on cloud 9 to believe that "ALL" should benefit instead of "FEW". Think of this.... You start a company to be your own boss and be in control of your income. Decisions must be made daily on how to run this company to benefit YOU otherwise the company will go under. Everyone will not be happy with the decisions made, yet if they are beneficial to your companies future then that's final. What is so hard to understand about that concept? The risk taker can make whatever decisions are necessary to survive.
[7] where we provide full and free education to everyone, not merely to get jobs but to grow and flourish as human beings;
Once again, if this was a movie it would sound great. Full and free education? Let's be honest about this point... if everyone was a doctor, lawyer, accountant then who would do the dirty jobs that are necessary to run the world? This world needs people not to succeed and excel in life. If you don't agree with that point then look at the demand in financial terms. Who will pick up the tab for the faculty, facilities, and equipment needed to run these institutions correctly?
[8] where we value human needs over monetary gain, to ensure decent standards of living without which effective democracy is impossible;
Human needs - water, food, shelter, sex. All achievable with any low paying job. Now if you want to move up a few levels and have nice things then the wallet has to open. Not a hard concept to most, but the OWS people are having a hard time with that. Decent standards of living ... even the OWS people can make me laugh at times. If any OWS person had the chance to visit some other third world country and see the standards of living there then I believe the blinders would come off.
[9] where we work together to protect the global environment to ensure that future generations will have safe and clean air, water and food supplies, and will be able to enjoy the beauty and bounty of nature that past generations have enjoyed.
Can't argue with that, but what OWS forgets is that the US is a lot more environmentally conscious than most other nations on this planet. I think it's time for the OWS people to get off our lawns and head to China and see what the chinese think about our planet.
Disclaimer - I have inserted a last point because I think OWS forgot to put it on their list.
[*10*] We want free handouts and the people that have a lot should give it to us. It's not fair that we made the wrong choices in life and that we aren't hungry enough to succeed. I care about my fellow man instead of caring about ME!
Ok so I made that up, but that's about the gist of their message. I believe the OWS movement has solidified some ideas in everyone's mind... Life is cruel and unfair. There are winners and losers in every aspect of life. Love yourself enough to put yourself as #1. Don't allow others to tread on you.
On the other hand we have the OWS people. What exactly do they really want and believe in? OWS people believe in an utopian world where peace, harmony, fairness, and equality is the rule of the land. Decisions are made collectively for the greater good of the people of the world. Yes in theory and on paper it all sounds good, but OWS forgets the most important opponent of such a world. HUMAN NATURE. As great as the ideology sounds it is up against this force that isn't easily controlled or tamed. Human nature focuses on survival at any cost. Survival is a dynamic concept because each person survives differently. Some people are happy with less while others want the world in their palm. There is no happy medium and OWS doesn't seem to understand this concept.
Now let's take a look at their demands (written by OWS) and I will quickly go through some in order to explain the flaw in their thinking.
We Envision:
[1] a truly free, democratic, and just society;
Nothing is fair or just in life.
[2] where we, the people, come together and solve our problems by consensus;
Agree with this statement, but not practical because some people just don't care. Look at voting numbers.
[3] where people are encouraged to take personal and collective responsibility and participate in decision making;
OWS bringing up responsibility is questionable at best because of the representation they had on those lawns.
[4] where we learn to live in harmony and embrace principles of toleration and respect for diversity and the differing views of others;
Live in harmony and embrace toleration... I believe our country is very diverse and tolerant compared to other nations.
[5] where we secure the civil and human rights of all from violation by tyrannical forces and unjust governments; [6] where political and economic institutions work to benefit all, not just the privileged few;
Living on cloud 9 to believe that "ALL" should benefit instead of "FEW". Think of this.... You start a company to be your own boss and be in control of your income. Decisions must be made daily on how to run this company to benefit YOU otherwise the company will go under. Everyone will not be happy with the decisions made, yet if they are beneficial to your companies future then that's final. What is so hard to understand about that concept? The risk taker can make whatever decisions are necessary to survive.
[7] where we provide full and free education to everyone, not merely to get jobs but to grow and flourish as human beings;
Once again, if this was a movie it would sound great. Full and free education? Let's be honest about this point... if everyone was a doctor, lawyer, accountant then who would do the dirty jobs that are necessary to run the world? This world needs people not to succeed and excel in life. If you don't agree with that point then look at the demand in financial terms. Who will pick up the tab for the faculty, facilities, and equipment needed to run these institutions correctly?
[8] where we value human needs over monetary gain, to ensure decent standards of living without which effective democracy is impossible;
Human needs - water, food, shelter, sex. All achievable with any low paying job. Now if you want to move up a few levels and have nice things then the wallet has to open. Not a hard concept to most, but the OWS people are having a hard time with that. Decent standards of living ... even the OWS people can make me laugh at times. If any OWS person had the chance to visit some other third world country and see the standards of living there then I believe the blinders would come off.
[9] where we work together to protect the global environment to ensure that future generations will have safe and clean air, water and food supplies, and will be able to enjoy the beauty and bounty of nature that past generations have enjoyed.
Can't argue with that, but what OWS forgets is that the US is a lot more environmentally conscious than most other nations on this planet. I think it's time for the OWS people to get off our lawns and head to China and see what the chinese think about our planet.
Disclaimer - I have inserted a last point because I think OWS forgot to put it on their list.
[*10*] We want free handouts and the people that have a lot should give it to us. It's not fair that we made the wrong choices in life and that we aren't hungry enough to succeed. I care about my fellow man instead of caring about ME!
Ok so I made that up, but that's about the gist of their message. I believe the OWS movement has solidified some ideas in everyone's mind... Life is cruel and unfair. There are winners and losers in every aspect of life. Love yourself enough to put yourself as #1. Don't allow others to tread on you.
Simplicity is #GFY
GFY Method is about going back to the basics, unloading the social and cultural baggage that keeps you from being the best and doing what's best for yourself. The baggage is acquired as we progress through life, to the point where it becomes an impediment and a liability. Here is what Steve Jobs had to say about simplicity:
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. When you start looking at a problem, it seems really simple—because you don’t understand its complexity. And your solutions are way too oversimplified, and they don’t work. Then you get into the problem and you see it’s really complicated. And you come up with all these convoluted solutions. That’s where most people stop, and the solutions tend to work for a while. But the really great person will keep going and find the key underlying principle of the problem and sort of come full circle with a beautiful, elegant solution that works. And that’s what we wanted to do with Mac.”
(Wired Magazine, November 2011)
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. When you start looking at a problem, it seems really simple—because you don’t understand its complexity. And your solutions are way too oversimplified, and they don’t work. Then you get into the problem and you see it’s really complicated. And you come up with all these convoluted solutions. That’s where most people stop, and the solutions tend to work for a while. But the really great person will keep going and find the key underlying principle of the problem and sort of come full circle with a beautiful, elegant solution that works. And that’s what we wanted to do with Mac.”
(Wired Magazine, November 2011)
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Putin is a GFY member "Ironically, it took the authoritarian Putin era to create what could credibly called a middle class, whose real incomes rose 142 per cent in the decade from 1999-2009. http://ping.fm/7QyRb"
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Survival of the fittest, that is the law of the land. GFY'ers are the ones that eat and survive. Would you survive? GFY GFY Method "Polar Bear Eats Cub: Cannibalism May Be On The Rise" (GRAPHIC PHOTOS) http://huff.to/v0TCQA via @huffingtonpost
Thursday, December 8, 2011
OWS Protests Observations
In talking to some Occupy LA protesters last weekend I came to realize how futile this resistance movement is. At best, the Occupy Wall Street movement will achieve superficial reforms, not the long lasting changes sought by the protesters. The movement will fail to accomplish its goals for the following reasons:
Beaten like dogs, the OWS protesters hope to change the world and current power structure and do it in a peaceful way. A short conversation with one of the sharper OWS protesters highlights the thinking and mode of action of the movement (shortened for the sake of space):
(me) If I didn't know what this movement is about, I would not be able to tell by all of these different signs.
(ows) The OWS movement is about a lot of things. The most important are: holding the people/institutions responsible for causing the latest recession accountable, putting in place legislation that ensures these things don't happen again, and limiting corporate influence in the affairs of the government among other things.
(me) Good stuff, I can't argue with that. Who is the leader of the Occupy LA movement?
(ows) There is no leader, this is a grassroots movement.
(me) No leader? I can't recall a movement that changed the world that did not have a leader. Do you know of one?
(ows) This movement will grow organically. It is like in nature.
(me) Hmm. Nature is brutal. It is the survival of the fittest.
(ows) Nature is harmonious. We are all one.
(me) When was the last time you saw a lion hug an antelope?
(ows) Our movement is grassroots...leaders will emerge over time.
(me) Protesting the rules won't change a thing. Rules are not for everyone.
(ows) No one is above the law! Why should it be?
(me) It's been like that since the beginning of history. The big fish always eat the small fish, to use an example from nature. The big fish making the laws will never be eaten by the small fish following the laws.
(ows) This is a democracy though! We have a right to vote and express our opinions.
(me) Yes, you do. This is a democracy. In this democracy, you have the wolves and the sheep sitting at the table every day voting on what's for dinner. Can you guess?
(ows) Well, the founding fathers never intended for this kind of corruption and greed to take place in this country. Government and banks and corporations working hand in hand to screw the little guy.
(me) Greed is human nature. Human nature is to want more, to be faster, stronger, bigger. Laws try to curb the human nature. We've institutionalized morality in order to curb human nature, however that works only to a degree. Humans will be humans. Lions will be lions. Antelopes will be antelopes. It's a big jungle, and the strongest survive. The sooner you accept it the better.
(ows) Well, we choose to use nonviolent resistance to change the world. Just like Martin Luther King, Jesus, etc.
(me) And, tell me, what happened to MLK?
(ows) What happened to MLK?
(me) Yea, what happened to MLK?
(ows) He was assasinated.
(me) And Jesus?
(ows) Sentenced to death.
(me) Both were killed. Why? Human nature. Think about that for a minute. Good luck to you all.
Change/progress can happen, and it is not by accident. The OWS protesters are delusional in thinking that the political establishment will give up power benevolently. As Frederick Douglass said:
“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.”
How then, can the protesters change the situation? Become GFY Students and learn the GFY Method. More on that in the next blog.
- Unfocused message – the movement has too many issues bundled together (ex. , close corporate tax loopholes, End the Fed, end the wars, bank foreclosures, student loans, etc)
- No leadership – as one protester told me, “it's an organic movement”
- No plan of action – the protesters plan to camp out indefinitely until the desired change is achieved
Beaten like dogs, the OWS protesters hope to change the world and current power structure and do it in a peaceful way. A short conversation with one of the sharper OWS protesters highlights the thinking and mode of action of the movement (shortened for the sake of space):
(me) If I didn't know what this movement is about, I would not be able to tell by all of these different signs.
(ows) The OWS movement is about a lot of things. The most important are: holding the people/institutions responsible for causing the latest recession accountable, putting in place legislation that ensures these things don't happen again, and limiting corporate influence in the affairs of the government among other things.
(me) Good stuff, I can't argue with that. Who is the leader of the Occupy LA movement?
(ows) There is no leader, this is a grassroots movement.
(me) No leader? I can't recall a movement that changed the world that did not have a leader. Do you know of one?
(ows) This movement will grow organically. It is like in nature.
(me) Hmm. Nature is brutal. It is the survival of the fittest.
(ows) Nature is harmonious. We are all one.
(me) When was the last time you saw a lion hug an antelope?
(ows) Our movement is grassroots...leaders will emerge over time.
(me) Protesting the rules won't change a thing. Rules are not for everyone.
(ows) No one is above the law! Why should it be?
(me) It's been like that since the beginning of history. The big fish always eat the small fish, to use an example from nature. The big fish making the laws will never be eaten by the small fish following the laws.
(ows) This is a democracy though! We have a right to vote and express our opinions.
(me) Yes, you do. This is a democracy. In this democracy, you have the wolves and the sheep sitting at the table every day voting on what's for dinner. Can you guess?
(ows) Well, the founding fathers never intended for this kind of corruption and greed to take place in this country. Government and banks and corporations working hand in hand to screw the little guy.
(me) Greed is human nature. Human nature is to want more, to be faster, stronger, bigger. Laws try to curb the human nature. We've institutionalized morality in order to curb human nature, however that works only to a degree. Humans will be humans. Lions will be lions. Antelopes will be antelopes. It's a big jungle, and the strongest survive. The sooner you accept it the better.
(ows) Well, we choose to use nonviolent resistance to change the world. Just like Martin Luther King, Jesus, etc.
(me) And, tell me, what happened to MLK?
(ows) What happened to MLK?
(me) Yea, what happened to MLK?
(ows) He was assasinated.
(me) And Jesus?
(ows) Sentenced to death.
(me) Both were killed. Why? Human nature. Think about that for a minute. Good luck to you all.
Change/progress can happen, and it is not by accident. The OWS protesters are delusional in thinking that the political establishment will give up power benevolently. As Frederick Douglass said:
“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.”
How then, can the protesters change the situation? Become GFY Students and learn the GFY Method. More on that in the next blog.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Be Abnormal
Lesson #4
Now that you have an overall sense of what the GFY Method is all about let’s get into the meat and potatoes of this mentality. Plain and simple, GFY requires a fundamental change in thinking. No quick fixes through this method sorry ladies and gents. The masses (sheep) just think, and GFYers think DIFFERENTLY. That little change is the difference between being average or great, but is there a measuring stick for being average or great? Socially and economically one could say the stick is transparent in terms of dollar signs, but if that was 100% true then rich people wouldn’t have any problems. The difference between being average and great is the choice a person makes and it begins with their attitude and thinking. Compound that with perseverance and loving challenges and you got the magic elixir. It’s as simple as that. Most people chase “normalcy” which is only being average, and also not GFY.
Now that you have an overall sense of what the GFY Method is all about let’s get into the meat and potatoes of this mentality. Plain and simple, GFY requires a fundamental change in thinking. No quick fixes through this method sorry ladies and gents. The masses (sheep) just think, and GFYers think DIFFERENTLY. That little change is the difference between being average or great, but is there a measuring stick for being average or great? Socially and economically one could say the stick is transparent in terms of dollar signs, but if that was 100% true then rich people wouldn’t have any problems. The difference between being average and great is the choice a person makes and it begins with their attitude and thinking. Compound that with perseverance and loving challenges and you got the magic elixir. It’s as simple as that. Most people chase “normalcy” which is only being average, and also not GFY.
Let’s take a look at what being an average American really means and see if that’s important to strive for. Divorced, overweight, and chemically depended (nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, medicine) to name a few negatives. Yes people that’s the average I didn’t make this stuff up, but let’s not focus on the results completely, but instead on the why this has become the norm. As kids we all had dreams of becoming astronauts, super heroes, the President of United States, professional athletes, and so on. As we grew older we succeeded and failed at many things because of choices and circumstances which in turn mapped the course of our existence both negatively and positively. Once adulthood is reached, our life’s blueprint becomes the roadmap to our very end. It is very hard to amend this blueprint/roadmap because our thinking was also shaped by the past and that is the biggest culprit that most don’t acknowledge. Our attitude and thinking throughout life created a lens which life is seen through, which in turn created a reality that most people believe cannot be altered. Reality can most certainly be changed through the correct means, but the “common wisdom” habits do not work which in turn makes people revert back to their hopeless reality. What “common wisdom” habits am I talking about? Working hard, goal setting, reducing stress are a few, but I will get into these in my next lesson. Failure to implement these so called “positive” habits has a yoyo affect that drains people of energy and breaks their confidence even more. This cycle of chasing normalcy never ends because people try to go from poor to average throughout their life. I wouldn’t wish this “normal” on my worse enemies.
Now let me ask you… why would anyone want to be average(normal)? GFY pushes a person to want to be great… to be abnormal. William James, American psychologist and philosopher, once said “people by in large become what they think of themselves.” Once again we get back to the THINK topic. What you think and what you desire out of life is what ends up happening. We decide how we think, how to feel, and how to act. Plan your thoughts and control your attitude to perform at the highest level. The reason control of emotions and thoughts is so important to the GFY method is because the energy is felt by everyone around you not just yourself. More doors open with a positive attitude than a negative one… write it down people it’s true. GFY is all about taking responsibility for past actions and realizing that only through responsibility, correct thinking, and correct actions is success possible. Normalcy just doesn’t work… Look at all the fads and quick fixes. The reason they fail and fade is because people put the positive outcome expectancy on the diet, book, pill, foods, etc. “If it doesn’t work then it’s not MY fault”…. You get my drift. Not only until a person takes the responsibility to make a fundamental change in their life will it have positive and lasting effects. Fundamental change happens through meaning…whatever that might be for every individual. If it’s meaningful enough then the change will stick. It’s not about quick fixes and answers but instead it’s about thinking clearly and acting differently. Being abnormal is GFY.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
The Shield
Lesson #3
I want to switch it up a little today and have a light discussion. Take a look at the GFY flag ... It's the Gadsden flag and also our shield. IT will defend you only if YOU defend it! Embrace it knowing that wearing its colors is a privilege that most never get. Let's break it down together so there isn't any confusion whatsoever.
As a whole, the shield looks pretty simple with a snake coiled back ready to strike. But how does this apply to the GFY Method? Let's begin with the background. Plain yellow at first sight, but consider the meaning of the color. Yellow signifies a warning or caution. Think when you are driving and you see a yellow light at the approaching intersection. Speed up or slow down... what do you do? Well I don't know the answer because I don't know your driving habits. Yellow is the only color at an intersection which allows for judgement calls. Green means go and red means stop which leaves no room for user discretion. Pretty simple yet yellow allows the driver to make a call based on the situation. To an experienced driver this situation is nothing more than a split second decision process, but what happens if we put a 16 year old driver in that situation? I don't know that either, but what I do know is that my money is on the seasoned vet to make the better and quicker decision. Where am I getting at? Time, experience, and correct application of the GFY Method will ultimately give you an edge up on others around you. Life is all about yellow lights ... Rarely do we see the green and red lights in our decisions because life would be too boring that way. In Allen Iverson's words... PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE.
Next we see a rattlesnake in a ready position waiting to strike any aggressor. This ties in perfectly to my quote I wanted all of you to think about throughout the course: The best defense is a great offense. As you can see on the shield, the snake isn't hiding in the grass(defensive) or hunting for prey (offensive). The rattlesnake is ready to meet any challenge or adversary head on by turning defense into offense in a heartbeat. This is one aspect of GFY which teaches that by the time an adversary attacks it is already too late. Being prepared and aware of dangers is very critical at all times. On the flip side DO NOT believe that being the aggressor is always the favorable position in battle. At times it is better to set the trap and let the aggressor crash and burn before any negative results are incurred. Rarely do we have all of the information available to make the perfect decision, but being blindsided and caught off guard is unacceptable. Practice once again is key to assessing a situation correctly because rarely will the same action be appropriate to different quarrels.
Last but not least, the motto of the GFY Method is prominently displayed for all to never forget. "Don't tread on me". Come on say it with me. DON'T TREAD ON ME! Remember it, live it, love it. Very powerful stuff right here people. It is the GFY mentality in one sentence. Visualizing is a very powerful tool that when used correctly will yield positive results. Don't tread on me falls in that category because a person that truly lives by that statement will make the rational moves to succeed. See yourself winning ... Aren't you tired of being beaten down and out-bested? Do you like those footprints on your back? Of course not and I know that's why you are all here. It is the difference between living and getting by. It's no way to live and I am so happy to embark on this transformation journey with all of you. Next Lesson - Be Abnormal
I want to switch it up a little today and have a light discussion. Take a look at the GFY flag ... It's the Gadsden flag and also our shield. IT will defend you only if YOU defend it! Embrace it knowing that wearing its colors is a privilege that most never get. Let's break it down together so there isn't any confusion whatsoever.
As a whole, the shield looks pretty simple with a snake coiled back ready to strike. But how does this apply to the GFY Method? Let's begin with the background. Plain yellow at first sight, but consider the meaning of the color. Yellow signifies a warning or caution. Think when you are driving and you see a yellow light at the approaching intersection. Speed up or slow down... what do you do? Well I don't know the answer because I don't know your driving habits. Yellow is the only color at an intersection which allows for judgement calls. Green means go and red means stop which leaves no room for user discretion. Pretty simple yet yellow allows the driver to make a call based on the situation. To an experienced driver this situation is nothing more than a split second decision process, but what happens if we put a 16 year old driver in that situation? I don't know that either, but what I do know is that my money is on the seasoned vet to make the better and quicker decision. Where am I getting at? Time, experience, and correct application of the GFY Method will ultimately give you an edge up on others around you. Life is all about yellow lights ... Rarely do we see the green and red lights in our decisions because life would be too boring that way. In Allen Iverson's words... PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE.
Next we see a rattlesnake in a ready position waiting to strike any aggressor. This ties in perfectly to my quote I wanted all of you to think about throughout the course: The best defense is a great offense. As you can see on the shield, the snake isn't hiding in the grass(defensive) or hunting for prey (offensive). The rattlesnake is ready to meet any challenge or adversary head on by turning defense into offense in a heartbeat. This is one aspect of GFY which teaches that by the time an adversary attacks it is already too late. Being prepared and aware of dangers is very critical at all times. On the flip side DO NOT believe that being the aggressor is always the favorable position in battle. At times it is better to set the trap and let the aggressor crash and burn before any negative results are incurred. Rarely do we have all of the information available to make the perfect decision, but being blindsided and caught off guard is unacceptable. Practice once again is key to assessing a situation correctly because rarely will the same action be appropriate to different quarrels.
Last but not least, the motto of the GFY Method is prominently displayed for all to never forget. "Don't tread on me". Come on say it with me. DON'T TREAD ON ME! Remember it, live it, love it. Very powerful stuff right here people. It is the GFY mentality in one sentence. Visualizing is a very powerful tool that when used correctly will yield positive results. Don't tread on me falls in that category because a person that truly lives by that statement will make the rational moves to succeed. See yourself winning ... Aren't you tired of being beaten down and out-bested? Do you like those footprints on your back? Of course not and I know that's why you are all here. It is the difference between living and getting by. It's no way to live and I am so happy to embark on this transformation journey with all of you. Next Lesson - Be Abnormal
Survival of the Fittest
Lesson #2
Would You Survive?
Part 2. Survival of the Fittest
I'm sure most of you have heard of the "Survival of the fittest", but is that still relative in today's times? Has technology advanced our race to the point that 'survival' has become a right instead of a privilege?
Charles Darwin wrote:
"This preservation, during the battle for life, of varieties which possess any advantage in structure, constitution, or instinct, I have called Natural Selection. The term "natural selection" is in some respects a bad one, as it seems to imply conscious choice; but this will be disregarded after a little familiarity". (1)
I want to break down this long statement because it has a couple of key points which are in sync with the GFY Method and one major disagreement. Quick disclaimer that I must make before continuing - agree or disagree with Darwin's overall theory, but do not let that create a mental block. I am not discussing the origins of species, nor theology here. Evolution vs. Bible is for another blog, not this one.
Darwin mentioned of a "battle for life" because in basic terms that's exactly what life is all about. Survival has different meanings to everyone yet the most simple definition has been forgotten. We live a comfortable, yet excessive, life because of the innovations and advancements in every field since the beginning of times. Running water, electricity, plastic, and many other inventions increased life expectancy and decreased some of life's hardships. No longer must people hunt for food or worry about attacks from wild animals. When was the last time you looked left and right when crossing a street fearful of being mauled by an angry bear? Sounds funny I know, but that was reality for people colonizing the New World. What I'm getting at here is that Darwin's natural selection idea doesn't seem to fit in our times, but the realty of things is that we aren't equal and life isn't fair. I'm sure each and one of you have once muttered in displeasure about someone else's riches, God given talent, or anatomical advantage. If my last statement is false then infomercials wouldn't be successful selling garbage to people.
Conscious choices one makes do determine the kind of survival one will have. In today's times the kind of jobs we pursue, the relationships we establish, and the actions we take to our problems determine if survival will be positive or negative. Sheep survive too, but the point of GFY is to survive and take life by the horns. Getting by in life with your head down isn't living in the GFY book. Think of the opportunities that passed by you because of the complacent mentality today's times have instilled in most people. "As long as I have food, a mate, and some entertainment I am a happy person and life is wonderful." Is that you? Really? What about wanting more and wanting to be on top... wanting to be a somebody? Being a go getter and feeling good about your accomplishments is what GFY is all about... survival of the fittest 2012 style! Pick a team... which team are you part of?
I'll leave you with a couple of GFY questions and thoughts that might seem crude and harsh, but then again so is the reality that most live in. I touched on these questions in Part 1 of "Would You Survive?".
Would you survive the Titanic or 9/11? Seems like a pretty straight forward question and I know most of you have already answered yes to both tragedies, but consider my take on why I know most of you are lying to yourselves. The Titanic perished in the Atlantic with only 710 people surviving out of 2,224 people on board. The lifeboats had a capacity of 1,178. Would you be on one of those lifeboats? Or would you let others in front of you because it's the 'nice' thing to do?
My issue is the men and women that passed up the opportunity to jump on a lifeboat when the chance presented itself. Yes, the boat had a "women and children" protocol that was enforced by the ship's crew, but if there is a will there is a way. I would have made my way on a boat no matter what I would have had to do (I know that sounds shocking to some) but I don't want to be a hero and take a bullet for anyone else. My life and survival are very important to me and there is nothing wrong with that. I know this is different from what you have been made to believe, but think rationally and ask yourselves how much do you really love yourselves if you perish in that accident? I will continue with this thought throughout the course and I promise that you will get it.
Next let's discuss the 9/11 tragedy that will never be forgotten. Eyewitness accounts and official reports came out years later that people in the towers wanted to leave the buildings after the first building was struck by the plane. To their better judgement, people listened to security officers telling them the fires were being put out. Most people headed back to the offices as if everything would be ok. Would you run out of the towers or remain because a public official's judgement is better than yours? Would you have followed your instinct to survive?
Be honest when you answer my questions because without honesty no real insight will be gained from the GFY Method. Yes those two tragedies are extreme, but I'm trying to stimulate and open your minds to the idea that survival means loving yourself. We have been given one mind and one body ... a precious gift that I believe most people are taking for granted. Don't let life slip away from your grip because you are only doing a disservice to yourself to waste it.
Would You Survive?
Part 2. Survival of the Fittest
I'm sure most of you have heard of the "Survival of the fittest", but is that still relative in today's times? Has technology advanced our race to the point that 'survival' has become a right instead of a privilege?
Charles Darwin wrote:
"This preservation, during the battle for life, of varieties which possess any advantage in structure, constitution, or instinct, I have called Natural Selection. The term "natural selection" is in some respects a bad one, as it seems to imply conscious choice; but this will be disregarded after a little familiarity". (1)
I want to break down this long statement because it has a couple of key points which are in sync with the GFY Method and one major disagreement. Quick disclaimer that I must make before continuing - agree or disagree with Darwin's overall theory, but do not let that create a mental block. I am not discussing the origins of species, nor theology here. Evolution vs. Bible is for another blog, not this one.
Darwin mentioned of a "battle for life" because in basic terms that's exactly what life is all about. Survival has different meanings to everyone yet the most simple definition has been forgotten. We live a comfortable, yet excessive, life because of the innovations and advancements in every field since the beginning of times. Running water, electricity, plastic, and many other inventions increased life expectancy and decreased some of life's hardships. No longer must people hunt for food or worry about attacks from wild animals. When was the last time you looked left and right when crossing a street fearful of being mauled by an angry bear? Sounds funny I know, but that was reality for people colonizing the New World. What I'm getting at here is that Darwin's natural selection idea doesn't seem to fit in our times, but the realty of things is that we aren't equal and life isn't fair. I'm sure each and one of you have once muttered in displeasure about someone else's riches, God given talent, or anatomical advantage. If my last statement is false then infomercials wouldn't be successful selling garbage to people.
Conscious choices one makes do determine the kind of survival one will have. In today's times the kind of jobs we pursue, the relationships we establish, and the actions we take to our problems determine if survival will be positive or negative. Sheep survive too, but the point of GFY is to survive and take life by the horns. Getting by in life with your head down isn't living in the GFY book. Think of the opportunities that passed by you because of the complacent mentality today's times have instilled in most people. "As long as I have food, a mate, and some entertainment I am a happy person and life is wonderful." Is that you? Really? What about wanting more and wanting to be on top... wanting to be a somebody? Being a go getter and feeling good about your accomplishments is what GFY is all about... survival of the fittest 2012 style! Pick a team... which team are you part of?
I'll leave you with a couple of GFY questions and thoughts that might seem crude and harsh, but then again so is the reality that most live in. I touched on these questions in Part 1 of "Would You Survive?".
Would you survive the Titanic or 9/11? Seems like a pretty straight forward question and I know most of you have already answered yes to both tragedies, but consider my take on why I know most of you are lying to yourselves. The Titanic perished in the Atlantic with only 710 people surviving out of 2,224 people on board. The lifeboats had a capacity of 1,178. Would you be on one of those lifeboats? Or would you let others in front of you because it's the 'nice' thing to do?
My issue is the men and women that passed up the opportunity to jump on a lifeboat when the chance presented itself. Yes, the boat had a "women and children" protocol that was enforced by the ship's crew, but if there is a will there is a way. I would have made my way on a boat no matter what I would have had to do (I know that sounds shocking to some) but I don't want to be a hero and take a bullet for anyone else. My life and survival are very important to me and there is nothing wrong with that. I know this is different from what you have been made to believe, but think rationally and ask yourselves how much do you really love yourselves if you perish in that accident? I will continue with this thought throughout the course and I promise that you will get it.
Next let's discuss the 9/11 tragedy that will never be forgotten. Eyewitness accounts and official reports came out years later that people in the towers wanted to leave the buildings after the first building was struck by the plane. To their better judgement, people listened to security officers telling them the fires were being put out. Most people headed back to the offices as if everything would be ok. Would you run out of the towers or remain because a public official's judgement is better than yours? Would you have followed your instinct to survive?
Be honest when you answer my questions because without honesty no real insight will be gained from the GFY Method. Yes those two tragedies are extreme, but I'm trying to stimulate and open your minds to the idea that survival means loving yourself. We have been given one mind and one body ... a precious gift that I believe most people are taking for granted. Don't let life slip away from your grip because you are only doing a disservice to yourself to waste it.
Monday, November 7, 2011
The Self-Imposed Crutch
Lesson #1
Would You Survive?
Part 1. The self-imposed crutch
Now that I have your attention I am going to discuss in two parts the root that GFY Method was built from and the mentality one must live by to reach desired success. I want each and one of you to think and answer honestly what I'm about to ask. How do you resolve your problems? What base do you have when faced with adversity? What do you lean on when life is taking its toll on you? How much do you love yourself? Would you SURVIVE?
Let's get one thing straight before we move forward... EVERYONE has problems. No one is exempt from problems because life would be boring if quarrels didn't arise. That's what makes life interesting and beautiful to live... problems. Problems make us feel alive because making conscious decisions is what separates us from the other animals on this beautiful planet. No amount of money or other wants can spare anyone from problems.
Where am I going with this? Taking action to problems is an art form and most people don't possess the skills or poise to make the best decision that is best for THEM... Nothing wrong with putting I before YOU. Most people fall back on a crutch whenever a difficult decision must be made be it personal or business. That crutch can be a gut feeling, hindsight, family, friends, religious beliefs, and so on. Under the facade of "doing what's best for me" people forget to put themselves as #1 out of fear of upsetting others, or just conforming to social norms.
Society has been chipping away at egoism, egotism, selfishness and the desire to put ones self as the master through contemporary teachings such as psychology, philosophy, theology, and sociology. Since when is it wrong to LOVE yourself enough to do everything to survive and to flourish? What is wrong with being in control of your life and being the master of your domain (king of the castle)? Will you trample on roadblocks?
Consider these two tragedies which I will delve into the next lesson. Would you survive the Titanic or 9/11? Also, is your life and SURVIVAL the most important instinct?
Would You Survive?
Part 1. The self-imposed crutch
Now that I have your attention I am going to discuss in two parts the root that GFY Method was built from and the mentality one must live by to reach desired success. I want each and one of you to think and answer honestly what I'm about to ask. How do you resolve your problems? What base do you have when faced with adversity? What do you lean on when life is taking its toll on you? How much do you love yourself? Would you SURVIVE?
Let's get one thing straight before we move forward... EVERYONE has problems. No one is exempt from problems because life would be boring if quarrels didn't arise. That's what makes life interesting and beautiful to live... problems. Problems make us feel alive because making conscious decisions is what separates us from the other animals on this beautiful planet. No amount of money or other wants can spare anyone from problems.
Where am I going with this? Taking action to problems is an art form and most people don't possess the skills or poise to make the best decision that is best for THEM... Nothing wrong with putting I before YOU. Most people fall back on a crutch whenever a difficult decision must be made be it personal or business. That crutch can be a gut feeling, hindsight, family, friends, religious beliefs, and so on. Under the facade of "doing what's best for me" people forget to put themselves as #1 out of fear of upsetting others, or just conforming to social norms.
Society has been chipping away at egoism, egotism, selfishness and the desire to put ones self as the master through contemporary teachings such as psychology, philosophy, theology, and sociology. Since when is it wrong to LOVE yourself enough to do everything to survive and to flourish? What is wrong with being in control of your life and being the master of your domain (king of the castle)? Will you trample on roadblocks?
Consider these two tragedies which I will delve into the next lesson. Would you survive the Titanic or 9/11? Also, is your life and SURVIVAL the most important instinct?
Thursday, November 3, 2011
The Transformation Revolution
Hello future GFY alumni,
You won't know exactly what I'm talking about in the present moment when I say "The best defense is a great offense", but I promise you that with successful completion of my course those words will have a deeper understanding. Some of you are already rolling your eyes, but trust me tadpoles you have no idea the kind of weight those words carry.
To those that are asking what the GFY Method is I'll put it in simple terms. The GFY Method is a way of life that applies to all aspects of interactions in our daily endevours. From personal relationships to business etiquette, this methods leaves no stone unturned. It is a method that rivals "conventional" wisdom and is shunned by many because of the blinders (glasses) that we have become slaves to by the politically correct society we live in. MOST are forced to wear these glasses, and I emphasize most because unlike what your mother told you rules don't apply to every person and life isn't fair.
This course is the equivalent of LASIK surgery for those in need of such a procedure, but to the attitude the true follower has towards personal battles. There is no going back to the old days of relying on the glasses once the GFY Method is correctly applied to one's life! The saying that nice guys(gals) finish last is the exact reason this method works!
GFY is self explanatory: Go F**K Yourself! Shocked some of you didn't I? Not comfortable to see those words I know, but the comfort and complacency felt by most is just sheep clothing in a ruthless world. Sensibilities are forced onto us intentionally and unintentionally like shackles by society (parents, social status, friends, work, etc) to separate the sheep from the wolves. A wolf will always feed no matter the obstacles, but sheep will graze and "get by with what they got" no matter the consequences. GFY is about becoming a wolf... no matter how beat down a sheep has become. Sounds crazy I know, but give it some time to really sink in deeply.
Embark on this journey with me and the awareness gained about life and the self through GFY will become a life tool. Many will wish to possess this tool, but only those that follow the method correctly will reap the rewards! What separates the GFY Method from other self-inprovement teachings is 2 factors... Honesty and guidance for application in the real world. This method cuts through the bs and takes the shades off the eyes of the follower. No more politically correct rhetoric that simply just doesn't work. University of Sheep, or UoS for short, teaches to be selfless, obedient, and honest no matter the consequences. Pick up a newspaper or surf the net and read what all the wolves did recently and I bet you can see my drift. I guess UoS wasnt worth it huh? You are número UNO ... and the GFY Method is here to POLISH and defend that crown.
Class on...
You won't know exactly what I'm talking about in the present moment when I say "The best defense is a great offense", but I promise you that with successful completion of my course those words will have a deeper understanding. Some of you are already rolling your eyes, but trust me tadpoles you have no idea the kind of weight those words carry.
To those that are asking what the GFY Method is I'll put it in simple terms. The GFY Method is a way of life that applies to all aspects of interactions in our daily endevours. From personal relationships to business etiquette, this methods leaves no stone unturned. It is a method that rivals "conventional" wisdom and is shunned by many because of the blinders (glasses) that we have become slaves to by the politically correct society we live in. MOST are forced to wear these glasses, and I emphasize most because unlike what your mother told you rules don't apply to every person and life isn't fair.
This course is the equivalent of LASIK surgery for those in need of such a procedure, but to the attitude the true follower has towards personal battles. There is no going back to the old days of relying on the glasses once the GFY Method is correctly applied to one's life! The saying that nice guys(gals) finish last is the exact reason this method works!
GFY is self explanatory: Go F**K Yourself! Shocked some of you didn't I? Not comfortable to see those words I know, but the comfort and complacency felt by most is just sheep clothing in a ruthless world. Sensibilities are forced onto us intentionally and unintentionally like shackles by society (parents, social status, friends, work, etc) to separate the sheep from the wolves. A wolf will always feed no matter the obstacles, but sheep will graze and "get by with what they got" no matter the consequences. GFY is about becoming a wolf... no matter how beat down a sheep has become. Sounds crazy I know, but give it some time to really sink in deeply.
Embark on this journey with me and the awareness gained about life and the self through GFY will become a life tool. Many will wish to possess this tool, but only those that follow the method correctly will reap the rewards! What separates the GFY Method from other self-inprovement teachings is 2 factors... Honesty and guidance for application in the real world. This method cuts through the bs and takes the shades off the eyes of the follower. No more politically correct rhetoric that simply just doesn't work. University of Sheep, or UoS for short, teaches to be selfless, obedient, and honest no matter the consequences. Pick up a newspaper or surf the net and read what all the wolves did recently and I bet you can see my drift. I guess UoS wasnt worth it huh? You are número UNO ... and the GFY Method is here to POLISH and defend that crown.
Class on...
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