There are two types of people in this world: those who chase after their destiny, and those who wait for their destiny to come to them. Too often people sit around waiting for something magical to happen. Their big break, so to speak, might be right around the next corner. They hope, wish and pray for things without putting in any effort to make them come to fruition. They are what we call The Sleepers. And we all know the old adage... that nothing comes to a sleeper but a dream. God blesses the child that has his own. But God really blesses the one's that go out and create their own (Bill Gates, 50 cent, Jay-Z, Oprah, Bob Johnson, Martha Steward, etc). Most people think that their Destiny will just show up and knock on their door; mysteriously appearing from the shadows. They sit around and invest their time and money in meaningless things, waiting for that illusive destiny. These are the kids of people who spend significant amounts of money on things like lottery tickets, television, radio, strip clubs, and so on. Those are the same people who will one day look back and regret their hesitation to pursue their destiny. While they were waiting for Destiny to come around and bump into them, someone else was chasing Destiny with a large net. In the book, "As A Man Thinketh," it says, "all that a man/woman achieves and all that he fails to achieve is the direct result of impurities that are his own and not another mans; they are brought about by himself. Therefore his suffering and happiness are evolved from within. As he thinks, so he is; as he continues to think, so he remains. A man can only rise, conquer, and achieve by lifting up his thoughts. He can only remain weak, an object, and miserable, by refusing to lift up his thoughts." The point is this; as long as people wait on their destiny, they will never reach their ultimate goals in life. There are too many people that have taken their dreams with them to the grave. As they say, "The graveyards aer full of men with good intentions." And for all the people out there that continue to chase after Destiny... don't give up, she will run, she will even try to hide.... but sooner or later, she will stop running and hiding and let you know that she's ready to be taken.
by Ricky Ross & Jimmy DaSaint
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THSES ARE GREAT WRITINGS FOR COMING IN TO THIS NEW YEAR. WHAT A TRUE STATEMENT.
THANKS AGAIN!
CROWN JEWELS MGT
I walked into work this morning weary, exhausted and depleted. These words struck me like the impact of two trains colliding - real talk. "As a Man Thinketh" I'm a have to grab that immediately!!! What do you do; how do you stay so focused and positive? Spirituality, intellect, do you know? What have you internalized or maybe you are just naturally driven? What you wrote is so uplifting, motivational, positive and real. I might try to incorporate a daily reading of this one - so that I never forget, get side tracked, hood winked or bamboozled. Through all the New Years Resolution waiting to be broken, and promises and statements that are never kept. This is real talk for a new _______?
Damn!
-kp
“It's these steps that separate a visionary from the ordinary. I have never wanted to be ordinary. “
. -Ricky Ross
I accidentally found this blog buy I'm glad I found it. What you've written is inspiring, we often overlook our daily activities and dream of what the future/destiny will be but we do not find ways to obtain it. After reading what you wrote it gives hope to the ones that are go getters but were just sleep.
The Allen Ruby Quartet
To sum it up: You can have great gifts and ideas, but if you never figure out how to get them flowing;
You die have great potential, but never accomplishing anything.
I confident that you will come out bleaming. You've had quiet time to think and strategize.
Secret is, if at first you don't succeed, try and try again. Nothing beats a failure but a try.
Praying for you. Molly
Oh yea, the Theme for 2009 is, All Things, All People and All Godly Strategies
lol, somethings we can't help but wait for. I need to work on my patience. Things break for me but not as fast as I would like them to. Sometimes I have to wait on Destiny to fulfill itself in my doings.
WOW, I TRY SO MUCH TO INSTILE THOSE SAME IDEAS TO PEOPLE I AM SURROUNDED BY,BUT THEY JUST WAIT AND NEVER PURSUE,THEY TEND TO TAKE FROM SOMEONE WHO HAS LITTLE AND BUILDING,INSTEAD OF BUILDING WITH THE PERSON,DREAMERS ARE THE PERFECT NAME FOR THEM.IF YOU GAVE SOME OF THESE PEOPLE 10,000 DOLLARS IN A WEEK THEY WILL BE BROKE.NO GOALS ,NO PURPOSE. IM REALLY MOVED BY YOUR BLOG ,THANK YOU RRR!PEACE AND GOD BLESS ALWAYS!
Wow, well said...very true. I've always believed we make our own destiny! It was great hearing from you and stay safe.
I'm sending you a a package today with what we talked about in my email.
Best,
Sonny D.
thanks for the encouragement. strong words
I'm really not sure - I hope it's ok to post a link?!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYqTvRixDkU&feature=related
This was something that was brought to my attention and I thought it was worthwhile to pass it on.
Hello, my name is Jonathon Speis, and I am a twenty-three year old student. Today was the first time I had been on the website, and I wanted to let you know that I appreciate your insight. I often have some of the same thoughts. I will be on the site daily.
Jonathon Speis
JDSpeis@yahoo.com
what is this real freeway rick crap? everybody thats somebody know who Freeway Rick is.we also know whho the Freeway Boys are.I'm looking at all these pictures on the web site and it doesnt look like the freeway organization that's known for helping the communitiy to prosperity.Everyone thats taken a role in this organization will be held to high standards.pull yo pants up. half of you dont know any of the freeway boys or rick,so understand what you bring to the table.2009 get money. g&%*p
Stamp'd!
This post hit home hard.
what's crazy is that i actually read that book "as a man thinketh."
anyway, i'm in a female student in hawaii. currently taking a writing intensive class on hip hop urban literature. (pretty neat huh?) it was hip hop or american literature and i'm glad i chose this class. well, i'm writing a 6 page paper on criminalization of african-american youth of the inner cities and learned some pretty interesting facts about our governemnt and history. did a lot of research, learned of gary webb's work, watched "letter to the president," (which you all should watch) and even came across your blog!
my rough draft is due tomorrow and i don't even know why i'm replying to your blog. just thought i'd comment on you keeping your head up. marked your blog into my favorites and will definitely be returning to this web site frequently. =)
I really enjoyed this post - continue to spread your great message
~m
P.S. Another great quote:
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”
Theodore Roosevelt
I am compelled to write because you are inspiring. How many of us have failed to see the sunshine.... failed to see the moon... failed to see how many ways God shows us his love, because we allowed drugs, and situations and and circumstances and nothing ass niggas and nothing ass bitches and Shit that wasnt about Shit obscure what is real, what is important, what is meaningful?
Do you realize what you have?
So you realize that every day and every breath is a blessing ?"
Do you realize you came in this bitch by yourself and you are only accountable to you and God?
If not remember this...........ONE TO A COFFIN...
Therefore understand that you cannot take your circumstance with you OR that mutha fucka whose bringing you down... making you feel down..
You are accountable only too you and your HIGHER POWER who has given you LIFE.
Dont waste it, enjoy it and keep on keeping on and much thanks to who us keeping your blog and is throwing you a lifeline of Hope, Love and the Outside World.
Latinamix: Thanks for writing. I try to be inspiring. I would have to say all of us. Yea you are right we allow alot of things to get in our way. And you are right alot of time we don't realize what we have. Definitely a blessing to be breathing. You are right all these things are just small. And you shouldn't sweat the small things. I am not going to feel down again in life. you are right we can't waste time we are running out. Yea Ryan is a big help. Thank you for getting at me. Hope you stay in touch. Also check out my site at www.freewayenterprise.com. $FWE$
Evan: No comment on dude. I know he use to be a correctional officer. And we know he hasn't slug no weight. Man he stole my name and image. Do they have any artist over there in Dublin Ireland? I should be out in two to four weeks. I need some people to join my site from over there at www.freewayenterprise.com. Help me out and you will be able to corrspond with me thru there too. $FWE$
Angie: Yea I am on my way. Should be there in two to four weeks. Definitely going to be all over that music industry. I will definitely check you out. You know we are going to be doing mix cds soon. So get your friends up on the site that is what we are going to be going by who have the most friend. I have some major work going on. Trap or Die. $FWE$
Brittany: That is good. You dad and Uncle must be wonderful people. Tell you Uncle Steve I said what's happening. Hey we can definitely meet. Check out my website at www.freewayenterprise.com. I will be coorsponding on there in a couple weeks when I am home look forward to meeting you. $FWE$
Bra I was searching for a answer and a higher power lead to this site. Thanks for the encouraging word and i would luv to have u as a mentor i will be in touch Thank You
I am glad that high power lead you to my site. You got me as a mentor. You can contact me on freewayenterprise.com I will be home in 9 days. $FWE$
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