Monday, 16 May 2016
Saturday, 14 May 2016
How to differentiate between Gold & simply Gold-Plated people in your life.
Hello Giants
You might be wondering what the title is
about and what it has to do with success and being the best version of
yourself. It may not be obvious now but bear with me and continue reading the
rest of the post, and once you’ve read it, it will make a lot more sense.
Let’s start off by tackling Gold vs Gold
Plated things:
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Gold
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Gold Plated
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Elemental metal made up of only gold atoms.
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Thin layer of gold covering something.
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Will not tarnish – Will not become dull, dim or
discolored and will not be ruined.
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Small amount of actual gold that inevitably rubs
away over time
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Now how does all this relate to you and
your life? I believe you have 2 kinds of people/friends in your life; Real
& Fake who I call Gold & Gold Plated.
I use this contrast to show you that the people you consider gold in
your life are the real deal, they will stay by your side and will continue to
support you. They will not tarnish. Whereas Gold Plated people, maybe not
initially but over time, will reveal their true selves and their hidden
agendas. They are pretentious and dishonest. What you thought of them will
change once their true colors are revealed.
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People/Friends who represent Gold
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Gold Plated People/“Friends”
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People/Friends who are loyal and trusting.
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People/“Friends” who pick and choose when to be
loyal or trusting to you depending on the situation and who they are around.
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People/Friends who help you grow.
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People/“Friends” who make you feel small and
inferior to them.
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People/Friends who are there for you through thick
and thin.
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People/“Friends” who are with you when times are
good and nowhere to be found when times are bad.
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People/Friends who motivate you to be the best
version of yourself.
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People/“Friends” who continue to discourage you when
it comes to your dreams or who let you continue doing the wrong thing knowing
very well it’s not good for you.
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People/Friends who believe in you.
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People/“Friends” who would rather see you fail than
succeed.
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People/Friends you can be real around.
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People/“Friends” who make you feel bad for being who
you really are.
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People/Friends who choose to love you and be around
you with your flaws and all.
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People/“Friends” who compete with you, who never
make an effort and who point out all your wrongs and conveniently forget to
mention all your rights.
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People/Friends who want you to succeed.
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People/“Friends” who sabotage everything you do or
have planned.
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The people/friends who represent Gold are
the type of people you want in your life. They are real and don’t just pretend,
these are the people you can trust with your life. These are the people who
will push you into the right direction and who will be by your side with every
step you take. These are the type of people you want to have in your success
corner, in your successful life and on your journey to greatness.
On the other hand you may have read about
how Gold Plated people are and thought to yourself, “Wait a minute, I have some
people/“friends” in my life that fit this description”. All I can say is you’re
right, we all have encountered such people, some more than once and some
currently still are. Gold Plated people are the type of people you don’t want
in your life, as a matter of fact you want them as far from you as possible.
They have nothing to give you except for negativity, self-doubt and disappointment.
They will not grow you. The only positive thing about being around these people
is knowing who to be around or who to leave behind. They bring unnecessary
toxicity and discouragement into your life. Some may even delay your success or
even stand in the way of it. They are quick to be disloyal and everything else
they need to be to get ahead even at the price of your friendship and trust.
To be successful, stay successful and live
a successful life you need to surround yourself with the right people, people
you trust without a doubt and people who will help you achieve greatness. Not
everyone wants you to be great. Rather have a small, strong, driven and loyal
circle than a volatile big circle that’s waiting to blow.
Guard your space above all so nothing and
no one stands in the way of your success and happiness.
Peace. Happiness. Success.
X
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this post, please leave your comments below and share this post for others to
read.
Monday, 9 May 2016
Quotes of the week
Monday:
•Just because I fall doesn't mean I'm knocked out. For every fall I will rise. I will rise until I no longer have to.
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
•As hard as it may be, anything and everything is possible. It all depends on how badly you want it.
•Just because I fall doesn't mean I'm knocked out. For every fall I will rise. I will rise until I no longer have to.
Tuesday:
•Whatever it is you want. Whatever you're willing to work for. Whatever it is - OWN IT. Own your dreams.
Wednesday:
• Push until you can't anymore and when you get to that point... Continue pushing.
Thursday:
•In everything BE YOU and DO YOU!
Friday:
•As hard as it may be, anything and everything is possible. It all depends on how badly you want it.
Have an amazing and productive week everyone!
Peace. Happiness. Success.
X
Wednesday, 4 May 2016
Tuesday, 3 May 2016
Road to success EP109!
Gemaén's Road To Success:
Name: Gemaén Jordan Taylor
Occupation: "I am a TV Host, Style Blogger & Brand Influencer."
Goals: "My goal in life is to be wealthy. We all have set goals and it's my job to continue what I am doing and what feels right for me to maintain to the end, yet ongoing goal by always maintaining everything once achieved."
What is success? "My own definition of success is looking after yourself and being dependent on no one but yourself in any circumstance - I am from a local colored neighborhood and it's hard to keep focus with surroundings where life is not easy especially in this day and age where everything is so accessible and people being easily influenced by drugs and everything seen in the streets from local areas. It's always a challenge for people to take care of themselves or to have dreams and aspirations from surroundings where it feels like there is no hope for dreams or people."
What success have you achieved? "What success I have achieved is looking after myself for one and actually building myself slowly as a brand through small projects by working with other brands. Everything does not happen overnight and sometimes we should give ourselves credit because the little things add to the end goals we all personally have for ourselves through our own journeys!"
What success do you want to achieve? "What success I have yet to achieve will always be a personal thing because I don't want to jinx anything but whatever I do I want it to be a success and a platform to inspire everyone else to always have faith and belief in themselves."
All the best on your road to success Gemaén...
Visit his awesome blog It is Taylor Made at itistaylormade.com. Follow Gemaén on Facebook** Gemaén Jordan Taylor, Twitter** @GemaenTaylor and Instagram** gemaentaylor.
Peace. Happiness. Success.
X
Name: Gemaén Jordan Taylor
Occupation: "I am a TV Host, Style Blogger & Brand Influencer."
Goals: "My goal in life is to be wealthy. We all have set goals and it's my job to continue what I am doing and what feels right for me to maintain to the end, yet ongoing goal by always maintaining everything once achieved."
What is success? "My own definition of success is looking after yourself and being dependent on no one but yourself in any circumstance - I am from a local colored neighborhood and it's hard to keep focus with surroundings where life is not easy especially in this day and age where everything is so accessible and people being easily influenced by drugs and everything seen in the streets from local areas. It's always a challenge for people to take care of themselves or to have dreams and aspirations from surroundings where it feels like there is no hope for dreams or people."
What success have you achieved? "What success I have achieved is looking after myself for one and actually building myself slowly as a brand through small projects by working with other brands. Everything does not happen overnight and sometimes we should give ourselves credit because the little things add to the end goals we all personally have for ourselves through our own journeys!"
What success do you want to achieve? "What success I have yet to achieve will always be a personal thing because I don't want to jinx anything but whatever I do I want it to be a success and a platform to inspire everyone else to always have faith and belief in themselves."
All the best on your road to success Gemaén...
Visit his awesome blog It is Taylor Made at itistaylormade.com. Follow Gemaén on Facebook** Gemaén Jordan Taylor, Twitter** @GemaenTaylor and Instagram** gemaentaylor.
Peace. Happiness. Success.
X
Road to success EP108!
Hein's Road To Success:
Name: Hein van Tonder
Occupation: Food Photographer, Stylist and Writer
Goals: "It evolves as I grow older and with each birthday but I like to have practical goals. Currently it is to constantly have work as a photographer and to have my work recognised internationally."
What is success? "To have choices. Be it personal, love, material, financial or career. I seem to have some of those at times but never all at the same time! And to never forget that it all takes a lot of hard work – probably more than we ever think it would."
What success have you achieved? "Completely unintentionally I changed careers at the age of 45 and since then have photographed two books, have a popular blog and am building a group of people that insist on working with me."
What success do you want to achieve? "To combine my career with my love for travel and food. Still not able to get that right but working on it!"
All the best on your road to success Hein...
Visit his amazing website heinstirred.com, you will not be disappointed. Follow Hein on Facebook** Heinstirred, Twitter** @heinstirred, Instagram** heinstirred and Google+** +heinstirred.
Peace. Happiness. Success.
X
Name: Hein van Tonder
Occupation: Food Photographer, Stylist and Writer
Goals: "It evolves as I grow older and with each birthday but I like to have practical goals. Currently it is to constantly have work as a photographer and to have my work recognised internationally."
What is success? "To have choices. Be it personal, love, material, financial or career. I seem to have some of those at times but never all at the same time! And to never forget that it all takes a lot of hard work – probably more than we ever think it would."
What success have you achieved? "Completely unintentionally I changed careers at the age of 45 and since then have photographed two books, have a popular blog and am building a group of people that insist on working with me."
What success do you want to achieve? "To combine my career with my love for travel and food. Still not able to get that right but working on it!"
All the best on your road to success Hein...
Visit his amazing website heinstirred.com, you will not be disappointed. Follow Hein on Facebook** Heinstirred, Twitter** @heinstirred, Instagram** heinstirred and Google+** +heinstirred.
Peace. Happiness. Success.
X
Road to success EP107!
Ashlyn's Road To Success:
Name: Ashlyn Diaz
Occupation: Founder & Creative Director at Haute Kids, Entrepreneur
Goals: "One of my many goals in life was to be educated and graduate with a degree. I can proudly say that I have accomplished that goal and graduated with a double major in Psychology and Communication Science. From there, I have always promised myself that I would be an entrepreneur and work for myself. I never knew what business I wanted to invest in or where I wanted to go but after thorough research of the market and industries currently, I established Haute Kids which is a luxury contemporary online clothing store for kids which will launch in May 2016. I have always had a life goal to have a family and that is my main focus as that is how I was raised by my family. Lastly, I would like to add value to each person who enters my life whether it is a life lesson, a piece of advice or guidance."
What is success? "My definition of success is simple, be financially stable, have a loving family, a healthy well-being and to be happy."
What success have you achieved? "I can proudly say that I have accomplished and graduated with a double major in Psychology and Communication Science. I established Haute Kids which is a luxury contemporary online clothing store for kids which will launch in May 2016."
What success do you want to achieve? "I would like every business venture that I endure to be successful and lucrative, and I am yet to eventually (when the time is right) find a life partner and build a family with a stable home."
All the best on your road to success Ashlyn...
Her website hautekids.co.za is still under development however keep a look out for when it's up and running. Follow Ashlyn on Instagram** ashlyndiaz.
Peace. Happiness. Success.
X
Name: Ashlyn Diaz
Occupation: Founder & Creative Director at Haute Kids, Entrepreneur
Goals: "One of my many goals in life was to be educated and graduate with a degree. I can proudly say that I have accomplished that goal and graduated with a double major in Psychology and Communication Science. From there, I have always promised myself that I would be an entrepreneur and work for myself. I never knew what business I wanted to invest in or where I wanted to go but after thorough research of the market and industries currently, I established Haute Kids which is a luxury contemporary online clothing store for kids which will launch in May 2016. I have always had a life goal to have a family and that is my main focus as that is how I was raised by my family. Lastly, I would like to add value to each person who enters my life whether it is a life lesson, a piece of advice or guidance."
What is success? "My definition of success is simple, be financially stable, have a loving family, a healthy well-being and to be happy."
What success have you achieved? "I can proudly say that I have accomplished and graduated with a double major in Psychology and Communication Science. I established Haute Kids which is a luxury contemporary online clothing store for kids which will launch in May 2016."
What success do you want to achieve? "I would like every business venture that I endure to be successful and lucrative, and I am yet to eventually (when the time is right) find a life partner and build a family with a stable home."
Her website hautekids.co.za is still under development however keep a look out for when it's up and running. Follow Ashlyn on Instagram** ashlyndiaz.
Peace. Happiness. Success.
X
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