fuck some money
go f*** some money
In uncertain times its best to focus on yourself and your career and your money-making opportunities. Be aware of the big picture. Don’t be blind or ignorant to what's going on around you, don't dwell on it every day either, it only makes things worse.
Set daily goals for yourself and learn to accomplish them. Polish your skills and talents so you can maximize these opportunities when they arise in the future. Remember that in times like these, things change fast, and you have to keep up in order to succeed in whatever endeavor it is you want to succeed at [work, art, life].
Martyrdom does not pay bills or help others when they need it most. So, think carefully about how your actions will affect others around you before taking any steps that could possibly be construed as "martyring" yourself out on a limb just for attention from friends.
Stay close to people who care about your wellbeing, but don't use them as a crutch or sounding board for problems that are only marginally their business. Keep them informed on what's going on with you but be aware of how much information is too much at any given time...it’s very easy to slip into self-gratuitous pity party mode when confiding in others and shutting out all reason and logic. If they want to help, then they will offer advice or suggestions. If you don't like what they say then take it with a grain of salt and ignore it or use it as a tool for finding your own answers, but don't fall apart emotionally because the person you were talking to didn't give you want you wanted to hear.
Stay positive and keep yourself busy with productive work. That's what's going to get you through this time in your life where you have no idea what's going on next...don’t think about how scary that is just yet, deal with one day at a time and one step at a time toward the future. There will always be rough times ahead so expect them and plan for them...but never let them define who you are as a person. Don't look for sympathy, don’t obsess about what's going on in the world around you. Stick to your guns on what you know is right for yourself and others who need help or assistance that only you can provide them with.
When I say go f*** some money, I don’t mean it literally, but mean it in a way that will steer and redirect your focus from distractions. The more distractions you have, the less productive you will be. I'm not even talking about items in your house, or fun things to do. What I am talking about are personal or professional goals that otherwise just suck away energy and time. We all want to make more money, right? I know that if you are like me, you spend some time thinking about how it would be nice to get rid of debt. We usually think about the stuff we want for example "I wish I had a new car." or "If only I could drop ten pounds" (Ughhh. this is my problem)
The whole point of visualization is to take what you want and make it real. If your goals are not specific enough, they will remain elusive; they will keep out of reach. For example, when setting New Year resolutions people say things like “I want to lose weight." This is too vague. A better goal would be "By March 31st, I will lose 30 pounds”. You should be able to visualize your goal. You should know exactly what you want. This way every other distraction is out of the way, and you are focused on one thing, your goal.
Every day, think about your goal for five minutes before leaving work or before going to bed. It's that simple! Think about it. Visualize it. That’s all. Five minutes a day?? Do you have nothing better to do? Do you need five minutes?? I think that’s actually pretty good, because if you don’t spend the first 5-10 minutes of your day thinking about what’s really important to you, you will squander away time doing busy work that only stalls progress toward achieving you. The more time you waste doing things that are not important, the more opportunities you have of never reaching your goals.
Stop for a second and think about what you do every day. How many hours did you spend browsing social media? How many minutes did you spend on entertainment news sites? I bet the numbers are pretty high considering we only work 8 hours a day.
The next time you get that urge to check your FB or Tumblr, I want you to hold off and ask yourself: "Is this really important?” If it's not, and it’s just wasting your time; walk away from it! Your five minutes is more important than checking for some new mew Kardashian scandal. If it is something that could potentially lead to stumbling upon something productive or informative like an article on personal development or maybe even watching a TED talk, go ahead if it won't take more than ten minutes.
If you are not setting goals for yourself, you are missing some serious personal development. We all need goals, even if ours are simple or simple minded. If your boss gives you a goal ..., do it! That’s just being responsible at work. Everyone is expected to have objectives. They may not be labeled as "goals,” but they are still yours to accomplish regardless of what they think about them.
The difference between goals and dreams is that "Goals" tend to have a time limit. Everyone is different but you should set your goals depending on your age and current situation. Other factors that might play into your decision are, how much money you have, and how many responsibilities you have (Work, family etc.). This is when personal finance comes in handy. If you knew exactly how much money you had coming in every month; it would be easier for you to determine whether or not what you want is realistic.
Once again, I’ll say this only one last time …GO FUCK SOME MONEY!
