Everyone has a story. However, everyone's story is unique and our individual experiences shape us into the people that we become. The key ingredient is "choosing to learn" from the challenges that we face in life, instead of becoming a victim. Choose to wake up and smile everyday.

It may seem corny, but it really does help to get up in the morning, look in the mirror and tell yourself that you love yourself, how talented you are, how much purpose you have and how much greatness is within you. Many people don't know how to meditate. A lot of us don't even take "me time" to realign our spirits and reflect on the good things that we've been blessed with in life. Our minds shape our perception of life. So, shape your mind. How do you do that? My reading books. GOOD books. You aren't not in the mood mindset to read a religious book, start with self-help books. It doesn't mean that you are crazy or need a psychiatrist just because you need like you need a little self-help. We all need help. lol Love, confidence and inspiration are integral parts of our self image. We put too much emphasis on upgrading our statuses and material possessions. However, when you upgrade from within, the physical upgrades when manifest themselves and they will be easier to hold on to.

Ex. If you are leasing a Benz but living in an apartment (barely able to pay the rent) and you're eating Ramen noodles... you have NOT internally upgraded. Guess again.  Keeping up with the Jones' (or fronting in other words) is not poppington. Not at all...