International Business

International business comprises all commercial transactions that take place between two or more regions, countries and nations beyond their political boundaries. Usually, private companies undertake such transactions for profit; governments undertake them for profit and for political reasons.

Innovation

Make changes in something established, esp. by introducing new methods, ideas, or products.

Leadership

A process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task.

Success

The favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.

Exploration

The action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Toasting to a Successful Launch

     




"You can do whatever you put your mind to ke..." Words from my 24 year old mother of mine. I was two at the time and thought those words were merely a statement used to make children like me that was from the hood believe in something other than what we came up around. I payed no attention to it for years but lately it has begun to really make its presence known in my life. The simplest way I can put it is the idea of my body being in 2014 and my brain being in 2024, years ahead of my time. The picture that you see was taken when I was 18 years old and my mother was unemployed, a year prior to this photo I was employed at Wendy's. Six months later I started a small investment company, 3 months after that I was picked up as intern by a multi-million dollar global investment company in the heart of my city. Please keep in mind at the time I was a senior in high school, and the only paid intern apart of this company in competition with Ph.D. candidates from UPenn. This is not to glorify or boast my current standings, but it is to prove to you that the above quote is true.


If you are reading this post right now, I would like to thank you, the support is greatly appreciated. I can not even believe reality, the fact that I am doing this, launching something that I can call mine. Often times I am modest with my ideas but this time around a lot more pride is being took. At this time I'd like to announce that this blog is up and running and fully functional. Also I would like to thank the sponsors that assisted me fund aspects of this project. Aside from regular text post, I will be doing vlogs, tips of the week, business terms of the week and features of other individuals that have stood out to me. This blog is pointed to no particular crowd or geographical area. This is simply the start of domino affect for me which leads a chain of events that are upcoming in the new year. I wish to inspire others to do great in every aspect of their lives. I, myself, have been inspired by the wealthiest and the poorest of all. From those inspirational experiences I try to extract the lessons applicable to my own life. I really hope you guys appreciate the time and thoughts put into this current project. Let this blog serve as a resource for everyday life and push factor to help you perform at your highest level. I want to wish everyone a very successful forthcoming year. Feedback is appreciated, and please if you enjoy this blog do not hesitate to pass it on to others.

sincerlly, Keon Massey

Friday, December 27, 2013

Dreams vs. Goals

Often times I here people associate dreams with success. For example "chase your dreams" or "dreams come true".  Not always the case...
   
   Speaking from personal experience, none of what I have accomplished I have ever "dreamed" of. Dreams are things that are not reality. It is also said in a numerous amount of studies that people do not remember 90% of their dreams. So in theory, the great dreams that you could have possibly had, you won't even be able to remember. Goals are a reality. Every great idea I have ever thought of was thought while I was wide awake. I do not recall ever setting a goal while sleep. I don't believe in "Dream Chasing" but I do believe in "Goal Attaining". Goals are made in real life and in real time. A person dreams when they are sleep. Success does not come to a sleeper. Dreams come to a sleeper. While an individual is busy dreaming, a person is awake somewhere in America attaining there goals. Food  for thought.

Dream/drēm/ -a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.

...the keyword is sleep. Wake up and capitalize off real life.



-Keon Massey

Thursday, December 26, 2013

When Odds Happen to be Against You

Possibly one the most difficult things about being a young professional is people doubting your dedication or even your knowledge. I for one have had first experience with people not believing in me. I was always forced to believe in myself simply because no one else would, once yo do that you begin to prove yourself to others effortlessly. Furthermore, people start to become amazed of what a young person is capable of. I say that to say, if you as an individual can see something that others can not yet see, don't let that discourage you. Instead you should treat it as some sort of gift. The ability to see what others can not.

-Keon Massey