Monday, April 14, 2014
Remain Focus..
11:18 PM
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In some of the worse situations, it is important to stay focus. Know the worth of your work. Know the worth of your focus. The simple pre-compensation is the just the satisfaction of working towards or on something you really care about and that's what will set people apart. The people that actually have a goal and work towards it and those who have a goal and think about it. Take action and take risks. What is the worse thing that can happen? Failure? Well failure is a bare mineral recipe for success. So with that being said how do you expect to succeed without taking risks that may or may not lead to failure that would ultimately direct you to success.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Business Term of the Week
7:23 PM
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Hey guys,
Definition of 'Nasdaq'
A global electronic marketplace for buying and selling securities, as well as the benchmark index for U.S. technology stocks. Nasdaq was created by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) to enable investors to trade securities on a computerized, speedy and transparent system, and commenced operations on February 8, 1971. The term “Nasdaq” is also used to refer to the Nasdaq Composite, an index of more than 3,000 stocks listed on the Nasdaq exchange that includes the world’s foremost technology and biotech giants such as Apple, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Intel and Amgen.
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Friday, January 17, 2014
Nutrition for Thought
3:16 PM
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Work diligently while maintaining a humble character and realistic ideologies. I get caught up a lot in what peoples expectations are for me. Sometimes I move way too fast, thinking I can do great things in a very little bit of time. I'm not saying that that is not possible but you have to pay attention to details. Details that can easily be over looked if your only focused on the outcome of your current project or success mission. Time your self. Race against yourself but do include incredible detail. Rome wasn't built in a day. Picasso did not become a famous painter over night and jay-z did not reach the top spot in a multi million dollar company in the span of one year. Make moves and set yourself up to be successful and capitalize in the long run. Everyone gets there 15 minutes... Wouldn't you like to make it last a bit longer?
p.s. Writing while in philosophy class
-Keon Massey
p.s. Writing while in philosophy class
-Keon Massey
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Business Term of the Week
9:11 PM
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"Capital"
2. The factories, machinery and equipment owned by a business and used in production.
“Capital” can mean many things. Its specific definition depends on the context in which it is used. In general, it refers to financial resources available for use. Companies and societies with more capital are better off than those with less capital.
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Recap on my meeting with Beth Dyson
4:35 PM
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Beth Dyson NFTE Program Director Eastern University Graduate |
Background
in Elementary Education from Eastern University where she graduated with honors, and is currently working on her Master’s degree in Special Education at St. Joseph’s University"(NFTE). Beth is now program director of a city wide network for entrepreneurial instruction. Beth is an amazing person. I met her in September of 2012 through an academic event from that day she has helped me find the inner businessman within me.
Talking Business
So, long story short, I arranged a meeting with Beth over Christmas break and we sat and talked for about an hour over lunch. I described in detail my 2014 projection for my company and my brand. She brought into a lot of the ideas and also offered suggestions that would further my success as a future organizational leader. I remind Beth numerous times that when I finally deliver my speech and tell my story to the nation she would be standing beside my mother in recognition. That is how much of an impact she has made in my life over the last 2 years. So, as we talked she asked me about my blog and gained immediate interest in my ideas. She connected me with a few people in New York that specialize in marketing to help introduce a marketing campaign for my blog. Music to my ears. We moved on to other topics including talks of me possibly being the young entrepreneur of the year along with possibility of becoming the President of her organizations alumni program. To conclude this recap, Beth is soley one of the most important contributors to my success thus far, at the end of our meeting Beth concluding with this statement "You make this job worth doing Keon", I quickly humbled myself and expressed to her that I would not be possible in this current form without her contributions.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Inspirational words from my cousin Mike,
4:00 PM
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Michael Spiller |
"Life isn't so bad. What you put into it is what you get out. It's as simple as that. Time goes on for ever and ever. Only time that doesn't go for ever is our time. Our time to live, change a life, and triumph in the end. You can not mope about what has happened in your life. The only solution is to learn from what happened. Realize that this is your life and no one else's. Your time and no one else's. People are like seasons, they're there for a period in your life and either change or leave. Cherish those moments, they will never happen again. Learn from others but do not learn how to be like them. You are your own person with your own life. Believe in yourself first and foremost because if you don't no one else will. Everyone has struggles to overcome and it is solely up to you to overcome those struggles through dedication. Dedicate your self to becoming a better you. Pain can not compare to happiness. Sadness and joy neither. They are two opposite emotions and it is your choice to choose which one you want to feel. Joy can not be taken away it is internal. Sadness is an option we were born to be happy, be happy. Someone's life is worse than yours right now. Be the best and do your best. For you."
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Featured...
5:00 PM
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Yasmeen "Yazz" Watson, a Freshman at Howard University, is not waiting for anything to come to her. Her ambitions and desire to win are exhibited in her everyday life, in which she refuses to go with the wind but goes against it. Having always had a passion for business, she really took her talents to the next level, really pushing her own brand - Serenity for Mankind, and is currently working on starting her own management company into the new year. Yasmeen never limits herself to anything, because she knows that brought hard work and perseverance, anything is possible. She has more than a lot in store for this upcoming year.
I met this very distinct, business minded individual in mid 2013 at the start of our academic career. I reached out to her in hopes to attain an understanding of her mindset. We instantaneously gained interest in some of our common goals. Yasmeen is definitely a person that I consider to be well ahead of her time in every aspect in academics, devotion and ambition. After closely analyzing Yasmeen and the method of her motivation I can safely say she is one of the city's most influential people.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Featured...
8:30 PM
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Introducing "Hndwrttn Clothing Inc."
"Handwritten is a basic and distinctive way of expression. Handwritten is a culture/lifestyle that uses apparel to influence the masses to be unique and distinctive in their own way. Distinct that motto for Handwritten allows individuals to create their own style while ushering new trends for the future. Handwritten Culture is reflected through music, art, pop-culture, and fashion. Handwritten is more than just clothes it's a lifestyle of influence."
-Imer Bradley
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Here are two pieces from the Fall/Winter 2013-2014 Lookbook |
I have had the pleasure of knowing the individual behind this particular brand for about 7 years now. He's certainly a good friend of mine and serves as an inspiration to me and others. His brand is centered around clothing, culture, and lifestyle. But, allow me to introduce the person behind this very inspirational brand.
Imer Bradley 19 years old Originating from Philadelphia Sophomore of Lincoln University Graduate of Freire Charter High |
Meet the Founder
"Handwritten is a basic and distinctive way of expression. Handwritten is a culture/lifestyle that uses apparel to influence the masses to be unique and distinctive in their own way. Distinct that motto for Handwritten allows individuals to create their own style while ushering new trends for the future. Handwritten Culture is reflected through music, art, pop-culture, and fashion. Handwritten is more than just clothes it's a lifestyle of influence."
-Imer Bradley
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Today in Business News
2:52 PM
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Bitcoin Tops $1,000 Again on Adoption by Zynga Amid Wider Usage
So let me be one of the many economic analyst to say that I very well predicted this would happen. The nation is moving closer and closer towards the use of Bitcoin, which is a virtual form of currency that is being accepted more and more. Now, at this time your probably thinking what is so bad about this? Well, as time progresses, which is sooner than you think, Bitcoin is going to be the only form of currency on a country wide scale, this means the hundred dollar bills you have stored somewhere won't have much of any value soon.Bitcoin: a digital currency (also called crypto-currency) that is not backed by any country's central bank or government. Bitcoins can be traded for goods or services with vendors who accept Bitcoins as payment.
Further information provided by Bloomberg businessweek below...
"The price of Bitcoin surpassed $1,000 again on the Mt.Gox exchange, after Zynga Inc. (ZNGA:US) said it would start accepting the virtual currency for some of its online social games as the digital money becomes more widely used.
Bitcoins, which exist as software and aren’t controlled by any country or banking authority, surged to about $1,119 on the exchange today, one of several markets where they are traded for dollars, euros and other currencies.
Bitcoins first crossed the $1,000 threshold in late November and reached record at $1,238 on Mt.Gox on Dec. 4, but then plummeted to as low as $640 after China’s largest online market for the virtual currency stopped accepting deposits. The digital currency has rebounded as more merchants accept Bitcoins for everything from Gummi bears to smartphones on the Internet. Zynga is the latest merchant to accept Bitcoins, which can be used to buy virtual items in games."
Just about one week into the new year...
1:45 PM
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Hi guys,
It is just about to approach the completion of one whole week in the new year. How has 2014 been treating you so far? Have you lived up to the new year resolutions that you may have proposed during the last minutes of 2013? Remember that a new year is a new chance to set goals and make accomplishments. Celebrate what was done in 2013 and certainly hope for an even more incredible 2014. Peace to all, have a very successful week, make it count and lastly, have a good Sunday.
-Keon Massey
It is just about to approach the completion of one whole week in the new year. How has 2014 been treating you so far? Have you lived up to the new year resolutions that you may have proposed during the last minutes of 2013? Remember that a new year is a new chance to set goals and make accomplishments. Celebrate what was done in 2013 and certainly hope for an even more incredible 2014. Peace to all, have a very successful week, make it count and lastly, have a good Sunday.
-Keon Massey