BLOG POST #9 Innovation=Success!

    I know you work hard, but working hard is not enough, everyone works hard. You must continually be inventing, reinventing, innovating and optimizing.

    You’ve gotta be a problem solver. If you have trouble sleeping try watching C-SPAN or the Weather Channel before bed. It totally works, although I have had nightmares about avalanches of filibusters. But that’s a different story.

Inspiration also leads to innovation, and that’s why I love rap music, it’s so inspiring! Lately i’ve been on a “New Level,” and it’s “All The Way Up”!!!

Do what works for you to maintain inspiration. Shit, sometimes I have ambient jazz music playing in the background while I work because it makes me feel sophisticated. In case you were wondering what I listen to when I write these it’s the most gangster shit possible. But you do you!

I watch this when I do kettlebell workouts

   I listen to the most emotionally moving music possible when I train because it helps me push myself to a point where I am literally on the elliptical crying because I’m so hype and going so hard my heart might explode inside my chest and I think I’ll die because when i’m working out I kinda want to, I want to be used to being in situations so painful that the stress of real life ain’t shit that is what I do when I train... 

TRY. You’ve gotta try… I’ll never stop trying going balls to the wall, which is hard because sometimes my nuts end up pressed against my neighbors sliding glass door. Heineken, you did it again! (note: be more personally accountable)

Innovation means always getting better.

This is what the best looks like.

Rich people think they can always make more money… you should feel that way about getting better. When you focus on getting better you stoke a fire inside you that burns ever brighter and draws abundance toward you. It makes you stronger and you must be strong because only the strong survive. People call favoriting their own tweets needy and narcissistic, I call it confidence in what I do! People are attracted to the bold brashness of a confident up and comer. Be a killer onstage, the basketball court, in business, and in self-innovation.

Everyone works hard but are you always getting better? We must always be improving, innovating, and optimizing.

Thanks,

-Tim

BLOG POST #8 JACKSON POLLOCK/KANYE WEST/THE HEROIC GESTURE!

   There is this artistic concept called the heroic gesture, and it’s an amazing vehicle for production.  I first heard about this in art school in regards to Jackson Pollock. He’s an Abstract Expressionist if anyone asks you. You know things like this when you go 20k in debt getting an Art degree. Wait…  What? You learned that on the internet, for free? fuck me…

    Anyway, apparently, Pollock would lock himself in his studio on a Friday afternoon and paint until he was “finished,” which was presumably late Sunday afternoon. Afterwards an exhausted Pollock would have all those drip paintings he became so famous for, and we’d have an excellent example of the artist’s heroic gesture.  

                                                       Jackson Pollock, No. 5, 1948 

    Once, after already doing conditioning drills with an Olympic trainer for 2 hours (starting at 4:45 a.m.) Kobe Bryant then did shooting drills until he made 800 jumpers… another heroic gesture!  

By Keith Allison from Hanover, MD, USA - Kobe Bryant, CC BY-SA 2.0

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/3/6/4071142/kobe-bryant-las-vegas-workout-reddit

The self proclaimed genius Kanye West, (my hero, next to Rogan of course) is also familiar with the Heroic Gesture.

Spaceship

Kanye West, Consequence, GLC

Y'all don't know my struggle

Y'all can't match my hustle

You can't catch my hustle

You can't fathom my love dude

Lock yourself in a room doin' five beats a day for three summers

That's a different world like three summers

I deserve to do these numbers

The kid that made that deserves that Maybach

So many records in my basement

I'm just waitin' on my spaceship, blaow  

You have time today. Leave your mark on life while you have time.

Here’s a pep talk from Joe Rogan. He knows a little something about the heroic gesture.

Be the hero of your own movie!

Thanks,

-Tim

BLOG POST #7 1ST-KNOW-WHO-U-R!2ND-KNOW-YOUR-AUDIENCE!

WHO ARE YOU?

   As an Artist/Entrepreneur this is a question I constantly ask myself. You have to always be reflecting on it because it’s actually always changing (like a lava lamp) and you’ve gotta keep up with it, or you could end up losing yourself. Yeah, let’s not do that, right? It’s definitely a good question because answering it requires critical thinking (you know that thing you were supposed to learn in “college”?) Whenever someone asks me I’m always like, “Um, let me get back to you on that.” Then I find the closest bathroom, climb out the window, drive home, lock my doors, and turn off my phone until sunrise. But seriously, you need time to think about that to really answering that question. Go somewhere and meditate on it and you should get an answer. It is important that you do answer it or else could end up lost like a tumbleweed,  jellyfish, or an Art major… Wait a minute, that’s me!

When you know who you are you will know who you aren’t and then you’ll be able to figure out where you fit into this whole thing we call existence/reality/insert third metaphysical themed phrase here.

Before you know who your target audience is you must first ask yourself, who am I? Who are you? Here, close your eyes and absorb this great song, it will help you on your way.

Cool tune huh? I hope that that jam by The Who helped you delve into yourself a lil bit.

    If you’re still having trouble then may I suggest a survey of my favorite musical artform, Gangsta Rap. What does rap music have to do with finding myself? Everything bitch, yes everything… and sorry about calling you a bitch, I didn’t mean it, I just get excited sometimes. I’m just a very passionate person.

    So, one of the key elements of rap is the rapper’s debut album, specifically their song about how dope they are. Oops, I meant how dope they is. Ah, that’s better. By the way, rappers didn’t invent the I’M SO AMAZING trope, I think it was actually The Medici, they’re Italians but I digress. Anyway, the rapper usually makes these extremely self-referential and aggrandising songs about how amazing they, their crew, and oftentimes the city they “represent” is, and this let’s you know their; Who, What, Where, When, Why, and how. You need this to succeed. See how I didn’t call you a bitch right there, nice right?

    Okay, your assignment is to write your own song about you, your art, or whatever your business in the style of your favorite futhamuckin gangsta rapper. I know you’re freaking out already and you’re not wearing your shitting pants either. Don’t worry, here are some examples bitch.  

Dancehall Reggae also has examples of this, but you don’t have to take my word for it.

He's not my dad... is he?

    Seriously this is all Beenie Man does. He talks about his dick and how much the girls love it, and it works! He’s the girls dem sugar that’s all, if you didn’t catch that on any one of those boss tracks I feel sorry for your mother.  

   PRO-TIP: Use popular instrumentals from existing rap songs if you need help. Also don’t skimp on the explicit content and profanity, you’re writing the song about how amazing you are and how whack them other weak dick futhamuckas are, so show no mercy! Remember, you’re Good, now be GREAT!

Thanks,

-Tim

PS: You’re not really a bitch, I’m just playing, and I love you.

BLOG POST #6 ONLY ROLL W/ WINNERS!

"You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with." -Jim Rohn

THE ORIGINAL DREAM TEAM! RESPECT!

A very poignant statement that resonates with me deeply because multiple times in my life I’ve wished I had different friends. I felt like there was this giant gap between the people I wanted to be around and the people I surrounded myself with. Sad.

I hate being around people I wish were different than they actually are. For example I was jogging, and I saw a friend of mine and he asked me if I had a cigarette. I was like, "Do you not see me running?" WTF! Why do I have friends like this? Everybody hates people like this because these people clash with our value systems/lifestyles, etc. The problem is a lot of us try to change these clashy folks when we should simply distance ourselves from Mr or Ms. Clashy. People are who they are and we shouldn’t even try to change them. I feel like, “Ain’t nobody got time for that!” 

    Unless you’re already in too deep with someone just dip out… That’s right, I said it, ghost that futhamucka!

    Who am I to say someone isn’t “good enough” to share my company? I’m ME futhamucka, and I make decisions everyday! And I have faith in my ability to judge character: So, I say that if  you think that some a fool is a legit scrub, I suggest you tell them to go kick rocks! BYE!

    You need to be strong enough to tell a chump-ass punk-ass to bounce, step-off, or even better, to go suck a lemon. Yeah! Tell them to suck a lemon.

SUCK IT BITCH!

    “Hey, Mr/Ms. Clashy! I’m tired of you wasting my time with all your bullspit! I believe in my ability to judge character, and you’re guilty of being a chump-ass punk-ass! SO, GO suck a lemon, you scurvy-having-fool! And be careful not to stub your scrub-ass toes while you’re kicking rocks you shiteater!

    Okay… Maybe, shiteater was too much but you get my point, you’ve gotta stand up for yourself sometimes. Just be careful how you talk to stupid idiots because sometimes they get mad when they find out they're stupid.

    Finally, remember “like attracts like,” (The Secret Law of Attraction) so don’t surround yourself with people that you don’t value because they’ll rob you of your value!

"You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with." -Jim Rohn

It’s very similar to that old adage, "You are what you eat." -Victor Lindlahr

She also likes the spicy meatballs you know?

    Always surround yourself with winners, not whiners, because the weak suckle at the teet of the strong, and they will drain you of all your rich milky awesomeness. Believe in your ability to identify losers, and distance yourself from them soft serve suckas. Tell them to, “Go that way!” like Big Punisher did on, “It’s so hard” because you’re Mr/Ms. Icewaterveins, and you don’t play no baby-shit dookiers.  

Thanks,

-Tim

BLOG POST #5 FIND YOUR AUDIENCE

    Artists, entrepreneurs, even charlatans need an audience in order to live long and prosper. Our audience motivates us to be our best, it lets us know when we're on the right track, and it supports our work. 

KEYS TO FINDING YOUR AUDIENCE

• Think how should they feel after experiencing your work.

• Assume your they don’t know anything about you.

• Ask yourself what they need to know about you. 

What should they get from their experience?

What is your vibe? Are you sarcastic, silly, or maybe tongue-in-cheek? 

SUGGESTIONS ONCE YOU'RE READY TO REACH OUT TO YOUR PEEPS!

• Make a legit point and continue that point from the beginning all the way to the end.

• Plan! If you don't outline your idea before you start it probably won't be that awesome. 

• When you put out real quality material you will get the attention you deserve. 

• Add cool web links, music videos, and pictures too your blogs and podcasts sites.

• Be relatable. You must resonate with your audience, be the real you.  

• Be consistent. Always be consistent. As long as you stick with it you will be successful. 

• Be helpful!

• Don't quit!

I'm Carlton Banks' clone.

Thanks,

-Tim

BLOG POST #4 FOCUS LIKE A PRO

    Everyone knows Jay-Z is arguably the best rapper ever. We already know he’s a straight up professional in every sense of the word.  So, I bet we can all learn a little something something from Hova.

PRO TIP: Focus on yourself and your goals, not someone else’s.

“Go with what makes sense

Since I know what I'm up against

We as rappers must decide what's most important

And I can't help the poor if I'm one of them

So I got rich and gave back to me that's the win, win

The next time you see the homie and his rims spin

Just know my mind is working just like them (The rims that is)”

Jay-Z - “Moment Of Clarity,” The Black Album

PRO TIP: FOCUS: Follow-One-Course-Until-Successful.  

“I'm focused man

Tell Stout to holla at me man

Uh, young Hova, you heard”

Jay-Z - “Best Of Me” (Remix) feat. Mya

PRO-TIP: Follow the PRO-TIPS!

Focus on the process of achieving your goals!

Forget all the other stuff and only do what serves you!

Thanks,

-Tim

BLOG POST #3 WHAT WILL YOU DO FOR FREEDOM?

What will you do for your freedom? It’s a question that i’ve been asking myself a lot over the last few months. I’m not talking about that, “I’d suit up (join the military) to take on terrorists for our freedom” freedom. I’m not talking about that “freedom to buy taquitos from 7-11 at 3 o’clock in the morning” freedom either. I’m talking about financial freedom. What would you do for financial freedom?

I believe what we’re here for is to pursue our passions in life. That is what I think the meaning of life is… Sorta, because that’s not really the meaning of life, that’s just one of many instructions on how you’re supposed to live your life.

Anyway, I’ve come to the conclusion that money is the key to freedom. It’s such a capitalist thing to say but it’s darn accurate. Money allows you the ability to do things you just can’t do without money. You need enough money so that you can PURSUE YOUR DREAM, and if you have big dreams you’re going to need big money!

You need enough, TO PURSUE YOUR DREAM my friend, you think that the obligatory, “Enough to keep food in the fridge, all your bills paid, some for savings, and some in that emergency fund” is enough? NO, you’ve gotta get more money futhamucka!

Remember, you’ll need way more than you think because you’ve never done what you’re trying to do, and you’re probably (you might not, who knows?) going to waste a lot of money along the way... I know I have ;) . Assume there will be so many unforeseen expenses along the way that your head will be perpetually spinning. If you’re not imagining that then you’re not using your head. Knock-knock-knock, Anybody home McFly?

Financial freedom allows you the ability to pursue your passion.  

Financial issues compromise your pursuit.

How much money do you need? Enough money so that you can pursue your dream then go do it!

The key to maintaining momentum toward your goal of financial freedom is keeping a work/life balance.

Thanks,

-Tim

BLOG POST #2 Focus, and Share like a ninja!

Careers in the arts are difficult because oftentimes it feels like you’re not moving forward. You want change but nothing is happening and it seems like things are going to take forever. Well, seeing change doesn’t have to take years, it just takes action, it takes measured and focused action. Now, There’s a big difference between action, and focused action. Focus is key.   

That's my cousin, and yes she whooped my ass shortly after this was taken. 

In Mortal Kombat there was this unlockable secret character named Reptile and occasionally before fights he’d jump in the middle of the screen and tell you how to unlock him.

He’d say things like “Perfection is the key,” … I always thought that was so interesting because the only way to unlock him was to get back to back flawless victories on this level called The Pit. What? Just me? I’m the only one that thinks that’s interesting? Reptile would also say, "Alone is how to find me" (meaning he’s only unlockable in single player mode). Anyway I always loved Reptile because Reptile would give you clues on how to find him… One of the clues to find him was focusing. Thanks Reptile, thanks for teaching me how to focus. I wish more people would clue us in on how to achieve success.

If you have an idea that can help people then share that idea. Clue people in, don’t be an asshole and keep all the good stuff for yourself, that’s gross! It’s gross to be a success hoarder because it doesn’t actually hurt you to share your keys to success because success simply cannot be achieved overnight. If it could I guess that’d make sense, sort of, but it doesn’t. Success doesn’t come from get rich quick schemes purchased in the middle of the night between greasy fap sessions. If it did there’d be perverted millionaires all over the place! And not sure if you’ve noticed it or not, but there are neither rich people nor are there perverts everywhere.

“Oh no, if I help them then somehow they might end up becoming something bigger and better than me.” Blah-blah-blah, some other dumb shit you’ve thought up in your creative fear mongering mind. If that’s your attitude then that will probably happen because that’s bitch thinking. If you use half of your creativity to not be a scary ass bitch, and then shared your knowledge you’d be SO much better off.

With that being said, I’ve come to the conclusion that comedians are like fine wine, it takes years for them to reach their maturity. I’m officially ten years in the game... No shit, It’s crazy! But I will help a beginning comedian because it’s the right thing to do, and because it doesn’t hurt me. It actually helps me because they’ll remember I’m that guy that helped them when they were just starting out and they’ll probably hook me up. Hopefully. Worrying about that other stuff is weak minded loser thinking, and we're not losers. Losers don’t have focus, drive, and determination. Now it truly takes all that and more to succeed, and that’s why we help others, we share clues, because that makes us all successful. If you don’t share it’s probably because you’re a scared, selfish, and a loser. But hey, success isn’t for everyone, some people are losers. 1-2-3 Not it!

This is the site where I got some of that info on Mortal Kombat http://mortalkombat.wikia.com/wiki/Reptile I got stuck there for awhile so be careful it’s fascinating.

Thanks,

-Tim

BLOG POST #1 Obsess, and become great!

I'm going to be me and you be you. I'm going to do me and you can do you. I can only share my ideas, and you can either choose to agree or disagree.

So, helping others gives me joy, So I hope I can be of service to you with these blogs. I hope. I'm going to do one a day for thirty days... That's exciting, that's opportunity to do something new, and exciting, and difficult. It's also an opportunity to be creative and to grow, and because of that I'm down... So here goes.

Number one, the only way to become great is through obsession. You must truly become obsessed with something to truly become great at something. I know that sounds like a lot, but honestly it's not. Not for me at least, and because of that, it shouldn't be for you either, because, i'm no better than you. Trust me.

Don't get me wrong, I can be a dabbling futhamucka... that's just not how I am usually. I'm not the type of person who can do something a little bit. I'm usually obsessed with things.  What I'm saying is I can obsess, so I can be great, and you probably can too. 

Only when I'm completely NOT into something do I not show any glimpses of greatness. 

If you're having trouble being obsessed with anything either get off of the mood stabilizers or search harder, and find what it is that makes you passionate! There is something out there for everyone, I truly believe that. I was an Art Teacher, and because of my background I have this belief that everyone has a material, and it is your job to find it. Once you find your passion you can become whatever it is your passion happens to be. This is not easy, nothing that was ever really valuable is easy, that's kind of how it is. So find out what it is that makes you tick. If it's porn then it's porn, if it's being an accountant then that's what it is you're a number cruncher. I dunno. 

I will say this, there can be problems down the road. For example, if you're really into the idea that you're going to be a stand-up comedian but you're not that funny then you're going to have some problems. You've got to be able to make money in order to maintain your primary objective. You may have to do some "other" thing than your goal for weeks, months, or even years before you can switch from being an accountant to being a porn actor. It might take you 10 years before you don't have to crunch numbers and you can crunch cans of root beer with your tits, or balls, or your ball-tits... I'm trying to be PC here folks. 

So you know what you want and you're doing it a few hours a day and you're not were you want to be yet in the adventure? Cool! That's right, you're not there yet and you're cool with that. You're not upset that you're not there yet, you're not anxious that you may not ever make it, and you're not comparing yourself to that kid who started two years ago and he's already 5 years ahead of you. You're happy where you are. You're happy where you are because you're on the journey and you're doing it a few hours a day and you're not where you want to be yet but you're on you're journey to your goal. You're ripping and riding you're rocking and rolling you're doing it you're doing it. Let's do it together. We're ripping and riding we're rocking and rolling we're doing it, we're doing it! 

Thanks for reading.

-Tim

I'm the type of black guy that needs to take blood pressure medication.

Is it bad that I take Advil like they're Tic Tacs? pic.twitter.com/qWTpmGKNU2

— Tim Trueheart (@TimTrueheart) September 12, 2016

My gf is a gangster!

You can check her out for yourself to see what I mean.

Yeah, that's right. 

IG:katiedunnit

My updated resume!

I'm having a baby w/ my girlfriend!

Me climbing!

Me #climbing a cliff in #SanDiego #California I #love #Cali! pic.twitter.com/J21RGX3TJR

— Tim Trueheart (@TimTrueheart) August 24, 2016