She walks with pride in her heels because she know she’s got her own.

Her stride exemplifies the magnitude of fire she’s been through as she lights up every room she enters.

She’s been under so much pressure that her brilliance shines through.

She’s walked through so much fire she’s got diamonds on the soles of her shoes.

She will work, work, work, for what’s soon to be hers
She will work, work, work, for what she deserves.

She doesn’t chase men, men chase her.
She holds out for a good man who can match her net worth.

She doesn’t lower her standards, she doesn’t put people down.

She stays elevated, and keeps her head held high to keep her crown from falling down.

Her time is valuable, so her legs will take her in a direction she desires to go.

Her word is infallible, so what she says she WILL DO, she WILL DO.

I love this woman, and I get to meet her every day.

At the same time I envy this woman because I can never catch up to her.

She is better than who she was yesterday, will be better than who she is today.

We have another appointment tomorrow in the mirror

I will ask next time I see her

Ask why she does it

I ask her this question every morning, and I always get the same answer… She tells me it’s because she wants to be better than the woman staring back at her. The woman staring back at her deserves the best in the world.

If I can do what she does, then I can be the best too.

So every day that you wake up

Try to be better than you.

Rolls Royce & Audemars Piguet are one of the many luxury brands that live and breathe this concept. For decades, these companies have continued to retain the impeccable standard set by their founders. A standard being absolute quality, consistency, craftsmanship, paying attention to detail, & considering the end-user.

As I witnessed the debut of the latest Rolls Royce collection, it was truly an honor to see the consistent measures of quality that has brought about this brands longevity. If you should ever have the time, I recommend looking into how these luxury items are made, it is truly inspirational. Only then will you understand that the price alone simply does not quantify the endowment, passion, and heart that is embedded in each product.

That said, when pursuing your own endeavors it is important to remember that quality ensures longevity. As I state often on this page, if you don’t set your standards high, who will?

Treat every customer as if they’re your only one, and they will treat you as if you’re their only service provider. Compromising quality for the sake of making a quick buck depreciates the value of your product overtime. Surely, it may feed you for a few years, but maintaining an unwavering level of quality can feed generations.

If you wish to go far and have a genuine desire to provide your end-user with something worth a purchase, then it should be worth it to you to make sure the quality you provide is up to standard.

Never forget the initial inspiration that caused you to start your business. Never let the first taste of revenue coerce you into providing less for more. There will always be quality in rarity – remember this – you are unique.

To that respect, remember always to also invest in yourself. If you want to thrive, take the time every day to invest in the things that are of quality to you. Define your level of standard, and maintain that standard. Never compromise, never settle. Not with happiness, nor love, success, or knowledge… Keep reaching for what will last long enough to pass down to your children’s children.

Photo Credit : @mindingherbusiness
Products: @rollsroycecars @audemarspiguet

In this day and age, there really is no excuse not to get the answers to the questions you have. Information is so easily accessible that you can literally become an expert in anything you desire (within reason), so long as you have a genuine desire to learn.

All of what I know today (that makes me money) has been self-taught. As a Webpreneuer, I’ve found that learning the ins and outs of the industry is imperative. Every time new technology is introduced it must be learned and examined. In any industry really, you must stay on top of what is going on TODAY in order to predict what will happen TOMORROW.

That said, I must tell you truthfully that if you won’t even spend a few hours doing research online on how to get started with your endeavors, you certainly won’t spend months or even years actually applying that new found information INTO your business.

You will never stop learning, and rightfully so, you shouldn’t. The joy is in learning and applying after all. With resources available online, you have such an abundance of knowledge at your fingertips that you can become a savant in any topic.

This doesn’t just go for things of business, but anything you have a genuine interest in. If you want to learn how to paint, do it. If you want to learn how to dance, learn it. If you want to learn how to play an instrument, search google for some learning materials and do it. There is no excuse not to.

You don’t have to be a one-trick pony, we are unicorns after all. Over the years I have become fairly versed in graphic design, print, web design/development, UI/UX design, photography, editing, videography, and more. Now I want to learn french – therefore I learn french, because why not?

All things you desire you have to go out and GRAB it – this includes knowledge and skill. So if you want to be a multilingual boss lady who can paint her way into an art gallery and break dance into the club, then do it!

Btw I will be attending the @ecjluxe Phantom Limelight Collection debut with my buddy @rollsroycegang tonight and will post images & videos on my second account @mindingheraffluence – if you want to follow along.

A little reminder from a throwback post of mine:

Excerpt: …know that when you’ve met someone who will be there long term, you won’t NEED to look to your right or left to see if they’re still there. You would simply go where YOU want to go and trust that that person will turn left when you do, and right when you do, because THAT person desires to be there too! It won’t be because they want to see eye to eye with you, but they TOO are simply following the will of their heart.

Try not to beat yourself up having stayed with someone for so long that does not make you happy. They certainly must have made you happy at one point, but if you feel a shift and it just isn’t working anymore, listen to your gut about the situation, what is it telling you?