Jay-Z Gives Six Principles To Living The Best Life…..

March 11th, 2009


Why wouldn’t you take heed to these six principles?????? It’s crazy how much my mother (Mama LowKey) is in tune with her son. I remember seeing this cover on a couple of blog sites several weeks ago, but wasn’t sure when it hit newsstands (or my secret newsstand for that matter). Any who, when I woke up from a magnificent slumber this morning to see the April issue of Best Life on my desk, I could only utter one thing: Ahhh, Mama LowKey strikes again.

Since my commute is about an hour and some change, I made sure I stayed awake to dissect the issue. Though the contents within the publication aren’t geared towards hip hop, I advise ALL of you (even my female counterparts) to check it out. I mean since we’re all concerned with money, style, health, sex (those that are old enough lol) and success, why wouldn’t you?

As I’m reading the feature on S. Carter (a dope piece written by Anthony DeCurtis), I noticed in a separate section that Young H.O. reveals six important tips on how to keep your focus, energy, and passion at the same level as when it was conceived once you identified your main goal in life. Listen up, Boss Hova is speaking…..

Be Your Own Biggest Fan…
“Believe in whatever it is you’re doing. If you don’t believe it, no one else will.”

Take Control, Then Let It Go…
“Work really hard and apply yourself in a way that when the job is done, you can look in the mirror and say, ‘I’ve exhausted all possibilities. I’ve done everything to make this right’. After that, let it go: It’s out of your control.”

Focus On The Process, Not The Result…..
“People get consumed by the trappings of success. They forget the reason they wanted to do what they wanted to do in the first place. Whether you have zero money or a million dollars, it doesn’t change who you are. Keep yourself inspired.”

Never Act On Your Fears…
“Card players have a saying: ‘Play the cards, not the money’. If your hand is good, it doesn’t matter if there’s $2 on the table or $2,000. You determine your outcome. Don’t make decisions based on the fear. People can be jealous of you and bait you, but you can be mature and handle the situation.”

Use Money The Right Way…..
“For some people money can be a burden and lead to bad decisions. But money should make you comfortable so that you don’t have to compromise yourself or do anything just for money. It should give you the freedom to do what you love.”

Don’t Stop Growing…..
“Growth doesn’t stop when you’ve become successful. That’s when it starts.”

Feeling inspired, RIGHT? I know, me too. To continue this inspirational celebration, hit up the comments section and tell me what and who inspires you. Ready, Set, GO!!!

Sincerely

Low “Thanks, Hov….I needed this” Key

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D Willis Said on

Stay Positive, Stay Focused!



arthur toonland Said on

What up this toon,thanks for that it really hit me in a way that will keep me going.My lil brother lucky aka young waxx commit suicide july 18th 08 and it messed me up pretty bad we had dreams to get in the industry and we shared everything together but when he commit suicide I’ve been lost not knowing what to do but when I read this today it gave me a different thought about life in general.Don’t want to write a book so Ill just in this by saying thanks…toon check my myspace TOONLAND



tee Said on

hard work pays off, ask anyone that have made it, even if they had money already, check practicing everyday on any particilar skill or talent only can lead to you getting better, not only practicing and working hard at it, knowing what you see right now is not who you are, or who you going to become, but that vision that you have is worth so much more, more than what you think. without a vision will lead to you everybody else, ok i going to wake up and do whatever or just go to work, which will lead to being ok in everything, but everyone is ok in everything, its those one’s who stands out, who make it, not the one’s that looks like everybody else BUT LOOK WITHOUT GOD I AM NOTHING AND I WILL NEVER BE ANYTHING, BUT THROUGH GOD I CAN DO ALL THINGS OR BECOME WHO WHAT EVER PLEASES GOD !!!!!!!!!!!

QUESTION IS WHAT IS YOUR DESTINY, WHO HAS GOD ALREADY PROCLAIM YOU TO BE !!!!!! FIND THAT AND WORK HARD AT IT, DO NOT GIVE UP, BECAUSE IT WILL GET HARD, IT WILL ALMOST BRING YOU DOWN, MAKE YOU WANT TO SWITCH CAREER OR JUST GIVE UP, BUT AM HEAR TO TELL YOU IF YOU JUST HOLD ON, JUST HOLD ON, AND DONT GIVE UP YOU BLESSING IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. TO THOSE WHO HAVE WENT THROUGH ALREADY TIME AND TIME AGAIN THINKING THIS WAS YOUR YEAR OR TIME TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOAL, I TELL YOU THE SAME JUST HOLD ON, JUST HOLD ON YOUR NOT IN THIS ALONE, YOUR BLESSING IS COMING TOO. BUT HOW LONG IS THE QUESTION!!! ANSWER IS DO NOT MISS THE BUS!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL, AND HE LOVES YOU ALL, DESPITE YOUR FAULTS, BECAUSE WE ALL HAVE THEM, NO MATTER WHAT YOU HAVE DID AND I SAY AGAIN NO MATTER WHAT YOU HAVE DONE, JESUS LOVES YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



weezy Said on

Thanks Jigga I go through those steps evey day in life to become successful. I am working on my acting career very hard I give the auditions my best in i leave it in god hands. I dont have no intentions on giving up or loosing faith because I know one day will come.



unknown Said on

Coming from a man who sold DRUGS(off the backs of blacks) to get ahead I think I’ll pass on this one. This goes for his robotic,ass shaking for the massa,celulite ridden,one chip away from being mentally retarded woman Beyonce as well.



breal Said on

Thanks Jigga, Now break it down! IF YOU DON’T HAVE A JOB….



Nik Said on

I agree with everything HOV said. You have to stay focused on concentration on your goals. It is not easy, opposition will come from every directions. Just remain confident and keep your eye fixed on the prize. A strong spiritual foundation is important too. Because when the world gets to be too much for me, I rest in God’s arm. He gives me perfect peace through storm. I know where my true help comes from.



Charlene Said on

in these times, we all need a little inspiration….



Quincy Jones Said on

thanx for dat HOV.



troy smith Said on

nothing in life comes easy if you believe in god and yourself all is possible. you can always find positive in all situations even in a negative one.



ebaby Said on

HE is one of my inspirations. seeing J’s power, money, and swag motivates me! and of course, Beyonce too. her hard work and her passion for what she does inspires me to do what i want to do!



rita Said on

For some reason,Jay-z is the only person besides Mary-J,that I would listen to.Those tips are very true and I belive them.I have had a hard life myself,and money,encouragement,and people who know where you’ve been or say they’ve been there to understand me.I always say how can you tell me how to save a dollar when you always had one.I love you Jigga.



sherrita Said on

Jay-z I knew you were smart.I can take words from someone who has been where I’ve been before.It seems hard to go places and do things in life today.Starting out with nothing,trying to save is hard.Encouragement is good.



JoVaughn Said on

Yo Hov u been da best ever since u and Nas fall out a coulpe of years ago. Your rap style that can’t compet because u gotta flow. Can’t no body I’ve seen yet that can go in the booth with no pen and no pad expected Jadakiss but yhall both sick. Your biggest fan JayStarz that’s my rap name



moni luv Said on

I would just like to know why aren’t any of the stars trying to help out Morris Brown College?



KITTYCAT23 Said on

THANKS JAY FOR RULES AND LESSONS IN LIFE! SINCE I BEEN LIVING ON MY OWN WHICH I JUST STARTED I HAD TO LEARN HOW NOT TO BE IRRESPONSIBLE WIT MY MONEY AND DON’T SPEND IT ON UNNCESARY THINGS SO NOW I LEARNED MY LESSON THAT BILLS COME FIRST AND GOD IS PUNISHING ME BY SENDING BACK HOME WITH MY MOTHER SO I CAN BE A BETTER AND MORE RESPONSIBLE PERSON WHEN I MOVE BACK ON MY OWN. I HONESTLY COULD SAY EVERYTHING YOU SAID WAS TRUE. SPEND YOUR MONEY ON POSITIVE AND WORTHY THINGS STACK YOUR MONEY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE I DON’T CARE IF ITS $50 A MONTH.



Nicole Said on

I have to say that was the most powerful correct thing i have heard in a while ,that lesson alone just makes you wanna not just do better but live better and be better so thank you jay.



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