Saturday, May 18, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
My "Disease"
I'd rather not use disease as it represents "dis-ease," but I realize I probably have one.
A while back I left a post titled "Loudly Enthused" which talked about how I've always been loud, big & ALIVE.
My childhood was no different, always being asked "are you on Ritalin?" Kind of jokingly.
Though I am able to control my emotions more now, I may have what "professionals" call ADD or ADHD, maybe? I don't know. But what if you looked at my loudness, enthusiasm and being alive as a condition I couldn't control. Do you think I would still be told to "calm down" or "be quiet?"
I'm not saying I have one of these conditions & honestly I could care less if I technically did. Does a kid with Aspergers know he has Aspergers? I don't think so, even if he does can he control it?
My point is this. If we start looking at others who have addictions, mental disorders & other ailments in this way I think we would see things much more efficient.
And in the process others would be treated much better. Ultimately helping so much & so many.
Dream Impossible.
A while back I left a post titled "Loudly Enthused" which talked about how I've always been loud, big & ALIVE.
My childhood was no different, always being asked "are you on Ritalin?" Kind of jokingly.
Though I am able to control my emotions more now, I may have what "professionals" call ADD or ADHD, maybe? I don't know. But what if you looked at my loudness, enthusiasm and being alive as a condition I couldn't control. Do you think I would still be told to "calm down" or "be quiet?"
I'm not saying I have one of these conditions & honestly I could care less if I technically did. Does a kid with Aspergers know he has Aspergers? I don't think so, even if he does can he control it?
My point is this. If we start looking at others who have addictions, mental disorders & other ailments in this way I think we would see things much more efficient.
And in the process others would be treated much better. Ultimately helping so much & so many.
Dream Impossible.
Monday, May 13, 2013
You Will Adapt
I'm in Hawaii on my honeymoon & through all the adventure, travel & island hopping I realize something...I WILL ADAPT.
During our wedding week we stayed in a beach house in Hermosa with the entire wedding party, at first it was weird, new and uncomfortable. Eventually, I couldn't imagine living any other way. Then off to Kauai. Got to the island, rented a Subaru (great car), felt weird. Eventually became normal.
Went on a helicopter ride for the first time, seemed crazy ended up being awesome.
Went on a boat ride. I lost my lunch overboard (pukin' rally...didn't phase me), I got used to it.
Flew to Maui which is a very different island from Kauai, felt awkward at first. More commercial place, more commercial hotel room, driving a Nissan Versa now. Became comfortable.
Bottom line. With this trip and every other experience in my life...I ADAPT.
Put me in Ionia, MI, NY City, Hawaii or LA...I MUST adapt.
Eventually I need to be reminded how the other car drove and it's functions. Reminded what life was like in Michigan. Reminded how to get back to life in LA. Record a song. Perform a song. Etc.
It all comes back quick but above all else, I realize how fun it is to get out my comfort zone & LIVE!
The more I experience on the journey, the more I add to my personal résumé.
IT'S AMAZING!!! I LOVE IT!
Now go take the world by the horns...you won't regret it.
Dream Impossible.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Friday, May 3, 2013
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Do It Scared
Maaaaaaaan! Let me tell you! I'm getting pretty comfortable being scared & uncomfortable.
I'm not sure when this transition happened or how long it's been goin' on but it's SO LIBERATING!!!!
Weather it's stepping up to the platform to attempt a new personal record in the deadlift or prior to rocking a house of people in the thousands with microphone in hand…I LOVE IT!
The thing I realize now more than ever...if I'm nervous, scared or both, I NEED to perform those things that make feel those feelings.
Attacking the things I feel scared with. Fear is an illusion regardless, it doesn't exist to me...it's a choice I'm making because I'm uncomfortable. So when I attack things EGO tells me I'm scared about, it removes them. They then no longer exist.
My first acting class, PETRIFIED! Took the class anyways. Before I knew it I couldn't get enough! I realized the more work I put in to prepare, the less there was to be scared.
Keep this in mind with your day to day. What have you been putting off? What have you been making excuses about that's preventing you from another breakthrough in your life?
FEAR IS A CHOICE. Getting chased by a Lion is DANGER. That's real. Being scared to publicly speak in front of a room full of people may be uncomfortable, but it's an opportunity to be come better and get stronger. Stretching yourself.
Attack where you are scared. Stop putting it off making excuses. You can do ANYTHING you desire, you just have to choose so.
NOW GO GET IT WORLD!!!! LOVE!!!!
Dream Impossible.
I'm not sure when this transition happened or how long it's been goin' on but it's SO LIBERATING!!!!
Weather it's stepping up to the platform to attempt a new personal record in the deadlift or prior to rocking a house of people in the thousands with microphone in hand…I LOVE IT!
The thing I realize now more than ever...if I'm nervous, scared or both, I NEED to perform those things that make feel those feelings.
Attacking the things I feel scared with. Fear is an illusion regardless, it doesn't exist to me...it's a choice I'm making because I'm uncomfortable. So when I attack things EGO tells me I'm scared about, it removes them. They then no longer exist.
My first acting class, PETRIFIED! Took the class anyways. Before I knew it I couldn't get enough! I realized the more work I put in to prepare, the less there was to be scared.
Keep this in mind with your day to day. What have you been putting off? What have you been making excuses about that's preventing you from another breakthrough in your life?
FEAR IS A CHOICE. Getting chased by a Lion is DANGER. That's real. Being scared to publicly speak in front of a room full of people may be uncomfortable, but it's an opportunity to be come better and get stronger. Stretching yourself.
Attack where you are scared. Stop putting it off making excuses. You can do ANYTHING you desire, you just have to choose so.
NOW GO GET IT WORLD!!!! LOVE!!!!
Dream Impossible.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Joe Buys - Growin' Up [Official Music Video]
This was one of the first songs I recorded in 2009 when I got my studio set up in my apartment. It's all about the journey from small town Ionia, MI to the big city of Los Angeles. It's been a crazy ride and I can't wait for more to come. Thanks for all the love and support, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the video.
Dream Impossible.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Hard to Be Negative…
If your inbox is filled up with positive email subscriptions...
If you're surrounded by positive people...
If you read positive books…
If you watch positive TV…
It's going to be very hard to be negative.
Dream Impossible .
If you're surrounded by positive people...
If you read positive books…
If you watch positive TV…
It's going to be very hard to be negative.
Dream Impossible .
Loudly Enthused
It still boggles my mind that people have an issue with "loud."
Time & place? Sure. But overall if I'm in a position to bring excitement & enthusiasm to a situation...why not do it?
If I'm having fun, YOU WILL KNOW IT.
From about 20 minutes after my alarm goes off, until right around the time my head hits the pillow, I'm loud, talkative & what most call "crazy." (Bless the woman who's agreed to marry me)
There are times I love the quiet, or relax and read/watch a game/listen. But overall, I'm loud, big & you know when I enter a room. I don't try...IT'S JUST ME. That's how I express myself.
And as far back as I can remember; childhood, college basketball, my relationships, almost every job I've ever worked...at some point I'm told to "take it down a couple notches."
Don't get me wrong, I know there is a time & place, and I feel I have pretty good awareness of those moments. And i want to be extremely respectful of others. But man...a world with no enthusiasm, volume & expression? No way Josè!!!!!
Whether it's how you dress, the art you create or the job you work, express yourself with enthusiasm. And be proud of that expression.
That's where the magic lies.
Dream Impossible.
Time & place? Sure. But overall if I'm in a position to bring excitement & enthusiasm to a situation...why not do it?
If I'm having fun, YOU WILL KNOW IT.
From about 20 minutes after my alarm goes off, until right around the time my head hits the pillow, I'm loud, talkative & what most call "crazy." (Bless the woman who's agreed to marry me)
There are times I love the quiet, or relax and read/watch a game/listen. But overall, I'm loud, big & you know when I enter a room. I don't try...IT'S JUST ME. That's how I express myself.
And as far back as I can remember; childhood, college basketball, my relationships, almost every job I've ever worked...at some point I'm told to "take it down a couple notches."
Don't get me wrong, I know there is a time & place, and I feel I have pretty good awareness of those moments. And i want to be extremely respectful of others. But man...a world with no enthusiasm, volume & expression? No way Josè!!!!!
Whether it's how you dress, the art you create or the job you work, express yourself with enthusiasm. And be proud of that expression.
That's where the magic lies.
Dream Impossible.
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