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What Going Viral On Social Media Taught Me

Last week I went viral on social media with an article about 16 Things Your Successful Friends Have Given Up. The purpose of this post is not to impress you, but to show you what I learned during last week’s process.
Many people asked me how I was able to write such an inspirational piece. It’s kind of hard to explain, but the best way for me to describe it is that it comes through me.
My entire life has become about nothing more than inspiring people to change their life, to feel happy with right now, to rise up above the negativity, to take back control, to be a beacon for others and to give everything they have until they take their last breath.
My life vision is becoming unstoppable and last week was the tipping point, and it’s only the beginning.
So here’s the 11 things I learned:
1. Cherish right now
I’ve had multiple near-death experiences in my life and last week was a reminder to enjoy right now. Instead of thinking about what I was going to do next, I decided to enjoy this rare moment. A moment in which I was inundated with messages every few minutes (and still am as I type this post).
For once, it was time to be happy with everything that I’ve become and the purpose that I created for my life. Nobody did this for me; I made it happen, and that’s a powerful thought.
All the pain and struggle of the last twelve months became worth it. There was finally meaning behind all of the challenges, and I realized why everything had occurred. Here are the two short thoughts those challenges taught me:
I HAD TO GROW
I HAD TO BECOME SOMEBODY
2. Be humble, not cocky
More than ever, last week taught me to be humble. I had people calling the switchboard at my work asking to talk with me. Every social media channel lit up, major media publications wanted to talk with me, my phone didn’t stop, and people shared very personal stories with me.
All of this would be enough to make anyone think they were super-human. I chose, through years of personal development, to be humble. I said thank you to every single person that reached out to me. I graciously said yes to some opportunities and no to others.
This is the way I believe you can become a superior man or woman. In short, drop the ego.
3. That four letter word has power
In an article targeted towards business folk, and shared the most on LinkedIn, the point that people spoke about the most was #13 which was about love – so unconventional. Who knew that business folk were not robots and had a human side (I’m being sarcastic).
Part of the reason the article went viral is that I brought to attention the power of love. I explained to people why we are really here. In case you missed it, we’re here for love.
4. Overnight success
Last week’s viral article was three years in the making. People thought I just came from nowhere and started writing last week. I didn’t.
I’ve battled through the last three years writing every chance I could get and coming up with new ways to inspire people. Don’t be fooled by the lie that success happens overnight. It takes blood, sweat and tears. You have to be prepared to be vulnerable.
In my case, I had to be prepared to share my deepest, darkest thoughts and then bring people full circle into how those experiences created positivity in the world.
5. Make the most of your gift
Each of us has been given a unique gift. Last week taught me that when we use our gift, amazing things can happen. When we come from a place of passion, it comes through us. You don’t have to think, the work just flows out of you.
Stop wasting time on things you hate and get into the zone of you. Link everything you have to your passion.
6. Simplicity matters
Steve Jobs was right when it came to his beliefs around simplicity. One of the reasons my blog post went viral is because it was simple. The advice was written in simple English and anyone could get at least one thing from it.
Being able to talk in a succinct way is a big advantage. No matter how complex your gift is to understand, do everything you can to break it down.
Ask yourself, “What is one thing I want people to learn?” Then, go out of your way to drum that idea into people’s heads. Say it lots of different ways, so it sinks in.
7. Don’t be afraid to be controversial
A small percentage of people were upset because I suggested that some friends might actually be our “loser friends.”
This is a harsh thing to say, but it’s also true. Viral articles generally happen when someone says something that we’re all thinking, but too scared to say. I’m not going to take that label back. If you have friends that are dragging you down, then they are losers and you should ditch them.
“Being on the fence or indecisive about what needs to be done is the fastest way to * not * be successful”
8. Negativity is guaranteed
A small percentage of the feedback I received was negative. Going viral will guarantee that a few trolls will track you down. Remember, they are being mean to you because:
– Their own life sucks and being negative makes them feel good
– They wish they could be successful like you
– They’re annoyed with the world
Thankfully, rational people will usually come to the party and question these trolls. My advice is to leave them alone with their negative thoughts and ignore them.
9. Reply to comments in real-time
One of the reasons my article went viral is because I responded to every comment and did so in real-time (where possible). This allowed people to engage with me and get my thoughts on different ideas.
Engaging in real-time is what starts a conversation. Social media is nothing more than a giant conversation and once you understand that you can go viral too.
10. Reach out to the major media outlets
My buddy Dravko had a viral article last year and he taught me that you need to reach out to the major media outlets and tell them what’s happening. As of this writing, I’ve only just emailed the one’s worth talking with such as The Observer and CNBC.
I’ve seen this strategy work well and it allows more people to get the benefit of your advice. Be prepared for total rejection though.
11. People want to be inspired
The lesson I learned more than anything is that people want to be inspired. We all want to watch someone rise from nothing and share advice or a story that can take us to the next level.
“At the heart of all media is inspiration”
We want to feel something that causes us to make the changes in our lives or business that we’ve been putting off. We want to rise up above all the mediocrity we’re exposed to and do something phenomenal. Learn how to inspire people and you can achieve any level of success you want.
Thank you, everyone, for all your support. Much respect ☺
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In just a few weeks, we will be wrapping up 2023. Can you believe it? This year has been absolutely incredible for me.
I have seen amazing doors opened, new relationships formed and I am seeing dreams realized in my life. While this seems like the hallmarks of a great year, this has also been the most challenging year of my life. With all of the change happening in my life, I have been forced out of my comfort zone and challenged to grow in every area of my life.
I can truly say that I have made the most of my moments this year and I have used everything as a catalyst for maximizing my greatest potential.
As a revolutionary leader, I have the pleasure of consulting and advising leaders around the world to fulfill purpose, realize their greatest potential and make an impact.
I want to share some insights with you that will help you to break cycles of mediocrity and manifest your greatness.
Everything legal must come through the matrix
I am sure that some of you are wondering why I am using the term matrix. However, what you have to understand is that I am trying to make a highly complex spiritual principle practical to understand.
Regardless of your spiritual beliefs, every life has an origin and I believe that origin is divine and begins with eternity. You are birthed from eternity and into time to fulfill a unique purpose and assignment in your lifetime and generation.
The matrix is simply the portal or vehicle that brings something out of the invisible realm and into tangible form. The problem with much of the teaching today is that it excludes the matrix. We are told to believe that success is instantaneous and overnight.
Nobody talks about how a dream progresses through stages beginning with visualization and ultimately culminating in manifestation. Without a matrix or portal then everything that you attempt to birth and build will be illegal.
The matrix not only makes you legal but it gives you the authority and power to function as the greatest expression of who you were created to be.
Every matrix has an incubation process
While many people admire and respect me today, I remember a time when nobody knew who I was or the significance of my message. How did I get to where I am today? I got here through an incubation process.
In other words, everything that has been destined for your life is incubating and awaiting a set time of manifestation. The problem is that most people live their entire lives idle and never initiate the incubation process.
What do I meany by that? Most people are living reckless and very few people are living intentionally. I am amazed at the number of people I have conversations with that have no vision, goals or strategies for their lives. They show great promise and they have undeniable potential.
However, without development they will die with their dreams still in them.
Everything that has been destined for your life must be incubated and converted to become realities born to time.
“Visualize this thing that you want, see it, feel it, believe in it. Make your mental blueprint and begin to build.” – Robert Collier
You must give expression to that which is not yet born to time
When you think about a matrix or a prophetic incubation process, you have to understand that potential is often unrealized and untapped. In other words, your potential is in raw form and your potential cannot serve you as long as it is untapped.
The thing that makes me valuable is that I have the ability to convert potential into power. I have done it in my own life and I have empowered leaders around the world to do the same. How do you convert potential into power?
First, it is important to note that you have to perceive potential. If you cannot perceive your potential then you can never cultivate your potential. In addition, you must take the time to cultivate your potential. We often get excited about our capabilities; however, we never expand our capacity in order to realize our greatest potential.
In other words, the strength of your potential is only discovered through your willingness to stretch. The more we are challenged the more we are empowered to expand our capacity for greatness. Most of all, you must begin to express your potential. The expression of potential is different for every person.
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For another person the expression of potential may look like a screenplay, artwork, sports, scientific discoveries, medical breakthroughs, etc.
Regardless of the form of expression, I know that you will live empty and unfulfilled until you make the decision to express your potential. The expression of your potential gives voice to your dreams, life to your vision, significance to your moments and activates your true power.
You must manifest your greatness
As a revolutionary thinker and leader, my work has impacted people around the world. I am grateful that my life is a source of empowerment to so many people. However, before anyone could ever benefit from my life, I had to make a non-negotiable decision to become who I was born to be.
I wish I could tell you that this journey is easy and that you will get there overnight. However, in a world that celebrates us for doing we are often criticized for being. As a result, I wasted a lot of time trying to be who other people wanted me to be instead of being who I was born to be.
There is no greatness without becoming and there is no becoming with authenticity. It is through our bravery to be vulnerable that we ultimately manifest our greatness. We do not bless the world by being a duplicate. We bless the world when we honor our difference. When you honor your difference you honor your potential.
Ultimately, your difference is how you manifest your greatness.
When you present anything but your authentic self to the world, you are playing small and you are robbing the world of your significance. Manifesting your greatness requires you to master your gifts.
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