Love note

“Getting a lot of people to hate you is easy. All you have to do is make a lot of money doing something you love.”

That’s all well and good, but what happens when you become successful and everyone loves you? Do you then move on to inspiring others? Is that a simple process?

Innovation comes out of disagreement. Greatness comes out of conflict. It’s far too easy to follow the herd and agree all the damn time and it’s a disservice to everyone involved to hold back when you don’t.

Religulous is about questioning the stories we tell ourselves. While it’s peppered with Bill Maher (while in the car) making far too easy quips about his interviewees, the lasting lesson is this: question what doesn’t make sense. Don’t accept the the opinion of the masses unless it makes sense to YOU.

Stop lying to yourself and us. If you’re doing it to make money, say that. We’ll understand. If you’re fat and stupid, admit it, then ask for help. We may not be able to rebuild you, but we can make you better, stronger and faster.

I judge people by the lies they tell themselves, the barriers they put up and what they AREN’T willing to do. I’d rather not know someone who can’t be honest with themselves.

I’m tired of hearing that there’s too much going on right now or that if only I could find the time. Don’t want to be a part? Say that and move on.

We’re not going to carry you, but we’ll sure as hell show the way.

Not written on an iPad.

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