Sunday, June 9, 2013

It All Starts Somewhere...

                Hello World and welcome to the first post on the new BossOfMe blog!  I’m back like I never left.  Don’t call it a comeback though because, to be honest, I really didn’t ever leave.  I’ve just been in the lab working like Dexter trying to concoct the perfect formula to deliver to the people (that would be you).  Unfortunately, DeeDee has been in the laboratory distracting me, so it took a little longer than anticipated for me to deliver the recent breakthroughs and creations of newfound knowledge in the field of life.  That being said, I believe this is the third time that I’ve made a post like this; one that introduces the new idea behind the blog, brand, etc.  Though, I feel that this time is different.  Why?  Well, for one, as we all know, the third time is the charm (duh).  But two, and more importantly, the fact that you are reading this right now means that the grind for BOM has officially begun; the grind of becoming something special
                When I decided on the name BossOfMe, please understand that it was not meant to be a call to rebellion.  BOM is a realization of self in understanding what we truly desire out of our lives, while achieving a peace of mind in knowing that complete self-fulfillment is imminent because of the pursuit of a particular passion.  If you desire rebellion, then go ahead and be about that life, but understand that that is not the main mission for us.  Have you ever really wanted something or to be something, but were told that you couldn’t because (insert reason here)?  Or maybe you were told that you should study (insert major here) because it will get you a high paying job one day.  In life, I have found that people want us to fit into a mold; one of this “American Dream” that says we need a wife, a son and daughter, family dog, a house in the suburbs with a white picket fence, and some great neighbors named Tom and Lisa who have been happily married for 18 years and still act like newlyweds.  Not many people are truly meant for that lifestyle.  Some people are, and I don’t knock that at all.  As long as that is what you really want, more power to you.  There are many of us though who aren’t made for that life, but we have never had anyone say that it is okay to live a different one.  How are we supposed to know that it is okay to be different?  We could all just listen to a little 2 Chainz or try on a Russell Westbrook outfit.  But I thought I could try and do something to open the minds off the confused people who are feeling that they are supposed to do one thing, when they aspire to be something that means much more to them.  Pursuing passions is the only way to achieve happiness.  Do you know why people say that money won’t buy you happiness?  Because there are so many people who only chase the money and forget about the delights of doing what they love.  If there isn’t a certain level of infatuation that we have in our work, then why do it?  Do what you love, regardless of what others may think about it.  BOM is here to support those who do or are trying to chase their true dreams and declare that they are the boss of themselves and their destiny.
I have only recently discovered and began to implement my own power in the past 8 months, so this message is not coming from a condescending pulpit.  It is coming from even ground and looking you in the eye asking you to think about yourself.  The reason being that I am on the same journey as you in discovering myself and what I want to do with my life.  Something that I have realized in that time it is that no one can really make me do anything that I don’t want to.  This doesn’t mean that I’ve become disrespectful to those that are in positions of authority (parents, employers, professors).  It only means that I understand that I am in control of me and the destiny that I covet.  Our ambitions will control our futures, and ambition derives from doing what we desire.  At the end of the day, you are the boss of you and I am the boss of me.   Listen to other’s input or suggestions, but be able to trust in whatever it is that you believe in. Be confident in yourself becoming successful and going about it in your own way.  Success has no template.  We don’t have to do what another individual says or go their route in life because we are all different and have to find our own individual way.  American author Wilfred Peterson said, “Champion the right to be yourself; dare to be different and to set your own pattern, live your own life, and follow your own star.” (S/o to Google for the quote)

                So, in order to spread our message of self-empowerment, BOM has created an account on every single social network site.  Yes, we are on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Vine (I need a link for this!!!).  All of those are under one name: @WeAreBOM.  We also have a Tumblr and will be blogging here too.  We will eventually get to Youtube, but we’re broke nahmean! So after we save up some money, we’ll get a camera and begin making some humorous/life-changing videos.  Until then, here is our plan for each social network:

Twitter & Instagram – Quotes of inspiration to help you stay on track, as well as a little humor that is also known as real life.

Pinterest – Showing y’all the things that we like at BOM and sharing any new designs of logos or tees

Vine (I need a link!!!!) – Just us doing some fun stuff.  Would you like a little realness and seeing how we live?

BlogspotTumblr  – My favorite form of expression has always been writing, so here is where you will get the most out of our beliefs, what we enjoy, and what we think is funny.  We will try and get up a few posts a week, and we will feature guest writers as much as possible as well.  (I’d do all the post, but I’ve already failed at that twice.  It’s time for a new approach.)

Please understand that this is for y’all. We want your input as much as possible.  If you want more material, let us know.   If you want less material, let us know.  We are here to express ourselves in order for you to have an opportunity to express yourself.  “Empowering the perceived powerless.”  I guess I’m just tired of people perceiving themselves as powerless because of what employers, friends, family, or society tells us.  We have the power to do, think, and believe in whatever we want.  Therefore, you and I are the bosses of ourselves.  Only you can decide what it is that makes you happy, and what makes you determined to achieve your dreams.  We all like what we like, so do what you do. 

I hope that we at BOM are able to help change someone’s perspective out there somewhere.  Like I have written in this post, BossOfMe is more than a brand; it is a compilation of ideas and views related to real subjects that affect our daily lives. We want to share this with the world.  Mutes Mundum.  We all have a chance to be ourselves and I hate that we allow other’s opinions to impede our progress of realizing our full potential of being successful human beings.  Anyways! Go follow us on TwitterInstagramPinterest, and Vine (Can someone please find me a link?!?!?!) @WeAreBOM.  Make sure to check out the blogs daily as well and comment to let us know what you want us to write about.  And, finally, be on the lookout for shirts coming soon that have this stupiddumb insanely dope logo!

  We’ll be back tomorrow with a little Music Monday.  Until then, deuces brodie!

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