Eminem: Lose Yourself Analysis
All the pain inside amplified by the
Fact that I can't get by with my nine-to-
Five and I can't provide the right type of
Life for my family, cause man, these #*!#
Food stamps don't buy diapers, and there's no movie There's no Mekhi Phifer, this is my life
And these times are so hard, and it's getting even harder -Eminem: Lose Yourself
For some, Empire isn't just a television show, it's their actual life. Those people are few and far between. For most of us, the idea of having our own business is a fantasy, let alone the idea of having an "empire". So how does one move from the quivering anticipation of a business fantasy to the scary, but exhilarating challenges of a real-life entrepreneurial adventure when seemingly …show more content…
A coffee shop can be every bit as distracting as your home if you don't have a list. Before you head out, make a list of two or three things that you want to get done while you are there. Don't start on the second task until the first one is done, and don't treat yourself to a drink or snack until you have checked off at least one item on the list.
Write it Out. Successful people journal. There is so much frustration and doubt that can come your way when you want to break free from the status quo. Even those that you thought would be supportive, family and friends, are not always there for you. Instead of giving up or voicing your opinions out loud, write them down. Don't keep them in, but don't let them stop you either. Experts say that writing down the feelings can release the negativity and bring relief.
Give Yourself Permission to Fail. You may fall flat in some areas, that's okay. Remember how many shots Michael Jordan missed and how many passes Tom Brady threw incomplete or even had intercepted. Successful people fail, but then they rise back up. When you put your focus on one area of your life, other areas may be neglected, you have to give yourself permission to be less than perfect in those areas.
Nobody can promise that the road will be easy, but as the Chinese proverb says, "Even the longest journey starts with but a single step." Take your first step to independence,
Food stamps don't buy diapers, and there's no movie There's no Mekhi Phifer, this is my life
And these times are so hard, and it's getting even harder -Eminem: Lose Yourself
For some, Empire isn't just a television show, it's their actual life. Those people are few and far between. For most of us, the idea of having our own business is a fantasy, let alone the idea of having an "empire". So how does one move from the quivering anticipation of a business fantasy to the scary, but exhilarating challenges of a real-life entrepreneurial adventure when seemingly …show more content…
A coffee shop can be every bit as distracting as your home if you don't have a list. Before you head out, make a list of two or three things that you want to get done while you are there. Don't start on the second task until the first one is done, and don't treat yourself to a drink or snack until you have checked off at least one item on the list.
Write it Out. Successful people journal. There is so much frustration and doubt that can come your way when you want to break free from the status quo. Even those that you thought would be supportive, family and friends, are not always there for you. Instead of giving up or voicing your opinions out loud, write them down. Don't keep them in, but don't let them stop you either. Experts say that writing down the feelings can release the negativity and bring relief.
Give Yourself Permission to Fail. You may fall flat in some areas, that's okay. Remember how many shots Michael Jordan missed and how many passes Tom Brady threw incomplete or even had intercepted. Successful people fail, but then they rise back up. When you put your focus on one area of your life, other areas may be neglected, you have to give yourself permission to be less than perfect in those areas.
Nobody can promise that the road will be easy, but as the Chinese proverb says, "Even the longest journey starts with but a single step." Take your first step to independence,