Don't be controlled by others

Whats going on everybody! Another week into 2014 another blog post.....

First I want to congratulate Ashley Baptista on winning Top 15 & Miss Congeniality Awards this past weekend. She was a contestant in the Miss Mass USA beauty pageant and she held it down. My brand Be Your Own Dad was a proud sponsor and she did great. I just finished speaking with her and she said she's very happy how the weekend went and may be making another run for that top title in the future. And that's what I love to hear. This was her first competition and she took a few awards home. She's already thinking of her next step and that's what we all must do in life. We need to take our experiences from the past and continue on toward the future. She isn't giving up. She is growing and looking forward for whats next. Which is what we all must do! Her picture is posted below (Fellas keep your tongue inside your mouth lol)

The verdict for Mike Brown was read last night. Some of you may know I wrote a blog post when the incident occurred. If you want to read up on it click the link here: http://beyourowndad.blogspot.com/2014/08/rest-in-peace-to-our-future-leaders.html All I can say is......this isn't right. No need for me to get into specifics because we all know or have heard of the story. What I want to speak on is the reaction from Ferguson. Last night in Ferguson there was rioting, many people destroying police vehicles and destroying businesses. WHAT DOES THAT DO? Yes, I understand the verdict for the case is disgusting to hear about. This will go down in American History much like Trayvon Martin and Emmett Till. But, destroying the city isn't going to change the verdict. It doesn't bring justice to the situation. Destroying the city brings more pain. Brings more hatred within the city. Brings more negative attention to us as a culture.

You see we all are humans meaning we all have emotions. When it comes to anger we are controlled as if we are puppets. Someone says the wrong thing to you and you switch from normal to the Hulk. What i'm trying to get at is we must control our own emotions. Don't let others control how you feel and what you do. Negativeness is like water from a tsunami. Once it hits land its going to take everything over and move how it wants to move. Don't let negativity control you. I know its hard.....(trust me I know).....but we must THINK of our actions before we act. Just like our parents once told us. Don't let others control you, control your self.

I want to say Rest In Peace to Mike Brown. I did not know you but I was once a young black 18 yr old in this crazy world. Your life was cut short and its not fair. I pray for the citizens of Ferguson. I hope we all can move on from this and keep the belief that we all can unite as a nation one day.

"Can you tell me why? Everytime I step outside I see my n*ggas die" -J.Cole

 

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If you knew better, you'd do better

So this past week it randomly hit me that I have been slacking hardcore. I touched on it for a second in my most recent webisode which can be seen below but I have been focusing on the wrong social media outlet. As you guys know I have the facebook and twitter. I post daily to both. I've always had instagram too but for some reason didn't think to focus on that outlet as much as the other two. When I think about the past year instagram has really changed the game. A picture is worth a thousands words like they say. But, IG connects to an audience in a different way plus many people use it for business. I know I can do the same in my own particular way.

Building a brand surely isn't easy and you learn many different things along the way. Momma dukes (mom) has been screaming in my ear all month "if you knew better, you'd do better" and this realization is a clear example. I will be much more active on Instagram. I'm also on vine; kind of a day in the life type idea because vine is fun. You have to have fun or you will be caught in the idea of chasing your dream as "work". It has to be a mixture of both.

On a personal note I finally landed a job. GOD IS GOOD! The job doesn't have to do with tv hosting but its a secured pay check at the end of the week. I can focus more NOW knowing I can pay rent and everything else. That's one thing I keep hearing about everyone that moves to California. They come out here chasing their entertainment dreams. They spend all their money on classes and going out partying. And, they forget that rent is due on the first. Not this guy! Have to keep my priorities straight and dream chase everyday. I won't keep talking your ear off i'll catch you guys next Tuesday. "POP HOLD IT DOWN" lol (social media joke)

"They say I'm takin' long, I tell em patience is a virtue" -J.Cole

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My core audience are the realest!

Wassup BYOD Fam! I truly want to say Thank You for reading my blog posts. Its funny because when I first began the whole BYOD idea the "views" were out the roof. My very first few blog post were over a certain amount of views and I was feeling myself lol. Not gonna lie. But, as the weeks went by the views began to decrease and decrease. I asked myself why? Am I not spreading the word enough or is it a stupid idea.
I learned that every "new" thing has its "excitement" time. Something "new" is exciting to people.  Usually hear "I never heard of blah blah blah let me read up on him/her/it to find out what its about" Then after a week or two the him/her/it dies down and something new comes about. When the excitement dies down that is when the true work has to begin. You can't just give up because not as much people are listening or reading up on what you are doing. That's why when you first hear a person's music single the artist gets asked "where have you been" and the normal response is "I been doing this! You guys just didn't know" So once again i'm throwing a huge Thank You to everybody that reads my blog post because you all are my core audience right now. And TRUST ME i'm just getting started!!!

If you haven't seen the latest webisode then make sure to watch it right below! While studying for my criminal justice degree I was taught the phrase "Instant Gratification". When the spur of the moment out weighs the great potential. The idea was on my mind for a few days so I had to speak on it.

Before I let you guys go I want to shout out Ashley Baptista of Taunton, Ma. Ashley is a contestant in the Miss Massachusetts competition going down later on this month. BYOD is supporting her as a sponsor! Chase your dream girl!

Had two interviews today btw. Like I said in my previous post before this God has a plan for me. I'm off to class now so catch you guys next week!

"Chase your dream youngin"-Meek Mill

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-Jimmy V

Up Hill Battle

Whats going on everybody! Here another week. When I began the BYOD blog I had intended to focus it manly on the brand. I recently find myself making it more about myself. In a way I want the blog to serve as my blueprint to wherever I end up in life. So i'm sure you guys have already noticed but while reading these posts you find both personal as well as information related to the development of the brand.

This week I bring you the second webisode for the series that I began on my Youtube channel. I had a fun day filming as well as enjoying the environment. I didn't have a chance to speak to any hikers but I tried to give you guys an idea of what I will be doing in the video to come. I tried to make it fun as the same time. S/O to my momma! She joined me while recording. If you haven't already seen the video watch it above!

As for me i'm on the job hunt everyday. It's taking longer then expected but I have faith. I know God has a plan for me. I just have to continue to be productive everyday and good things will come. As we all should be. Don't ever think things aren't going to work out. Keep faith in God, always believe in yourself, and make yourself a better person than you were the day before. Until next time...Thanks for reading...Dueces!

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"And could I be a star" - J Cole

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-Jimmy V