“When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream.”
–The Alchemist
So far we’ve eloquently established the following fun facts:
- the Who: rock-star entrepreneurial genius Gary Vaynerchuk
- the What: go to a New York Jets game with him
- the Why: exemplify to the world it’s possible to achieve the “unrealistic”
But before we put our Scooby Doo slippers on to get cozy and cuddly with Where and When, i’m hittin’ up my homeboy.
His first name’s “How“, last name’s “The Hell Am I Gonna’ Do This“.
The Game Plan Playa’
Before it was time to take it to the tweets, i dove to the drawing boards to devise a game-plan. I threw it back to the basics and headed out to Central Park in NYC for a serene sitting of soul searching. It was time to reread Crush It and get juicy with the journaling.
This go-around though, i was on the watch for one particular thing: commonalities. Back when i studied how attraction works with women, one of the things i learned was that commonalities can build attraction.
Gary happens to be one fine piece of meat. Unfortunately for him, i’m a vegetarian. Building the body of my email to him will be fun because i’m basing it on our similarities.
And, as it turns out, Gary and I actually do have quite a lot in common.
Big Belly Breaths Baby
Since some of my moves were mapped out, it was time to start signaling for my soul to consciously come into play.
An exchange of big belly breaths with the universe was next. I spent some time in deep meditation affirming this exact mantra to my mind (every 4 seconds, if you must know): “I am exemplifying to the world, how to achieve the unrealistic.”
Apparently you don’t need to be screaming in the shower for this process of training your psyche to have a positive effect. Now the email was ready to be written.
Tears of Truth
I choose email as my primary means of communicating with Gary because i feel that i articulate myself best through the process of writing and rewriting.
The next morning after i rocked my fundamentals first thing, i began to write the email. To set the mood of the sitting, i threw one of my favorite tracks on: Talib Kweli – Get By. Then suddenly something seriously strange happened (say that seven times sideways).
I got so into the music that i started lunging around my living room, sobbing like a lil’ girl, streaming tears of truth and growth. I’ve done some crazy crap in my life, but never something so meaningful yet simultaneously so totally farfetched like this. Although my rational mind may have been missing, this was a serious sign my soul was working with me.
Hours Later
My Bad Ass Amiga
I had come close to completely crafting my confession to Gary when major magic revealed itself to me. My bad ass amiga Electra, with precision timing, pointed me to one of Gary’s Keynote speeches.
In the talk, he speaks on why it’s crucial to “give a fuck” about the consumer… that’s me!
I wonder if Gary actually does give a fuck about me. We’re gonna’ find out.
Gary: Do You Give A Fuck?
How *YOU* Can Help!
I took on this challenge to demonstrate to the world that achieving your dreams is possible. I feel like i’ve really got some momentum moving in the right direction now.
The only catch is, if i do make it to a Jets game with Gary, or even “just” to his office to shoot a video, people won’t be inspired if they don’t know about what’s going on over here.
It would mean the world to me if you could share this story with someone: your grandma’, your shrink, or preferably, your favorite social network. Let’s let it be known and get the word to the world!
This is one way you can give the gift of growth to Sensophy, and the world as well.
A thunderous THANK YOU in advance!
Bonus: Gary Vee’s Keynote Speech
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This is brilliant!!! Very inspiring too
I REALLY enjoyed this post !! ..and it isn't because i just took a sip of my refreshing morning coffee – because i got it from "twin donuts" and there is nothing tasty and refreshing about there coffee… i would have to say its because you just rocked it !
LOL @ "Gary happens to be one fine piece of meat. Unfortunately for him, i’m a vegetarian"
Started my work day with a smile….. Thanks <3
Wax on, Wax off… dance time!!! Thanks for the lovin' 😉
Unbelievably awesome Jacob!! You are the change we need to see more of in the world!! So proud and blessed to be on this journey with you xoxo
Thank you soul sister… Thank you -=) !
1) You love my dance skills…. it was a BBALL dribble not the karate kid…and
2) I think me and Jayne check your site at the same time everyday !… she is always right there behind my comment … GO jayne!
Listen Marisa Tomei – You love my eccentric eclectic accents. Judo chop that!
This is brilliant!! Very inspiring too, thanks dude!!! Hope you get to that Jets game!!!! ;0)
-=)… GOOD LOOKS Gem!! Appreciate you hittin' me with that feedback and love the authentic encouragement. Talk soon!
A thunderous thank you backatcha homey… Thank you for being 'You' and reaching for the stars! 😉 xxxx
My pleasure Vicky… great talk today! Many more mind-blowing breath-taking chats to come…
oh… BTW- I give a fuck 😉 xx
and have I told you how obnoxiously lucky I feel to even be here today 😉
Mwah xxx big love from UK xxx
Hahaha -=). Fuck Yes!
oh… and maybe of interest??? http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=51535068349…
Electra sent me this exact link today too… Great gals give alike. Thanx!
This is amazing Jacob! Really, really, really inspiring. I'm feeling pumped after reading that!
Hahahaha. DOPE! Really, really, really, DOPE! Thanks for sharing my dude. Looking fwd to continuing to encourage each other to get PUMPED up and push our limits… Yap soon, and thanks for the sharing you've been hooking Sensophy up with!!
You always inspire me and make me smile :o) Thanks for letting me travel along with you
My pleasure Margo, really glad you're getting some juice from this. Thanks for consciously choosing to be a part of the ride. Appreciate it!!
Appreciate the kind shout out, Amigo! It has been exciting to be on this journey with you! We're all rooting for you! BooYA! * I dig the Gary is a fine piece of meat comment too! ha ha*
-=)… Real recognize real. Whatever and however that fits this context. Now throw on some Jigga!!
Really tho, i'm just excited that you threw the gauntlet down to John and now we may see a video of him in a speedo. Now THAT'S inspiring!
DUDE – sensophy is becomin' a comment machine! LOVE it. really enjoy your sense of playfulness and authenticity that come through on this challenge. however the G-meister responds, you've already accomplished MUCH and can't wait to see what else you got up those homeboy sleeves. keep it flowin' dude! 🙂 will definitely be sharing this. all the best!
Comment machine, love machine, youuu knooow!! Thanks for checking in and showing your support plus articulating your take. Much appreciation. And, i'm looking fwd to some upcoming interviews, cough, cough…
btw, LOVE that Coelho quote. don't know if you ever checked out this interview i did back when i booked my job @ the Seattle theatre, but i mention how i heard that exact quote (thanks to Brian's note) on the morning of the audition, and it resonated SO DEEPLY with me. http://www.npagin.com/PressReviews/index.html#Oll… – it's in the FULL interview, at about 23:00 in (though you're welcome to listen to the whole thing 🙂 the Gary V video was great, too!
oh, and you should get that cough looked at – NY winters can be brutal…might want to think of somewhere tropical to go – Thailand? 🙂
Your interview snuck into my morning routine between ritual number 2 and 3. Good stuff dude. Thailand seems dope, but can't you just see yourself in somewhere, like, oh, say, hawaii?! Snap back to this moment tho, are you on your way to Ojai yet?!
Great G moment Jacob.
I recently finished an interview with Corbett Barr who recommended I check your Gary V Challenge out. Much respect bro as I've been working on a little challenge myself and I'm finally getting ahead in it. This challenge is a wicked inspiration for peeps keen to define a norm rather than conform to it.
To us and our crazy-ass-non-comformist-ways!
Good lookin' Josh! Shout out to Corbett for the mention, and big ups to you for reaching out. Appreciate you dropping a line of lingo and i love how inspiration intertwines. "Inspiration for peeps": that was defly the intention behind it. There's no way i woulda' took something so obscure on if the path didn't have a heart.
I checked out your page briefly right now… Nicely done! Today is actually the big day… Gotta' get ready to head out to the Jets game. Keep in touch 4sho!
I love this. Your honesty really shines through.
Thanx yo!!!!!!
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