This episode of Aspire Higher I talk with Curtis Rowe who has found success in every arena he stepped into. He gives us insight on his drive and how he remained motivated over the course of thirty years.

Do you REALLY want the know the reasons WHY you aren't succeeding? Or would you rather focus that energy on solutions?

We renege and self sabotage ourselves because we "think" we were destined for hardship in the beginning. When actually we were destined for greatness.

Do you want to accumulate money because it's money? Or do you want to accumulate money to use as a tool for something greater?

Turmoil, chaos, wind, waves, and fear may cloud your vision to see what's across those troubled waters.

But with faith as your navigation and a strong conviction that sunnier and better days are ahead you will and can get through it.

Write down all of your visions, goals, and desires. Make it plain just as the Good Book says.

Then SPEAK life into those very same words.

We as a people use "bad things" to numb our pain from bad days. Drug abuse comes in many forms.

What if I told you that this world was so full of bad news it actually numbs our natural state of mind? It's time to activate that powerful drug deep inside that will carry us to overcome those bad days. It's called enthusiasm.

During those dark periods in your life you may feel lost, helpless, and want to throw in the towel.

But there is a light that will continue to guide you step by step if you are willing to trust it.

Storm is one of the most powerful X-men because she can control the weather however she desires. Unlike Storm, we can't control the weather. Literally and metaphorically. But we have the power to push through every season that passes through our lives and entrepreneurial journeys

"Flexing" on others should never be a priority. Even if they wronged you. You may not be a success yet in your eyes, but in the grand scheme of things you have achieved success already.

Despite racism, capitalism, trauma, and many other unseen evil forces in this world you're still here. If you are going to flex on anything, flex on that.