SUMMARY 1) 1:03 - You don't have to wait for others. 2) 2:34 - Failures and challenges can be embraced. 3) 5:20 - Maintenance is underrated 4) 6:56 - Everyone starts as nothing 5) 9:17 - Opportunities are out there waiting for you 6) 10:25 - Success can be automated
I think my biggest change in my life is when I decided not to be a victim. It might sound harsh but really, as you said getting out of the this too will pass mentality really works! About 7 years ago I was diagnosed with lupus, and it has been a huge fight, fighting with doctors, with wrong medications and most with my body. It wasn’t until I decided that there must be something positive in this, there must be something I’m meant to learn and it must be away of turning this situation to something good. I’m still sick today, recently found that I have a prolactinoma and that most likely my chronic migraine is caused by it. But I try everyday to work towards my goals in life, even tho the steps are smaller than when I feel good, I’m still taking those steps everyday. There is always something you can do and even if it goes slower than you want to you can still go forward! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I love your videos!
That's such a powerful testimony! Clearly you've overcome a lot. Rising above the victim mentality really is such an incredibly important step for each of us to take. It's impossible to move forward in life when we let circumstances stop us. Thank you for sharing! ❤
I like the message you are sending! My first video 2 months ago, was on "how to be happy", but we all have struggles and it is how we handle them that is what makes us stronger! Sending hugs! 💜
And thank you for your comment. :) Along with this wisdom filled video, I needed to hear that. Thank you. And be encouraged! Keep working your goals, you're awesome. :)
Wonderful. I fully agree! I suggest another one: #7: Be thankful! Be thankful for what has been given to you without your merit, may it be good health, family, support by others, opportunities - but even obstacles and challenges which help you grow! Thankfulness brings you further along your path!
Solid wisdom Gillian. I loved that we all start at infancy, the seed must be planted and watered to manifest your dreams/desires/ventures. You must start somewhere. Study your mentors. You are an inspiration. I know there are opportunities everywhere for me. Thank you for your Monday commitment for creating content for this RU-vid community. Your hair looks fabulous by the by, much love from Albany, N.Y.
Thank you Gillian for always passing on your wisdom to people who are willing to listen, be inspired enough to create a better life for themselves. You have truly become a mentor to me and enjoy being a part of something bigger than myself. Thank you everyone!
I love your videos after loosing my job I had for almost 12 years I decided to do you tube I only have 10 subscribers but I believe in helping others so I subscribe to ur channel the seed you plant in others in due time will manifest back. My job was speaking on the phone and I learn to listen I learn to comunicate and I noticed people always called me for inspiration advised and motivation and when I am in that mode I feel so great helping others
I found your channel while looking around for tips for my RU-vid channel. Having a set weekday for recording so that you're consistently accountable may be the best advice I've heard in a long time. Thank you for the idea^^
You're awesome lady absolutely awesome!!!!!!! I was so amazed with your God given wisdom I just couldn't pull myself away lol I thank God for you sis!!!!
Thanks so much for this Gillian, I may need to watch this over and over just to be reminded.. I'm a struggling WAHM and just want to move out of mediocrity.
Wow, Gillian you are truly doing so well. I started following you when you had around 55k and now you are nearly to 150K. Amazing. All the advice you give to others is coming full circle with your success and I am so happy for you. God is good. p.s. love the hair!!
All six of your pieces of wisdom are life changing, if applied. Number 4 struck a chord with me especially. We all start the same. That favorite author struggled with the first paragraph of her first book. The difference is not giving up when it's a struggle. To be consistent and persistent is what makes success possible.
There's so much for me to learn here, the #3 Maintenance is Underrated hit me the hardest, I definitely haven't worked on Personal Maintenance enough. Anytime when "Life Happens" I just always go back to the norm. I've tried to listen to this video (I keep getting distracted) several times and will watch it several more times. Thanks for sharing!
In 2018 I learned how to be happy. After decades of depression I had my best year ever as a person. My then fiance' got a cochlear implant and I watched as the months passed and she learned to hear and listen to music again. She has even started to branch out from the 80's , when she still could hear music and that is what she remembers, to new music. My step daughter graduated from college and was married. I got married in August. My daughter gave me my first grandson (biological) in November and my wife and I just had our first Christmas where we allowed ourselves to buy each other gifts. Without learning to allow myself to be happy, I wouldn't have appreciated what I went through. 2019 will start with me starting two YT channels to cover my passions (metal music and fishing). 2018 was the setup and the best year of my life. I am making the rest grow on it. Love your channel and may you have a wonderful new year.
I am all the way in Jamaica and I must say am glad I found your page. I have been binge watching ur vidoes from last week in my lunch time or spare time cuz I have been needed motivation and advice how to start my own business. Keep up the great work and all the best for the future. Blessings🙏
Hello Gillan, this is quite inspiring! Certainly, no condition is permanent, especially negative ones, and we get out of them by faith. 'The just shall live by faith'. Life itself is a game of faith. If you're on the downside of life, by faith, you can get out of it, without being bitter with anybody, because it's actually nobody's fault.
Love what you said about how negative situations can be embraced. It's so important to live in the moment with gratitude rather than always just thinking about what COULD be happening or what you wish was happening. Cheers!
I love your RU-vid channel. It is so down to earth and relatable. You empower me to make decisions in my life that benefit me and my family financially.
Wow! I didn't even finish listening and the first one is SO important that I learned as well and I've been applying to my life which I know will help me get very far in my future.
Thank you again, I feel like I put too much on my plate, and I get overwhelmed and disappointed at myself often, but I have to keep pushing, AUTOMATED SUCCESS sounds just what I need! THANKS,btw I received your letters but didn't pay enough attention, gotta find them now:)
You're so right about automating activities. Since I became a mother I realised how important habits are. Ask me two years ago if I would do laundry and mop every day, I'd have thought you were crazy. But now that it's necessary to keep the house running, it becomes a rule and I rarely miss those activities. I've chosen to give myself other rules about sugar and social media use which I've managed to keep because I made them rules. To begin with I stuck with them because they were rules, then after a couple of months they never ingrained habits.
You're wise beyond your years.....I truly appreciate your willingness to share everything you can to help others be successful & happy. I kept telling myself I didn't want to deal with the business side of art, or that it was too daunting or hard. But thanks to you & Marie Forleo, I'm learning so much, & I've become really interested in entrepreneurship. Thanks, Gillian. So glad I found your channel!
Hi Gillian, I read a lot of non-fiction as well and this video reminded me of some things I actually already learned. I just need to really take action. Change is hard. I really like how you make Monday designated video day, making it "non-optional". I need to make days like that for some of the things I sometimes put off.
Bahaha I always say, “this too shall pass...it might pass like a kidney stone, but it’ll pass.” 😆 And I agree...The reminder that it’ll pass is helpful but shouldn’t be used to just escape or wait for it to go away. Embrace the moment and what it has to offer you, even if it’s just practicing patience or positivity. 🙏🏻
Gillian this was a great video. It really gets to the heart of entrepreneurship that so many dream of achieving. I found your channel a few months ago and I'm so glad I did. Your philosophy of sharing and transparency is so sincere and honest. I've been an entrepreneur for many years...and I'm still creating companies and opportunities. I've had my share of winners and losers. You're right we learn from our experiences every day and from every challenge. The quote that I use is, "It's never as bad as you think it will be, but it's never as great as you think it will be either". So, get after it!! Thanks so much for your videos.
Thank you for this. I am currently reading "Awaken the giant within" and the 6th advise sounds very similar to one of the concepts discussed in this book. The idea that we have the power to decide what kind of life do we want to live and what habits do we want to develope. Deciding to change something that feels easy to something that is difficult but feels like the right thing to do is difficult. But,if we decide strong enough,we could do anything. I love this idea.
Thank you for this and all your videos! I’ve learned so much fron you! Yes I often use that phrase too this too shall pass ! The hardest part is to get back up and keep going! ☺️
*I always forget about the saying THIS TOO SHALL PASS thank you for the reminder. I film every Saturday for my channel and post my videos on Tuesdays :)*
Hi Gillian! Thanks for your pearls of wisdom; particularly #6!! :-) It is so true, and so very relevant as I have experienced "automated success" over & over again in my life. Though, the perspective you shared with us is awesome! It's so interesting to me; our channels are similar, yet different....in an amazing way!
Gillian all of these are so wise! Thank you so much for sharing.. the way you explain things makes it so easy to understand and relate to! Thank you for your knowledge and wisdom for sure!
Hi Gillian my name is sade warren i been wanting to start my youtube channel but every time i record myself it's so many mistake i have no equipment other then my phone i fill like it take me too long to edit my video and upload it the same day so i spend more time looking at how to video on what to do that's how i found you i will just keep trying.
PLEASE READ: Your #3 point was somewhat confusing and I disagree. I don't make or have a lot of money. Everything I have I keep neat, clean, and take very good care of it because I know I can not just get what I want when I want it. My car is a 2001 Camry that has had all it checkups at the mileage as it comes up. The clothes I wear people always compliment , and I mean people like random strangers, because I take care of them. I am never late with my mortgage, or home bills and I have no CC debt. Yet, I am considered poor in today's society in the ranking of salaries. Please take a moment to elaborate on what you actually said. This is the first time ,watching you for so long ,that I was offended. Did you say poor people do not take care or care for their items and are messy, and rich people are on top of things? You were on point with the rest of your points. With all do respect darling 🙋🏻
Susan I’m in the same boat The people who for some reason get offended that I don’t live my life like they do are in debt I know quite a few people who have little and make the most of it and they are healthy and happy and when an opportunity comes their way they can take it because they don’t have anything to weigh them down So good for you and God bless Stay on the straight and narrow humbly and I hope you succeed
@Philip Abbott That was AWESOME clarification! I did understand that she meant it this way, but I'm not sure if she did express it as well as you. Thank you so much for this!
Victim mentality keeps us down for sure Even a legitimate victim can succeed if they choose a better mindset If they see the whole truth they can help themselves see the path to success
85% of your success will be determined by how much people like and respect you, especially in business and sales - Zig Ziglar As Bruce Lee would say " Be Water My Friend" :)
Hi. I am new here. Can u do a video about how to choose a short, attractive and non-violent name for beginners to keep forever. Because I have this name but it is difficult to find me if u don't write LOVE IS PEACE WAR ROBOTS and if u write only LOVE IS PEACE u will never find me. That's why if u can do a video about it. Thanks if u did so.
