Enter into my time machine. Let’s enjoy 80s entertainment. The world was so much different and so much the same as now.
Music reached a creative climax around 1988. Movies saw a boost from graphics and special effects with Star Wars and Disney films. Although there was a recession, musicians like Michael Jackson and Madonna, and movie stars such as: Clint Eastwood and Eddie Murphy thrived as the entertainment business boomed.
Did you know President Ronald Reagan was an actor before becoming Governor of California and Leader of the Free World? Plus, radio and television entertained millions before the World Wide Web ever existed. It was a much simpler time.
Kids were bullied the old fashioned way. There was no such thing as SnapChat. They had pagers or beepers back then. You actually called people on their home phone lines.
Nowadays text and email make communicating impersonal. Online bullies hide behind supposed anonymity and avatars. Still, my iPhone and your Android is kind of awesome.
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Defy odds by taking chances. Look at Oprah. A few years ago, Oprah launched the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) with Discovery Communications as a partner. She gambled and thankfully OWN is profitable.
The first program I watched on this network was Master Class. The guest was none other than Jay Z. Without Jay Z, I doubt Kanye West would have a great rap career. With Jay Z, Kanye West’s status elevated.
People attribute Jay Z to a rags to riches success story. I own Blueprints 1 and 2. If you have Blue Print 3, can I borrow it?
You see Jay Z defies odds and takes chances everyday. So people believe in him because he exudes confidence or as he calls it “swagger.” How many folks dream about meeting Oprah, let alone get interviewed by her?
I often fantasize about the future and apply my thoughts to the present. While I reflect on the past, I don’t concentrate on regrets. Roc Nation Sports is a major imprint because of the founder’s fearless attitude.
Jay Z was made in the 80s. Like entertainment he is a business. Learn from him and start strategizing. Jay Z not only mastered the art of music making, but also the science of making money.
I am Guru Jay launching off into orbit in 5-4-3-2-1!
Every actor aspires to reach George Clooney’s level. His legacy can be likened to Marlon Brando and John Wayne. That’s why casting directors are looking for the next George Clooney.
To those thespians that aspire to be Brad Pitt, take into account that Brad Pitt aspires to be George Clooney. What is more, Clooney established an unshakable reputation in show business. At this point in his career, Sir George can pick and choose roles at leisure.
In the traditional sense, he doesn’t have to audition to win the graces of directors and casting heads alike. He calls the shots and makes bold moves. George seems to give you a piece of himself in every character.
The mysterious celebrity looks the part and acts the role. What are the best George Clooney movies? Have you seen the Michael Clayton movie?
Michael Clayton is one of my favorites. Based on this movie alone, I’d signup my family for a Clooney acting class. Incredibly, Clooney’s filmography consists of a variety of successful box office hits. For instance, Gravity generated $716 million in theater ticket sales.
The well-rounded George Clooney thinks outside the box. He showcases his skills in several genres such as: romance, comedies, dramas, action, thrillers and suspense. Moreover, Clooney’s movies are always high quality productions.
I thoroughly enjoyed Ocean’s Eleven. I can’t find any weaknesses with the film. Those Ocean actors are among the greatest ensembles in cinematic history.
The Ides of March and Monuments Men actor/director knows what it takes to create a masterpiece. George’s a master at project development and the production process. Furthermore, he executes to perfection.
Do you think he’s better than Clint Eastwood? One thing is for sure, like Eastwood the legendary Clooney doesn’t hold his tongue or bite his lip. Although George is diplomatic and tactful, he stands by his principles.
Last year Bradley Cooper strategically snapped a selfie at the Academy Awards. The meticulous thespian definitely desires an Oscar nomination. American Sniper could deliver the celebrity his long-awaited golden statue.
Bradley accelerated his career ever since Hangover. Movie stars take on serious roles to catapult their careers. In the highly acclaimed American Sniperfilm, Cooper resurrects Clint Eastwood’s relevancy as a director.
American Sniper chronicles the struggles of Navy SEAL & Iraq War veteran Chris Kyle. Despite limited release, the motion picture received numerous awards from the American Film Institute and the National Board of Review.
The Limitless actor rejects typecasting. As a result, the tenacious celebrity has starred in a variety of blockbusters ranging from the comedic to the horrific. Regardless of your taste, Bradley Cooper mixes up the Jambalaya.
Cooper’s professionalism distinguishes him from run-of-the-mill actors. Bradley befriended George Clooney because of their strikingly similar skillsets. Although Clooney is more polished and experienced, Cooper is very versatile and inventive.
When given a complex assignment, Bradley overachieves. Bradley approaches theatre like William Shakespeare. Jennifer Lawrence earned an Oscar for Silver Linings Playbookbecause of Cooper’s brilliant performance.
Sometimes, Hollywood blurs the lines between vanity and insanity. Cooper turns hot and cool whenever necessary. The celebrity’s highly capable. Moreover, Bradley wears comfortable moccasins.
The Philadelphia brother keeps walking even after stumbling. Bradley Cooper perseveres, when his contemporaries decline. Bradley deserves a star on Hollywood Boulevard; and should receive an Oscar sometime this winter.
By: Guru Jay Life is a rollercoaster ride. It’s filled with thrills, twists, and twirls. There are ups, downs and turnarounds. No matter what your situation is, you can turn it all around. You can do it! Stay strong. Tough times may avail but better days are ahead. You must first live to learn, in order to learn to live. 1.
Halle Berry has starred in many great films. Her career is exemplary. She wagered both successful and unsuccessful bets. My uncle told me that nothing ventured, nothing gained. 2.
Smith is a risk taker. As a consequence, he has starred in movies that should not have been made. What is more, his movies were successful at the box office in spite of poor reviews.
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Stallone embodies success. He shows us you have to have heart. You might stumble but that’s o.k.
Get back up and hit the ground running. You might fall flat on your face, but that’s o.k. Get stitched up; and, get back to work. Connect with your inner being, because your inner strength is the most superior power. 4.
Tom Hanks is a movie legend. All his films have made the movie executives extremely rich. Who could forget him in Forrest Gump? He brings characters to life. I like Hanks, because his message is simply stay strong. 5.
Whenever there is a film with Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks fireworks flare. They have mind-blowing chemistry. I think the reason is because they have similar mindsets. When two people are on one accord, they bond together in harmony. 6.
Eastwood is a respectable actor. If you give respect, you get respected. If you’re disrespectful, you are disrespected.
It starts with self-discipline. Train your brain to think good thoughts. And then, your actions will align with your dreams. 7.
If you want self-discipline, try martial arts. Karate, Judo, Aikido and others require a concentrated mind. Ask Chuck Norris. He can tell you that much is required of you. You have to dedicate your life to the arts.
Commitment means everything. Tackle your obstacles. Don’t let your obstacles tackle you. 8.
Bono believes in big ideas. Because of his beliefs he has won over celebrities, politicians, and the world herself. He is respected because he is respectable. 9.
Demi Lovato is young, but she is smart. Her insights surprise me for someone her age. Lovato is poetic. You can hear poetry in her music. She has soul. She’s got rhythm. 10.
Oprah Winfrey is true to herself. She is true to her audience. You can’t overlook the fact she has failed. The television executives demoted her.
But, she proves where one door shuts another door opens. What would have happened if she’d quit? Don’t stop dreaming. It’s okay to fail. In fact, in order to succeed, you must fail. 11.
Michael Jordan is a big failure. However, Jordan is a bigger success story. The moral of the story is you can fail big but succeed bigger.
MJ had a vision. He kept going. He kept trying. Most importantly, he believed in himself.
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Believe in yourself. Trust your gut feeling. You can put a price on tuition, but intuition is priceless.
Safeguard your values. I believe your beliefs determine who you are. If you believe you can fly, then you should soar with the hawks and eagles.
You will never win an Oscar by self-doubting. Don’t doubt yourself. Trust your
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There is a Grammy waiting for you to grasp ahold of the gold. Do you want it? Figure out what you have to do, and it is yours. 14.
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Do you want a Tony too? William Shakespeare said the world is a stage. So the moment when you step on stage, the world is yours. 15.
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Have you dreamed of performing on Broadway? Aim high. After aiming high, aim higher. Your ambition will take you to higher places.
There is no reason you cannot perform on Broadway. If this is you, then do you. Broadway Street is right around the corner from Radio City Music Hall.
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If you want to fly, let’s fly to Hollywood. If you don’t sing or act, then consider screenplay writing. Also you can produce, direct or assist.
It takes thousands to make a movie. Why won’t you join the cast? Why won’t you live your dreams?
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Lolo Jones pushes on and beats defeatism. Even in defeat, she wins. What can you learn from Lolo? You learn from Lolo the meaning of perseverance. Life is full of hurdles. If you’re going to jump over obstacles, do like Lolo and kick them out your way. 18.
Michael Phelps defines greatness. He motivates you to go after the gold. Be the best at what you do.
Do what you love. Love what you’re doing. Don’t look back; just move forward. 19.
Life is a sport. You are an athlete. As a Hockey player your ultimate goal is to win the Stanley Cup.
If you don’t win the trophy this year. There’s always next year. The best thing you can do is practice. 20.
If you’re a football star, you want to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy. How do you win the Super Bowl? Ask Tom Brady who wears three Championship rings. The New England Patriots drafted Tom Brady in the sixth round. 198 players were chosen before the Patriots selected Brady. Fast forward 14 years, Brady is the best Quarterback of his generation. That’s it. That’s all you have to do.You have to be the best. It takes time. But, you tackle your issues on your way. At times, your problems will tackle you. 21.
Remember to stay strong. If you’re focused nothing is impossible. When you’re properly prepared, greatness is right beside you. Again, the key to winning is practice. The New York Yankees have won 18 division titles, 40 American League Pennants and 27 World Series Championships. The Yankees have lost more championships than any other MLB team has won.
Reggie Jackson is known for winning 5 World Series Championships with the Yankees. Did you know he holds the record for most strikeouts? He failed so much to the point he succeeded.
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The San Antonio Spurs have won four Larry O’Brien trophies. What makes San Antonio strong year after year, is their teamwork. The Spurs play excellent team basketball.
They have been successful because of their willingness to pass up an opportunity for the sake of their teammates. The players think team first and that’s why they have won four NBA championships. 23.
Here is a video I made called 11 Motivational Quotes That Will Inspire You To Take Action. It may seem celebrities are superficial. However, many celebrities are motivational. Their stories have meanings. If you want to make it to the top, you have to keep your focus. It’s too easy to lose sight of you vision. Remember: live to learn, so you can learn how to live. 24.
This We Are The World Video is moving. It inspires you to take action. You must act in order for your dreams to come alive. So, remember to audition. Don’t forget the world is big. Fortunately, love is bigger. We share this world together. It is your duty to give back to the world. We have to come together. We have so much division and not enough multiplication. Every bit adds up. What are you doing to help the misfortunate? 25.
This is the We Are The World Video 25 years later. It highlights the original. It’s very inspiring. I admire how celebrities came together to help Haiti. Singers used their musical gifts to uplift a downtrodden nation. They donated their money and time to assist Haitians after the devastating earthquake. 26.
The Stand By Me Around the World video shows the passionate and compassionate sides of society. It shows the beauty of music as well as the beauty of people. Although these times are dark, brighter days are coming. You can see the sun shine in this video. You feel the heart beat as the drum beats. As the guitar plays, love spews. Hatred is not in the equation. 27.
Here is a succinct movie clip. The Pursuit of Happyness, based on a true story, is one of my favorite films. Although Christopher Gardner is homeless he somehow manages to overcome his shortcomings for the sake of his family. You will find the bond of father and son is strong. It is strengthened by love. Love is the answer to the equation of life… 28.
The Rocky video epitomizes what determination is. Rocky gave it his all. He put it all on the line. If you get knocked down, get back up. If you get knocked out, fight another fight. If you lose, recognize you are one step closer to winning. 29.
Here is an insightful and inspiring video. Floyd Mayweather is the best boxer because he worked smart and hard. Boxing is an art as well as a science. The key to greatness is to aim for perfection. Perfect is rare. Greatness is attainable. 30.
In this video, Al Pacino uses bold and frank language to convey his message. He explains that life has hardships. But, under no circumstance do you give up… Greatness is a thin line. In the words of Al Pacino, a few inches can make the difference between winning and losing. You have to make sacrifices for your family. 31.
In this video, a homeless young man uses his talent to elevate his circumstances. While auditioning for Korea’s Got Talent, he wins the hearts of the audience and judges. His story is clearly compelling. Even though society gave up on him, he never gave up on himself. You have to find your purpose. Run toward your goals and don’t look back. Look ahead. 32.
I am convinced you have to lose to win. The more you lose, the more you win; provided that you learn from your mistakes. You’re in a comfortable position if you experienced setbacks. Don’t be afraid of failure. If you keep trying your best, you will succeed. You can also learn a lot for others. Find a mentor and listen closely. 33.
Here is a powerful video. Be sure to watch. It shows you that life will give you heartaches as well as stomachaches. It will give you dreams and nightmares.
What you have to do is grasp ahold of your dream tightly. Nurture your thoughts. In order to achieve, you must 1. conceive, 2. believe, and 3. receive.
First, conceive in your mind your definition of greatness. Second, believe you can be great. Finally, receive what is rightfully yours.
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