January 2012
3 posts
Why RDCares? Simple Answer. CHANGE.
Hey peeps! Last Thursday my e-commerce tee shirt company Royal Dynamite made the long-awaited announcement that it will launch it’s charitable One-For-One component, RDCares this coming Summer! My partner Cecil did a superb job of relaying the details to our global fan base via our annual State Of The Union Address. Shortly after making the announcement was made, a good friend asked...
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Rage and Brutality. Force Change?
On March 8, 1999 BBC’s world renowned Journalist Fergal Keane posted a story on life in Freetown, Sierra Leone during that massive rebel attack.—->
“At first I thought it was an animal - a beaten dog maybe. A strangulated wailing sound that filled the hotel lobby. A sound you could not escape, a sound full of bad news.
I walked outside, following the direction of the...
I admit. I'm a drug addict. So?
This was sent to me by my great friend Aisha. After reading it, I felt mentally naked. It broke down Ralph Diesel to a science. People would ask me whats’ going through my mind and I couldn’t describe it in words. Until today. Enjoy.
Ambition.
A lot can be said about it.
How it is innate, almost as if you were born with it.
Kind of like your genes, it’s passed down to you...
December 2011
2 posts
Farewell to 2011
Deep sigh. I love New Years Eve! This is the time of the year where my mental clock resets and I feel like I have a fresh start to make a difference, create history, and chase those realities we call “Dreams”. 2011 was a whirlwind of a year for most of my friends and I. We hit some fantastic ups and succumbed to the lesson teaching downs. All in all we hung in there and survived in...
Tell the Story!
“When you have a memorable story about who you are and what your mission is, your success no longer depends on how experienced you are or how many degrees you have or who you know.” Blake Mycoskie (TOMS)
This is exactly how I felt especially after my life-changing trip to Sierra Leone in 2010. Just like Blake did, I went to the country and lost myself in the culture and it changed my...
June 2011
4 posts
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#LateNightsEarlyMornings
LateNightsEarlyMornings
I know most people probably wonder, “Why the heck does Ralph keep saying this #LateNightsEarlyMornings crap? Well I was pondering the true meaning of what the hashtag meant to me last night. With the way my Life has shaped, and the responsiblities that are placed upon my back, there really isn’t time to go to bed early and wake up late because I have so many things that...
I'm Freaking Tired
I just sat back and realized “I’m freaking tired”. This can’t go in vain. I had a talk with my mom last night and se said, “Believe me, you’d rather be tired now than later.” wise words coming a wise woman that has seen her successes. On that note, my head is back in the sand for my 6 month boot camp. My son is gonna be here any minute now. My first...
Cash Flow or Die!
Just a quick excerpt i was just reading. It makes sense! Peep—-> “No revenue, no business. Period. Build a sustainable business for yourself, and not one based on hypothetical acquisitions or imaginary investment capital. If your business can cut it, you may be able to buy other companies down the road or raise VC. But treating either path as a guaranteed strategy is simply stupid....
Wake Up With Wonder
Every day I wake up with a head full of plans and ideas. I go to work and meet with people I respect and admire. But most of all, I love the process of taking an idea and making it a reality! That’s just what I do and that’s how Life is now.
May 2011
1 post
100K vs. 1MM
So, I was at the barbershop yesterday, reading while I waited for my turn to get a cut and I ran across this quote excerpt that was rather interesting. Peep game:
“Another obstacle that stops people from being elite entrepreneurs is the tendency to operate in their “comfort zone”, to only seek opportunities that are familiar and local, right in their backyard. I can’t...
June 2010
1 post
Keep Hope Alive!
I know, I know I haven’t blogged in a couple of weeks and there isn’t an excuse but I’m back now! The past couple of weeks have been really hectic. Life has gone from last minute (literally) trips to Las Vegas to working hard and trying to beat goals I set for myself that I thought were virtually unthinkable. Of course, through all of the things I had going on in my life, trials and tribulations...
May 2010
4 posts
Summer Sun, Lifestyle, and BUDGETING.
Oh yes! Summer is approaching and I could already smell the dank southern California beachwater, and I could already see the women’s bright summer dresses blowing in the wind! But wait! Put those imaginary thoughts aside for a second and ask yourself—Have you braced yourself (and bank accounts) for the constant expenditure? Have you given yourself enough time to plan trips and budget...
“Dream big or live small.”
– Patrick Adewale (www.myprodigaljourney.com)
You'd rather be stingy!
Good day people! I’ve decided to walk an unmapped road today and share my views on a subject we naturally dont put much thought into—Frugality vs. Cheapness. Merriam Webster gives “frugal” a far more positive definiton than “cheap” but is that really true? In times like these when the economy is seemingly low and cash isn’t flowing at a speed...
TheCimiflyChronicles: Want to start a Successful... →
Most of us desire to start a business or at some point in time have thought about it. There is a process by which one should go about it in order to have a chance at being successful. According to an article in U.S New & World Report, last year more than 600,000 small…
April 2010
2 posts
The Entrepreneur & Hustler’s Garden
Before a garden develops into a beautiful array of rare and blossoming site full of life and beauty, the foundation and structure must be properly planned. A vision and idea of the garden first springs into your head and then seeds are planted in the soil, which is the foundation of your garden. Then you are left with the wonderful task of growing and maturing your garden. The following natural...
Endurance, Strength, and Stamina. Diesel's Workout...
On a daily basis we turn on the tube, or log into our FaceBook and Twitter accounts, and we hear about all these “hustlers”, “trappers”, “go-getter’s”, etc. and we become fascinated! Not by what we know (factually) but by what we see and hear. It’s natural. We’re human. We are easily impressed (some more than others). However, 5-10 years down...
March 2010
7 posts
Out with the Old, In with the ING!
Excuse my tardiness readers! I’ve been on my duty of pursuing financial freedom, and of course relaying the information I find back to you with a Ralph Diesel twist. I’ve been really excited these past 2 weeks because I’ve been learning, trapping, and hustling like crazy! Let me tell you about one trap I put into effect. There are 3 key items both men and women have in their...
Dear readers, Let's face it...
Dear Readers,
I’ve been getting a lot of good feedback on my new found past time—blogging. I’m told my firsthand experiences come as good advice, and the companies I feature in my articles are useful. Now, my goal isn’t to over-saturate you guys with unheard businesses and ideas. My goal is to open your eyes up and bring you to reality. A colLEAGUE of mine, Glenn...
"The SB Experience" meets Ralph Diesel's Way.
This weekend I stepped out of my realm of shopping at department stores and paying for (now) overpriced clothing. Since Glenn’s (@4gsmoove) birthday extravaganza was on Saturday, and I needed something to wear, I decided to support my fellow League member and fashion connoisseur @SethBrundle (www.sethbrundle.com) and have him take me on an experience like none other—THRIFTING! I was...
Who's gonna eat first?
In a meeting hosted at my house a couple of weeks ago, Obi, the owner of www.4watitsworth.com (@ookonko_06) told me “You always have to pay yourself first!” I was confused for a second. At this point, I’m thinking to myself, ”What is he talking about? I pay myself every time I deposit that payroll check!” But there was more meaning to it. George Clason’s 1st Laws of...
More than a soothing leaf, they’re a motivational...
I know you guys are probably wondering why I would give a blog post such a title and what I’m really talking about. Well I’m talking about (@mint) www.mint.com. As a young man trying to build an empire from scratch, it’s a useful site that helps me manage my budget, and sends me an updated email of my net worth, ironically—EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT! I usually joke to my colLEAGUEs...
...[the bridge] is falling down, falling down...
Friends and family call me the a “Jack of All Trades” because I seem to have a “hook-up” on everything—LITERALLY! This blog post was inspired by a colleague of mine, Glenn, that brought up a superb topic of interest Saturday morning—Burning bridges. I’m really aporetic when it comes to losing friendships over money or failed promises. I’ve...
February 2010
12 posts
What's really going on around you? Become a... →
Stimulate your mind! Voice your opinion! →
Get it all 4 what it's really worth! →
“If you’re a company, don’t tell gen Y-ers about yourself. Istead,...”
– Kimberly Palmer (U.S. News & World Report)
“Maintain balance so you don’t fall off”
– William Bradley (@WilliamTheMogul)
"Birds of a feather..."
I was always told by my mother, aunts, and other elders in my family that “You are the company that you keep”, and “Great minds think alike”. As I grow older and strive harder to achieve goals I TOTALLY agree! My circle of friends stem from professional soccer players (@keikamara with plans to retire his mother, and put her hairstyling talents to use by opening a salon...
"Tryna make a dolla out of 15 cents..."
Before I had the mindset I have now and became more financial saavy, I was a money spending, spoiled teenager that put all my cash into my show car, bought all the latest phones, and bought clothes like crazy! I didnt have the responsibilities I have now so what else was I gonna spend my money on? This was all fine and dandy until my mother decided to move to Denver, CO. and I had to buck up as a...
“Never speak of yourself to others; make them talk about themselves instead;...”
– Edmond and Jules de Goncourt. Taken from “The Art of Talking to Anyone” by Rosalie Maggio
Not your "one-of-a-kind" usual...
WARNING: As I type this first post, I ask myself “what is this blog about, what am I going to say, and why should people care?” I consider my self a businessman. I am a businessman. However, I want to emphasize to my readers that you shouldn’t expect any Wall Street jargon about how to budget, sustain, and save your hard earned money. Instead, I invite you to watch the progression...
“Who says opportunity stops at five o’clock? You need to always be talking...”
– Robert Tuchman—Author of “Young Guns”
“Stack Now, Ball Later.”
– Ralph Diesel