It is of the utmost most importance to give back to your respective communities once one has reached a certain level of success. We at Six Figgaz Clothing have yet to reach that level, but we feel the need to get an early start on our community servicing. The "Get Motivated Tour" has made stops at both Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern Universities, both receiving a warm reception. The basic concept is to get the youth to inspired to want to progress in their lives. Whether you strive to be an athlete, an entertainer, a doctor, or a lawyer, it all began with a dream. We want you to not only dream, but DREAM BIG! It is impossible to stress how vital it is to seek knowledge. Once that knowlege has been sought, plan, and impliment said plan to the fullest extent. Ladies and gentleman, the choice is yours. Get off the boo boo and get motivated. Failure is not an option.
Author: Bruce Norwood
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Inspiration could come at the strangest times. It could be a dramatic occurence that happened in one's life, an achievement, or simply an epiphany. However the enlightenment comes about, none can be more vital than the inspiration drawn from this painting. It was done by one of our loyal fans. This is the type of act that keeps the fire inside burning. For someone to take the time to create such a work of art, with no motive in particular, is truly something to take to heart. Whatever made this person feel inspired enough to bring this image to life is anyone's guess. The Six Figgaz brand only hopes that we can continue to give birth to strokes of genius as this portrait. Such a flattering gesture is our inspiration. It motivates us to be more dedicated to give the public the best that we have to offer. Keep it up, and SFC will not let you down.
Carl say's he believes there are several paths people can take to become millionaires or rather billionaires. Five of those include:
1) Living a modest lifestyle with virtually no debt. Individuals daily , are fixated on becoming a millionaire; they pinch pennies, squeeze every bit of performance out of where they put their money, drive old, run-down cars, and don't go out to eat. "It's the old lady who passed away with a million [dollars], she lived in an efficiency but never owned a car. I've seen one [case] every other year where someone passes away and they have an unbelievable amount of money.
2) Work for a publicly traded company and take advantage of stock options. "You can easily take advantage of 401(K) and profit-sharing.
3) Work for a large company where you acquire skills and knowledge about how the company does business, and then go independent in the same line of work.
4) Save seed money to start a small business. "On an income level, the cash flow may have been paycheck to paycheck [for the business owner(s)], but through selling the business they come into a windfall and it gives you financial independence, or puts you on their way to it.
5) Buy real estate. You can start by purchasing one property and renting it out, and within seven to nine years you could have 10 units and $1-$2 million in equity.
On behalf of Six Figgaz Clothing we would like to say THANK YOU! Since we are still in the growing stages, we appreciate those who have supported us thus far. Knowing that you have many other, more established urban designers to choose from, we would like to let you know that your love has not gone unnoticed. We hope that you will continue to do business with us in the future. We value our customers very much, & as young, black, budding entrepreneurs, we want to make it our point to show love back to all that have shown love to the Six Figgaz family. Be sure to keep checking out our website www.sixfiggaz.net. The spring line is coming soon. Many colors, sizes, & designs to choose from for both men & women. THIS MEANS YOU. Once again, from us to you, thank you.
Forty-five years ago , a notable king stood in front of a quarter of a million people & gave one the most outstanding speeches in American History. He spoke about the pursuit of happiness , overcoming segregation laws. And gave hope to all Americas, all races that one day we will all be able to pray together, struggle together, & stand up for freedom together .
The king I’m referring to was not King David of the bible. Or the famous King Louis XIII of France from the 17th century. I’m talking about Martin Luther King Jr. One of the main leaders of the American civil rights movement. Dr. King was born January 15,1929, throughout his illustrious life work; one of his greatest accomplishments was receiving the noble peace prize for his efforts to end segregation and racial discrimination through civil disobedience and other non-Violent means. Dr. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. At the tender age of 39.
His efforts did not go over looked His bravery and leadership made the world a better place it is today He did not fight against injustice and equality for nothing
Dr. King may be the reason why beastie boys were the first white rap group amongst a predominantly all black hip-hop America.
Dr. King may be the reason why a skinny white kid from Detroit Michigan named Eminem has become one of the all time greatest selling musicians in the Hip-Hop community today.
I’m defiantly not trying to say Dr. King is responsible for the way hip-hop is today and defiantly not saying he would be happy with the language in hip-hop.
But what I am trying to say is…Dreams do come true! Ambition, wisdom, zeal, faith, imagination & Diligence, are only a small piece of the equation for success.
We must seek knowledge, do our research & open our minds. The problem we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.
We have inadvertently became so focused on our own building That we have forgotten the foundation that holds it up; Or in reaping for so long where we have not sown; Perhaps we have forgotten that need to sow
There is a time to learn and a time to teach A time to laugh and a time to cry A time to live and a time to die Right now it’s time to “listen“, “learn” Listen twice as much as we talk
I know I’m young I know I’m not perfect If you were educated enough you would realize no man but god is. I am not a preacher and I seek no praise I am just a young man with a dream as well…
I have a dream that one day; more young boys would look up to people like Bob Johnson & Bill gates. In the classrooms instead of on the corner Flippin’ weight.
I have a dream that one day more young girls and young women would strive to be more like Madame C.J Walker. More like Oprah Winfrey. But instead I’m sad to say that is not what I see.
I have a dream that one day I would see more young brother’s going to Harvard or Yale rather than the coffin & Jail. You can have a education and still be cool. Matter of fact without one you would be considered a fool.
I have a dream that one day our youth and our own children will grow up with more ambition and more faith than ever. They have to realize it’s harder not to try; than trying and failing. Failure will only make you stronger and wiser.
I have a dream that one day More youth would dream More young adults would use their imagination and for the good. For themselves, for their family and for our country Imagination is everything It is a preview of life’s coming attraction
I do not choose to be a common person. It is my right to be uncommon is I can. I seek opportunity not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me.
I want to take the calculated risk to dream and to build, to fail and succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole; I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence, the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia.
I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat.
It is my heritage to stand erect,proud and unafraid, to think and act for myself, to enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, This, with god's help, I have done. All this is what it means to be an entrepreneur!
Dec.12th 2007 was the day that the young entrepreneur Carl Wesley Dream had finally been manifested, He finally met the urban fashion godfather Daymond John. From Houston to NYC is a long journey but what has been even longer is Carl's expedition through pot holes and bump's in the road.....
His journey is so incredible and inspirational he decided to put in novel form. Be on the look out for that.
Not only does Daymond run FUBU, a worldwide brand name but he also is the owner of brands like Coogi™, Heatherette™, Drunkn Monkey™, Ether™, Kappa USA™.
I'm just glad to see two successful black brothers coming together or rather spoken about other than being mentioned on American Gangster. Shout out's to B.E.T I love that show. :) But it's time to put the spotlight on Black Men on a more positive level.
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