"Whatever he want me to do, I'm in!"

I'm inspired by Hip-Hop.  Always have been, always will be.  At a young age, a majority of Hip-Hop was not allowed in the MacAlpine household (scary that I can hear my father's voice as I type), but few can debate that although vulgar at times, those who have mastered the craft portray lyrical rawness and clear pictures. Hip-Hop creates imagery of what it takes to reach your goals and the idea of "Everything you get you have to work haaaard for it," (Honey's shake your hips, you don't stop...)

Christopher Wallace, aka The Notorious BIG, most recently had a biopic made entitled Notorious.  The film portrayed Biggie's (another nickname) short life from the time he was in elementary school until his death in his early twenties.  Without going into too much detail, the housing project of Bedford-Stuyvesant (Bed-Stuy) in Brooklyn did not seem like the ideal place to grow, however, it looked as if it nurtured an attitude of "if you want it, go get."  Despite an on and off drug career, Big finalized realized there was more to life than being a dope dealer.  Even though it meant sacrificing the easy money that came with dope dealing, Big understood that he had a talent that with hard work and sacrifice would outweigh the benefits and risk of being a drug dealer.



"Whatever he want me to do, i'm in!"  These words were said aggressively by the actor playing Big, to one of Puffy's (Biggie's Producer) associates.  Big knew obstacles were going to happen, but a change was required in order to grow.  Later, Big became arguably one of the best Hip-Hop artist to the genre.  His legacy continues by those who emulate his linguistic style.

How often are we comfortable with our daily routine? Very, I would presume.  If we were not, we would consistently challenge ourselves to shelf our complacency and push to an uncomfortable limit to reap boundless rewards.  When you go for that morning jog, are you still running that less-than-brisk 5k pace.  Why not step it up, what do you have to lose?  Are you still that power walker around the lake who thinks two times is enough.  What's wrong with three? Be down for the cause of continuous self improvement.  Applaud your accomplishments thus far, however don't stop there.  Find that person of thing that motivates you to do better and be "Unbelievable!"