FIVE YEARS OF FLUX: The hustle and grind continues.

Five years ago (March 14, 2006) I left the music industry to become a solopreneur. Mad shit has changed in my life since then.

Shit started off well and got better each year for a hot second. Clients were steady, chips were being stacked and  I was asked on the regular to exhibit my art (which was never a goal). The recession aka la crisis slowed my roll at timers so I’m extra hyped on making it to the five year mark.

I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason. The tough financial timers that started late 2009, showed me I needed to assess my current situation and opportunities to make the best possible moves forward.  2011 has been amazing so far and I have faith I will continue to fight the good fight for another five years and beyond.

Few things I have learned along the way:

• Playing checkers is wack and I need to be playing chess. Always need to be a few moves ahead with each move carefully thought out.
• Never get comfortable.
• Evolve or become extinct
• I can’t be a hermit 24/7. I need to “make an appointment” with myself and with fam bam to keep that balance. Time is precious. To quote AZ “Life’s a bitch and then you die that’s why we get high ‘cuz you never know when you’re gonna go”
• Always trust your gut
• “The first time someone shows you who they are, believe them.” — Maya Angelou
• Surround yourself with positive peeps that are about their shit. Do not waste energy on those negative, crazy draining folks. You are the company you keep.
• Learn to say “NO”
• Always be your authentic self.

The journey has been amazing so far and I look forward to whatever the future holds. I couldn’t have made it without the love and support of my FAM BAM. You all know who you are and I love you all to death. Gracias por todo.

Hustle and Grind Por Vida