Austin Jackson

In the studio being silly with my buddy Conrad. Being silly. Hogged the cam a little bit too much my friend, my bad Anyways, enjoy everybody we have a lot more coming. Valentines Day Mixtape dropping in February!

Do you want to get better grades, do better work, make more money, make lots of friends and go anywhere in life? You’ve got all of the core stuff right? Pretty good work ethic, not a hollow head, etc. so what do you need to do? The answer, my friends is LISTEN!

If you’re not listening well, you’re losing. Success happens when you work to help others, and listening makes it extremely easy to help others by finding out what could help them most. There was this show about millionaires that gave away money to those who were in need and were judged each week by how much they helped people. One of the entrepreneurs helped a struggling family of 10 by giving them a themed party that cost about $600. Although the parents thought it was ok, they were pissed off because the money could have been better spent on food and things they needed. The guy could have made their lives better if he only listened.

When you listen well: a) there could not be a better way to spend your time, b) you’re gaining valuable insights and free information that could make you successful c) you’re learning about opportunities that could help you succeed and make you rich d) most importantly, you could be creating meaningful relationships and friendships that will support you wherever you go. All by listening and being responsive to the needs of others.

Its very easy to make the mistake of going on and on and even ranting when your talking to someone else but true success comes to those who keep their ears open and listen to others.  I’m not sitting on a big white horse saying I am the best listener in the world, but listening is a skill we can all work to perfect. Some tips: ask questions; if its a lecture, take some notes; don’t think about what you want to say while they’re talking! You can do it!

Have you ever cashed in because you were listening well?

People make excuses all the time as a reason for not getting something done, but until they realize that making excuses prevents them from doing anything worthwhile, they will remain stuck! First video blog.