The extremely haute and avant garde Grace Jones's influence has propelled itself into today's age of pop culture. Young celebrities have taken on her image as their own without apologies. From the elaborately over the top Lady Gaga to the "popular simply because I'm fine" Amber Rose. I enjoyed Grace because she was different, more than different she is original. Originality is what we look for here at MOGUL, hints the reason we deliver to you today, Ms Grace Jones. I had the pleasure of witnessing her brother Noel Jones spit fire from his mouth while preaching the Apostolic word, where he referenced Grace on several occasions. Obviously this family has something to say and an authentic way of saying it.
The MOGUL life features people who have altered history with their specific BRAND (Executive Brand) of uniqueness. Unique to the core not longing to be anyone but themselves. Taking the elements of the day and infusing their own special antecdote to a dying world. This, my friend, is therapy. The injection of shocking, yet refreshing change. Something that repositions the regular to include the multifarious. The stamp that these particular individuals leave on the world is everlasting. Now we see this living on through the generation to come. For example:
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"Now I Don't Care What You Dress Like Or What You Where...But Please Make Sure You Got Some Colors In There...Now It's All Very Well Stepping Out In Black & White, But You're No Girlfriend Of Mine Trying To Do That Right..."
Spiritual, mental, physical, financial. Mind, body, soul, and spirit. The four areas of everyone's life consist of these magnificent things. These are the elements that make up your full spectrum.
Balance is the key...If you are not feeding every area equally, then you are missing the point. Every aspect is vital to the lifestyle of the hustlenomics don or diva.
The Hustlenomics lifestyle is a complete life with vital elements that must be properly maintained. Not one arena can be neglected to live in perfect harmony.
The Mogul lifestyle has been brought to you by Americans of all races, colors, and creeds. The determination of the downtrodden to achieve greatness through mostly financial gain. I know, I know, financial prowess is not the only determinant of success, however it is the mostly sought after. Finances being the "All Mighty" of this somewhat God forsaken world brings me to my point. THE GRIND!
"In this world it's only you and your focus...or lack thereof"
Now, THE GRIND! is a good thing, but anything over done is horrible! I'm not writing this to go against everything I believe, although I am recording this manifesto as a cry for balance. My dear friend Russell Simmons is a highly respected man and a Mogul to say the least, but I have seen him transform over the years from a tyrannical business man to the balanced spiritual being that he is today. I follow Rush on Twitter and learn a great deal from his philosophical tweets and am grateful for his shared wisdom. Over my years of sweat and tears I have gained and lost friends. I have built and closed businesses. I have made friends and have kept enemies close. Through all of this I am the man I am today. Am I proud of who I am? I will not answer that with words, but I will show you with my grind.
I love being involved and moving at high speeds. I moved to the DC area because its fast. I'm a city boy and the suburbs were literally killing me. Now I'm in the city and I feel that the metro is killing me too, just in a different way. Like I said. I have learned a great deal and these lessons bring to me an uncharacteristic fear. I have preached against fear as the devil within destroying every fiber of the entrepreneurship that America has instilled in us from generation to generation. Being a victim of fear can be a good thing. How can being scared be a good thing? Well, have you ever been backed up against a wall and had to claw your way out? Make your fear a motivation. Make lemonade out of those lemons and swing strategically. The way you get your back off the wall is by developing a slight amnesia and forgetting the fail, but remembering the lessons taught by these horrendous experiences.
"Watch the field, but don't do it with your eyes"
Be consistent. Be persistent. Grind like a mogul and believe that you will get beyond the down times, because they will come. Remember to insure your every move like a game of chess, however some actions call for a sheer head first dive into murky waters. The affluent will tell you otherwise, because they never really had it like you. They didn't have to worry about banks saying no, or not having a family member financially stable enough to loan you the ten thousand dollars needed to start that venture. These so called "rags to riches" stories don't quite jive with yours now do they? The depths you came from don't typically offer elite finishes, but you vie to hit the top. You will find your authentic swagger.
"Use your fear"
Every great move maker has his/her own authentic way of doing things. They all share a similar level of thirst or desire, however they all differ in there own undescribeable way. The Mogul prides in their ability to live in their own skin nonapologetically. This beast of the grind realizes he/she lives in a world where no one can do what he/she does, the way he/she does it. A prominent factor in the outcome is confidence and preparation. Even mistakes can be gems. Some errors are not quite errors, but interventions. Even when one makes three lousy moves it's that one genious execution that places you in the lead. This correction could not be brought to light without sound preparation and simple confidence. Own your every step and watch how quickly you become the trendsetter hopefully you set out to become.
"Shut up...Listen"
Find your particular step and get on your grind. The grind is unforgiving and quite burdensome. It doesn't quite like anyone, and the silver spoon recipients don't understand this because they never truly had to look this fiend in the eye. Well you do. God placed us here on this Earth as rulers over the beasts. This does not disqualify your dominion over fear, or the grind. By locating your individual format the grind becomes your help meet. Your help meet then becomes the determing factor of your success, no matter what that is. The way you see the situation is exactly what it is. So adjust your situation and make sure your attitude is that of success, and you will reach your goals with the proper preparation.
Warrick Buffett
Founder of The Hustlenomics Lifestyle
Hip Hop has been known for its many feuds and bantering back and forth by Gotti rappers dissing each other in a plethora of rhymes. These arrogant yet talented bunch of word play artists gain notariety and build wealth off the publicity garnered from disrespecting someone of greater stature typically. However some do it for other reasons, like T.I. claiming "King of the South" when artists like Ludacris are obviously more talented. Then you still have to acknowledge the greats like OutKast.
Here is the case. Hip Hop's net worth somewhat depends on these continued rivalries bringing forth shows like "Beef" and spawning rap moguls like Fifty Cent and Rick Ross to name a few. Well, Jay Z has seen his share of wannabees stepping on his toes, and some of the rappers we call top notch drawing first blood. Most recently Cash Money's Lil Wayne, self proclaimed the greatest rapper alive" anticipates his new album, and what better way to promote it then to dis the dude that, some say, sits on the the throne. Battling for number one, Kanyeezy and Hov launch "Watch The Throne" and Weezy awaits the release of "The Carter 4". In his newly leaked track "It's Good" featuring Jada Kiss and Drake, Drake disses Jay Z while introducing Wayne and the disses then continue.
Wayne was interviewed and was heard basically blaming the perceived dis on perception because he never mentions Jay Z's name. Hmmmm. A little spineless I say. Stand up and take claim, Al qaeda does. I read through the many blogs mentioning this particular verse and the comments show how blood hungry this hip hop world is. It's pretty much a consensus with Jay supporters that he doesn't need to respond, but the followers of Lil Wayne think otherwise.
I think you have two highly talented rappers and this is a stunt to sell albums on Weezy's part. I really don't think he needs it, but as one hip hop fan states "...It would be fun". Does hip hop need this sort of nonsense? Should Hip Hop feed this drama hungry world? Reality shows prove our hunger for drama and this event would definitely make money. So if it's about the dollars, then throw away the sense. Lets get ready to rumble.
Consumers generally accept that the best credit cards are reserved for members of the credit elite, but there are some cards that even a perfect credit score can't guarantee.
"There are cards that are invitation only," Beverly Harzog, an expert with Credit.com, tells MainStreet.
The most widely known of these elusive credit cards is the American Express Black Centurion. Amex (NYSE: AXP - News) refrains from formally disclosing the terms and conditions of the card; the only thing that a curious visitor can learn from perusing the issuer's website is that the Centurion is "rarely seen, always recognized."
But experts have gleaned, largely through interviews with the cardholders they could find, that the Centurion is generally awarded to existing cardholders who have charged $250,000 or more onto their credit cards in one calendar year. These big spenders pay a $5,000 initiation fee, with a $2,500 annual fee after that if they choose to add the card to their already fat wallets.
While less is known about the particular perks these cards net for their holders, it is generally accepted that they receive some pretty swanky travel perks, including exclusive discounts and free upgrades on all sorts of carriers. "The concierge will basically do anything for you," Tim Chen, CEO of NerdWallet.com, says.
Curtis Arnold, founder of CardRatings.com, adds that the card doesn't only offer travel benefits. A current cardholder recently told the website about a dinner Centurion hosted at Bergdorf-Goodman in which the free meal came with a complimentary gift bag full of personalized swag.
Of course, the Centurion isn't the only invitation-only card out there. Chase offers the Palladium card, which Harzog says carries a much lower annual fee (around $595) than its Amex counterpart, but requires an equally full private Chase bank account, believed to be around $20 to $30 million.
Additionally, Chen says, to remain competitive "a lot of financial institutions have cards that they will only offer to customers who use their private wealth managers." This includes Smith Barney and Merrill Lynch, which both have their own cards tailor-made for their wealthiest consumers.
"There are probably a few others that we don't even know about," Harzog adds. "They're very secretive about these cards because that's part of the allure."
While the specific perks associated with these cards are guarded and can vary widely in terms and perks, there is one factor that seems to universally define them.
"They have a totally different look and feel from regular cards," Arnold says. The Centurion, for instance, is made of titanium, while the Palladium is made of the precious metal that shares its name and has the cardholder's signature permanently etched into it.
"They all have what I call a 'plunk factor,'" Arnold explains. "You're likely to get somebody's attention when you put it down."
"You've still got to look under the hood," Arnold cautions. He points out that Visa's Black Card, for instance — which touts limited availability and is largely considered to be Visa's answer to the Centurion — actually has more in common with cards in the tier below its billing.
Arnold says that there are plenty of top-tier cards that you don't need to be rich and/or famous to snag, and that offer stellar rewards for average consumers.
American Express Platinum Rewards Card
This Amex card carries a $450 annual fee in exchange from some pretty sweet travel rewards and is geared toward affluent consumers, but isn't closed to those who aren't in the highest income bracket.
United Mileage Plus Explorer Card
One of Arnold's new favorites, Chase's recently released United Mileage Plus Explorer card, lets cardholders book their first checked bag on United Flights for free (an estimated $50 savings per trip) and also lets them board their flight ahead of general seating passengers.
"I particularly like the Priority Boarding benefit," Arnold says.
You also get two passes to visit the United Club each year, which will gives you at least of taste of the high life.
Cardholders also earn and two miles per $1 spent on tickets purchased from United or Continental and one rewards miles for each $1 spent one everything else. The card has a $95 fee that is waived during the first year and carries a 14.24% annual percentage rate (APR).
Citi Thank You Prestige
One of Citi's elite cards, the Thank You Prestige carries a $500 annual fee, but "comes with a lot more travel perks" than other options, Chen says. This includes 24/7 concierge services similar to that of the Amex Platinum, though not quite in the class of the Centurion card.
Cardholders also receive unlimited access to swanky airport lounges, one complimentary ticket on a domestic flight per year and automatic gold status in the Hilton HHonors program. They also aren't subject to the pesky foreign transaction fees charged on purchases made abroad.
The card's APR is around 15.24%, depending on creditworthiness. The Ritz Carlton Premium Rewards Card
Another new offering from Chase, the Ritz Carlton card offers 24-hour concierge services and exclusive discounts and upgrades at the well-known hotel chain it's affiliated with. This includes an automatic $100 credit to the hotel's restaurants or spa with each two-night stay.
Additionally, cardholders get five rewards points for every dollar spent at Ritz-Carlton hotels, two points for every dollar spent on airfare and one point on all other purchases. They also get admittance into airport lounges and a $200 credit for airline incidentals. The card has a $395 annual fee and variable interest rates around 15.24%.
Bugatti has finally revealed to us its new four-door supercar concept just beore the Frankfurt Motor Show at an event for past customers and Bugatti-intenders. We have been referring to the French super car as the Bordeaux, but the actual car is called the Galibier. The Galibier was named after a strenuous
Alpine pass along the Tour de France.
One of the Galibier's most striking features is undoubtedly its two-tone outer shell, which is comprised of both polished aluminum for the doors and front fenders and a unique dark blue carbon fiber weave that shines through when illuminated. We also note a prominent center spine that recalls past Bugattis like the Type 35 and the classically beautiful Type 57.
A powerful eight-liter W16 powerplant is the source of the Galibier's excitement. Unlike the mill thrusting the Veyron to outlandish speeds, this particular version is mounted up front and is capable of running on ethanol fuel, which may allow Bugatti to unleash more horsepower out of the engine.
The Galibier's top speed is reported at 217 miles per hour (350 kilometers per hour). This is less powerful than the Veyron, but still one hell of a ride! OH YEAH! The price tag is around a whopping $1,000,000.
The extremely haute and avant garde Grace Jones's influence has propelled itself into today's age of pop culture. Young celebrities have taken on her image as their own without apologies. From the elaborately over the top Lady Gaga to the "popular simply because I'm fine" Amber Rose. I enjoyed Grace because she was different, more than different she is original. Originality is what we look for here at MOGUL, hints the reason we deliver to you today, Ms Grace Jones. I had the pleasure of witnessing her brother Noel Jones spit fire from his mouth while preaching the Apostolic word, where he referenced Grace on several occasions. Obviously this family has something to say and an authentic way of saying it.
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