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We all make mistakes, but failure is not an option and it shouldn't be an option for you. Let me forewarn you, however. Once you succeed, many people will want to dethrone you. They will want what you have and they will want it from you. They will feel entitled to your stuff. They will say whatever it takes to make people believe things that are untrue about you. Their own insecurities will lead them to foolish action and for that, you will pay the price. Remember, I said that success comes at a price. People will want to see you fail and they will go to extreme measures, even deceive the ones you love and care about, to defame your name . They will turn people against you. However - If you are tough enough and you have the mettle to succeed, then push forward and do so with pride and dignity. Don't be jaded by a few insignificant people that have never amounted to anything in life, or by the people that will gladly ride on your coat tails and exploit your success. These people will go away with the wind. They will be a pain in your butt for awhile, but in time they will fall on their face and be forgotten. Take the high road! Don't let them get to you - Live the life you dream of living! I promise you it is worth all of the effort!

-Carlos Zappata

September 21, 2009

“ Never give up on anyone or anything.
In the wakeful vision of Shambhala, which we call the vision of the Great Eastern Sun, no human being is ever a lost cause. We are always willing to give things a chance to flower.

Chogyam Trungpa 2 years ago • Notes