http://garyvaynerchuk.disqus.com/enSat, 20 Mar 2010 15:05:29 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-40682685<p>YESTERDAY has already happened...TOMMOROW has not yet happened, the only thing you can control is what will happen today, in this hour, this moment...stop worrying and start living...make TODAY matter....!</p>Remington Dayn-RyanSat, 20 Mar 2010 15:05:29 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-8346178<p>I agree that most people obsess way too much on what is going to happen but being too much in the present leaves you open to being completely blindsided - need to balance the two</p>Paul HigginsSun, 19 Apr 2009 07:15:30 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366876<p>Makes me think of <em>mind like water</em>. Cultivate stillness and emptiness. And be ready to react. Like a pool of water accepts a pebble, adjusts, and returns to equilibrium. And like a pool of water accepts a boulder, adjusts, and returns to equilibrium. All about being ready to devote mindful focus to emerging events or thoughts or people (or social media tools or changes or breakthroughs).</p>JakeSun, 15 Feb 2009 20:03:31 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366874<p>I agree with Gary on this post 100% ; I run my own business outside of my blog and I find many people in the business world try to predict the future instead of using what they currently have to make their business bigger.</p>Alpesh ShahSat, 14 Feb 2009 17:21:45 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366873<p>I like Gary Vee's of course not only because of his passion and excitement on the the topic but he really gives solid advice.</p><p>People really are too busy trying to predict what's coming next when really what it boils down to is execution. You've gotta execute what your passionate about like Gary says. If you want a sports analogy--it's not about trick plays, it's about using your existing playbook and executing those strategies. That's how you win.</p>MattWilsontvSat, 14 Feb 2009 15:00:02 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366872<p>Hmmm. 30 second video ad by google to start a Gary Vaynerchuk video blog that lasts 1:42? Seems a little too much imho.</p>Bryan HauerSat, 14 Feb 2009 14:49:37 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366871<p>Inspiring as usual gary</p>LatestRantSat, 14 Feb 2009 09:51:34 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366870<p>I feel that there still needs to be some sort of proactiveness involved otherwise your a day late, dollar short.</p>SnifferFri, 13 Feb 2009 17:37:00 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366869<p>I agree with you that, business need to be nimble and adapt to changes (technological or economic), I also think it really depends on what your business is.</p><p>For example, facebook/twitter should be thinking about what is the future of social networks. Wine retailers should be thinking about what new wines do I need to bring in next season.</p><p>Essentially, if it is your core business, you need to be thinking atleast a couple of years ahead, but if it is a marketing tool, say twitter for a customer support, etc, you can let others bother about what needs to be the future, and worry about how you will use it today.</p>ShivaFri, 13 Feb 2009 15:56:21 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366868<p>Nice job Gary!</p><p>I'm totally with you. A lot of photographers are so stuck in the old film days and don't even get things like twitter and facebook.</p><p>It's a new world people!</p>Wayne WallaceFri, 13 Feb 2009 09:21:10 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366866<p>GV, good shiz bruddah, but, also REALLY dig what Louderback said.</p><p>Gotta have a vision, and also, be willing to be different than everyone else.</p><p>TOO much of the same happening out there - NOT good.</p><p>Different is better, then again, BETTER is Better :)</p><p>--z--</p>Zach Even - EshFri, 13 Feb 2009 00:24:03 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366865<p>I agree with you on using the tools and making the most of them. On the other hand, reactionary might not be the best term. Being adaptive to what's available and finding your own place in that environment might be a more suitable key to success. Overall, your message is completely right on, don't miss on current opportunities because you are obsessing over potential ones.</p>MilosThu, 12 Feb 2009 23:48:18 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366864<p>Good analogy. Online sites are ever evolving. We really don't know what will be the next hot thing. So leveraging and taking advantage early on is key once you see it happening. Cool. Need to tell my students this stuff.</p>Sam With Traffic Is KingThu, 12 Feb 2009 23:25:23 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366863<p>My take from another GV GEM ...Understand who the players are and GET IN THE GAME! Thanks Gary. See you soon at FOXNEWS.</p>@AndrewSansoneThu, 12 Feb 2009 22:30:14 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366861<p>So true Gary.</p><p>I've worked with many people that are always worried about being the first one there, and not worried about being really good at it.</p><p>Excellent!</p>Joshua PowellThu, 12 Feb 2009 20:41:19 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366860<p>Agreed, though I find it a lot of fun to try the future predicting as well. Heck, sometimes it's worth it business-wise.</p>David DadekianThu, 12 Feb 2009 20:31:54 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366858<p>Love the post Gary!<br>It's impossible to predict the future, but by being proactive and exploring, you increase your chances of leading the conversation.Being in he trenches is an opportunity to gather information and create something useful, whether its a product or service.</p>Laura PilkingtonThu, 12 Feb 2009 19:14:05 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366857<p>Gary I agree with you 100 percent. Just be ready and cradle the babies early :)</p>DeanoThu, 12 Feb 2009 18:42:18 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366856<p>I love it Gary. Take advantage of the NOW, and be on the bleeding edge. I am all for it.</p>Andrew MagerThu, 12 Feb 2009 18:16:45 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366855<p>Well said GV.</p>Noah FlemingThu, 12 Feb 2009 18:15:02 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366854<p>I needed to hear this today. I *am* one who cares very much about Twitter, because I am one of the 1001 people crazy enough to be making a third-party app for it. Today, a competitor launched a great update. As I was pondering last night whether I should even keep trying or not, my great hubby said "Honey, if there were no competition, we'd all be driving Fords right now." He, and you, are right... we have to go where passion leads us if we have any kind of talent for it, and try to make the best choices we can along the way, or we might never get anywhere. As I will maintain unto death, YOU ROCK GV. ;-))))</p>Kris CThu, 12 Feb 2009 17:39:21 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366853<p>You are right to some degree.. but you need to go from 30yr to 3-5yr to this year to this quarter to right now. If you are just focusing on now you miss the context of where you want to be and where you are going.</p><p>But don't be a slave to your world view. Try lots of stuff, keep what works, throw out what doesn't, and UPDATE your vision at least quarterly.</p><p>jim</p>jim louderbackThu, 12 Feb 2009 17:27:43 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366852<p>This applies even further than social media. It applies to everyday business where execs and upper mgmt get caught up in what the environment is doing and reacting to that vs. being proactive about their own business and as you said, foreseeing what's to come.</p><p>I've seen this mentality first hand and it's hurt a lot of businesses and their bottom line. Being up on the game and staying innovative is seemingly a lost art but those who are able to execute it well and align their business with their foresight, are able to jump over the competition - who remain reactive.</p><p>Thanks for the thoughts, man.</p>Sonny GillThu, 12 Feb 2009 17:18:59 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366851<p>You got me thinking Gary, as ever!</p><p>Cheers</p><p>Andy</p>Andy BrownThu, 12 Feb 2009 17:15:44 -0000http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/78973203#comment-6366850<p>dude, it's not that much on 'predicting the future', it's more on fostering the conversation on topics that matter.</p><p>cheers :)</p>George TziralisThu, 12 Feb 2009 16:56:31 -0000