The Gallivantings of Daniel Franklin Gomez

Fundamental Life Lessons from Bon Jovi

Posted on 28. Oct, 2008 by Gallivanter in Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi, now that’s a fairytale come true. He started off sweeping floors at a recording studio, 25 years later, Bon Jovi is one of the biggest rock band on the planet, selling over 120 million records worldwide.

1. “Success is falling nine times and getting up ten.”
When the going gets tough, giving up is way too easy. Life, it’s not only about accomplishing goals but also getting through trials and tribulations with full of satisfaction. Trials will continue to hound our lives, but, it is up to us to look straight ahead and you will be able to see the sign of rewards to come.

2. “Nothing is as important as passion. No matter what you want to do with your life, be passionate.”
The boring 9-5 office job. It’s not too hard, really, but ultimately, boredom kills off who we are, and thus, passion goes down the toilet. Do something you love, so you’ll love your life. I was stuck in a job that I didn’t like at all, not because of anything, but for the lack of passion. I’m now with a company, doing something I love, sports. It doesn’t get any better than this!

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3. “Don’t get too comfortable with who you are at any given time – you may miss the opportunity to become who you want to be.”
The dreaded comfort zone, killer of hopes and dreams. The second we become comfy with our living condition, we will stop trying to go after our dreams. Dreams, are designed to be hard.

4. “Miracles happen everyday, change your perception of what a miracle is and you’ll see them all around you.”
I know a lot of complainers out there, who are blinded by the beauty of life by focusing on negativity. Life has its good and bad, concentrate on the good for once.

5. “Each one of you has something no one else has, or has ever had: your fingerprints, your brain, your heart. Be an individual. Be unique. Stand out. Make noise. Make someone notice. That’s the power of individuals.”
Need I say more?

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6. “Map out your future – but do it in pencil. The road ahead is as long as you make it. Make it worth the trip.”
Life, is not fated. So screw you douche bags who believe it that bullshit. Life, is flexible and full of twists and turns. Be spontaneous, and develop a commitment. There are many paths that lead to the same goal, some are more fun. Take the scenic route and enjoy life while reaching for your goal.

7. “The only enemy is ignorance.”
“Ignorance is bliss” is a stupid quotation. Being ignorant, like the PAS political party in Kelantan, will only lead you to a shallow life and start believing that women should not wear lipstick or high heel shoes because it will invite unwanted attraction by men. Balls. Be open-minded for crying out loud, there is more to this world than oppressed dumb-holes going around preaching about the greatness of their religion. You can take that religion of yours and shove it up your arses.

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