Tabious L. Carter "Mr. Stand In Your Greatness"

Did I mention that I hated Fort Valley?  Not that Fort Valley was a bad place but I never fit in.  I did not have a lot of friends growing up.  I was light skin with a cleft chin and my middle name was Lopez, so I was always asked if I was Mexican.  This was a small town in the south, so everyone was either black or white.  I was too light skin for some people and too dark for the other people.  I did not have birthday parties or sleepovers.  The only sport that my Gram would allow me to play until I got to Jr. High was baseball.  I was sheltered and a frankly I was a cry baby all through elementary school.   I was starting 6th grade which in Fort Valley was a part of Jr. High School.  This was a rough year for your boy!  My first day I remember thinking damn these some big ass kids.  I swear that entire 8th grade class was all on steroids.  I am talking about the girls too.  I was this quiet awkward kid trying t...

I had the honor and privilege to speak at the Lambda Phi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi CLASS Undergraduate Leadership conference at my alma mater Valdosta State University. It was a great opportunity to speak with these gentlemen and I hope I was able to leave them with some knowledgeable & inspiration. Please take a few minutes to check out my speech titled P.O.W.E.R. If you got a message from it please like & share. Thank you! Lets be Great Today!  # 1Down P.S. The video correctly flips after 1 minute.

Have you ever wondered "How in the world did I end up here"?  You had so much more planned for your life but for whatever reason those plans did not come to fruition.  I think we all go through those times.  I had the opportunity to give a speech yesterday title "I Am Suppose To Change The World".  This is probably the most emotional and revealing speech I've ever done.  I hope you take a few minutes to check it out below.   Want to purchase a Black Excellence Cap? www.TabiousLCarter.bigcartel.com  

First off, let me apologize if my cursing offends.  There are times when a vulgar word is needed to emphasize the point of a statement and "Forget a Mentor" just did not have the same ring lol.  I recorded this video, F*** a Mentor, because I see so many entrepreneurs that are stuck in their business then have the thoughts that a mentor is going to sprinkle some magic dust and everything will skyrocket.  I wasted a lot of time over the years waiting on a mentor, searching for a mentor, and claiming mentors.  Trust me when I say I  know the value of TRUE mentoring.  Everyone is not qualified nor equipped to be your mentor.  Put in the work and your real mentor will find you.        "Mentoring is who you are as much as what you do." John C. Maxwell Questions to consider. 1. Does your mentor see you as a top priority? 2. Did you and your mentor develop a relationship before starting the mentor/ student relationship? 3...

Happy Friday Eve!!!!  It's almost TGIF.  I normally do not speak on "controversial" topics but I sat back and realized when did being a black man become "controversial".  This video titled Miseducation of the Modern Negro is my quick interpretation of  one of my favorite quotes by Dr. Carter G. Woodson.    "If you can control a man's thinking you do not have to worry about his action.  When you determine what a man shall think you do not have to concern yourself about what he will do.  If you make a man feel that he is inferior, you do not have to compel him to accept an inferior status, for he will seek it himself.  If you make a man think that he is justly an outcast, you do not have to order him to the back door.  He will go without being told; and if there is no back door, his very nature will demand one." Carpe Diem... Seize the day!   Check out my views Miseducation of the Modern Negro below.   Lets be...

One of my favorite quotes is "We don't get what we want out of life, we get what we are".  We have to become the person that deserves our goals and dreams.  Until we become that person our dreams will never become reality. I read a passage by poet William Arthur Ward that encouraged me.  I hope it does for you too.   Believe while others are doubting. Plan while others are playing. Study while others are sleeping. Decide while others are delaying. Prepare while others are daydreaming. Begin while others are procrastinating. Work while others are wishing. Save while others are wasting. Listen while others are talking. Smile while others are frowning. Commend while others are criticizing. Persist while others are quitting. So I ask you "Are you ready?".  Carpe Diem... Seize the day!  

I'm sorry some times I just have to rant to get things off of my chest!  Lets be great today! #1Down

I've been asking myself this serious question for the last few weeks "Am I a quitter, an incubator, or a builder?".  That can be a tough question to ask yourself as an entrepreneur because you have to look in the mirror.  Activities like writing down you goals, organizing your calendar, or buying business cards can "trick" you into thinking that you are actually building a business.  The activities that make you a business builder are the ones that generate income!  I challenge you to take a look at your daily activities and determine if they generate income or lead you in that direction.  If those activities are not moving you towards a profit then it is time to reevaluate....So I ask you "Are you a Quitter, Incubator, or Builder?".  Carpe Diem... Seize the day!   Did This Help You? If so, I really need your support!  I always say that I want to inspire just 1 person every time I speak. ...

Many people have had their dreams knocked out of them by dream crushers and idea killers.  Business professors Gary Hamel and C.K. Prahalad conducted a social experiment with a group of monkeys.  After watching this brief video you will understand what I mean when I say "Watch Out For Monkeys".  Leader of Leaders Episode #3 Subscribe to our mailing list

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It's 2016!!!  We made it!  I don't know about you but the older I get the faster the years go by.  I hope that you have taken some time to think and have a vision of exactly how you want your 2016 to become.  I read a quote by Mike Hyatt that said "If you have a clear vision, you will eventually attract the right strategy.  If you don't have a clear vision, no strategy will save you".  I am taking that stance going into 2016.  I know the vision I have for my life; but I do not know exactly how I will get there.  The one thing that I am certain of is that I will stay focused and stand in my gift of speaking & inspiring.  We have 366 days in 2016 to design the life that we want to live.  DO NOT WASTE one of them!  Before you know it the clock will be counting down on 2016 and we will be saying Happy New Year 2017.   Carpe Diem... Seize the day!   Check out my first video of 2016 below.   Lets be great today!...

Can you believe there are 58 days left in 2015!?!  Seriously, the older I get the faster the year goes by!  In my preparation for 2016 one thing that I feel that was missing in 2015 were serious accountability partners.  The old adage “birds of a feather flock together” comes to mind when I think my most successful times in life.  In my former football life I was surrounded by my teammates and pushed by my coaches to achieve championship success.  In my entrepreneurship career I’ve had the privilege to have great business partners that pushed me to become a better leader and mentors that were examples of great businessmen.  From both of those experiences I learned how to create consistent habits that helped me achieve the goals I set.  A tool that I have put together to help me and hopefully you with finishing your 2015 goals and preparing for your 2016 goals is the 1Down 21 Day Challenge!  How many times have you seen or heard pe...

Lets talk about the abundance of the Universe!!!  We have all heard phrases like "speak your dreams to the universe", "the secret", or "the universe is full of abundance".  I feel that all these statements are true but most people think of the Universe as the lottery.  The universe responds to natural actions that are deeply believed by your subconscious. It's time to focus on exactly what you want.  It's time to HUSTLE! H.U.S.T.L.E. H = Hero U = Universe S = Servant Leadership T = Think L = Legendary E = Entrepreneurship There are a lot motivational speakers, coaches, bloggers, etc out there.  Anyone can read books and regurgitate memorized quotes but my goal is to actually train and teach .  I have broken down each segment into separate videos and will be uploading them over the next week.  The second video below is my training on the Universe.  I hope you learn at least 1 thing from...

Happy first day of October to you!  I wanted to send out a quick message for my friends that may be going through a challenging time in there life.  Whatever P.A.I.N. you maybe going through remember that it is only temporary.  Embrace the P.A.I.N. and allow it to push you to your passion.  As the book of life says "this too shall pass". P = Passion : What drives you? What motivates you? What inspires you? A = Action : Take massive action towards your dreams and goals I = Inspired : Stay Inspired. Put yourself on a daily personal development routine N = Never, Never, Never, Never Quit Remind yourself that "No matter how bad it is or how bad it gets....I AM GOING TO MAKE IT"!    In today's Leader of Leaders video I am speaking on having power when you have nothing to lose! Let's be great today! 1 Down!  Did This Help You? If so, I would greatly appreciate it if you would forward to your friends and share on Facebook or...

If you haven't realized; it is the best time of the year!  It is FOOTBALL SEASON!  One challenge that I took on in 2015 is to become a football referee.  It is week 5 here in Georgia and I am starting to enjoy officiating football.  Watching the kids in high school play reminds me of my days at THE Peach County High School with my brother Randy McMichael, best friends Louis Ivory, DJ Starling, Nekeyma Wright and many more.  We take football very serious here in the state of Georgia.  Friday nights should be considered national holidays and the stadiums are hallowed grounds where champions are made.  One thing we were taught at THE Peach County High School is 48 Minutes of Black Hat in the Mouth.  We were going to fight for 48 full minutes.  It did not matter what the score was or what challenges we faced. For 48 minutes the other team would know that they had played the Mighty Trojans.  That is the same a...

As entrepreneurs it is natural to want the people that are close to use to love and support our endeavors.  Unfortunately,  that's not always the case. When I first started in the industry of network marketing I really thought I had some influence and respect as a business minded person.  After the first month went by I quickly realized that my family and friends only remembered all the times that I tried and failed.  I'm sure they all wanted me to be successful but I did not have their respect enough for them to partner with me.  Truth be told they didn't even respect me enough to purchase the product.  It was a challenge for me to keep going but I was lucky enough to be involved with a company with a strong personal development program.  Over the years I realized that in order to have the success I dreamed of I would need to become the type of person that deserved that level of success.  One of my favorite quotes is "...

  I had to ask my family a friends this serious question today!  Do you believe in affirmations?  I know that I am a firm believer in setting goals, writing the vision, and speaking life.  However, my downfall comes with inconsistency. I've had a hard time holding myself accountable to really focusing on my goals and speaking affirmations consistently.  Fortunately I was shown a great tool to help any of us focus on our affirmations and goals daily.  This tool is the Obsessed With Success Affirmation conference call.  I first listened to this call this past Friday and I have been hooked since.  If you are looking to start your day off with a group of like minded individuals pursuing their dreams and goals dial in on the weekdays at 7:30 am and weekends at 9:00 am eastern (641) 715-3200 pin 656202#.  I promise I'm not trying to recruit you lol!  This call has been a blessing to m...

Happy Hump Day! Have you ever taken a job or pursued a business venture simply for the money?  I know as an entrepreneur that I am always calculating money in my head.  Whenever I go to a club or a lounge I often find myself looking around trying to figure out the capacity and how much each table is bringing in. I know money is vital to EVERYTHING so I am not trying to downplay the importance of having money; but one of the biggest mistakes I've made as a entrepreneur is forgetting the vision I had for myself to chase money.  Every time I've simply gone after money those were the times when I wasn't success.   In today's Leader of Leaders video I am speaking on why along your journey to the top it's really not about the money! Let's be great today! 1 Down!  Tips On Writing Your Vision When describing your goals, project five to ten years into the future Dream Big and Focus on Success Use th...

I hate to admit it. I am actually kind of ashamed to admit that I HATE PEOPLE lol!  I'm just joking!!  I'm sort of joking but I am a naturally a shy and introverted person.  Being in the industry of network martekting and direct sales being afraid to talk to people can hinder your success. I have had to learn to step outside of my comfort zone and actually learn how to make friends.  We all know it's not about what you know but who you know!  In today's Leader of Leaders video I am speaking on several tips that can help you when it comes to networking as an introverted person! Let's be great today! 1 Down! By the way if I could show you how you could earn $50,000 in the next 30 days would you watch a 1 minute video? YES I said $50,000!!! If you want that video  HIT  me up!  Did This Help You? If so, I would greatly appreciate it if you would forward to your friends and share on Facebook or Twitter. Simply click on the buttons ...

The weekend is almost over but I hope that you are enthused about the upcoming week. If we are friends on social media you have probably seen that I am a basketball referee.  This job was a challenge that I took on a year ago just to stay involved with sports.  I really did not think that being a basketball referee would help me grow as a person and as an entrepreneur.   I never thought about how focused you have to be as a referee until my first game when every basketball Mom in the stands was calling me everything but the son of God lol.  It really is demanding task to manage and control a basketball game.  Much like the life of an entrepreneur it take very thick skin and laser focus to manage your dream!   Let's be great today! 1 Down!  Next time you go to a basketball game take it easy on the referees! If your friends need some rhino skin or focus, I would greatly appreciate it if you would forward to yo...