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...

Some times you just need to take some action towards your goals and dreams! Lets be great today! #1Down  

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...

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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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...

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...

  Question of the day: Would you roast your Grandmother? I had the daunting task today to give a speech roasting my grandmother!  Honestly, it wasn't that difficult since my Gram has given me a lifetime of hilarious situations.  Gram is 83 years young and still bossing me around lol!  I wouldn't trade her for anything in the world.  If you are blessed enough to have your grandparents in your life please cherish every moment.  Check out my roast of Foustine Childs aka Gram. Let's be great today! 1 Down!

Why People Fail to Understand Others “Lack of understanding concerning others is s recurrent source of tension in our society.  I once heard an attorney say, “Half of all the controversies and conflicts that arise among people are caused not by differences of opinion or an inability to agree, but by the lack of understanding of one another.” If we could reduce the number of misunderstandings, the courts wouldn’t be as crowded, there would be fewer violent creimes, the divorce rate would go down, and the amount of everyday stress most people experience would drop dramatically.” John C. Maxwell A Short Course in Human Relations The least important word: I The most important word: We The two most important words: Thank you. The three most important words: All is forgiven. The four most important words: What is your opinion? The five most important words: You did a good job! The six most important words: I want to understand you better. ...

Where is your Audience? One of my favorite quotes is "Go where you are celebrated not tolerated".  This holds true when it comes to you marketing on social media.  There are several social media platforms and most entrepreneurs have a Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.  You have to determine which platform is going to help you produce results! Monitor and Evolve There is only one point in marketing your business and that's to generate leads!  Social media can give you a false impression because you may get a lot of "likes" but if you are not converting those "likes" into leads then your marketing is not working.  Keep track of what gets you leads.  If it doesn't generate leads then it is time to change it.   Share Don't Sell This is a simple yet seldom used concept.  No one likes to be sold.  Share value then allow people to make a decision! "People are in such a hurry to launch their product or business th...

Wealth Mentality vs Poor Mentality 72% of the wealthy know their credit score vs. 5% of the poor 63% of the wealthy spend less than 1 hour per day on recreational Internet use vs. 26% of the poor 79% of the wealthy believe they are responsible for their financial condition vs. 18% of the poor Rich Habits to Teach Kids Require that children to read one to two educational books a month. Require that children set monthly, annual and 5-year goals. Require children to aerobically exercise 20 – 30 minutes a day. Require that children save at least 25% of their earnings or gifts they receive. "The fact is the poor are poor because they have too many Poverty Habits and too few Rich Habits. Poor parents teach their children the Poverty Habits and wealthy parents teach their children the Rich Habits. We don’t have a wealth gap in this country we have a parent gap. We don’t have income inequality, we have parent inequality."  Thomas Corley Did This H...

Do you have a fear of public speaking or are you an introverted person; like me? These three quick tips will help! Watch the short video below to learn how to prepare to give a speech that will blow your audience away. Glossophobia I did not know there was an actual term that defines the fear of public speaking as a phobia. People who suffer from glossophobia tend to freeze up in front of an audience, some may find their mouth becomes dry, some voice will get weak, and other’s body will shake. Statistics show that nearly 75% of people suffer from glossophobia. Why Do You Need to Face Your Fear? Many people would like to advance in their careers or take their entrepreneurial ventures to a higher level but the inability to stand in front of a room of people is holding them back. They allow the fear to hold them back from taking that next step. Whether you will be speaking to 500 people at your next business presentation or 5 people at your church comm...