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any luck, we are hoping it will eliminate the need
for schools and expos here in Virginia.
Now again, I don’t say this to brag, but only to
make my point. There are those on the internet
who are like my old neighbors. I will refer to
these individuals as “internet neighbors”. So
my internet neighbors often say, “What Rob is
doing is impossible. He must be doing something
wrong.” and, “He must be a liar because it’s
not possible to have that large of a social media
presence.” They say, “He’s only doing it to line
his pockets.” If they only knew how wrong they
were. Each week I get well over a 100 phone
calls, emails and private messages asking for
advice and help with choosing equipment, and
I do this all for free. They send negative letters
to manufacturers, our advertisers, and anyone
that does business with us, just to slow us down.
Negative people will only focus on your faults
rather than all you do to help others. Avoid them
like the plague!
Just like I did with my mediocre neighbors, you
need to smile and avoid the negative individuals
you encounter. You should stay focused on your
goals if you want to make a difference in an
industry that’s loaded with mediocrity and hacks.
I want to make a difference for my grandchildren
if they decide to take over the business one day.
Even though I have done a lot in my life already,
I’m just getting warmed up. This new cleaning
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school we are opening up starts a whole new
ballgame. If you’re ever in Va Beach, please stop
by and see how we run our organization. We
would love to have you.
So how do I do it? How do I stay motivated? I
try to think outside the box as much as possible
and learn everything I can, every day of my life.
I also love to read. I read the forums, Facebook
group, industry books and emulate those that are
successful. I exercise my mind on a daily basis,
filling it with as much information as possible.
Most of all, I love reading about others who
went through trials and opposition as they set
out in life to make a difference. Visionaries who
were literal game changers and pioneers in their
field. Albert Einstein is one of my favorites. He
said from his youth up to late in his life that he
met violent opposition from many of his peers. I
would like to include a quote from Mr. Einstein,
“Great spirits have always encountered violent
opposition from mediocre minds.” Even though
he faced these trials in life, with determination
and perseverance, in the end he still prevailed.
I would like to close with a question to you.
What is it that motivates you on a daily basis and
how do you push past the obstacles in your life?
Rob Allen
TruckMountForums