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After a lifetime, I’ve finally begun to understand the profound effect these many incredible experiences have had on me, my life, my fears, my motivations, and the way I choose to show up in many moments today.  Let me begin at the end, when these lessons learned moved through time to serve me in the present…  One of the professional roles I play is Director of Development at Pureology. I’ve facilitated sessions for hundreds of people. I’ve been blessed with standing ovations at the end of many programs, knowing my words have touched so many lives. I’ve received cards, emails, texts, DMs, and been tagged in social  media posts like "Name an Educator that Transformed your Life." Yet here I  stand, at a major distributor national convention, representing my brand, facing an empty room. A few individuals that I’ve mentored have lines winding endlessly with enthusiastic fans, appreciative professionals, and grateful artists. I celebrate each one! I truly live to serve and pay forward the gifts my mentors gave me so freely. Still, ego whispers, "Why not me?"  Three amazing industry professionals wander into my room, perhaps by chance,  and choose to take a seat. My supportive team signals, "You can start anytime  you're ready..." That’s when I remember a lesson I once learned: the crowd of three is every bit, if not more, important than the crowd of three thousand, or even three million.  When someone follows a worn path to your doorstep, they simply ride the wave. But when a few walk an unworn path and make it accessible for many more to follow, they're creating a current. "...Don’t let those drums touch the sidewalk, I don’t want blood all over my cases!" my dad exclaims as we climb out of a cab in the Meatpacking District of  NYC, circa 1978. It was a prostitute ‘stroll’ back then, with a Hell’s Angels clubhouse, surrounded by small slaughterhouses and meatpacking businesses.  The area was very dangerous, particularly at night, and unabashed creativity was abundant. My dad, mom, and I (around 5 or 6 years old) were unpacking my dad’s drum kit for a gig in an underground space there that embraced the Free Jazz movement and music my dad played. I helped set up the drums, and as I  recall, it couldn’t have been earlier than 10 PM. My mom set up chairs for the audience, and I parked on the floor next to my dad’s kit. As he connected with the other musicians, I looked out to see my mom setting up chairs for an audience of one, maybe two more trickling in. Whoa, the feelings that washed over me. Shame. "No one’s here for my dad; I  want to hide..." Anger. "My dad’s amazing; why doesn't anyone care?" Fear.  "How does this make my dad feel?" Presence. "I never want this to happen to  me!" Then my dad did something remarkable. He and his fellow musicians took their places on stage. Drumsticks in hand, the saxophonist ready, the bassist set. Didn't they see no one was there? Didn't they realize how little anyone cared? Couldn't they see how undervalued they were? Whether they saw it or not, whether they cared or not, I witnessed three artists who wanted nothing more than to create together. They wanted to share that creation, whether with one person or one million. They respected the three people present, giving them the same energy they would for one million. Every individual is of equal value. A  small audience deserves the same level of energy, passion, and commitment as a large one. I saw three artists transform a tiny club in the Meatpacking District into a sold-out stadium with just three in the audience.  As I look out into my room of four very uncomfortable people, this memory flashes through my mind, and I know exactly what to do.  I remember the value my dad and his fellow artists gave to those three audience members and how grateful they were for their full effort afterward. I remember that the act of creativity is a reward unto itself, whether anyone else is present to witness it or not. The sound that each of our lives makes is real and isn't dependent on a witness! Three people are just as important as three million. Any opportunity to support each other, even if it’s just one person, is a blessing. They should never be shortchanged just because no one else is with them.  When you always give your full effort, no matter the size of the audience,  Anything Is Possible! Effort is valuable for its own sake; any witnesses to that effort are a bonus. Whether five or five million people know your work, you, and your contribution to our world, are valuable.  If you want to conquer those inner voices, connect with any audience size, and increase participation and engagement during your events and trainings, visit my website  www.yureeshstyle.com . Let’s explore proven tools and strategies together, ensuring that you and your message matter, regardless of the audience size. Check out additional insights on my   IG  and  YouTube channels !

Don’t Let Outside Conditions Affect Inner Effort…

After a lifetime, I’ve finally begun to understand the profound effect these many incredible experiences have had on me, my life, my...

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One of my most profound and life-changing periods was the two-and-a-half years I spent as a haircutting apprentice. I learned the lesson that life has taught me  many times: ' Things that matter take effort and time.'  I also experienced fully the value and difference, between completing a goal after a lengthy process, versus rushing to the end of something just to get to the next thing.  I’m going to begin at a moment that I’ll never forget, that summed up the entire experience, and that still guides me when I’m feeling a little…  ‘Oh stop being a baby,’ my teacher says to me, then walks away without any emotion as she fails me, for the second time, on my Classic Graduated Bob. I had pled my case for about 5 minutes, and I can be pretty persuasive. But not to this head educator. The error she pointed out was so slight, that it had to be determined in millimeters, and not a lot of ‘em either. My live model, who had sat there for 2 hours as I meticulously executed her haircut, looks up at me through truly invested eyes and asks, ‘So did you pass?’ ‘No, no I  didn’t.’ She responds, ‘But I love it! It’s perfect!’ I coax a smile and say, ‘Thank you, I’m  so happy that you love it!’ She gets up, I rebook her for 5 weeks from that date so I  can try again, we hug, and off she goes skipping out of the salon feeling fabulous! I fold up my cape quietly at my station, upset, defeated, and stressed out. My next model is already waiting for me on the couch. I’ve been an apprentice for a year and a half at this point, and I’ve reached just about the middle of my apprenticeship…  I began my haircutting apprenticeship at around 28 years old, at the suggestion of my wife at the time, who was already an accomplished and successful colorist. She schooled me in how to navigate this stage of the industry most advantageously so that when I did complete my apprenticeship, I would be able to immediately charge top dollar. I would also have the skills, and the skill level, that would make many different paths available to me within the industry. I will always be grateful for those insights.  Mentorship can definitely provide shortcuts, and more direct paths, to wherever you want to go. At the time, departmentalization was common among many ‘high-end’ salons, and with a background in graphic design, I chose hair cutting. Graphic design is proportion,  balance, spatial relations of objects, and angles; I mean, how hard could this haircutting thing be? Come to learn, VERY hard.   My apprenticeship was open-ended. You were done when you were able to cut, I  believe it was 12 foundational haircuts, designed to teach every conceivable shape and technique, on any length and texture of hair, perfectly. My apprenticeship was done on live models, I never even saw a mannequin until I started working for hair product brands. 4  live models every week, if we missed 3 in one month we’d be fired. Every Monday all 4  locations were closed so that all 40+ apprentices could descend upon the flagship location, and learn our chosen discipline of haircutting and hairstyling, or color. My teachers were TOUGH! Excellence, perfection, and hard work were the only expectations.  There was nothing less, and if that didn’t work for you, you didn’t work for them. No negotiations. No exceptions. ‘Wait! Please stop running, we just want to cut your hair!!!’ My fellow apprentice and I yell after a potential haircut model, as she is literally running away from us down the street.  You see, we were across the street looking at her (her hair more accurately), talking back and forth about who was going to approach her, to try to recruit her as a haircut model. When we finally did cross the street, she got up from her outdoor seat at  Starbucks, grabbed all of her stuff, and started literally to run away. With all that staring and discussion, we must’ve looked like we were going to rob her or something! This was  ‘model hunting,’ and was for me, the most difficult element of my apprenticeship I spent a full day every week, for the full 2.5 years of my apprenticeship (yes you read that correctly). Sometimes with a fellow apprentice, more often alone, wandering the streets of San Francisco. Stalking people in supermarkets, Nordstrom Rack locations,  Malls, and ultimately everywhere and anywhere. Those were some VERY long days. To this day, I have NO problem approaching anyone on the street, or anywhere else for that matter, in order to build my business. What a valuable experience, that I was definitely not appreciating at the time.  When I wasn’t model hunting, or being called a baby on Monday during class day, I  worked 4 days as an assistant. We were assigned to 1 very booked stylist, or 2 less booked stylists for 6 months, and then we would rotate. We could be sent to any of the 4 locations, which were very distant from each other. So commute changed, the salon location changed, and the person I assisted changed. While working with 5 different personalities during my 2.5 years, I learned by watching. I learned what not to do - I’ll never forget when the stylist that I worked with asked a client when she was ‘due,’ only to discover that she wasn’t pregnant. To this day I will NEVER ask. What TO do - I  remember when I was assisting the owner who ran chronically late, asking him if I  should reschedule a late client. ‘I run late, so I’ll never cancel a client for being late,’ he responded. Relationships are equal, never penalize someone for doing something, that you do. Wise council indeed. This role was really where I shined brightest and fell in love with the beauty industry.  ‘Alright Yureesh, everyone’s here, you can begin setting up your models.’ I respond,  ‘Give me 5 minutes, I need to go outside for a cigarette.’ This was the night of my graduation soiree. After 2.5 years, I made it! As I stood outside smoking my cigarette, I  was completely overwhelmed. I realized that this was the first long-term goal that I had accomplished since graduating High School roughly 12 years earlier. SO MUCH had happened. I felt, lost, my head swimming with memories. What I had accomplished here was literally a miracle. Everyone in my life believed I was going to die by my mid-20s, and here I am, about to be a hairstylist in the most prestigious salon group in the Bay Area of California. My Grandmother wasn’t there, my parents weren’t there, I felt oddly so alone in this moment. I flicked the cigarette butt into the street and headed back up to the salon. I had spent the entire day prepping 24 hair models. I hung the backdrops that I painted by hand. All of the stylists and assistants that worked at all 4  locations, about 140 people, were there to see my work and celebrate my graduation. I  got my models set up and turned down the lights, and the whole salon went silent. I pressed play on the sound system. ‘Party People… Party People… Can y’all get funky?’ Planet Rock started, a spotlight turned on, and my show began, finally, my first step was completed. Beginning a 22-year journey, that I never could’ve imagined, and as I write this, I can barely believe it. My most cherished lesson from this experience?  Excellence takes time, and when you take the time to become excellent, there will always be a market for you. Check out additional insights on my website,  www.yureeshstyle.com , IG  and  YouTube channels

There’s Always A Market For Excellence

One of my most profound and life-changing periods was the two-and-a-half years I spent as a haircutting apprentice. I learned the lesson...

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Change is often met with resistance. Even those who claim to embrace it often falter when confronted with its reality. But this aversion to change is natural; it's ingrained in our psyche. Just think about the struggle of breaking a habit or forming a new one—it's never easy. Our very wiring resists change. Yet, without it, we cannot grow, both personally and collectively. So, how do we navigate this inherent resistance?  Becoming 'Change Proactive'   ‘The one sure thing in life is that everything will change.’ So, rather than waiting for change to be thrust upon us, we should actively seek it out. Even if you're content with your current situation—a comfortable home, a fulfilling job, a satisfying routine— keeping an eye out for alternatives fosters adaptability, and why not open yourself up to better? Merely entertaining the idea of change proactively, keeps the mind flexible,  making changes smoother when they do arrive, and make no mistake, they will arrive! Reacting to Change   When change is forced upon us on the other hand, it leaves little room for clear decision-making. Under stress, decisions tend to be rushed and less considered. The mind, clouded in ‘fight or flight,’ will not be able to see things clearly. Another consideration is that by the time change forces its way into our lives, opportunities have often passed, leaving us scrambling to catch up.   Dispelling Fear with Information   Fear thrives in uncertainty. Take the fear of eviction, for instance—few things have the ability to invite more fear into our lives. However, the more information you are aware of, the less uncertain any situation or circumstance will seem.  Understanding the market, knowing alternative options, and being aware of costs alleviate the uncertainty. It's not about constantly searching for alternatives, but staying informed and open to possibilities. Stay curious and open to EVERYTHING! It’s a lot easier to move into action when you’re already in motion than it is from a complete standstill.  Managing Fear, Not Change   Fear clouds judgment, obscuring solutions, and opportunities. By managing fear, we gain clarity to tackle the logistical challenges of change. So in fact, when you manage the fear first, change will manage itself. When confidence replaces doubt, necessary steps appear obvious, timelines become clearer, and solutions reveal themselves. Now you are able to take the right action! Fear, as famously said in Dune, is the mind-killer. It blinds us to our capabilities and resources, and most importantly, to the truth of ourselves. That truth is, no matter the situation or circumstance, a solution is always available. The only issue is whether you are clear-headed enough to see it, or not.  Embracing Change as Opportunity   Change, because of its challenges, provides our best opportunities for growth and improvement. Whether through  one-on-one coaching or team workshops , embracing change opens doors to new possibilities. My goal is to guide you through these transitions, helping you seize all of the opportunities that change brings, and take advantage of them.  Discover More:   Visit my  website  for a complimentary consultation or explore additional insights on my   IG  and  YouTube channels . Together, let's embrace what I believe for us all, and that is that, ‘Anything Is Possible' in both work and life.

Managing Change, Is Managing Fear

Change is often met with resistance. Even those who claim to embrace it often falter when confronted with its reality. But this aversion...

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Short answer?  When they feel like they matter. Longer answer, and the ‘hidden truth,’ that isn’t very hidden? This actually has very little to do with the service you provide. In fact, you can get so lost in the service that you’re providing, you may miss the whole point. Check out this story of my direct experience. It begins with me as a new stylist, at the very beginning of my career 23 years ago, and a client named Susan… Susan came to me within the first 6 months of my beginning to serve paying clients. Fresh out of a 2.5-year apprenticeship, I was already fully booked. Since I grew my clientele so quickly, the support I needed to do this as a ‘newbie’ stylist effectively, hadn’t been hired by the salon yet. This was when I first met Susan.  She was the last client of a fully booked day, and I was running about 30 minutes late. ‘Hello Susan! It’s a pleasure to meet you!’ I enthusiastically exclaim. ‘You’re LATE.’ Susan replies loudly, and irritated. ‘I apologize,’ I respond, having to stuff down my own anxiety ridden experience of the day. I politely offer a choice: a quick shampoo and beautiful blow-dry, or reschedule the appointment. ‘Just get me shampooed and style it.’ Again, loudly and irritated. I bring Susan to the shampoo bowl, and by the time we had finished an efficient and RELAXING shampoo, we were laughing and talking.  So began a 7 year relationship. Susan was my last appointment, every Thursday, of every week. Do you know any extreme ‘glass half empty’ people? That was Susan. Fortunately, I finally got an assistant, and their mission on Thursdays was to make sure, that no matter what happened during the day, I had to be on time for her.  Every appointment began - Me: ‘Hey Susan! How’re you doin’?’ I was, and still am, very enthusiastic.  Susan: ‘Well, of course on the way in, some jackass cut me off on the highway, and…’  Me to my assistant: ‘Give Susan the deluxe shampoo! These roads have been putting her through it today!’ or some such related comment.  Every appointment began this way, and by the end we were both laughing, chatting away, like highways didn’t even exist. I grew to really love seeing Susan every Thursday. Then came the upheaval of 2008. It was a very challenging time, that saw many of my clients have to move to find or follow work, including Susan. For those of you wondering where I’ve been going with this story up until now, here’s the point.  When Susan came in for her last appointment with me, it began just as it always had. This time though, when she returned to my chair after the shampoo, things took a turn… Susan: ‘I’m really going to miss you Yureesh.’  That really hit me, because she wasn’t a ‘touchy-feely’ sort.  Me: ‘I’m really going to miss you too Susan!’  Susan: ‘Not as much as I’m going to miss you.’  Oh wow…  Me: 'Why would you say that Susan? Of COURSE I’m going to miss you every bit as you’ll miss me!’  As Susan looked around the bustling salon, she responded: ‘No you won’t. You have all of this, I only speak to someone every Thursday at 5:30.’  Mic Drop. All of her appointments flashed in front of me. Over the past 7 years Susan shared that she didn’t speak with her family. She was widowed young, and it must have been very traumatic because she never engaged in another relationship after that. She was in leadership at her job, so she listened a lot, but it would’ve been inappropriate for someone in her position to share back. Her only connection was her dog, which she had with her at most appointments, and apparently, me. What we do is common, HOW we do it is what’s unique.  Susan wanted a weekly blow-dry. What she NEEDED was connection. She could’ve gotten her hair cut and styled with countless stylists, but connection is something different. Feeling like you matter is something different. Missing someone is something different. Now I’m not saying that you’ll be able to give crappy services, provide an amazing experience, and be successful. What I AM saying is that haircuts grow out, an incredible experience can live on forever in the mind. If my sole focus with Susan was the blow-dry’s, I would’ve missed the whole point. When your business is focused on true connection, and building meaningful relationships, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! It’s the strong foundation, on top of which everything else can flourish. We all learn so much during the course of our lives, many of those lessons are missed, misunderstood, or never moved from lesson into action. Visit my website  www.yureeshstyle.com . I can help you to see your life with fresh eyes, identify all of the lessons within it, and develop systems to put those lessons into positive action to support your business, your team, and yourself! Explore additional insights on my   IG  and  YouTube channels !

What REALLY makes Clients Happy

Short answer?  When they feel like they matter. Longer answer, and the ‘hidden truth,’ that isn’t very hidden? This actually has very...

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Navigating the challenges that make us feel 'stuck' in life or our careers is a journey requiring introspection and a willingness to confront underlying issues.  In this exploration, let's delve into what I believe to be the 'Foundational 3 Causes' that often serve as the roots from which myriad other reasons sprout.  These causes go beyond surface symptoms, urging us to look within ourselves for solutions to our perceived stagnation.  1. Limiting Beliefs About Yourself:  Self-belief is a powerful force. While external validation is beneficial, its impact pales in comparison to the strength of your own conviction. We often construct mental barriers with limiting beliefs that undermine our potential.  Statements like 'I don’t have the skills to leave this job' or 'I’m just an anxious person, so meditation won’t work for me' reflect internalized limitations. The key lies in recognizing that traits and capabilities are not predetermined facts but beliefs we adopt. You have the power to redefine yourself, embracing the idea of being free with limitless potential. Challenge the narratives that confine you,  replace self-imposed restrictions with empowering visions, and witness the transformative effect on your external circumstances.  2. Identification With Roles:   The roles we play in life often become defining aspects of our identity. However,  these roles are transient, and clinging to them can restrict our understanding of our inherent, unchanging selves.  Reflect on what you do versus who you are. Beyond the roles lies an eternal essence that precedes jobs, relationships, and societal expectations. Embrace your intrinsic value irrespective of your current roles. Acknowledge the fluidity of life, allowing yourself the freedom to explore beyond predefined roles. This realization opens up a world of boundless choices, untethered by the constraints of societal expectations.  3. Fear of Losing What You Have:   Fear, particularly the fear of loss, has a paralyzing effect on our ability to progress. Whether it's holding onto a toxic job, a controlling relationship, or avoiding new opportunities due to the fear of failure, it impedes personal growth. Recognize the impermanence of possessions and situations. Holding onto something out of fear prevents the possibility of something better entering your life. Your attachment to the familiar might be hindering your evolution. Embrace change as an opportunity for growth and improvement. Stepping out of the comfort zone may reveal possibilities previously obscured by fear.  Bonus Insights: Burn Out, Lack of Inspiration, Fatalistic/ Unrealistic Self-Talk:   Burnout, lack of inspiration, and negative self-talk contribute to a sense of  'stuckness.' Identifying these patterns is crucial. Understanding the distinction between being 'stuck' and experiencing natural cycles helps manage expectations. Life unfolds in unpredictable ways, and being aware of what it presents allows you to take purposeful action.  Unraveling the knots that keep us 'stuck' requires a shift in perspective and a commitment to self-discovery. By dismantling limiting beliefs, releasing identification with transient roles, and confronting the fear of loss, you pave the way for personal liberation. Recognize the power within you to redefine your narrative, embrace change, and cultivate a mindset that fosters continuous growth.  If you found this valuable, visit  www.yureeshstyle.com and schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation call with me. I would love to share how I can serve you with  one-on-one coaching or a full-team workshop whenever you feel ‘stuck’ or stagnant. Allow me to help demolish limiting beliefs you may have of yourself, loosen any attachment to the roles you play in life, and help pry you loose from the tight grip that fear can have on us all. So that you can see for yourself what I already know for you:   within yourself and your life lies infinite potential, and at all times, in all things,  ‘Anything Is Possible!’

Unraveling the Ties That Bind: Overcoming Stagnation in Life

Navigating the challenges that make us feel 'stuck' in life or our careers is a journey requiring introspection and a willingness to...

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I believe that whenever possible, the best time to stop conflict is before it begins.  As a hairstylist and ‘B to B’ entrepreneur , I am client-facing, and have used the tool that I’m about to share with you successfully for YEARS. I call it,  ‘Negate, Redirect, Replace.’ How many times, during interactions with a client, have they opened up a conversation that for any number of reasons, can quickly turn bad? Or is it negative in nature, and you have not been able to turn it around quickly enough? As a hairstylist behind the chair, I experience this frequently. Particularly during difficult political moments, for example, which is an everyday occurrence these days.  ‘Negate, Redirect, Replace’  is the tool I use to turn this around, gracefully, without the person even knowing what happened. So here’s how it works… NEGATE - Let’s say a client comes in to see you, could be any industry actually, and exclaims - ‘Can you believe that such and such place, instituted this or that policy/law/rule???’  Ok, I already know I’ve been invited into dangerous waters. Either I may not be in alignment with what they believe, and all one needs to do is look around to see how that tends to proceed. Or I may be in alignment, creating a downward spiral of negative conversation that is sure to color the Guest Experience, and frankly, affects my experience too. My response to negate this conversation would be something like - ‘Honestly? I’ve actually been giving myself a break from taking in any news. So much of it is negative, and it really starts to affect me.’ This response NEGATES the conversation because I have just shared that I am completely uninformed, in regards to the subject matter that the client obviously wants to talk about. Without missing a beat, I move directly into… REDIRECT - With something like this - ‘What I have been focusing on to stay positive is my passion for art. I’ve been visiting museums more frequently, and I’ve even brought my sketch pad and pencils back out! I’ve found it to be so rewarding, it also keeps me creative and positive!’  With that, I have just provided the foundation for an entirely different conversation, that is set up to be positive in nature. Now I move directly into the grand finale… REPLACE - With - ‘What have you been doing to stay positive these days?’ Just like that, I have replaced the negative subject matter, with a positive alternative, which will serve both individuals much better, during their experience together. The only thing that must be managed, is keeping the ‘train of positivity’ on the tracks. That’s just a matter of continuing to expand on what keeps you and your guest positive, using probing questions as your ally.  Where there is more than one person, some form of conflict is inevitable. Knowing how to address these moments gracefully, and respecting the other person while ALWAYS  honoring yourself, is essential to your life, joy, and to business prosperity. This tool has served me well for many years, in avoiding unwanted interpersonal conflicts, that have a strong potential to turn negative. Conflict can certainly appear to be difficult to diffuse, seeming at times to be impossible. When this moment arises next for you, and you doubt your ability to turn the negativity around, I invite you to utilize this tool, and experience for yourself what I already know for you - that  ‘Anything Is Possible.’ If you found this valuable, please visit  www.yureeshstyle.com , and schedule a Complimentary 30-minute consultation call with me. I would love to share with you how I can serve you with one-on-one coaching, or a full team workshop. Helping to guide you through those difficult moments when conflict arises, one-on-one, or within your team. Conflict is inevitable and not necessarily a bad thing. With the right tools, graceful resolution is always possible. Follow me on Instagram for creative posts!

Stop Conflict Before It Starts

I believe that whenever possible, the best time to stop conflict is before it begins.  As a hairstylist and ‘B to B’ entrepreneur , I am...

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Hello LinkedIn Community! Let’s talk about Accountability and Goal setting!  Let me begin by saying that it’s impossible to achieve any goal, without accountability. People set goals all the time; to lose weight, to exercise more, to drink less, to eat healthy, the list goes on and on. So why do those who set a goal of exercising more, for instance, often stop going to the gym within a year? Even the monetary investment of a yearly gym membership doesn’t keep them coming back! Let’s dive right in by starting with Goal Setting… A goal without a plan as to how it will be accomplished is more like a wish.  EVERYTHING that we do has a system around it that we have developed, consciously or unconsciously, that supports its execution. To accomplish anything different than what is currently taking place requires a system that will turn it into something that you actually do. On a daily basis, consistently, over time - which is the only way that any goal turns into a reality.  How will you stay motivated?  Where will you set aside specific time to work on your goal?  What will you do when faced with the temptation to quit?  These are all things that should be thought of, and planned for, in advance. A new goal will most likely require a new habit, or set of behaviors, that will support it. Here’s a quick 4-step process to form a new habit -  Make it OBVIOUS. I’ll use working out in the morning as an example. Lay out your gym clothes at the foot of your bed, along with your sneakers. Keeping them in the closet leaves too much room to hit snooze and go back to bed. Make it ATTRACTIVE. Get yourself some cool new workout gear, don’t just pull out the same uninspiring t-shirt & shorts that you already have. Clearly, they haven’t been helpful thus far.  Make it EASY. Pick a gym or class, that’s closer rather than further away to start. The longer the trip, the less likely you are to take it.  Make it SATISFYING. After your workout is complete, how will you treat yourself? Human beings are wired to continue things that provide a consistent reward.  Set smaller goals that can be celebrated, en route to your final goal destination. These little moments of celebration, as you continue to move towards your goal, will give you that extra ‘boost’ of motivation and energy that you need to keep on going! Now, it’s time to add ACCOUNTABILITY. I’ll share 3 strategies.  1.  Community.  People are willing to lose money (the gym membership example), but they don’t like to disappoint other people. Team up with a partner that is working towards the same goal. Want to increase your revenue? Team up, share business-building strategies with each other, and compare weekly numbers, a little healthy competition never hurt anyone either. ;)  2.  Go public!  Not just on social media. Be sure to include family, coworkers if appropriate, and your circle of friends. Contrary to popular belief, it’s quite easy to fool followers on social media. The more people that you share it with, the better it will serve you. People don’t like to look foolish. Which is a risk if you share with the world, your family, and your friends.  3.  Change your environment.  Does it support your goal? Many things influence our decisions, your environment is a significant one. Consider the place AND the people. Suppose you’re setting a goal to increase your revenue, and you are surrounded by people who are stagnant and content with their current financial situation, with no interest in changing it. In that case, it may be time for you to change your environment. I believe that working towards goals, in anything, helps us all in our growth as human beings. After all, without goals, we would never commit to constant and consistent personal development. Sadly, we would never experience a truth that is for us all, and that truth is,  ‘ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.’ If this sounds like something that you find valuable, visit  www.yureeshstyle.com , & schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation call with me. I would love to share with you how I can serve with  one one-on-one coaching , guiding you in setting new, exciting goals for yourself that will pull you in the best way. And how I can help you in holding yourself accountable to all of them, both old & new. I don’t want you to quit before all of those goals, become your reality. Follow me on Instagram for creative posts!

Accountability & Goal Setting, How to Go After & Accomplish Your Goals

Hello LinkedIn Community! Let’s talk about Accountability and Goal setting!  Let me begin by saying that it’s impossible to achieve any...

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Let's talk about why ‘ Anything is Possible! I’ve experienced this for myself, and I’ve never been the same since. Worth noting, I constantly saw ‘Anything Being Possible’ for other people; money, fame, being ‘discovered,’ the ‘right breaks,’ affluent families that gave them ‘everything’ (or so I thought at the time), just to name a few. I suppose more accurately, I didn’t believe that ‘Anything Is Possible’ for ME. Objectively, EVERYONE actually knows that ‘Anything Is Possible,’ we see evidence of it all the time, in a myriad of ways. The question then, is do you believe this to be true for YOU?  Have you ever been in a situation, or dug yourself into such a deep hole in your life, that it seemed literally impossible to get out of? More accurately, GROW out of? You can’t get out of anything until you grow, and gain the necessary skills/tools/mindset, to successfully make your escape. Well, either way, I have too, on a number of occasions actually. I’ll share with you my most profound experience, which to this day, I always look back on if I lose faith in this belief for MYSELF. I remember feeling completely trapped in a downward spiral of extremely unhealthy lifestyle habits, homeless, directionless, purposeless, with no money (for some reason this always seems so necessary when we try to shift our lives, when in fact it is not), and virtually no trust from anyone. I could not fathom how I was going to grow out of this situation, other than just dying, and I tried that too. Anything DEFINITELY didn’t seem possible, at least not anything good. So how did I get from that to this? In a meaningful relationship, leading and supporting teams and professionals across the country, happy in a very fruitful career, FULL of purpose and direction? Because ‘ Anything Is Possible! ’  But first, I had to be honest with myself about why ‘Anything didn’t seem Possible’ for ME. Of course, the only reason that it wasn’t, started with me. Which is a very powerful revelation, because then I have the power to end it. You see, the belief that ‘Anything Is Possible,’ is definitely true. What it ISN’T is one magical moment that comes out of the heavens, that shifts everything in your favor. ‘Anything Is Possible’ is a belief that you need to participate in actively to experience. I had to lose my pride and be vulnerable enough to admit that I couldn’t grow out of this alone. NO one ever does, contrary to the person who proudly exclaims, ‘I picked myself up by the bootstraps, and did it MYSELF.’ No one is able to grow from where they are until they acquire the necessary skills/tools/mindset to do so. NONE of that just magically appears; unfortunately. Someone teaches and guides you. You read a book, overhear a conversation, whatever. To not acknowledge this fact, is to lie to yourself, and then you will limit what is POSSIBLE. I had to work; HARD on MYSELF. After all, that’s where all possibilities come from! Opportunity, knowledge, greater understanding, and wisdom, are everywhere. The only question is whether you can see it, and if you are ready to engage with it. This is why to this day, I am committed to Constant and Consistent personal development. And then, I had to get out of the way. This is a bit of a paradox because you need to consistently be engaged in taking action. AND, you have to let life present its possibilities to you so that you can give your ‘YES,’ or your ‘NO,’ to whatever is offered to you by life, in that particular moment. NEVER WORRY. If you miss one moment, there’s another one right behind it, with other possibilities. If I could share with everyone in our industry that ‘Anything Is Possible’ for THEM, and not everyone else, the amount of talent, dreams, and HOPE that would be realized and spring forth into the world would be ASTOUNDING. That my friends, has the power to change everything, and everyone in it.  That’s my mission , and THAT’S what YureeshStyle is all about. If you would like the ‘Anything Is Possible’ mindset, and the tools to take action so that you can more readily see opportunity, and be ready to engage with it, visit me at  www.yureeshstyle.com . It would be my honor and privilege to serve you and have you as a partner in my mission. Follow me on Instagram for creative posts!

Why is ‘Anything Possible?’ Where does this inspiration come from?

Let's talk about why ‘ Anything is Possible! I’ve experienced this for myself, and I’ve never been the same since. Worth noting, I...

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‘Who is Yureesh…’ What a profound question to ask. Just like all of you, I am many things. I’m betting that in this moment, you’re most interested in who I am professionally. Perhaps in the future, it may be valuable to share a bit of who I am beyond that.  Until then, allow me to introduce myself… My name is Yureesh. Professionally, first and foremost, I am a hairstylist. More specifically, a haircutting, and styling specialist. This is where it all began, the foundation upon which my career sits. It’s where I learned my craft and got ‘hooked’ into this incredible industry that has given me so much. To this day, I continue to honor my roots by still serving clients. It keeps me sharp, and keeps all of the education that I share, with all levels of industry professionals, relevant. I mastered my communication skills here. I came to the realization that this industry would be better titled ‘The Relationship Industry,’ rather than the ‘Beauty Industry.’ I applied all of my prior business knowledge here, added to it, and developed tried and true tools, strategies, and techniques to grow my clientele and my revenue beyond what I ever thought possible. It was here I discovered that learning something with the intention of Mastery rather than Competence is always worth the time and effort. I always share that, ‘The people who taught me how to cut hair, gave a lost young man direction.’  I’ve been following that direction and the path that it has revealed, ever since. This leads me to my next chapter… …As an Educator and Mentor. The people that taught me how to cut hair did indeed give me direction. The people that taught me how to TEACH… well, they gave me a Purpose. I began teaching haircutting with our salon's apprentices, then at our salon National Academy. Eventually spreading my wings after being recruited by a product brand, tapping into my lifetime of experiences, up until that point, in many arenas.  Teaching Business Development, Personal Development, Facilitation/Effective Communication, Team Building, Team Culture Building, Development, Education, Formatting and Development.  It is here that I fine-tuned and honed my Communication Skills, and where I mastered my skills in Facilitation.  This is where I learned that being a ‘champion’ is NOTHING compared to helping to ‘build’ them.  Where I learned that teachers are leaders, and where I learned HOW to be a leader.  As for my role of Mentor; whether we realize it or not, we’re all mentors, constantly mentoring those that look to be where we’re at. The question then becomes, what are you mentoring? THIS is where I learned the all-important lesson, ‘Example is a language that everyone understands.’ That lesson, and adopting its truth as my own, is what really allowed me to truly step into the shoes of leadership, which led me to my next evolution as… …A Director of a product brand. Here I learned, and continue to learn, how to lead a TEAM, with one voice and one message. The value of how to create a strong Culture within an organization. How to delegate. The difference between Teaching, Telling, and Coaching, and when to do what. I expanded on my knowledge of how to build Trust, in some ways more importantly, learned how to HAVE trust. For the first time, I saw a picture that was so much larger than myself and realized the paradox of how humbling, yet how empowering, being a part of a bigger picture truly is. I saw in action how as individuals, we can only do, be, and accomplish so much. Within a TEAM what you can do, be and accomplish is literally limitless!  I learned that when you are a leader, you are in fact a servant to those that you are leading. Leadership cannot be assigned, it is something that you are chosen to be, and do, by those that you seek to lead. Lastly, and the role that admittedly is closest to my heart, is Founder of YureeshStyle. Why? Because YureeshStyle is ALL MINE! All my vision, my experience, my aesthetic, and most importantly, my responsibility. It is here that I have the freedom to truly embrace the full extent of my  ‘Yureeshness!’  It is here that I get to invite people to be a part of something that I myself have created, without compromise. It is here, without any filter or any other additional message, that I get to share ALL of what I’ve learned over the years with our industry and all of its amazing professionals. If I ever doubted this truth before, THIS is where the fact that anything worth doing, is hard and takes time, is constantly confirmed for me. What a lesson to share, and what a blessing to experience. I continue to honor, treasure, and fully participate in all of my roles, as a Hairstylist, Educator & Mentor, and Brand Director. They all fill a unique place and need within me to contribute. It has taken MANY people to get me to this place, I am FOREVER grateful to each and every one of them! It is such an honor and privilege to have been one of those people for so many. With YureeshStyle, my reach, and ability to serve broadens, I can only hope to have the opportunity of being one of those people for you. I invite you to visit my website  www.yureeshstyle.com  to explore all of the areas I can share my experience, tools, techniques, and strategies with you. So you can experience for yourself what this journey has shown me, and that ‘Anything Is Possible!’ Follow me on Instagram for creative posts!

Who Is Yureesh?

‘Who is Yureesh…’ What a profound question to ask. Just like all of you, I am many things. I’m betting that in this moment, you’re most...

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