Here is a collection of pictures I’ve come across online of amazing garages around the world.  Yes car nuts, money can buy happiness!  There are quite a few pictures, so I’m going to break this up into a few installments.

value [val-yoo] – noun

1.  relative worth, merit, or importance: the value of a college education; the value of a queen in chess.
2.  monetary or material worth, as in commerce or trade: This piece of land has greatly increased in value.
3.  the worth of something in terms of the amount of other things for which it can be exchanged or in terms of some medium of exchange.
4.  equivalent worth or return in money, material, services, etc.: to give value for value received.
5.  estimated or assigned worth; valuation: a painting with a current value of $500,000. — (Dictionary.com)

Value is something that I’ve started to think about on a daily basis with every aspect of my life.

What value do I bring to my employer?
What value do I bring to my family?
What value do I bring to my friends?
What value do I bring to my community?
What value do I bring to strangers?
What value do I bring to my own mind, spirit, and body?

If I give value to my employer, I will be deemed worthy of this job. If I give value to my family, I will be loved. If I give value to my friends, our relationships will flourish and grow. You get the idea.

A good friend of mine, let’s call him David, is self employed and works on cars: Car repair, car customizing, car maintenance. He charges very little compared to a lot of shops and store fronts. I’ve told David many times that he should charge more for his services because he does phenomenal work. He says he is afraid of not getting enough work if his prices are set too high. David continues to get small jobs here and there, and he continues to charge very little.

He says “It’s okay, I don’t have many bills.”

I realized how he values himself and his work. He has self limiting beliefs on what he thinks his craft is worth. He gives a lot of value but expects very little. He justifies his low prices because he doesn’t have many bills. Is David just a good guy that has very little needs? Or does he have untapped potential to become a highly successful person?

Ask yourself if you’re the one holding yourself back from success…

Neil Tjin is an award winning designer and tuner who was chose by General Motors to work his magic on a brand new Chevy Camaro. The car features a set of custom 22″/24″ iForged wheels, SSBC big brakes, Air Lift air suspension, built engine with JE pistons, Vortech supercharger, BDL accessories, MagnaFlow exhaust, American Racing headers and a Nitrous Express setup. To accent the carbon-fiber-trimmed cockpit and Realm Audio system, the car will get a Webasto sunroof, black LED headlamps and a full-house PPG custom green paint scheme.

It seems as though the only time we consciously think about gratitude is during Thanksgiving. It takes us a whole year to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for. I believe that if we make an effort to consistently track the things that we are grateful for, it will have a profound effect on our happiness in life.

1. Dedicate a notepad or small spiral notebook for this task, so you can look back on your weekly entries in the future.

2. Take mental note of things throughout your day that make you smile or brighten your mood. Jot those down at the end of the day before going to bed.

3. Start off by writing down five different things you are grateful for and build upon that list each day. It’s okay to repeat items with each new entry in your list.

4. Focus on those things that bring you happiness. Try to look upon each situation you’re presented with as an opportunity for something great.

5. Share one thing you’re thankful for with someone each day. It can be a simple statement and doesn’t need to be a full blown conversation.

Big congratulations to Anthony for ANOTHER win!  Last night at World Extreme Cagefighting 45, he was faced up against WEC newcomer Chris Horodecki.  Anthony won his third straight knockout of the night w/ a brutal roundhouse kick to the head.  He followed up that massive kick with some ground & pound before Steve Mazzagatti stopped the fight.