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MindSet I once read that attitude’s that small thing that makes a big difference. Your approach, how you carry yourself, the way you tackle challenges, how you treat people; they all come down to attitude. With that in mind, I started thinking about what my mindset is like. I live everyday thinking that there must be better ways in how we do things. I believe it’s that constant search for improvement that evolution takes place. I think about how I can deliver a better radio show, how I can perform a technique in jiu-jitsu more efficiently, how to create music that can move people, how I can develop my teaching abilities, etc. But not only do I think about what I can improve in myself, I feel it’s important to develop better ways on how we can be of service to others. It’s not the idea that the more you give, the more you receive that motivates me. It’s the fact that we’re all connected and with this mindset, it’s always a win-win situation. When you help people, they then can be of service to others as well. Pay it forward. It all comes in full circle and everybody ends up uplifting one another. Wouldn’t it be cool if everybody could win? So never be stagnant. There’s nothing worse than knowing you could have left a bigger impact in this world but felt comfort in life’s routines and chose to be content with that. Your mindset shapes the way you view the world and the choices you make. Know the source of your actions. When you understand that, then you’ll realize that attitude IS that small thing that makes a big difference. Labels: mindset, Pat Jamlang 1 Comments:Makes sense. Nice :))
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Limitations  You ever wonder what you were in your past life? They say that what you’re passionate about in this lifetime can give you clues. Playing off of that idea, I think I was a teacher at one point. I’ve always had this drive to share and feed people’s hunger for knowledge. I’m intrigued by how people think and learn and how the mind works. The ideas of what triggers people’s excitement to want to take in new information and how they make choices fascinate me. The way you can capture someone’s attention, pass on knowledge and see them utilize it in their own way is rewarding to me. So why did I become a radio jock and not a teacher instead? Can’t I be both? I believe that you should not limit yourself to your chosen profession. I see it all the time. You shouldn’t create limits to yourself, period. The thought of it holds you back already. And why do we do this? Because that’s what we see around us and we choose to accept it and make it a part of our reality. You are how you think and the choices you make. Why not create your own reality? Is it crazy to think that way? Will people look at you differently? Does it matter? I say, life is a journey and you’re the driver. What do you want to do? Where do you want to go? Explore and take it all in. The world has so much to offer and you’ll only experience it with an open mind. So yes, I am a radio jock but my passion for teaching has not taken a back seat. I train junior jocks, teach concepts and techniques to my teammates in jiu-jitsu, pass on life lessons to my friends and family, and I often share words of wisdom on my show. If you love doing something, opportunities will always present itself for you to nurture it alongside many other endeavors you choose to involve yourself in. Don’t FIND time, MAKE time. Eliminate all time consuming activities that will get you nowhere. Remember, your limits are only what you set them to be. So what are your limits? Labels: limitations, Pat Jamlang 1 Comments:
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I Am... People know me as a radio jock, jiu-jitsu addict, and a music artist. But I feel limited when I’m labeled, so I’m beyond those three. I am where curiosity and passion take me. Life is a journey of self-discovery, purpose, and creation. We are what we believe, and I believe in love. Its essence is my foundation. Let love in and the rest will follow. I believe that uncertainty is wonder. You’ll love and hate it at the same time but it’s what keeps you on the edge of your seat. It lets your imagination run wild and explore. It’s what keeps things fresh and opens you up to the world of endless possibilities. Read more »Labels: I am, Pat Jamlang 1 Comments:Smash readied [url=http://itkyiy.com/lasonic-lta-260/]lta chile[/url] rlene smiled [url=http://itkyiy.com/methylprednisolone-acetate/]methylprednisolone and alcohol[/url] skeletons allowed [url=http://itkyiy.com/sces/]sce discounts[/url] his book [url=http://itkyiy.com/k-chlor/]atenolol chlor[/url] much more [url=http://itkyiy.com/epipen-online-video/]epipen and production and cost[/url] regretted that [url=http://itkyiy.com/bio-identical-estrogens/]overweight women estrogens hairy[/url] isle looked [url=http://itkyiy.com/vertigo-meclizine/]side effects of meclizine[/url] too true [url=http://itkyiy.com/goody's-credit-card-bill/]goody's warn notice[/url] ends did [url=http://itkyiy.com/sodium-xylene-sulfonate/]barium diphenylamine sulfonate[/url] done yet [url=http://itkyiy.com/technetium-99m/]technetium ecd[/url] interest only [url=http://itkyiy.com/siberian-ginseng-increasing-testosterone/]ginseng and medicine[/url] much cake [url=http://itkyiy.com/dr-jonas-salk-biography/]salk contemporary[/url] arrow cage [url=http://itkyiy.com/fond-du-lac-reservation-tribal-enrollment/]fond du lac wi newspaper[/url] toward her [url=http://itkyiy.com/tramadol-vs-vicodin/]online pharmacy vicodin hydrocodone[/url] ghosts can [url=http://itkyiy.com/removing-chlorine-with-sodium-thiosulfate/]sodium thiosulfate vs hydrochloric acid[/url] olph said [url=http://itkyiy.com/peekaboo-petites/]cleo petites[/url] were cute [url=http://itkyiy.com/tummy-tucks-brooklyn/]table that tucks into sofa[/url] watch out [url=http://itkyiy.com/turbo-backup-pep/]pep plus turbo backup[/url] other necessitie [url=http://itkyiy.com/diphenhydramine-lawsuits/]diphenhydramine hcl for sleep[/url] omething bothered [url=http://itkyiy.com/ethyl-epa-purified/]purified compressed air[/url] and clunked rpretation.
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'Test your limits and see what works for you. '
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Thank You 2009! I'm here in the booth, just finished my last show for 2009 and I just realized what a year this has been for me. Things didn't go exactly as I planned but I'm proud of myself for taking the steps in trying to make things happen. It wasn't a perfect year but I lived it to get to as close to perfection as I could. Every year we set goals, but I realized that life is not all about accomplishments. It's about living it up and the little changes you make to better yourself each day. It's about not having people's opinions weigh more than what you want to do to get to where you want to be. It's about giving and not taking. It's a constant journey of self-discovery and working towards "being" love. I've learned so much not by reading textbooks, but by living and wanting to live fully. My curiosity feeds it. My constant search for love drives it. By getting a whole new sense of clarity, I feel motivated to share and apply it. I want to be an example and see the simplicity of things. I equip myself with knowledge and experience to attack the days ahead. I want to awaken my imagination, set it free, and see where it takes me. I want to do so much, and as long as I keep this hunger, I know I'll go places. People ask me all the time where I get my topics, the words of wisdom I share, and all the random thoughts I bring to my shows. You'll be surprised by how much you can learn through simple conversations, observations, and surrounding yourself with the right people. It's about creating that positive vibe and keeping it alive. 2009 showed me that and I always keep my ego in check. In the end, it's not about what you know but its application. Anybody can act like an expert about anything but it's only through experience that one gets a better understanding and appreciation of it. 2010 is just hours away. I'm looking to make it another memorable year. I don't think too far ahead, just enough to sense where I'm going. As long as I live the "now" I know it'll follow through well in the future. I realized that what made 2009 so worthwhile is that I did things MY way. I took my own path. I got what I could and blamed nobody for my actions. I realized that if I want something, I have to make it happen. I learned that belief is the most powerful weapon, and faith, in my opinion, is the highest form of belief. So as long as I have faith in myself, I can't go wrong. 2010, here we go! - Pat Jamlang Labels: 2009, faith, Pat Jamlang
Environmental Age Want to help out but don't know where to begin? Let me give you an idea where you can start.  - Pat Jamlang Labels: environmental age, Pat Jamlang
Information by Daniel Donahoo Thought I'd share some spoken word with you. It made me think. Hopefully it does the same to you. Listen. Reflect. Share. - Pat Jamlang She closes the lid and unplugs the device no bigger than her thumb from the computer. My life's work, she says. But, it isn't her life's work. You see, we store information like an Escher painting. It shouldn't all fit in there. But, it does. And every day we manage to fit more and more into smaller and smaller spaces until one day she says, we will be able to fit all the information the world has everything that everyone knows and believes and dreams into nothing. It will all be there. Stored and filed. Tagged with any keywords you might imagine. Our hard drives will be thin air. They will make nanobots look like elephants. And elephants will be in there too. Tagged. Accessible with search terms like grey, ivory, and the largest land dwelling mammal We will process away at nothing and understand everything. We will think of a word and the information will slip in, not through our ears or eyes but straight thorough our skin. Information will breathe in and out of us, permeate our skin. Our knowing will be as deep as it is wide. You see our work here is to learn so much, to be so full of knowing, that all there is left to do is unlearn. Humanity must get to a point where we let go. We leave the useless ideas and the spent ideologies in the recycle bin. like an adolescent brain shedding neurons. like a snake slithering from its old skin. like an old man who has come to understand so well the point where reality meets the intangible that he is able to decide which breath will be his last. And, he will enjoy that breath more than any that he has taken in his entire life. And, her life's work is more than a four meg flash drive. My life's work, she says, is the impact that this has. This is not about what I produce. It is all about what others receive. Labels: Daniel Donahoo, Information, Pat Jamlang 1 Comments:Cheers. Thanks for putting this further out into the world.
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Hesitation How sure can you be of anything? Everyday we're faced with uncertainty where we either sit back and wait for something to happen, or take the risk and see where it goes. I've always been the type to play it safe, very passive, making justifications in my head why I shouldn't go for something. I guess part of it is because things went my way a lot when I was young where I didn't feel the need to be aggressive. It got to a point though where I was sick of making excuses for myself and the number of missed opportunities stacked up, when I realized hesitation is a regret waiting to happen. The last couple of years have been an eye-opener for me. I've reached a sense of clarity where there's direction. I’m learning more about myself everyday, who I really am, what I want, and where I want to go. But one thing that’s still holding me back at times is hesitation, particularly when what’s on the line is something I really want. I do believe change takes time, especially when you’ve been conditioned to think and act a certain way for awhile. It’s difficult to just break that. I sometimes hate myself though for not being able to overcome a reason to why I still hold back when I know I should just go for it and accept the possible consequences with a smile, knowing I took a chance to find out rather than wondering what if. I’ve been on a mission to break bad habits and just let myself go. For awhile I thought I could think myself into doing things but I’ve realized I need to act to prove that I’ve overcome a fear. We tend to hold back because we over-think, making assumptions that most of the time don’t even happen. So why do we do it? Why do we find ways to hold ourselves back? I guess our minds just love excuses, because it’s easier to back out than to put yourself on the line. Sometimes we don’t realize the possibilities of success because we hesitate, missing out on opportunities that could have gotten us closer to where we want to go. I don’t know about you, but I hate that feeling. For me it’s not enough to just know what is right, but to prove it to myself through action. That’s why this year I’ve taken more risks. Not everything went my way but knowing I took chances gives me a sense of ease. So I say let yourself go. It’s an ongoing battle but you know what to do, it’s just the action that’s left to be done. Sometimes you’re just a step away from what you want. Don’t let hesitation take the better of you. - Pat Jamlang Labels: hesitation, Pat Jamlang
Appreciate I always end my radio show with what I call as the "Morning kick-off quote/tip of the day" to help start people's day off with a positive mindset. Most of the time, how you start off your morning affects the rest of your day. Being that my show ends at 6am, I always make it a point to get people in the mood to be productive and motivated whether through the songs I play or with what I talk about. I left them with a simple tip last week that goes, "Appreciate what you have." It's really simple but sometimes the simplest statements make the biggest impact. As long as there's substance and great intention behind it, it can really move people. Sometimes we tend to complicate matters to the point that we fill up our minds with worries that will most likely not even materialize. "Appreciate what you have." Having the attitude of gratitude is key. Sometimes we focus so much on what we don't have that we fail to appreciate what we do have. We stress ourselves out asking for more all the time that we take for granted what is present in our lives. Let's be grateful not just for our material possessions, but most importantly the people that we surround ourselves with. Our families, loved ones, friends, work mates, etc. We also have to be thankful for where we are today, our experiences, and the lessons we've taken with us. There are so much to be grateful for and sometimes we just need to take a break from the fast paced lifestyle we live and take in all the blessings that have entered our lives. It feels good. You realize that life is not as bad as people say it to be. You always have a choice. A lot of what happens in your life starts in your head. So put yourself in a positive mindset and start appreciating what you have, even the little things. Fill yourself up with all that positive energy and focus it on something great. Feel blessed. Feel good. Be grateful! - Pat Jamlang Labels: appreciate, grateful, Pat Jamlang
Wanna bet? The anticipation alone hypes it up. You can have two turtles racing and you'd probably catch yourself cheering your ass off. Shit can get intense! Ever since I became a big fan of mixed martial arts, which I believe is a sport that can be so unpredictable, I've been putting things on the line as a way of getting more involved in the fights. Following the sport for awhile now, I always have a feeling I have the upper hand when it comes to betting. That doesn't seem to be the case though as I still owe a friend of mine a fro-yo and a freak nasty dance on command, so hopefully she doesn't read this so she won't remember. She's just too lucky to bet against. Either that or I've just been making some bad choices... Nah, she's just really lucky. Haha! Josh Strike, who's also a radio jock from Magic 89.9, wanted to bet with me on the Anderson Silva vs. Forrest Griffin fight in UFC 101. I took it on and picked Forrest to win because I wanted to root for the underdog. Forrest ends up getting his jaw broken, lost his hearing, and got knocked out. What was the consequence? It had to do something with nipples and a rubber band. How did it feel? It stung like a bitch! There had to be another way for me to get back at him. Next bet, Ateneo vs La Salle. Even though I'm from La Salle, I had to pick the smarter choice and for the first time it felt good to be a traitor. Ateneo wins convincingly and now it's Josh Strike's turn to suffer the consequence. Five shots of hot sauce? Payback's a bitch! Bottom's up! I don't know what else we can come up with in the future, but I guess that's the fun of it. Sky's the limit! So use your creativity to the point that whether you win or lose, you'll still have fun! So you wanna bet? - Pat Jamlang Labels: betting, hot sauce, nipple, Pat Jamlang, rubber band, shots
Switch It Up Got home from a night out at a time that's late for many but still early for me. I love the silence that the late night brings. I've grown to appreciate it and just feel one with myself. That sounds hella dramatic for some reason or could pass as trying too hard to appear deep, but it's like spending time with your mind with no distractions. The calmness allows you to just let go and focus on whatever enters your consciousness. This year has been an eye-opener for me. Though many think that with clarity comes certainty, for me I realized that with clarity comes appreciation. The more I know, the more I appreciate how everything works and are interconnected. It's funny how when you come to realize something, you ask where your mind has been all along because some are so obvious and simple you wonder how you've missed it all this time. One thing that I have come to apply is keeping things fresh and never keeping the mind idle. It's all about switching things up. When you work out, they always say to never do the same exercises over and over again if you want to see results. You have to keep the muscles guessing. The same goes with your mind. It gets bored quick and without a switch up, it'll lose motivation and inspiration. It'll be used to a routine and be content with it. Habits are formed and you wonder why it's so hard to break out from it. You need to push your mind not by simply willing it, but by providing a lifestyle where it can flourish and explore. The mind loves challenges and spontaneity. Keep it guessing. It's in our nature to explore and not sit still. Staying in one place is wasted potential. By simply inserting fun in what we engage in makes us move. It makes use of our imagination and creativity. As Einstein once said, "imagination is more important than knowledge." Switch things up. Try something new every week. Instead of going to the same club every weekend, try out a different scene. Eat at a new restaurant. Explore other hobbies. Meet new people. Help somebody out. Travel. Try something different at work. Read a new book. Delve into art. Change your hairstyle. Learn a new sport. I can go on and on. You just need to appreciate stepping out of your comfort zone. Even the little changes help keep things fresh. Whatever you decide to do, remember to have fun doing it. Explore, experiment, take risks, and surprise yourself. To quote Einstein again, "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving." We're like ships, we're not made to stay at the port. Switch things up and your mind will learn to keep things fresh. - Pat Jamlang Labels: fresh, Pat Jamlang, switch it up
Wonder Yes, it's that time again where I feel like just letting whatever's on my mind go. Just typing away not knowing where this entry will lead. I've grown to like it that way. I guess there's that excitement that goes along with not knowing what you can come up with on the fly. Just taking out the idea of how things are "supposed" to be and just basically flowing with whatever energy that has got me started. It reminds me of uncertainty. That probably doesn't make any sense to you but I've realized that that's what 2009 has been about for me so far. I see myself like a tree with never ending branches. At times I feel lost within myself, in exploration mode, with curiousity leading the way. Most of the time I have no idea where it's taking me, but I know that as long as I stay "me," I'm still "home". It's crazy how life can show you so much wonder if only you embrace uncertainty. If you can grasp that idea instead of trying to control the outcome of every decision you make, maybe you'll enjoy the ride a little more. To me, the knowing of not knowing brings about thrill and excitement. Imagine a life full of surprises. What's next? I don't know, let's find out! Life is uncertain no matter how well we plan for it. It might sound depressing but that's actually where wonder lies. Uncertainty is wonder. Here are a couple of lines from a song I just wrote last week called "Wonder" that I'd like to share with you. ...life remains a mystery, the unpredictability opens doors to the world of insecurity but freedom lies in this given state of mind the knowing of not knowing gives purpose throughout our time so, if you went and asked me, where am I destined to go? I'm just enjoying the ride cause I'd rather not know... - Pat Jamlang Labels: Pat Jamlang, wonder 3 Comments:i love your ideas of how we're supposed to live life. :) enjoy the flow of uncertainty :)
By Exactly. "Enjoy the flow of uncertainty." I like how you worded that. Let's start taking risks and let life surprise us.
By there's nothing much to say that hasn't been said already :). All I can say is that I like your take on life. I'm sorry if it's been said already but I can't think of anything else :D Drive the open road :)
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Choices I don’t know what it is, but I’ve had this urge to write these past few days. What about, you ask? I have no idea! But something always comes out from nothing so we’ll see where this one goes. I just came home from doing a radio show and I realize how blessed I am to be able to do what I love every week. I wake up everyday wanting to go to work. Now when was the last time you heard somebody say that? It’s not rare to meet people who really love what they do but it’s definitely not the majority. I realize that your job should not be treated as if you’re still a kid back in school, looking forward to the breaks and the time you finally get to head home. I do believe that we all need to take a breather from time to time but there’s a difference between wanting and needing to take a break. I see it everyday, people bitching about their jobs that take up almost half of their day, five to six days a week. Why keep doing it? Maybe that’s the reason why everybody seems to be looking for an escape nowadays. Some take time to travel, engage in sports, or get lost in art. It’s different for everybody. I say whatever gets your mind right then go for it. But what is it that we’re really escaping from? I realize that when you feel purpose in what you do, and you feel strongly about it in your core, why would you want to escape from that? I noticed that I’ve asked several questions in this entry already, but it’s through inquiring that we open doors to the unknown. We need to take the journey within to get a familiarization of a new way of being. That sounds like something a monk would say, but I find truth in it.  So let me ask you, do you feel the purpose in what you do or are you just represented by the amount you get paid? Remember that it’s the choices we make that determine the quality of our experiences. I hope you start making the right ones. - Pat Jamlang Labels: Choices, Pat Jamlang 3 Comments:I think most people need, not want a break. Monotony in the workplace can just kill the motivation you have inside of you. In addition to that, the digital age we live in is just, in my opinion, too much for us. We are training ourselves to multitask and the pressure to have instantaneous results for everything encourages us to spread ourselves too thin at some point. That, I think is the root of the problem. This is Hazel, btw. :p
By Hey Hazel, thanks for checking out the blog. I think most people are too caught up in the game that they forget to ask themselves what they really want. We like to skip steps and wonder why at times we feel as if something's missing. Life is about the choices we make. Take time to find YOU before you try to tackle the rest of the world.
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I can totally relate! I remember that before I started working, I took time out to reflect on what made me happy, what I was passionate about and what I liked to do. Read a lot on the subject as well! It turned out all right, but time to time, I find it helpful to re evaluate the choices
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How Bad Do You Want It? How far will you go for P1K worth of Timezone GCs? Apparently a friend of mine, who was addicted to Tekken, was willing to get choked out for it. It started out as a bet that ended up being more of a challenge if I could put him to sleep in under five seconds. I love questioning the possibilities of whether I can or can't do something. I like testing myself and I'm always intrigued to find out the answer to "what ifs." So could I put him to sleep in five seconds? There was only one way to find out. I've never had anyone volunteer to get choked out before so in the spirit of trying out something new that day, I went ahead and gave it a try. I've been training jiu-jitsu for a little over three years now, so I know how to apply a rear naked choke with control. When applied correctly, it only takes 3-5 seconds to put someone to sleep. Please DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME if you don't know what you're doing. You could seriously injure someone. Joe Rogan applying the rear naked choke. This guy goes out quick! Here's Randy Couture choking out a girl. If there was no time limit, I would've applied the choke gradually like you'll see in this video. - Pat Jamlang Labels: choke, Pat Jamlang, Timezone GCs
Try Something New Do you feel like you've been living a routine lately? Same shit different day? It's important to switch things up, and venture into the unknown. Get out of your comfort zone and feed your curiosity. Don't tell yourself you don't have time. As they say, if you got time to take a shit, you got time to read a book! Here's one thing I did during the summer that you might want to try out! - Pat Jamlang Labels: Capoeira, Pat Jamlang
Just Be I feel that people have forgotten that the world is our playground, so play! It has so much to offer, which at times we fail to see because of today’s fast paced lifestyle. So slow down, take a step back, and enjoy life for what it is!  To me, life is like art. What is art if you can’t let yourself go in it and just be? Sometimes we get caught up in the game with our minds wrapped around the idea of how things are “supposed” to be, that we lose ourselves in it.So take the steps to get a sense of clarity beyond reality. Who are you? What do you want to do? Where do you want to be? Discover yourself and let go. The road to self-discovery begins when you just be. - Pat Jamlang Labels: Just Be, Pat Jamlang |
