nitraaaaam asked:

1986

JESS

SarahV asked:

From 2004-11-23 London - part 2 of 10. Tom Waits sings “Jockey Full of Bourbon” and “Don’t Go into that Barn.”

HERBERT

Fiona Adams asked:


“When I get that job I really want then I’ll start really applying myself.”

“When I achieve this or that I’ll be happy.”

“When I’m at this weight I’ll feel good about myself.”

“When I’m in that perfect relationship I’ll be filled with love.”

Sound familiar?  Perhaps you’ve heard or said something like one of these statements.

I feel like we’ve all been brainwashed into waiting for something to happen before we allow ourselves to feel great about ourselves.

But the universe doesn’t work this way.  Whenever we put ourselves in a holding pattern of waiting – the universe waits with us!  Excellence, integrity, success, joy, love, confidence – all start in this moment of NOW.  It starts with us cultivating and participating in the quality  NOW from the inside.   And low and behold, the universe then steps forward to meet us bringing forth more of what we are already experiencing. 

There is a great motivational speaker named Les Brown who shares his story of how he got his first job working at a radio station.  He wanted to be a disc jockey but he didn’t start there.  It was pure enthusiasm that got him in the door where he started as a “go-fer”.  He showed up for work every day with passion – going above and beyond what was expected of him.  He even washed the car of the owner of the station without been asked.  He participated in his job from an attitude and ‘being-ness’ of excellence.  And while he was showing up in this manner, he was secretly practicing his own disc jockey skills every day.  In fact, he was practicing to be the best disc jockey that ever was!  He was practicing ‘excellence’ even before he had any experience!

One day, by “accident” the opportunity presented itself for him to go on the air.  To the utter amazement of his boss, the minute he spoke into that mic, he seemed like a seasoned pro.  It was all there - the confidence, the skill, and the enthusiasm.  It was like he had been doing it all his life.

Les Brown explains that he was already living from this space of excellence and success – before he actually became a successful disc jockey – not after!  And this is how Les Brown lives his life.  He is always participating in this internal fountain of possibility and his life fully demonstrates this way of thinking.

Here’s what I’ve learned from Les Brown.  We can become who we aspire to be before an opportunity presents itself.  Don’t wait!  An opportunity in life does not determine who we are.  It is who we are when we meet opportunity that makes all the difference.  Learn more about this here http://www.how-to-be-happy-in-life.cup-of-life.com/Maintaining-Positive-Thinking.html .

Let’s stop waiting….  And start ‘being’ who we choose to be.  The universe will do the rest



LEROY

Edward K asked:


If you owned a thoroughbred and could pick any jockey that is still riding professionally to ride for you, who would it be? Would you pick the same rider for a sprint or a route? Turf or dirt?
Wow, surprisingly strong West Coast representation so far. All the guys mentioned are outstanding, though (except for Jara) getting a little long in the tooth. P Val is always dangerous in any type of race, Corey is especially strong on turf, and the longer the race is, the more I like Alex Solis. I’ve seen Solis fly out of nowhere at the end of a mile and 1/8, mile and a quarter, it’s an awesome thing to behold.

CARLO

Lil Bit asked:


I really want to be a jockey. I don’t necessicarily want to get a student loan. Is their any other way that i can get my schooling to be a jockey paid for?

BRANDEN

titoalbanaples asked:


It is kind of an old Southern tradition to have a small cement statue of a jockey in the front yard holding a fake lantern. Mine just happens to have a red coat and the face is painted a dark shade of brown. My wife and I sit on the porch drinking cold beer every Sunday and watch Silas mow the yard while dripping in sweat. He frowns each time he passes the lawn jockey. Is he nuts or something or should I just remove the little statue and forget about his sulking anger?

PERCY

alosee711 asked:


Do jockey’s listed at let’s say Gulfstream always race there? What about the horses that they ride, do they travel to various venues to race or stay at the same one for a while?

LELAND

Sarika Kabra asked:


You would have seen and heard a disc jockey or a DJ in short performing on radios, in clubs, weddings, store openings and other occasions. The job of a DJ seems like a roller coaster ride. Doesn’t it? You are having fun, dancing and performing, you attend great parties and also earn decent money in the bargain. Can there be another profession which will allow you to have fun and earn at the same time? Yes, DJ is one of a few such job openings. But remember it is not simply fun that goes into making a good DJ - you would need to put in lot of efforts to make a mark in the field. Let us give you some idea about how to make a career as a successful DJ.

Well, there are a few ingredients which make a good DJ. First of course is immense love for music. A DJ has to have more than just fair knowledge, and a flair for various classes of music such as Classic, Rock, Folk, dance etc. He should be a good conversationalist and should have a great sense of humor. He should also love and enjoy the company of people and lastly have immense presence of mind. If you have all that, the field is open for you to make your own mark.

There are various types of disc jockey jobs available in the market. You can work as one in a radio station. You can work as a club DJ. Here you would work in night clubs, hotels, bars and stadiums. You would host programs on AM/FM satellite channels and be the face of the channel. As a mobile DJ, you will be on your own. You would be having your own studio equipment, recordings and works. You will be traveling to private parties, functions, weddings, corporate events, outings and dance parties.

DJs are more than mere music buffs. They are great performers, dancers, composers and have an eye for detail. They always need to be on their toes to give a decent performance. They also need to connect to the audience and hence need to understand the dynamics of music and various mixing techniques, music software and audio mastering technology to bring a novelty to their performance.

As a DJ, you will also need to have fair bit of idea about typical DJ equipment. This includes digital music recording systems, music players such as CD players, MP3 players and other digital musical players, sound systems, mixers, micro phones, head phones, synthesizers etc. If you are a mobile DJ, you would need to know how to do trouble shooting on most of the occasions.

Having done all that, the next logical question is how to start in the profession. Well, there is just one mantra for success. Practice and more practice. Talk in front of a mirror as if you were performing before a discerning audience. Get used to listening to your own voice. A very important tip as you need to be comfortable with your diction and style to be at ease. In the initial stages, grab any opportunity that comes your way of performing. Be it at your friend’s place or your own private function, prepare well to perform. Work to hone your talents, and the world is your oyster!



WALLACE