Are You Solid As A Rock?
By Dee Taylor-Jolley
"The Rock" is the nickname for Dwayne Johnson, actor, producer, and former professional wrestler.
Johnson’s often referred to as one of the most prominent and successful figures in the world of sports and entertainment.
Johnson gained fame as a professional wrestler in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
His charismatic personality, athleticism, and catchphrases, such as "Can you smell what The Rock is cooking?" made him a fan favorite.
Dwayne Johnson transformed himself from a professional wrestler to a Hollywood entertainer. He’s one of the highest-paid actors in the industry and is known for his action-packed roles, charismatic on-screen presence, and just a likable persona.
But Johnson is also recognized for his business ventures, including his own line of fitness products, clothing, and the Teremana Tequila brand.
People pay attention to Dwayne Johnson not only for his entertainment career, and his business acumen but for his motivational and inspirational posts on social media.
His fans love his messages of hard work, discipline, and perseverance.
Now, let Johnson inspire you with his 10 “Rock To-Dos”:
- Fix your schedule: go to sleep at 9:00 p.m. so you can wake up at 4:00 a.m.
- Quit your excuses. Spare 30 minutes to work out daily.
- Include fresh fruits in your daily diet to optimize your health.
- Prioritize taking a cold shower every day. I promise, it will boost your self-discipline.
- Listen more than you talk and be teachable.
- Learn to say “NO” unapologetically and get busy minding your own business.
- Try to read at least two pages a day to sharpen your mind.
- Learn a new skill every 3 months and spend another 90 days developing it.
- Be slow to react: learn to create a space between feeling an impulse and acting on it.
- You’ll inevitably slip up no matter how disciplined you become. Don’t dwell on it. Get up, dust yourself off, and get going again.
Dee Taylor-Jolley is the COO of Willie Jolley Worldwide. She provides back office operational strategies that help small businesses maximize their profits.