Say what you want about Sean “Diddy” Combs, he is an international business mogul. Who else do you know in the hip hop world who shows up at the US MTV Music awards with actors like Bruce Willis?
Diddy either has the Midas touch, or he is one of the hardest working men in entertainment. Regardless of which side of the line you believe he falls on, for YBM purposes, let us define Diddy as a true Go-Getter. His rap sheet is impressive: fashion designer, restaurant owner, record label founder, music producer, TV producer, film producer, Broadway actor. Seriously, what hasn’t this man done? The word “impossible” is clearly not in his vocabulary.
Now 41 years old, Sean Combs has built a net worth of approximately 350 million dollars and has proven himself to be the King of Reinvention. So what drives a man like Sean Combs? How does he persevere through the challenges, temptation, pain, the lawsuits, name bashing, and the constant requests for his attention? At YBM we undoubtedly believe that one of the keys to his success comes from his philosophy and attitude.
For those who follow Diddy on twitter, you know his tweets to be inspirational. Every tweet has something positive in it. For example today this is what his Twitter says:
Diddy also has a blog which he launched June 2010. Here are 3 reasons why YBM.com likes Diddy’s Blog:
1. Impactful Videos & Images: The photograph and videos posted to the blog evoke emotion. Every picture has an artistic appeal or reflects something remarkable. The pictures and videos he posts don’t appear to be posted just for the sake of posting media, but rather to further validate the inspirational theme of the blog.
2. Art focus: The site focuses on more than just music, encompassing art and other medias. There are posts about art collectives, new architecture, and community projects benefiting the arts. His blog emphasizes how well-rounded most artists, like himself, truly are.
3. Great Essay: Feel Your Greatness is a short essay every entrepreneur, freelancer, and go-getter should read. The essay speaks to self-doubt and is very well stated. Our favorite line is “Easy is overrated. Greatness is what you deserve.”
Overall, Diddy’s Blog is a great daily read for YBMers to get inspirational tidbits that can help further their success.

September 08, 2010
YBM Staff




