New SKILLA Goodies!
Check out the latest SKILLA extras that will be dropped in your orders. More news coming soon.
Good Times!
A LIfe Changing Story!
By Mac Anderson. Founder, Simple Truths
In 1972, Jim Cathcart was working at the Little Rock, Arkansas Housing Authority, making $525 a month, with a new wife and baby at home, no college degree, no past successes, and not much hope for the foreseeable future.
One morning, he was sitting in his office listening to the radio, to a program called “Our Changing World” by Earl Nightingale, who was known as “the Dean of Personal Motivation.” That day, Nightingale, in his booming voice, said something that would change Jim’s life forever: “If you will spend an extra hour each day in study of your chosen field, you will be a national expert in that field in five years or less.”
Jim was stunned, but the more he thought about it the more it made sense. Although he had never given a speech, he had always wanted to help people grow in areas of personal development and motivation. He began his quest to put Nightingale’s theory to the test by reading books and listening to tapes whenever he could. He also started exercising, became better organized, and joined a self-improvement study group. He persisted through weeks of temptations to quit, just by doing a little more each day to further his goal. Within six months he had learned more than he had in his few years of college, and he began to believe he could turn his goal of becoming a motivational speaker into reality. All the hard work, the discipline, and study paid off. Jim now has delivered more than 2,500 speeches worldwide and has won every major award in the speaking industry.
Just like companies have market value, so do people. In the simplest terms, your market value increases by knowing and doing more. Knowledge is power, not only for your career, but also to improve your family and spiritual life. I once heard a quote that sums it up well, “Knowledge is like climbing a mountain; the higher you reach the more you can see and appreciate.”
I love stories because for me, they can bring an idea to life.
The Next Stop For SKILLA!
SKILLA will be heading to Charleston, SC this Friday (3/25/11) during their fashion week. The event/show is called “The Big Mix” @ Eye Level Art – 103 Spring Street – Charleston, SC from 7pm – 11pm. I heard about this event after linking up with KJ over at h1gher.com, his plain is to create the first ever celebration of Southern streetwear culture. So If you are in the area stop by, all SKILLA goodies will be on sale.
Thanks!
Thanks to everyone who supported SKILLA during the Tee Madness contest! Unfortunately we didn’t make it to the next round. Nuff Love!
Life = Risk!
VOTE FOR SKILLA IN TEE MADNESS CONTEST 2ND ROUND!
SKILLA was nominated again to be apart of IAMTHETREND.COM’s TEE MADNESS Contest. The voting started Monday (3/14/11) and we made it pass the 1st round, thanks so much. Now we need you vote in the 2nd round (you now vote again), which starts Thursday (3/17/11) 12 noon(EST). You can only vote once per matchup, so once you vote the key is to spread the word. VOTE SKILLA, SKILLA! 3rd spot down from the top vote SKILLA in orange! Click here!
What is the TEE MADNESS Contest?
Quite simply Tee Madness takes 64 of the best up and coming t-shirt brands and has them square off in a March Madness style tournament. Once competition opens up each round will consist of two “teams” squaring off to get the most votes. The team with the most votes at the end of each round will move on till we crown the Second Annual Tee Madness Champion!
What is the schedule?
* Round 1: Monday March 14th (NOON EST) through Wednesday March 16th (Midnight EST) - PASS
* Round 2: Thursday March 17th (NOON EST) through Friday March 18th (Midnight EST)
* WEEKEND BREAK!
* Sweet 16: Monday March 21st (NOON EST) through Tuesday March 22nd (Midnight EST)
* Elite 8: Wednesday March 23rd (NOON EST) through Thursday March 24th (Midnight EST)
* Final 4: Friday March 25th (NOON EST) through Friday March 25th (Midnight EST)
* WEEKEND BREAK!
* Championship Game: Monday March 28th (NOON EST) through Tuesday March 29th (8pm EST)
Follow on Facebook & Twitter for up dates. Thanks guys, you rock!
Pic Of The Day!
I love this pic. It was a picture of my wife and daughter, I took a few months ago on a Sunday before we went to church. Just thought I would share it with you.
SKILLA’s Mini Tour
Not too long ago I was asked, “are you doing some sort of tour?” but at the time I didn’t really think so. After thinking about it and seeing how doors are opening for my brand to have booths at quiet a few shows, I thought to myself maybe I should and give you guys a line up of where the brand is going to be next. So here you go!
Booth Line Ups:
Feb. 26, 2011 – Artists & Flea @ 12pm
70 N 7th St Brooklyn, NY
Mar. 12, 2011 – The Designers Downtown Market @ 9am
509 N West St Raleigh , NC
Mar. 25, 2011 – The Big Mix
Charleston, SC
May 12, 2011 – TBA
Athens, GA
MORE DATES TO COME!!! HOPE TO SEE YOU GUYS!!