If you have a Snapchat account or exist anywhere on social networking, you’ve surely seen at least one glimpse of DJ Khaled and his quotable “keys to success”. Nearing the end of 2015, the DJ and producer gained massive popularity from his motivational snaps that involve egg whites and turkey bacon, “they” and what “they” don’t want us to have, and rides on his jetski through the journey of more success.
Meme’s have surfaced about the DJ and his quotes have turned into a sort of social media inside joke, but one fact remains true: DJ Khaled is tremendously successful multimillionaire.
And They say the best way to be successful is to learn from those already there.
As we approach Spring Semester and the cold snowy days and piles of essays begin to cause us to lose sight, here’s 5 ways DJ Khaled’s got your back.
1. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day
Every morning like clockwork we see DJ Khaled’s wake up, walk the halls of his mansion to his kitchen and ask his personal chef, “Chef Dee, what’s for breakfast?”
And every morning without fail Chef Dee whips him up egg whites, some type of turkey breakfast meat and hash browns complimented with a bottle of water.
A seemingly mundane routine but it highlights two major things most college students lack: a nutritious diet and breakfast.
Check this! In a study done by the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, breakfast can improve cognitive function, especially the memory skills needed for exam taking”.
2. Staying focused through adversity
Khaled emphasizes daily the importance overcoming hardships and not allowing them to set you back.
In the bubble that is a college student’s life, so many things can veer us away from our goals. Friendships, relationships, drama, jobs, grades, enemies and more can be major distractions. Don’t let any of these things stop you though, as overcoming these trials and tribulations all part of the pathway to success.
3. Great Hygiene is Key
As a student with a day jam packed with assignment deadlines, internships, jobs, extracurricular activities, and studying the last thing on your mind may be your well being.
It’s important to make sure while in pursuit of your dreams that you invest in yourself as well. Simple things such as daily showers and doing your laundry can lead to a healthy mind and body.
DJ Khaled’s personally recommended tools of the trade include Listerine mouth wash, cocoa butter, and Dove products.
4. Always Remember: They Don’t Want You To Succeed
A main theme that Khaled frequently shares is the idea of “they” and what they don’t want you to achieve.
But the question all 2 million of his followers have: who is they?
In an interview with Tech Insider DJ Khaled explains that everybody in their life has a they.
“If you just won a promotion or the lottery, your whole family might be clapping for you and there might be that one person in the corner with that ice cold face. They mad that you won the lottery, that you got promoted. And they got that ice cold face. You know who I’m talking about, my brother. That’s they.”
5. Always Be Thankful
Sometimes we forget to acknowledge what got us to the point we’re at today. Noticing these blessings are essential.
Taking a moment to be thankful for a bed to sleep, the scholarship you received, or simply the fact you’ve gotten to see another day is not only humbling but puts things into great perspective. You have to know where you came from to get where you’re going!
