In my new recent position at NJ 101.5 as the Producer of The Late Night Show with Ray Rossi, I have been exposed to who I feel will one day will be the future face of the Radio Industry. Joe Votruba, AKA DJ Joe V, is a young ambitious Producer at NJ 101.5 that I spent about a week shadowing in order to learn the ropes. Just recently tip toeing into the age of 22, he has infinite determination, focus, drive, and tremendous insight that will undoubtible place him in situatiions that only the most elite are deserving of. Every task that I watched him take on was executed with such precision, passion, care, and intelligence, that it was a joy to watch. Being apart of a generation that is often looked at as being lazy, spoiled, and impatient, it was refreshing to work side by side with some else who has the probability of taking over whatever he chooses and doesn’t mind putting in the work to do it. Joe and I clicked off the bat because we realized early that we have the same goals and aspirations; and have the same power to achieve them. Thanks for all the help Joe V.

“I see the invisible. I hear in silence. I climb invisible stairs having faith in God with no points of reference.”

We all have a little genius in us and we just have to take the time to discover it and nourish it and figure out exactly what we can offer the world

I’ve recently learned that in order to change your life and put yourself in the best mental position to go as far as humanly possible in life, you must first recognize what your weaknesses are. What are your habits or qualities that have previously prevented you from being the best you?  What about you has the ability to reflect great results instead of absorb them. My biggest weakness is the need to do things by myself.  I often would rather do something alone and show the people I love what I did “all on my own” than have my loved ones help me. Its no different than a kid practicing in his room so that he can say “look mom, I tied my shoes all by myself.” The problem with this is I haven’t received the results I wanted because I don’t know everything. In reality, when it comes to life, I dont know anything. So although I think I tied my shoes correctly, the knot is actually lose and its only a matter of time before it becomes undone and trips me when I least expect it.  Embrace help. Ask questions. Ask for advice. Find a mentor.  You can often tell how successful your life and career will be by looking at the 5 people you spend the most time with. Find these positive people and allow them to help you make sure the “knot in your shoe” is secure.

-DuTTain

“You can often tell how far your life and career will go based on the five people you spend the most time with”