So true. We only have this one life to live – one must not waste any moment and truly live life to the fullest.

And yes, actions do speak louder than words. One can work hard all their life, but no matter what they accomplish – they will be known and remembered for their character.

I read your thoughts about Michael. I never took anything by granted.I always thout that we,people,live in some kind of dizziness. And the moment we wake up is the most painfull of all.Why? Because is not enough to live, you have to be alive. I am alive for all my my. It’s hurts. I scream,I cry, I laugh, I suffer……….but I’m alive. Michael is not my idol.I recognize his value,but i’m not one of the “screaming funs” from it’s concerts. But, since I descover him, I aprrecieted the power of trying to break the other’s wall from their hearts. Maybe I could never do that, but he at least tried to do something that only a few of us are able to do. And for that I give him all the “remember” and the respect he deserve.

MJ changed the music industry…let along pop culture forever! Unfortunately the public does not realize the magnitude of this loss…The unproven accusations and tarnishes to his reputation over the last decade have emotionally detached the public from connecting to him as everyone’s hero or idol…He has impacted musicians and performers around the world for years to come…and I agree with you G…people will wish they had that chance again…just one more time…

As James Dean once said, “Dream as if you’ll live forever…live as if you’ll die today.”

Sometimes you only get one chance…don’t be left hanging…

Thank you Michael…you are the greatest!

Great post, G.

It is important to recognize what makes our lives worth living, everyday.

Those we love and the varying passions that drive our lives in one direction or another.

For Michael Jackson, his passion became a gift of music for generations to enjoy…and hopefully his legacy will be his music and not the more dysfunctional aspects of his life — mostly caused due to being a superstar, the King of Pop.

Michael

I completely agree with every word you said.

Very deep and profound. But on the other hand, ask yourself this question, doesn’t everyone die? And ifyou know you’re going to die, why not ask yourself how you would like to be remembered as? I do not want to live a life which does not positively affect other people’s lives, and the more powerful you are (whether by riches, authority, position, fame) the more you can positively affect other people’s lives. Fame, power, riches bring about quite a “heady” experience, and there is no self-help book on how to handle sudden riches or fame.
So it is not wise to despise fame in itself; it is rather the mishandling of fame and power, and lack of the understanding of the responsibility that comes with being famous that ultimately brings about a famous person’s downfall.

“Now, unfortunately, he passes away – and the entire world finally gives this person the respect for his talent. I just find it awkward that it takes society a persons death to finalize recognize the positives one brings. ”
Wow I couldn’t of said it better myself. I’ve only ever cried over the death of a celebrity once, with Princess Diana, until now. I’ve always respected Michael for his work and incredible talent and my heart aches for the world who, like i do, feel like they’ve just lost a major piece of their life. He created to soundtrack to so many peoples existence.
It is so true that that kind of lifestyle is such a double-edged sward and it is so tragic that this is how his legend came to an end. I sincerely DO hope, that people strive to remember him for the greatest he gave, from his music and influential dance moves, to his efforts with Children’s Charities that effected so many people with the millions that he both gave, and helped to raise. Rest In Peace, Michael. You will be missed and remembered for centuries.

I wonder how his new move was that would make the moonwalk look like nothing. Read more here about it: http://en.slowradio.com/music_news/330/michael_jackson/jackson_working_on_a_new_dance_move

About the “G”’s message, I think that death is a friend. It makes us appreciate life. Every second of it.

Sad…this is how humans are, as to take life for granted is the new fashion, but for centuries. As far as Michael, when he was alive, majority of the media was his worse enemy. Now that he is gone, he is being given the attention he so deserved when he was ALIVE. All those people who bad-mouthed him should be ashamed of themselves.

I don’t know a single person who took Michael Jackson’s death harder then I did. I have never known a person who supported and trusted him as much as I have. Not that I thought he is some God who would live forever, but never thought it would happen when it did…out of no where, while i was running on the tred at then gym, causing me to faint as it came on the T.V. in front of me and fly off the machine. And yes I felt the pain after waking up…. But I find something in common with men who acquire wealth and power from humble beginnings. Once you reach a certain status, it doesn’t take long before the people stop patting you on the back and start stabbing it instead. Michael Jackson is not the only person I know for this to happen to. My father, like Gurbuksh, started from nothing and gained a net worth well over $100mil. and has fought every step of the way to keep it. From bad press to law suits, paying around two million just in lawyer fees within the past few years. I hope this doesnt happen to you Gurbuksh but wouldn’t surprise me if it does. All I can say is be VERY careful and always be the best moral person you can be. Because at the end of it all, even if everyone turns against you, at least you and Waheed Guru will know that you tried to be a good person. Good luck yaar!

Well This also Brings out the Well known fact that whatever wherever whosoever no one can stand in front of destiny so its better we realize it and live the life fully and cherish the time being given to us , u never know when the clock stops ticking…don’t forget to help others and bring a smile to at least one face a day..that’s all you will take away from here a smile ….

never ever take it for granted…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvPHxmXYILA

So true Gurbaksh, but this is just how our society operates! The world is a sad sad place, people take too much for granted and dont know the true worth of things until they are gone. MJ passes and now all of a sudden everyone loves him and people are showing respect for him.. Its sad, just reallly sad! I just pray that his family will get through this hard time..

I disagree, I believe Michael Jackson was recognized for all of his musical achievements early on in his career. Most people for some reason do not like to speak ill of somebody who just died. I for one am not that person and will not miss him one bit.

Great Post

Well, If you know who you are, deep down and within.. thats all that matters for one to have a good life.. why do we need to care about what other people or society thinks. They change their thoughts, mind, perception everyday.. you cant change them,we cant change them..we can only change ourselves, to be lesser concerned individuals and focus on becoming better humans and treating people respectfully.

Hello Chahal,

Hope everyhing is alright there.I am very much impressed from your achievements in very short age. Thanks for sharing yourself to the world. Really that was Great effort which you did in your short age. I am 22now doing internet marketing (as a freelancer). I started SEO in the age of 18(in web development company). I did that for 4 years. After that I connected with Craigslist doing posting now. I am very much inspired from you. I made you as my GURU. Good Luck for your future. May God bless and give you all happiness and success in your life.

Thanks,
Tanbir Chahal

‘G’ You can also search my name in google just type “Tanbir Singh Chahal”. You will see what i did in past years .but the guy on Facebook in search is not me..

Thanks,

hi…im from Brunei Darussalam…i just watch u in Oprah show last nite…i feel charge with u men…hw success u re? i M jealous men…i wanna be like u….can u guide me…

thrs dis amazing poem dat one can relate to d world out thr..
“ONCE THREE MONKEYS SAT ON A COCONUT TREE
DISCUSSING THINGS AS THEY R SAID TO BE,
SAID ONE TO THE OTHERS..
“NOW LISTEN U TWO,
THRS A CERTAIN RUMOUR THAN MAN DESCENDED FROM OUR NOBLE RACE..
D VERY IDEA OF IT IS JUS A DISGRACE!

NO MONKEY HAS EVER DESERTED HIS WIFE,
STARVED HER BABIES OR RUINED THEIR LIFE..
ANOTHR THNG UL NEVAH SEE IS MONKEY FENCING OFF A COCONUT TREE;
AND LET D COCU=NUTS GO WASTE,
FORBIDDING OTHR MONKEYS TO COME AND TASTE..

IF I PUT A FENCE AROUND DIS TREE,
HUNGER WUD FORCE U TO STEAL FROM ME,
AND THRZ SMTHNG ELSE A MONKEY WNT DO;
GO OUT AT NIGHT N GET IN A STEW,
USE A GUN OR A CLUB OR KNIFE..
TO TAKE SOME OTHR POOR MONKEYS LIFE!”

n rest abt being alone at d top-lets say- being honest to urslf n alone is better than being wid thousands yet wrong!

I just had my typical morning coffee and watching Oprah. And I saw you from there! Im young and still have my roads open…ofcourse I have my dreams and ready to make them true soon. But just looking you gave me more energy to follow my dreams and makeing surton risks. Its hard here where I live bec my country is veri small…Estonia…but…i belive that you can be sucsessful wherever you are…even at the moon:D

But really thank you for that;)

This commentary about Michael Jackson is ludicrous and makes me want to scream. At what point did we start to idolize musicians and actors – who are simply real people such as ourselves and leave behind our true everyday heroes. Our police, firefighters, soldiers and teachers – those are the people our children should idolize and when they make mistakes as Michael did, they to are in the news, but we forgive them and go on with our lives – we don’t harp on it endlessly as people do with celebrities. Let’s try and get our values straight and honor those that do good for our country every single day – not simply once in a while.

dude how did y made that my money

Hi, i just want to say that I can’t believe you’re so down to earth!
Are you a jatt – sikh? or are you not into castes that much?

Soo true! MJ was innocent and found NOT guilty by a jury or ordinary people like you and me – people aren’t stupid .. if they’re on jury duty and there’s a clear pedophile sitting a few yards away from them, they’re not going to let him walk out of the court-room innocent no matter who he or she is.
It’s so sad that it took him to die for some people to give him the respect which he deserved and what’s worse is that there are still people who take the mic out of him. The world can be so cruel and judgemental at times…

RIP Micheal Jackson – The King of Music.

I’ve traveled the world. I was only friendly and full of love towards everyone I met.

You know what I discovered. 99% of people I meet are assholes if you are a stranger. Reality of life is that, people in this day and age are mean and don’t usually give each other the benefit of the doubt.

p.s. Toronto and Stockholm are the worst cities in the world that I have seen. There is just no romance in these two cities.