Hi guys and girls!  Happy Wednesday.  I'm happy that you've stopped by for some Daley Motivation ;)

A LOT has been happening in the world this week, hasn't it?  My heart goes out to all of the individuals affected by the intense natural disasters that we've seen.  In particular, the little island of St. Croix in the USVI holds a special place in my heart, and I send my love to all of my friends on the island!

How has your week been so far?  Even with all of the craziness that seems to be happening in the world, I hope that your week is shaping up to be a good one.  I had a pretty interesting time last weekend - a great time with my family in Orange County, - but it all culminated with a little car crash on the freeway.  Fortunately it looks as though everything will be OK - but I was certainly a bit nervous!  This event reminded me of just how quickly things change.  I write about this often, and I felt that it was important to touch upon the subject again. 

We never know what is going to happen in life.  From one moment to the next, literally everything can change and often we don't see it coming.  A car accident is obviously a perfect example of this.  But in general, it is very important to take a good look around and appreciate everything that we have in life.  Right now.  

Right now is all that we have!  And if we're here, alive and well, that's a pretty amazing gift.  Live it up. 

Love you all,

Jesse   
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Hey guys and girls -- Happy Friday!

I wanted to write a quick blog post regarding the topic of "control."  I should say, rather, the "illusion" of control.  

I listened to a wonderful meditation on the topic of "control" on an app called, "Calm" recently.  It helped to remind me that - as I talk about often on my blog and on my YouTube Channel, - there is really not much that is within our control in life.  All that we have is this moment.

Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma are perfect examples of this; how we do not know what tomorrow will bring.  The devastation that these two storms have unleashed is absolutely shocking and heart wrenching.  And mother nature's devastation was completely out of the control of anyone. 

So, what do you do if you're faced with a catastrophe such as the above examples of the hurricanes?  Or, on a smaller scale, how do you handle something that you have no "control" over?  You take things one minute at a time.  

In life in general, that is all that we can do.  Worry and fear will get us no where.  Taking life and all that it throws at us one moment at a time and focusing on what needs to be accomplished is the best way to handle every situation that we're faced with.  

The idea of "control" truly is an illusion.  We set up our lives and create systems to feel as though we're in control, however the reality is that anything can happen at any moment.  Being flexible to handle every situation will help you to keep moving, even during the toughest of times.  

My heart goes out to all of those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma.  And if you're in the path of Irma, please pay attention to your local officials and if you're asked to evacuate, please, please do it.  This is an incredibly dangerous storm. 

Much love and blessings,

Jesse 

Hey there guys and girls -

This has been quite a difficult week for the world, hasn't it?  Between the horrible events that occurred in Charlottesville, VA, here in the USA and yesterday, with the tragedy of an attack in Barcelona, Spain, we're left wondering:  Where is the love?

I attended a church service last weekend here in Hollywood at Mosaic Church, and the pastor addressed this very question.  I thoroughly enjoyed what he had to say about the idea that love will always triumph over hate.  And he explained that in order for love to win, we all need to use our voices in order to stand up against hatred.  

If you're reading this, then you have many, many opportunities to share love in your own life.  And you don't need to think that it's necessary to start a non-profit organization or your own charity to do this.  (Of course, if you can do these things, it would be amazing!!)  

However, sharing love with someone can be as simple as sharing a smile or even just saying "hello" to a stranger that you pass by on the street.  Or, maybe at a stop-light while driving, smile to the person in the car next to you. Better yet, if you both have your windows down, why not say, "Hope you're having a good day!" 

Ok, so yes, some people are going to find that behavior to be somewhat random and maybe even a bit weird, but my point is, what if it wasn't random.  What if we ALL did these things every single day?  In this sort of scenario, we'd all have opportunities every day to befriend other individuals, and our communities would simply thrive with more companionship, happiness and love.  And it's not any kind of far-fetched idea.  It begins with each of us making a decision to share love and kindness in all of our moments.  

I believe that the majority of individuals who are reading this blog are already some of the most loving people out there!  I just wanted to remind you that you truly have the opportunity to share a lot of love by doing something as simple as sharing a smile and choosing kindness in all of your moments.   

Love will always win, and it's up to all of us to ensure that we stand up to hate.
Sending lots of love to Charlottesville, Barcelona, and worldwide.  

Love you all,

Jesse

What's up guys and girls and happy Friday evening!!

How the heck is it August already?!  And how was your week?  Feel free to leave a comment below (or HERE on my YouTube channel where you'll find a new video from this week!) 

My week has been fantastic -- really busy, but I love being busy.  My friend Pat and I finally got out to 3rd Street Promenade recently and sang our hearts out - and we cannot wait to get back out there!  (That vlog video is also up on my channel.) AND I just ordered a new amp on eBay which will arrive soon and it will be mid-August that we're back on the Promenade!

As mentioned at the very top of this blog post, I recorded a new YouTube video this week, and it's part of a new "mini-series" that I've started on my channel called, "1 Minute Motivation."

We live in a fast-paced society and time is of the utmost importance for all of us! Therefore, I thought that I'd (hopefully) provide you with some inspiration in a quick minute!  Keep an eye out for another 1 Minute Motivation video next week!

Ah, now off for a quick run to enjoy the weather on this beautiful Friday in L.A.
 
OH!  I'm off to do some paddle-boarding in Marina Del Rey tomorrow, so I'll be sure to post some Instas. (By the way, do you like the pic on this post?!  I took that the other day, and it's on my Instagram, too!) :D !   

Love you guys and girls, and remember that anything is possible if you believe in yourself and if you do something every single day toward your goal!  (Please be sure to check out my own story about working toward a goal and not giving up in my new book, "An Aversion to the Definitive"! Thanks to all who have ordered it. By purchasing it you have helped to donate 50% of the money earned to support a library that my twin sister helped set up in Ecuador!)  

Jesse x

Hey what's up guys n girls!!

I hope your Friday is off to a great start!  All is well with me and I wanted to update some of you on a few things! 

First off:  I've been working on updating my website!  Here it is, complete with a couple of new photos! 

Secondly,  I've just posted 2 brand new YouTube videos!  Let me know what you think!  

And finally, my friend Patrick and I are going to be hitting up 3RD STREET PROMENADE over in Santa Monica singing and performing!  Check out my Instagram for a preview of one of our rehearsals!

Lots of love, and chat soon!

PS - Here's a link to my book, "An Aversion to the Definitive," in case you haven't ordered it yet!  

​Jesse x 

What's up guys and girls! Happy Thursday morning!

I'm currently in Orange County at Mama Daley's place, and my twin sister, Shannon, along with our friend Liz are here too! It's been so wonderful to see everyone, and more friends are visiting this weekend too for the 4th of July!

A topic which was discussed a lot during the first day of having family in town was the topic of "time and experiences." I often say that the only thing that I want to spend any money on are experiences, including participating in activities and taking little trips with friends and family. This is due in large part to my constant thoughts about desiring to live life to the fullest right now, while we're here. Life moves incredibly quickly, and whether we like it or not, everything changes, all the time.

This isn't something to fear at all, rather, it's something to celebrate. Where we are right now in life is temporary. It will change. Therefore, try your best in this moment to enjoy what's occurring around you while you're having this experience in time. Even if you're going through a rough time, there's always a lesson that can be learned.

I wrote more about this in a recent article published by "Fearless Motivation." Here's the link. And in addition to this article, you'll find a link to my new book, "An Aversion to the Definitive" in the article, too! I hope you'll check it out!

New YouTube vid coming soon as well.

Lots of love, and enjoy your experiences today!

Jesse

What's up everyone!  Happy Sunday!

And Happy Father's Day to all of the Dad's out there who are loving, caring and kind.  
I had the privilege to attend a Father's Day church service at Mosaic Church this afternoon with one of my great friends, Jenny.  The pastor gave a wonderful speech about what it means to be father and what it means to be a good man.  It was pretty eye-opening.    

As I wrote about in my book (please click here to order it if you haven't already!) I have never met my own father.  Admittedly, it makes me feel sad at times to think that he's not a part of my life.  However, listening to the pastor at church this afternoon reminded me of the kind of man that I hope to be and how I hope to live my life; with kindness and courage.  The service today also made me think about how incredibly grateful I am for my mom, Judy, who has taught me so much about love and kindness. I feel so blessed to have her in my life.    

Happiness, love and kindness is really all that is needed in our world.  Everything else, success, fame, money and all else is secondary to what truly matters.  

We're here for a short amount of time, friends.  Let's try our best to live it up as often as we possibly can, and share as much love and kindness as possible each and every day.

Here's to all the dad's, mom's and everyone out there who shares love and chooses kindness.  :D 

Jesse x

What's up guys and girls!!  I hope you've been having an amazing Memorial Day Weekend!  This is a time to remember and say thank you to those who have served and those who are currently serving.  So, THANK YOU to all of you out there who this applies to!

My Memorial Day Weekend has been a nice one.  I've been working a lot, but work is always a good thing as long as you enjoy what you're doing!  (It's very important to pursue your passions, friends.)  I talk a lot about finding and pursuing your passion in my new book, and if you haven't checked it out yet, here's the link.  I'd really appreciate your reading it!  

As I mention in my book, right now you might be at a point in your life where you're not exactly sure what it is that you'd like to do for work.  Or maybe you're eager to change career paths but haven't decided on what you'd like to pursue.  That's OK.  It's not necessary or helpful to put a ton of pressure on yourself to make up your mind.  Simply pay attention to what excites you and begin to pursue those passions.  

A favorite motivational author/speaker of mine is Dr. Wayne Dyer.  He said, "Stop trying to "find" your purpose.  Be your purpose."  

I love this quote, and I've found it to be absolutely true.  For example, before I decided to pursue entertainment as a career, I wasn't exactly sure of what to do in my life.  I wanted to find what it was that I was "meant" to do.  

Looking back, the only way that I have been able to understand what I wanted to do and the only way to find my "purpose" was to simply start.  And by "start" I mean that I paid attention to what brought me enjoyment and I pursued those things.  (Again, please check out my book for more information about this.)

My point is, friends, that I believe you will find your purpose when you are 1) true to who you are and 2) when you pay attention to what makes you happy and you pursue those passions. 

This weekend, as we observe Memorial Day, keep in mind that those who have served and those who are currently serving have allowed us to live freely, and it is up to you to decide what it is that you'd like to do with that gift of freedom!

Happy Memorial Day, 

Jesse x 

Guys and girls what's up!  Happy Sunday evening!  My little cat BENICE and I have been chillin' and watching the Billboard Music Awards.  This show has been off the charts! Everyone has done such a great job.  

My weekend was off the charts, too!  And I wanted to include all of you in some of the fun things that I was up to.  This weekend kicked off with MAMA DALEY visiting LA from The OC!  She accompanied me to a photo shoot for new headshots and I'm super excited for you to see these pictures!  I shot with amazing photographer, Kenneth Dolin, and just as Ken did 8 years ago, he worked hard and got some great shots to make me look good!  :D

After the photo shoot, Mama Daley and I grabbed a couple of pina coladas and headed to a theater show over at Theater 68 in North Hollywood.  I must say that actors in this production did a fantastic job.  Check out Theater 68 if you're in LA and are looking for a great show!    

Now, while the theater show was amazing, going out to the bars in West Hollywood with Mama Daley was a show all in itself!!  My mom is wild and crazy - and I mean that in the best way possible!  I think it's safe to say that she's where I get my love for partying from!! I feel so fortunate to have Judy as my mother, she's always so fun to spend time with!    

I also was able to celebrate three birthdays this weekend for three amazing friends of mine.  It was a wonderful time with family and friends.  

To top it all off, I received a paperback copy of my book, "An Aversion to the Definitive." Guys and girls, this was such a surreal feeling to hold the book in my hands!  Writing and publishing my book was a dream come true and I hope that you'll check it out if you haven't already.  It is my hope that through my book, you will be inspired to live truthfully and to live with no regrets.  (Here's the link to the book!)  
(I will be donating 50% of proceeds from the book to a library that my twin sister, Shannon, created in Ecuador.)

This weekend was one to remember, and I hope it was amazing for all of you, too!

Remember to live life to the fullest every single day!  And please let me know what you think of my book through a review on Amazon.com if you have time! 

Lots of love!

Jesse x

Hey guys and girls!!  As the title of this post reads, my BOOK has been self-published and it is available on Amazon.com!!  It's available as a paperback or an eBook!  (Here's the link to the book!!)  I am very excited to share this book with all of you, and it is my hope that you will find the stories that I share with you to be inspirational.  

The summary/description of the book that I listed on Amazon reads: 
An Aversion to the Definitive: A Boston Boy’s Coming of Age in Southern California The decade of the twenties was one which included self-discovery, first time experiences, learning lessons and fulfilling dreams. I invite you to join me along my journey as a boy from a small town in Massachusetts to becoming a young man living and working in Hollywood, California. It is my hope that some of the experiences and lessons I’ve shared with you will inspire you to live life to the fullest!


This book includes some very personal information and admittedly, it was a bit intimidating to share! However, I believe it's important and necessary to share, in order to be open and honest with my readers.  

I truly hope that you'll grab a copy of my book.  I'd love to hear what you have to say about it!

Always be true to who you are!  Lots of Love!

Jesse x