I thought the circus came to town the other night when a transport truck big enough to ship the entire city of Wimberley pulled up in front of my home.
Of course, inside were a lot of rare and collectible automobiles, including the one Aerosmith rock star Steven Tyler once owned: a 1998 Panoz AIV Roadster.
I bought it as investment, as I mentioned here this past week, but I never knew how much I’d love driving it until I slid behind the wheel.
Imagine being strapped to the side of a rocket. The car is scary fast. It screams with power, responds to my touch with instantaneous precision, and begs to be raced.
I buzzed the neighborhood a few times, being certain to hit the power and make the car roar as I shot by Bill Hibbler’s house, all as Mark Ryan and Nerissa filmed the whole wild thing.
Mark later said I looked like a rock star on steroids.
Nerissa refused to get in the car, saying I looked too “wild eyed.”
After the dust settled and I parked the car beside Francine, Mark and I sat under the late night Texas sky on a cool evening and talked about the lessons for you (yes, you) in attracting this car.
I told him that when I share any success of mine, it’s with a childlike enthusiasm that wants to shout, “Look! Look! Look what happened to me!”
It’s also with the spirit of inspiration, as I want you to realize that if I can go from homeless/poverty/desperation to small time car collector, than what’s possible for you, too?
None of this is about cars (okay, some of it is); instead, it’s about manifesting the life you prefer, following your passion, and treating yourself well.
Here’s a final thought:
I caught an interview with billionaire Donald Trump the other night. He’s out promoting another book he didn’t write, this one called Think Big and Kick Ass!
During it he said that you must love your business. When you do, everything else is easier, from learning the business to working long hours at it, and so on.
Love was his first secret to success.
I write because I love to. I don’t always get paid for what I write. (No one is paying me to write these blog posts.)
But as a result of doing what I love, I’m able to live a happier, healthier, wealthier life.
You can do this, too.
It’s all about passion.
What’s yours?
Ao Akua,
Joe
www.mrfire.com
PS — Steven Tyler’s car is signed by him under the hood, but doesn’t have a name. Panoz started naming the cars they built in 2001. As I admired the Roadster in my driveway last night, a ladybug landed on it. For now, I’m calling the car “Ladybug.” I’m open to other names, though, so feel free to suggest something.
PPS – You can see a short video clip of me receiving — and then driving — the amazing Steven Tyler exotic Panoz muscle car on my video blog at http://drjoevitale.blogspot.com/ Nerissa made it and it’s fun to watch. Also, Mark Ryan put a longer clip up of me receiving and driving Tyler’s AIV Roadster at http://media.libsyn.com/media/nevada45/Joes_new_Rod.wmv
Enjoy!
19 Comments
I think “Elaine” is is a wonderful name for a car. :wink::lol:
Congrats again, Joe… and thanks for sending the book! 😎
Seriously, what is this obsession with Steven Tyler? It is starting to seem a bit unhealthy..
“Panache”. Defined as: “flamboyant confidence of style and manner”. I think it fits. Or, name it after an Aerosmith song (your choice). Congratulations on the new wheels!
I also write because I love to! Thank you for reaffirming what I already knew in my heart…we have to love what we do and follow our passions in life. I’m just now following mine and loving every minute of it!
Some Aerosmith songs that would make great names, imho….
Angel, Chiquita, Deuces (Deuces Are Wild), Janie (Janie’s Got A Gun), Joanie (Joanie’s Butterfly), Major Barbara, Mama Kin (Tyler has this on his tattoo), Mia (named for one of his daughters – he has 2 other daughters as well, Liv and Chelsea), Pandora (Pandora’s Box), Shela, Simoriah (according to songwriter Jim Vallance, Steven thought this was a beautiful name for a girl)…
😎
Good luck!
That’s awesome, I’m glad you got the car and are loving it. Steven would be proud.
Great post and very true.
Although I have to say, you ARE getting paid to write these posts 😉
Jeremy
http://www.fitness-made-fun.com
How about “Mysti” short for Mystifying or Mystified aka Mysti5d:mrgreen:
I love the car I think you are going to need a bigger garage thou. Which one are you thinking of next. Donald well he is THE DONALD you know.
julie
In keeping with your comment-
“It’s also with the spirit of inspiration, as I want you to realize that if I can go from homeless/poverty/desperation to small time car collector, than what’s possible for you, too?”
I vote for “Hope”.
Congrats on your new toy.
Carl
Thanks for sharing Joe, and congrats… always inspiring to see what you are up to.
I like “Tyler” as a name.
Keep Ladybug—ladybugs are symbols of good luck.
Well now it has come to fruition! Have fun with your new toy, Joe! Hey! Is there any chance of you posting that video you mentioned on You Tube? I’d really love to see it in action and hear the actual roar of the engine. It would be a popular video, that’s for sure. Have a great week! Keep sharing the story and the photos.
Absolutely Awesome! The Yellow Rose! (like of Texas). I am not sure Ladybug suits a car with so much power… afterall Ladybugs are not known for power!
Is Francine jealous yet? Or is she not talking to you?
Love, Joy and Fast Cars,
Amy
Joe:
I really enjoyed your blog today. Your considering naming your new car “Ladybug” but If I may be so bold as to refer you back to your book Zero Limits; ask the car what it’s name is! My husband is an autobody man and speaks to the vehicles he works on all the time. they tell him where the problem is and what their name is. Most of us refer to our vehicles as “she” and “her”, but in reality some of them are not of the female persuassion. He worked on a big 06 Dodge Ram pick up truck whose name was “Bubba” while a little Chevy S-10 he did previously, her name was Daisy. Just ask it, you know it will tell you!
Peace of I,
Holly
Hi Holly. I believe the Divine sent the ladybug to the car just as I was wondering what to name it. My friend Mark Ryan noted the ladybug, Nerissa saw it, and then I knew that was the name. Can’t argue with the Divine, you know. 🙂
Blessings,
joe
Hey Joe, did you know that in some cultures, seeing a lady bug means that money is coming? I just had seven of them fly in my window the other day and two stayed, taking up residence in the wealth corner of my living room! I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Hi Diane. Yes, I’ve heard a LadyBug brings good luck.
I welcome it. 🙂
Blessings,
joe
That’s it…I’m starting a ladybug farm TODAY!
Joe, swee-eet ride! I could feel the wind blowing through my hair as I watched the long video. 😛 I prefer something a bit bigger, that looked like a tight squeeze into the “cockpit,” but I appreciate the inspiration. It’s so exciting to knock things off my list and push towards future goals, which include a new car.
As for the name, I agree it’s hard to knock the ladybug name… I’ve heard good things about them, as well as grasshoppers and spiders – the later of which I’ve seen a lot of lately. All I can say is that more and more money is flowing into my life and I’m thankful.