First Post

I grew up reading many quotes as a youngster, mainly from fortune cookies and hearing them from adults until I was old enough to seek them out for myself. I’ve also heard that for many of us destiny is already written and we may not know it but there are many signs that we may and may not notice along our path to adulthood. In my early 20’s a co-worker told me a Chinese proverb on the path to success. He told me that his grandfather said that a person goes through many phases to find their career until around thirty. And between thirty and forty-five is when their wealth is built. However, creating wealth does not necessarily equal a person’s true calling to one of the most important things in life, Dreams and Passions for what would truly make us happy.

From the ages of forty-five until fifty proper planning to create the dreams is realistic. From fifty on a person should pursue their dreams with vigor to assure that the success of their dreams will come to fruition and therefore purpose of life is truly meaningful. I believe that while also knowing certain philosophies don’t apply to everyone, one must be receptive to the words of wisdom. With that being said, I’ll focus on my believing that many westerners are attracted to eastern philosophy as well as western and indeed believe in ancient teachings, I being one of the many that do. Remember Confucius?

In my twenties I held three jobs, all being in the business of selling fine furniture. Then I went after my dream job of becoming a master-craftsman in the construction industry specializing in hardwood flooring. I passed my California License exam and became a contractor. As an artist of design I knew I would be successful because I could create wood floors of art, designs that well to do clients would be happy to pay for because of my talents. After the first five years I began to get a true following of my skills and word spread a plenty about me in the Silicon Valley. My client list grew to include many of the heads of fine organizations like Apple, Intel, HP, Dean of Stanford U, Etc. After years in my chosen field, I realized I wanted to do something more, just one more thing to master, and my true desire.

I love watches! I always have since I first learned to tell the time. They simply fascinate me like no other piece of jewelry or accessory. The more watches I bought; the more I was impressed with the design of them. One day while driving home it struck me that perhaps I could find happiness in this pursuit. My only thought for days on end was I could become very good at this, but where to begin? The long and short of this endeavor I will spare the reader, however, I made the travels abroad, money I earned to follow my passion of course (it was written in my destiny) I did create my watch design business.

Garlason Group International (GGI) is the name of my company. Today I have so many ideas on paper that the drawings are like volumes of magazines now. One day I hope to create and deliver many of my designs to as many clients as possible. My latest design of watches was created for women. The name of the collection brand is GGI “After 8 Collection”. After 8:00p is when my design juices flow intensely, mainly because the days are filled with inspiration from many things I encounter, and they all seem to come together after 8:00p.

I created this site for the purpose of sharing ideas and building relationships with many of you that aspire to follow your dreams. I hope to gain insight and renewed energy from more youthful adults as well as experience from more knowledgeable adults. Please welcome my efforts to become a friend, inspirational leader, partner, or associated kindred spirit as in truth; we all can use the adage, With a Little Help from My Friends (John Lennon & Paul McCartney)

Sincerely,

Gary L Jamerson, aka Urban Picasso