As we close out this decade, I’ve been reflecting on the past ten years of my life. Mainly how it went vs how I wished it did. In this blog post, I’m going to share a life-altering experience that shaped how 2010-2020 went for me.
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My Experience with Drugs & Alcohol
I can vividly remember the first time I got high. I was a teenager hanging out at my friend’s house. My friend was an avid pot smoker and had an intriguing strain of weed called “God’s Gift.” We were looking for a place to smoke, and since my Mom and Stepdad were gone for the …
Death & Regret
It’s always fascinating to watch the reaction to someone’s death. The instant news of a person’s demise hits, Social Media is flooded with tribute posts. Everyone writes long paragraphs professing how much they loved the person, how talented they were, and how sorely they’ll be missed. There are even cases of people becoming famous after …
Standing Up For Yourself (A Lesson From Frederick Douglas)
I’ve let people walk all over me my entire life. I wasn’t born with one mean bone in my body, and I’ve always struggled with standing up for myself. Whether the disrespect was verbal or physical, I’ve constantly backed down in situations where I should’ve spoken up and let people know they were crossing my …
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Nobody Supports Me =/
When you start a new venture, you might be surprised at the lack of support you’re getting. It’s not uncommon to feel like your friends and family are ignoring your business & skipping the like button on your Social Media posts. It can naturally bring feelings of anger and disappointment. You may even find that …
Blood Money
It’s 5 AM, and my alarms going off. I pop out of bed and head to the kitchen, where I gobble down a granola bar and drink a glass of water. Now that I’m hydrated and have food in my system, I can start driving to my appointment. It’s time for my first of two …
Burn Your Ships
Excerpt from “The 33 Strategies Of War” by Robert Greene Chapter 4 Create a sense of urgency and desperation – The Death-Ground Strategy You are your own worst enemy. You waste precious time dreaming of the future instead of engaging in the present. Since nothing seems urgent to you, you are only half involved in …
Get Rich or Die Tryin’
I’ve been a fan of 50 Cent since the first time I heard “In Da Club” as a teenager. The songs an absolute banger, and seeing the music video where 50’s being operated on by Dr.Dre and Eminem (my favorite rapper) made me an instant fan. Of course, 50’s debut album “Get Rich Or Die …
Leave The Past Behind
Always Remember – We can’t change the things that have already happened in life. What’s done is done. Stay locked in & focus on the greatness that lies ahead. The future is bright 😎
Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes 1 Everything Is Meaningless 1) The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem: 2) “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” 3) What do people gain from all their labors at which they toil under the sun?4) Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever.5) The sun rises and the …
You Can't Stop A Person With The Heart Of A Lion 