50 Cent has been one of my idols since I first heard “In Da Club.” That song’s an absolute banger, and the music video’s just as iconic, with Dr. Dre and Eminem in lab coats stitching 50 back together after he survived getting shot nine times. I was hooked instantly. In 2003, he dropped Get Rich …
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Death & Regret
There’s nothing more fascinating than 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 about how much they loved the person, how talented they were, and how deeply 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 a mean bone in my body, and standing up for myself has always been a struggle. Whether the disrespect was verbal or physical, I’ve consistently backed down in situations where I should’ve spoken up and made it clear they were crossing …
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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 friends and family are ignoring your business and skipping the like button on your social media posts. It can bring feelings of anger and disappointment. You may even find that strangers show …
How To Handle Defeat
“Defeat is bitter. Bitter to the common soldier, but trebly bitter to his general. The soldier may comfort himself with the thought that, whatever the result, he has done his duty faithfully and steadfastly, but the commander has failed in his duty if he has not won victory—for that is his duty. He has no …
The Mindset Of A Capitalist
“Consequently, besides all the good things in life I want to give myself, I also want to increase my capital. How will I achieve this goal? Armed with this capital I propose to exploit you, and I propose that you permit me to exploit you. You will work and I will collect and appropriate and …
You Can't Stop A Person With The Heart Of A Lion 