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  • Figuring Out What’s Next Without Succumbing to the Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations

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    I’m a black man in America. No one expects anything of me; I’ve been told this. As a black person the only thing worse than other people not expecting anything of you is you choosing to believe that narrative. The problem is that narrative is a self-fulfilling prophecy. If your base line is no one…

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  • Some (more) Lessons to Keep in Mind

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    I don’t have much to say for this post but I recently learned a few things that I figure I can share for the sake of content. That’s the first major thing: It’s a new year so it’s appropriate but also it’s part of the work that I don’t like to highlight, but at the…

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  • You MUST Respect Yourself

    Read this article on Substack! I grieved for the will of my future self. I don’t know how else to say that sometimes you… Imagine going off roading on a sandy plane. You have what you need for your journey but the journey is just a journey. It’s dull. Dull and or boring can be…

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  • I Love You to Wellness

    Read this article on Substack! Dr. Gary Chapman is the author of “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts.” This book incorporates biblical principles with human behavior and cultural implications, to articulate and explain the five common ways in which humans love one another. The five love languages are: words of affirmation,…

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  • The 1920s and Parallels to the 2020s

    Read this article on Substack! I want to formulate my thoughts on The Roaring 20s because I think it is an interesting period of time with respect to the Great Depression. Also, as of my writing this, we are currently in a neo-roaring 20s era with us currently in the 2020s; so, with respect relevancy…

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  • Are You Willing to Do What it Takes?

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    Read this article on Substack! Life can be a fight. It is advantageous to be ambidextrous. Know how to operate in all situations and how to use your arsenal of skills. Sometimes things do not get better unless you make them better. Your breakthrough is in your adaptability. Adjust the way you play. Not everyone…

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  • Here’s Why You May Not Be Getting Ahead in Life

    Read this article on Substack! Sometimes life can call for extreme measures. There have been times in my life when things seem-not boring, but plain. Boring isn’t the worst thing in the world. But plain to me almost feels like a malaise. One day you find yourself in a routine, doing things on autopilot. But…

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  • Life with Ken 2025 End of Year Business Review

    I am going to be quick because I am trying out this new thing, “don’t do anything that will make you dislike yourself.” Let’s cut to the chase: Life with Ken as of this article has made no money. In fact I’m in the hole if you think about it. Now, let’s move on to…

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  • How to Develop Your Mindfulness Habit

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    Mindfulness was developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. He is a micro-biologist and American Professor who developed Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in 1979. His purpose for doing so was to aid in physical pain management. Kabat-Zinn was inspired by Buddhism and incorporated some of its principles into his practice. In the Buddhist teachings mindfulness translates to a…

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  • Will Tesla Pay Elon $1 Trillion?

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    On Thursday November 06, 2025 the results of Tesla shareholders voting on whether Elon Musk should receive a $1 trillion pay package, will be announced. This story caught my attention because in my naivety, I was chuckling at myself at the thought of Tesla’s payroll processing, paying out $1 trillion over the course of 52…

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