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#BeHumble: For Some People, “Be Humble” Actually Means “Be Quiet”

So, you’re working toward achieving some pretty lofty goals. Whether you’ve received a promotion at your job, you’re working toward that big promotion, you’re working to become an actor or actress, you’re on your way to buying your first home, or … Continue reading

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#ImposterSyndrome: How I Sometimes Confuse This With Humility

No matter how strong of a person you think you are, there are few things in life that are worse than to be told by someone that you are not good enough. One thing that is worse? When you tell it … Continue reading

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Why I Am Not Comfortable Asking People To #Pray For My Success

  I am a Christian. Far from a perfect one, but one nonetheless. I don’t speak about it much by choice. I am not “afraid” to do so, nor am I paranoid about everyone who isn’t a Christian trying to … Continue reading

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#Success: If You’re The Smartest Person In The Room, Here Is Why You’re In The Wrong Room

When it comes to competition of any kind, many of us seek to be the best. One of the best examples I can think of is sports, mainly on the collegiate or professional level.  Most of us as sports fans watch for … Continue reading

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#Success: Why You Should Talk About It As Often As You’d Like

Yesterday, a Facebook friend posted this on her timeline, to the effect: “You are more likely to reach your goals if you don’t talk about them.” I wasn’t really sure if that was sarcasm or meant to be serious. I … Continue reading

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#MondayMotivation: 10 Ways To Stay Motivated

1. Mentally prepare for it on Sunday. It’s baffling how every week, people act as if Monday snuck up on them. It comes at the same exact time from one week to the next and it will be there whether you want it … Continue reading

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#DreamBig: Why Saying “It Will Never Happen” Could Be A GOOD Thing

There is the saying, “If your dreams don’t scare you, then they aren’t big enough.” I’ve always loved that expression. As far as “dreams” go in terms of what we strive for that we feel is impossible, without researching it, … Continue reading

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#DontGiveUp: Those Who Say “It Will Never Happen” Are Speaking Of THEIR Limitations, Not Yours

It happens to a lot of us. We reach that point in life where we realize our dreams. Something we would absolutely LOVE to do. That dream in which you can’t even put into words as to the level of … Continue reading

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#Inspiration Can Come From ANYWHERE. Don’t Miss Out When It Shows Up In Your Life

Let’s say that I took you to Baltimore City. Now I take you to some random young black boy and I said to you, “That kid right there. He is going to grow up to be an amazing writer. He … Continue reading

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NEVER Give Up…You Never Know How Close You REALLY Are

One of the most frustrating feelings in the world is to be going after something and having no idea just how close you are to getting there. Even knowing where the end is can be frustrating sometimes when you know how long … Continue reading

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