Tag Archives: success

#Failure: Are You Encouraged By Someone’s Else, or Does It Make You Happy?

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Robert P.

These days, there is such an incessant need for people to point out everyone who is “fake.” Especially on social media. I’m not talking about the people we know who perpetrate. I am referring to those who speak of individuals … Continue reading →

Posted in failure, Success | Tagged 100, drama, encouragement, Facebook, failure, fake, fake the funk, honest, Instagram, keep it 100, keep it real, keeping it real, lazy, lies, real, social media, soul searching, success, TikTok, Twitter | Leave a comment

#Writing: So…Where Do You Begin? Just Write

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Robert P.

There was a commercial I saw a long time ago with NBA Hall-of-Famer Allen Iverson, and it went something like this. Iverson provided the narration and said, to the effect, “A jump shot can get you many things…” as this … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged author, begin, beginning, book, Dream Big, dreams, finish, grind, inspiration, just write, motivation, movie, put in the work, put in work, screenplay, start, success, where do I beginn, where do you begin, work, writing | Leave a comment

#ImposterSyndrome: The “If” Factor

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Robert P.

Simply put, “Imposter Syndrome” means that a person believes they may be a “fraud” in his or her own mind. That person doubts their accomplishments or spends a lot of time downplaying them. For example: “I was my high school … Continue reading →

Posted in Imposter Syndrome | Tagged accomplishments, but, circumstance, difference, different, doubts, downplaying, everyone, fraud, hater, haters, if, Imposter, Imposter Syndrome, joy, joy killer, joy-stealer, mind games, steal, success, successful, suffer, suffering, Syndrome, wondering | 1 Comment

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

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Robert P.

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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#HatersGonnaHate: Why Acknowledging Haters Is Playing Right Into Their Hands

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Robert P.

Listen…I’m with you. I feel you. This isn’t me on some pedastal and wagging my finger Dikembe Mutombo-style at anyone and everyone who is less than perfect as though I am perfect myself. Not even close. Think of this as more … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Robert P.

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

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Robert P.

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

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Robert P.

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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It Is Okay To Not Be “Strong” All The Time

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Robert P.

These days, there seems to be such a need to be “strong” in one way or another. Having spent the last 19 years in the Army, this is something that is largely beaten into all of our heads. However, I’ve … Continue reading →

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#ToxicPeople: You Owe It To Yourself To Walk Away…Even From Friends and Family

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Robert P.

I would like to believe that I don’t have enemies, but certainly I do. I know of some of them, but others, not so much. At least not yet. I learned a long time ago that there is at least … Continue reading →

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