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#ImposterSyndrome: The “If” Factor

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

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

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

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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#Ghostbusters Reboot: Proof That Many Still Do Not Fully Understand #Sexism

Let’s say that a group of ten people were throwing rocks at your house. Would you come outside, point to one person each time and say, “Hmm…okay, you right there, stop throwing rocks. And…you there, stop. And…you back there, you … Continue reading

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#GenderEquality: Why Is This STILL a Fight In 2016?

First off, I am a man. A 100% heterosexual man. A man who will likely be ignored for the most part, mainly because aside from some of my friends and family, I am a virtual nobody. I’m not a celebrity … Continue reading

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#Screenwriting: Why I Tell Myself That I WON’T Make It Each Time I Start a New Project

In many ways, I can be quite a strange individual.  Especially when it comes to writing. Writing isn’t a very popular hobby to begin with.  Just the fact that I do it as often as I do is enough to blow … Continue reading

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SINGLE FOLKS: Stop Thinking Every Picture of a Smiling Couple Is Of Them Being “Fake”

My wife, Jill, and I have been married for more than 16 years. Now anyone who has been in a lengthy relationship or anyone with any amount of intelligence at all knows that when being together for that long, you’re … Continue reading

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Not Everyone Wants To See You Succeed…And This Includes So-Called “Friends” and “Family”

Have you ever been to Red Lobster, or any market where you can see the lobsters in the tanks? If you look closely, you’ll notice something interesting. Often, there are 10-15 lobsters in the tank, maybe more. Most of them … Continue reading

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