Look Up. It’s Beautiful.

Last night, I took a walk to a local store, and on my way back, I happened to look up. It was a sight to see, full of flickering circles. It wasn’t like the glowing dots appeared in the sky overnight (though they did sort of). They’ve always been there. The difference is, this time,ContinueContinue reading “Look Up. It’s Beautiful.”

How the “I Can Do It Alone” Mindset Ruined Relationships

Photo from Enigma-Mag.com. When did relationships become competitions? I love women. I haven’t ever dated one I didn’t, who I didn’t see as one of a kind. Most men view the women they date as their everything. They treat them that way as well. This is why a man in love will walk a mileContinueContinue reading “How the “I Can Do It Alone” Mindset Ruined Relationships”

From Barriers to Benefits: Finding Success

There is nothing you can’t do that you want to do. Period.

Why You Are More Successful Than Your Haters

Meme of legendary comedian Katt Williams from Pinterest.com. Homer Simpson’s new coworker Frank Grimes dies in a frenzy reenacting Homer’s workplace stupidity. Homer is happily married with kids but is a bustling buffoon in a high-paid position. His new coworker, lonely and having worked hard and diligently, can’t compute how a buffoon like Homer couldContinueContinue reading “Why You Are More Successful Than Your Haters”

In Case You Need This

Photo from Trine.edu. For the past few weeks or months, you’ve been testing the waters, selling a painting here or a bracelet there. Periodically, while eating lunch at work or during a quick break, you think, “Maybe I should do this for real.” Then, you go back to calling potential clients for your employer. You’veContinueContinue reading “In Case You Need This”

Happy Juneteenth

A photo of African American soldiers in the Great War. Photo taken from Unwritten Record. On June 19th, 1865, the Union Army marched into Galveston, Texas, and announced to the town that all enslaved people were free. This date is important because it is after the Emancipation Proclamation which freed slaves in all revolting statesContinueContinue reading “Happy Juneteenth”

Forty Years a Work Slave

Photo from Crystal Clear Financials on Facebook. Capitalism — not Social Security, regardless of what Elon Musk thinks — is the greatest Ponzi scheme of all time, and it robs Americans not just of their money but of their curiosity to do and become more. Capitalism has created a system of servitude disguised as theContinueContinue reading “Forty Years a Work Slave”

Top Four Trades for Entrepreneurs or Job Seekers

Photo of actor Jason Statham for the movie A Working Man, a perfect title to describe many who will read this. Four years of college isn’t for every man, but luckily there are plenty of high-paying trades for men who want to skip a four-year degree. Even better is, many of these trades can beContinueContinue reading “Top Four Trades for Entrepreneurs or Job Seekers”