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”

The Untimely Rise of HOA Fees and American Servitude

Recently, I was surfing Redfin.com in search of another house to buy and came across some enticing condos with relatively low prices. With the cost of homes as high as it is, I thought I’d hit the jackpot, but the excessive Homeowners Association fees smacked me back to reality. Americans are slaves to loans, and,ContinueContinue reading “The Untimely Rise of HOA Fees and American Servitude”

Everything You Want is Already Yours

One of the biggest killers of dreams is the doubt that the dream will be achieved, but everything you want is already yours. You simply have to set a plan, put it in action and get to it. The Maze When I was a kid, I learned early that I could solve any maze mentallyContinueContinue reading “Everything You Want is Already Yours”

The Rise of Uber: A True Crime Narrative of Deception, Defiance and the American Dream of Getting Away With It

Travis Kalanick speaking to students in Mumbai in 2016. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters In the vast number of Silicon Valley success stories, Uber’s ascent stands out not just for its quick rise but for the brazenness with which it disregarded the law, skirted regulations and operated in the shadows. What started out as a revolutionary ideaContinueContinue reading “The Rise of Uber: A True Crime Narrative of Deception, Defiance and the American Dream of Getting Away With It”

Praying to Thank God for Trump is a Very Important Black Job

In a bid to excel in his “Black job” — as Trump so eloquently calls it — Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner  gave a prayer that teetered between delusional and outright blasphemous. What Happened Donald Trump held is first cabinet meeting Wednesday. It came at a time when his administration is embroiledContinueContinue reading “Praying to Thank God for Trump is a Very Important Black Job”

Star of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” Found Dead by Mother After Secret Surgery

Photo of actress Michelle Trachtenberg from DailyMail.co.UK. Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her role on the hit show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has passed away at just 39 years old, sources told The Post Wednesday. Her last outing was to visit Sartiano’s restaurant in SoHo last Thursday night. Read or DOWNLOAD your free Truth Be BoldContinueContinue reading “Star of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” Found Dead by Mother After Secret Surgery”