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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.”

Disengage Negative Nathaniels This Holiday Season

Get Away from Negative Nathaniels this Holiday Season.

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”

Unselfish: Why You Should Put You Before Family, Friends and Other Loved Ones

Image from Stanford Social Innovation Review. Every so often, your phone chimes with a message from a friend requesting a ride or a family who needs money until payday or somebody in need of something. You’re in bed eyes half open or at work stressing over a deadline on a project you don’t nearly understandContinueContinue reading “Unselfish: Why You Should Put You Before Family, Friends and Other Loved Ones”

Overcoming Being Judged

Two strong-willed women from the movie Black Panther. Image from uhighmidway.com Jermaine Reed, MFA is a college professor and writer from Chicago, who creates fiction, nonfiction and local and national news stories. Please join Jermaine’s email list to get notifications on new blog posts, writing advice and free books. Get his recently released Science FictionContinueContinue reading “Overcoming Being Judged”