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JUST CAUSE IT MAKES MONEY DOESN’T MEAN IT’S GONNA BE YOU
“For the money.” ALL ABOUT THE CHECK We all have this idea of the career we want when we become adults. And the reason being is because we heard they make a lot of money. But what we don’;t understand is that you don’t… Continue Reading “JUST CAUSE IT MAKES MONEY DOESN’T MEAN IT’S GONNA BE YOU”
WORKING TO DEATH: HOW OUR WILLINGNESS TO EARN IS KILLING LVES.
“Give it a rest.” work no play A lot of Americans in this country work not just because they want to, but have to work. The there are the people who work not because they have to but love their careers. They work and… Continue Reading “WORKING TO DEATH: HOW OUR WILLINGNESS TO EARN IS KILLING LVES.”
WORK LESS, ENJOY MORE: LIFE IS NOT ALL ABOUT HAVING A JOB
“All work and no playtime.” work work work People such as myself, work and work and work, without really taking a day off to just rest. But when you are so motivated how do you rest. Well, there is something to be said about… Continue Reading “WORK LESS, ENJOY MORE: LIFE IS NOT ALL ABOUT HAVING A JOB”
THE NEW W IS AN L: WHY AMERICA IS NOT BUILT ON WINNING ANYMORE
“Victory-less!” a nation of winners America used to be a nation that pride ourselves on winning. Now, if you look at life with this winning mentality it’s treated like some sort of punishment. Maybe because someone else may not be as good as you,… Continue Reading “THE NEW W IS AN L: WHY AMERICA IS NOT BUILT ON WINNING ANYMORE”
LIFE’S GIFTS: DO YOU HAVE THEM OR HAVE YOU JUST WORKED HARD
“Gifts are free, trust me, it ain’t free.” As a writer, you would think that one has a gift to be a writer. But, as a matter of fact, to say they have a gift discredits the hard work they put into their writing.… Continue Reading “LIFE’S GIFTS: DO YOU HAVE THEM OR HAVE YOU JUST WORKED HARD”
HELP IS VOLUNTARY NOT ENTITLED: WHY WE THINK PEOPLE ARE SUPPOSED TO HELP AND NOT OFFER
“You want it, go get it; no one owes you anything.” Growing up being babysat by my grandmother and great grandmother, you learn a lot about how they had to grow up during their time periods. You were expected to go into the world… Continue Reading “HELP IS VOLUNTARY NOT ENTITLED: WHY WE THINK PEOPLE ARE SUPPOSED TO HELP AND NOT OFFER”
PULLING YOUR WEIGHT: WHY FAMILY IS MORE THAN JUST BLOOD
“It’s all our job to pitch in.” My grandmother grew up in the south and she used to tell me about how she at an early age had to be a farm hand. Not just her, but any siblings that were born during that… Continue Reading “PULLING YOUR WEIGHT: WHY FAMILY IS MORE THAN JUST BLOOD”
YOU’RE OWED NOTHING: WHY DO PEOPLE THINK SUCCESS IS A GIVEN
“The world is yours, if you go get it.” Living in the United States, you notice that so many people have this built in mind-frame that someone is supposed to pick you up and drop you into this life of success. Your parents have… Continue Reading “YOU’RE OWED NOTHING: WHY DO PEOPLE THINK SUCCESS IS A GIVEN”
POOR MAN’S HUNGER DRIVE: WHY PEOPLE FROM A CERTAIN SOCIOECONOMIC GRIND HARDER THAN OTHERS
“A thick-skinned path to success is tough for people with soft skin.” As a young man pursuing my career as a writer, photographer, and filmmaker; I will be going through these up and down periods in my life. But what has prepared me for… Continue Reading “POOR MAN’S HUNGER DRIVE: WHY PEOPLE FROM A CERTAIN SOCIOECONOMIC GRIND HARDER THAN OTHERS”
ARTS OF THE HUSTLE: THE GRIND OF MAKING A LIVING FROM YOUR CRAFT
“You might be starving, but you’re working toward something greater?” The life of an artist is rough, but if you have something great, you have to keep going strong. But it’s tough when there are so many people, especially those in your age range,… Continue Reading “ARTS OF THE HUSTLE: THE GRIND OF MAKING A LIVING FROM YOUR CRAFT”
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