all achievement happens “in spite of”

those high achievers we tend to idolize are no different than we are, fam. they have fears, they have worries, + they have anxieties, too. so one may wonder:with all the stressors surrounding achieving, how do they have such high achievements under their belt? the answer is more simple than we care to admit.high achievers do…… Continue reading all achievement happens “in spite of”

now this is how you start the week!

get focused! this week’s focus word: consanguinity get hype! let’s affirm the shit out of this week: affirmations for week 50 of 52 i appreciate each person’s unique perspective + individuality. our differences are to be respected + our uniqueness is to be celebrated. community is important to me + i am actively involved in connecting…… Continue reading now this is how you start the week!

here’s what confidence is + what it is not

whatever + wherever you pull your confidence from is your business, fam. it could be from a loved one, from scripture, from nature, from your inner being — idc. idc. idc.  doesn’t matter. what matters is that you carry your confidence with you wherever you go.life will life + without the confidence to move forward, you…… Continue reading here’s what confidence is + what it is not

limitations make your life better

one thing about limitations we’ve got to deeply understand is this: they aren’t bad. it’s important for us to understand limitations because they help us to elevate higher –with limited vocabulary, you can decide to read more, engage in more conversations, seek the definitions of words you encounter, + proactively learn the meanings of words for…… Continue reading limitations make your life better

centering your identity around this is frightening

get over it, *|FNAME|*. the hardships are hard, the difficulties are difficult, + the challenges are challenging,  yes — this is true. but what’s more concerning than that is that you are centering your identity around what brings you the most adversity.you are creating a version of you that exists only because the problems you are…… Continue reading centering your identity around this is frightening

the building block to one dope ass life

every thing you read, hear, see, + touch today will prime your attitude towards gratefulness. + for good reason, fam. gratitude is the building block for one dope ass life.when you are grateful, nothing is too good for you + you aren’t too good for anything else. but why such an emphasis on expressing gratitude today?why not…… Continue reading the building block to one dope ass life