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Sit Back and Get Rich
I recently came across the phrase “sit back and get rich,” and it struck a chord with me. What does it mean? To me, it’s about self-care, self-preservation, and self-discipline. As a Black man, I’ve often found myself focused on collective progress—on lifting up the community as a whole. And for a while, it felt…
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Tax Prep: An Eye-Opening Experience
I finally sat down to reconcile my bank accounts for tax season. While I dreaded the process at first, it turned out to be surprisingly therapeutic and incredibly eye-opening. The biggest shocker? Those small monthly automatic payments really add up. Companies like Spotify, Meta, and Amazon are raking it in, and I’ve been letting it…
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Awake
Ever had one of those nights where sleep plays hard to get? That’s me right now. I crashed on the couch earlier, too tired to make it to bed, waiting on a call from my wife. She’s traveling back from St. Lucia with our daughter after attending a funeral. When the phone finally rang, I…
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Teaching My Daughter How to Ride Her Bike Without Training Wheels
It’s been three years since I got my daughter her bike, and now that she’s turning 7 in October, it’s long overdue for her to learn how to ride without training wheels. This weekend, we finally decided to tackle it. I took her to the park and parked in the lot, initially thinking we’d use…
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The Curiosity of My Six-Year-Old: A Journey of Questions and Love
😳😳😳 My daughter has reached a stage where her curiosity knows no bounds. Recently, she began asking the “big questions” about where she came from. I told her she came from her mother’s tummy. Naturally, that led to more questions. “How did I get into Mommy’s tummy?” she asked. I explained that she started as…
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When Your Child is Sick: An Early Morning Parenting Journey
It’s 3:44 in the morning, and our little princess is really unwell. She’s been vomiting and dealing with diarrhea all day and night. We’ve done everything we can to keep her hydrated, but it feels like we’re losing the battle. At one point, she tried to vomit, but there was nothing left in her tiny…
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Managing Major Unforced Errors as an Entrepreneur: Lessons from a Social Dad
As entrepreneurs, we all strive to make the best decisions, plan meticulously, and execute flawlessly. But let’s be real—mistakes happen. And sometimes, they’re big. As a dad, entrepreneur, and someone learning to navigate life’s challenges in D.C., I’ve had my share of unforced errors. These are the mistakes you could’ve avoided, the ones that make…
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But God
As I reflect on my journey and strive to live life to the fullest, one truth stands above all: God has brought me this far. From childhood, I can recall countless moments when His hand saved and protected me. Times when I was young, naive, and convinced I knew best—yet He shielded me from situations…
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The Joys and Challenges of Raising an Only Daughter
As a proud dad of an only child—a beautiful, spirited girl—I’ve found myself navigating a unique and rewarding parenting journey. While the experience of raising an only child has its advantages, it also comes with its share of challenges, especially when that child is a daughter. Here are some reflections on the highs and lows…
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My Journey Into Fatherhood: Raising an Only Child
Fatherhood came into my life later than I expected. It wasn’t part of my immediate plan—I was on a road to entrepreneurship, chasing goals, and focused on building my career. But as life often does, it threw me a curveball when I met my now wife, the love of my life, and soon after, became…
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