Failing Forward

Opening Thoughts The fear of failure is a powerful deterrent that prevents people from taking action. This could range from asking that person out, to asking for a raise or promotion, or taking the risk of starting that business you’ve…

Self-Trust

Opening Thoughts If you want something done right, you’ve gotta do it yourself. -Some villain or pissed off character in a movie This is a line we’ve all heard before. The typical scenario is when something hasn’t gone according to…

Feels Bad…

Opening Thoughts Everyday sucks. Life kind of sucks too to be honest. It’s hard to be optimistic about tomorrow when there’s nothing to be positive about. What’s the point? You used to care about eating healthy but that doesn’t matter…

Hit Send

Opening Thoughts Doctor Mansion, walks into a room filled with scientists, brain surgeons, nurses and residency students. His face grunts with an obvious sign of pain as he limps his way towards the patient’s bed. Held up by his cane,…

Guilt-Free Boredom

Opening Thoughts “We find the defendant guilty your honor.” “This court sentences you to a lifetime of guilt, overwhelm, anxiety, and subtle depression.” The Sunday Scaries are here and you daily dose of guilt is being administered. You wake up…

After The Wall

Opening Thoughts “I’ll go visit my friend when I get my first client”. “I’ll go visit my family when I get my first client”. “I’ll go on a trip after I get my first client”. “I’ll shave after I get…

The Game Slows Down

Opening Thoughts Thump. Thump. Thump. “Ayo left! Left!” “Switch!” “I got ball!” Through my glasses, my eyes are following the game. Taking in the skill, athleticism, teamwork, and confidence being displayed by these hoopers. The quick crossover used to get…

The Waterbug

Opening Thoughts It’s a hot summer night in the city that never sleeps. Circa 2005. Teenage Abu is laying on the couch, watching some music videos on MTV (are you old enough to remember that time 👴🏽). Drinking some Coca…

The Starting Point

Me today versus me tomorrow. What is it that separates our present selves from our future selves? Is that a person that I even want to meet? Would it be better to not even think about it and let tomorrow…