Author Archives: Jamesjr

Growing up, I was an introverted child. I was quiet and reserved and took a while to open up to people I didn’t know. Although I didn’t talk much, my mind was processing and analyzing my environment, people, and situations that occurred. I often thought that I was shy and not outgoing, based on otherContinue reading “Free Your Mind”

As we go about our lives, we face many difficulties. There are so many distractions that we have to deal with regularly. When times are hard, we often find ways to escape to cope. The problem that arises is that we don’t usually choose healthy ways to deal with them, and this often leads toContinue reading “Focus On You”

I am a product of humble beginnings. As a child, I remember not having many things other kids at school had. Reflecting on this period in my life, although it was a struggle, I wouldn’t change anything. It was during this time that I learned a lot about life, mindset, and hard work. I hadContinue reading “Financially Free Indeed”

We live in a world where you can find anything you want with the click of a button. All you need is a smartphone or a computer and you’re good. It is the world of instant gratification. I remember when I was a child, not being able to sleep the night before Christmas in anticipationContinue reading “Delay Your Gratification”

There was a time when I had many questions about life and my purpose. I remember growing up with many different insecurities. I also wasn’t the most motivated when it came to my studies. When I was in the 10th grade during my history class, my instructor told me that I was doing well inContinue reading “You Are Valuable”

Over the years, I have experienced many setbacks and a lack of funds to cover expenses. These were issues that I started to notice at an early age. When I was younger growing up in a single-parent household, we only had money to cover the bare necessities. Items like new shoes or clothes, I realizedContinue reading “Leap Into Your Dreams”

In my life up until this present day, I have struggled with anxiety. When I was younger, I didn’t understand it. I became quiet, reserved, and introverted as a result. When I grew up and went to college, I still carried that anxiety with me. I eventually started to use various vices to cope. OneContinue reading “Meditate On Love”

Every one of us is born with a gift or a unique talent. Parents often recognize these talents in their children and decide to help them cultivate those gifts. Some have to search and find these talents. As we grow up and try things, we start to realize what we are good at and whatContinue reading “Perfect Your Craft”

Along this journey of life, I’ve learned a lot through the school of hard knocks. We go through life making choices and decisions unconsciously, mainly because we see that other people are doing it. We develop this behavior at an early age during grade school. In which we are peer pressured to do things thatContinue reading “Power Of Self-Discipline”

Ever since we were born and began to grow and develop in this life, we had to deal with fear. It came in many forms like being afraid of the dark when young or when older fear of public speaking. When we were young, we did not have the will power to be able toContinue reading “Face Your Fears”