It's All In Your Head
I sent an email to the C.E.O. of a renowned advertising agency about an idea I had for one of their campaigns. I was intimidated and...
The Dingie in the Dinghy
Someone tells me not to get into the dinghy. I get in anyway. They tell me not to start the engine. I start it. Then they say, "Whatever...
Its Own Perfect
I've worried needlessly about so many things that never even happened. Thought I wasn't good enough countless times. Allowed fear to be...
Shine
My friend Tanisha has a seven-year-old daughter named Enjolie. When most kids play, their parents often ask them - "What are you doing?"...
Provoker
I had an altercation with a woman in a grocery store. Instead of respecting her space, I intentionally stood close to rile her up. It got...
Love
It was 8:17 a.m. on May 13th 2014, when love was about to freeze time. I was on the streets of downtown Chicago to meet a hero of mine. A...
Gratitude
After work one night, I wanted to stop and pay my cell phone bill. I could take the green light and head home, or wait through the red...
Thank You
One of the most impactful lessons I've learned stemmed from resentment I had toward my boss. It progressed to where I couldn't enjoy my...