Duane Rollins

A clip from the show What Now? with Trevor Noah was shared with me, featuring Simon Sinek discussing how capitalism has shifted over time. The short version of the clip is this: traditional capitalism was centered on long-term greed, while the capitalism of today has shifted to focus on short-term

The world doesn’t need your humility—it needs your reckoning. It needs you to stand fully in your power, to know what you’re capable of, and to act with intention. Too often, good people step back, mistaking humility for virtue and smallness for grace. But playing small doesn’

I feel like 2024 should be a swear word. Like, what the 2024 has happened this past year? We're in some deep 2024 moving forward. This past year has been a pain in the 2024. You get my point. Onwards to 2025, but first, a look back... Personal

Every thought you have takes up mental real estate. The question is: does it deserve to be there? Is this thought useful or useless? That's the simple filter every thought should pass through. If it’s useful, it adds value—it motivates action, sparks creativity, or brings clarity.

Do it right now. Last night, I witnessed a powerful lesson about seizing the moment, one that unfolded unexpectedly but left a lasting impression. We were at the after-after party for the Kennedy Center Honors. Our friend, Michael Wayne Turner III, a deeply talented performance artist, made an off-hand comment

Life is a marathon, not a sprint. That means in this life, we are distance runners, not sprinters. Unlike sprinters, distance runners don’t see the finish line when they start—they envision it. They move forward, fueled by belief and faith, trusting that their efforts are bringing them closer

Naw forget that, feel your feelings today. But tomorrow, get back after it. Forward progress always requires a push or pull. ✌🏽. ❤️. 📈 . 🤲🏾

When you’re walking with a vision that feels bigger than the life you’re currently living, when it stands taller than the expectations others have set for you, it’s like following a distant star in a dark sky—a guiding light that draws you toward a future only

Everything you’re chasing might already be in the notes you scribbled down from that last inspiring talk. The secret isn’t more information—it’s revisiting the gold you’ve already got.

Confidence is self-trust. Confidence is the belief in your ability to "figure it out" in any given circumstance. It’s not about knowing exactly how the outcome will happen but trusting that the outcome will happen because you control the inputs. Whether it’s a big presentation, a