Duane Rollins

A friend sent me this James Clear quote over the weekend: "It's rarely doing the work that is hard, it's starting the work. Once you begin, it’s often less painful to continue working. This is why—in the beginning—it is often more important

Do you deserve your blessings? We all struggle with this at times. Sometimes it's imposter syndrome, other times it's survivor's guilt. But here's the thing about blessings: they aren't deserved or earned by design. They can only be appreciated and

I got deep into one my YouTube rabbit holes and stumbled upon the roller derby highlights of Harold "Mr. Mean" Jackson. This was WWE on wheels! My body was left aching after watching his highlights. Enjoy! For Valentine's Day, revisit my previous post On Love.

Does slow and steady really win the race? We’ve heard the old adage born from the story of the tortoise and the hare.  I’m not convinced that we took the right lesson away from it. Hear me out. If we use the race as a metaphor for life,

"Wake up today and do what what nourishes you." Wise words from a good friend.

Today is 2-3-2-3. Have fun with that fun fact. Onwards to some great content from others... Every Friday, I share other great content (with some added context) to dive into over the weekend. These could be articles, podcasts, videos, Twitter threads, or other great newsletters. In short, these are the

I wrote about this last year, but every Black History Month since 1928 has a theme set by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) - the group group founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson to continue the work of Black History Month. 2023'

You don’t become confident by shouting affirmations in the mirror, but by having a stack of undeniable proof that you are who you say you are. Outwork your self doubt. - Alex Hormozi There's a direct relationship between confidence and competence. The more competent you are, the

I started out this year with some ambitious goals and I need your help to reach them. By stating them publicly and equipping those around me with accountability tools, it increases my odds of reaching them tenfold (non-scientific number). I can't let myself down, nor you. Here'