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Duane Rollins

Monday Motivation: 7.25.22

Every promise is a mirror. We see our ideal selves reflected back at us each time we make one. Every time we break a promise, that mirror shatters and we’re left looking at our reflection through cracked glass. Once broken, it’s impossible to collect those shards and put

The Gap Between Knowledge and Execution

Jay-Z never disappoints. He recently sat down with Kevin Hart for an in-depth interview (over wine) for the series Hart to Heart. The premise of the show is simple. Kevin Hart interviews illustrious people while serving them amazing wine from his wine cellar. The viral moment with regards to Don

Monday Motivation: 7.18.22

I woke up this morning with good intentions to write. Our newborn had other plans for me lol. She also taught me a lesson in the process. Right now, everything about my life has changed, particularly so many of the routines I've established to be productive. As I

The Eagle Has Landed! Now Comes the Hard Part...

We welcomed our baby girl Kennedy to the world on Monday, 7/11. Here's a couple of quick pointers for new fathers (or non-birthing/non-feeding partners): 1. Nobody exaggerates about the number of diapers and wipes you will use. It's truly astounding (and a great business

On the Precipice of Fatherhood

Waiting for a human to arrive feels very similar to hopping into a car to drive for the first time. It's something that you may have wanted to do your whole life, but once you're behind the steering wheel you're hit with a sudden

(Sunday's)'s Too Good Not to Share: 7.3.22

Wait, it's July already?? And the NBA... is WILD. The Kyrie and KD carnage the landscape Every Friday(ish), 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,

Monday Motivation: 6.27.22

I visited the Banksy exhibit and, among other things, walked away with this gem. "Winners are not those who never fail but those who never quit!" - Banksy Keep going.

Friday's Too Good Not to Share: 6.24.22

Every Friday(ish), 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 most interesting of the interesting stuff I've come across. Like what you’re

Best Villains of All Time

What makes a great villain? To me, they have to be someone you actively root against, but still respect. They're usually smart, cunning, good at what they do, and have a touch of nasty that makes them a real terror. Here's my Top 10 (+1) villains

Year 2 @ Framed Perspective

Is it a coincidence that Beyonce dropped a new record on the two year anniversary of Framed Perspective? I think not. Framed Perspective was started as a way to capture the moment of the 2020. We were in the middle of the pandemic, an election year, and the rising peak