Duane Rollins

We did it Joe! A year ago today, I started out on a journey to challenge myself to write more. Every like, comment, email, or text I got about some random post I wrote made this all worthwhile. Some of you have asked me why I started writing Framed Perspective.

I’m doing some leadership training for work and came across a good framework to keep in mind as you navigate tricky situations. As you navigate the obstacles in front of you, consider if you’re acting at the mercy or at the source.

I’m not in the mood as I cope with this first round exit. Here’s some stupid(ly) great articles to read. Have a nice life. * The Town That Kanye Built [https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a36255667/kanye-west-cody-wyoming-impact/] * A Different World: Cast Members and Crew Tell the Oral

Any night owls in DC (or people like me who stayed up way too late watching Luka play spectacularly [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u18yHVO76qk]) experienced a widespread power outage. Like most things in life, a power outage is just something you have to wait out. As I attempted

As with everything in life, there’s levels to it. Rich isn’t rich. Case in point, Trung Phan shared a story of what life is like at four different levels of wealth: * $10-30 million * $30-100 million * $100 million - $1 billion * $1 billion+ I’m not at any of

Every Friday, I share other great content (with some added context) to dive into over the weekend. Like what you’re getting from this newsletter Framed Perspective? Share with a friend! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shelling Out: The Origins of Money Long read but really informative. Money is such a universal part of

I’m back and reenergized! Here’s some lessons learned from the much needed vacation I took last week: 1. Birkenstocks are the “it” vacation shoe. I saw them everywhere and on everyone of all ages. They’re a versatile shoe, especially for warm weather travel. They can be causal,

What a Dilemma is Not Imagine you have two choices to make where Option A is that you get get the job of your dreams and Option B is that you end up with a job you’d hate. This is not a dilemma. You have one good choice and

Just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the pain many of us are feeling right now. As the world begins to open back up, we’re realizing that there is much more work to be done in our society. Some may be asking why, some may feel helpless, and

You were plucked from the stars. Chosen by destiny. A speck on our tiny rock, but a key part of our cosmos. You were meant to be here. To do something. To give something. To be something. You are alive today for a reason. Never forget that today, this day,