Persuasions of Comfort

As I wrap up this book series, I highlight three effective ways to "Expect the Best and Get it." When we claim to desire specific things in life we should always expect to receive them if and only if we picture success and not a vision of failure.

One of the biggest struggles in life besides adulting is figuring out how to handle and avoid burnout. In this episode I share my input on how emotion can impact our energy production. Emotion aka energy in motion can be useful as well as a blocker depending on the situation. Discovering when to set our emotions aside can help us maximize our efforts while exerting less energy.  

This episode is a continuation of my book review from The Power of Positive Thinking written by Norman Vincent Peale. In chapter 2, he writes about the power of a peaceful mind and how we can use it to generate power. In my perspective, I interpret this generated power from a peaceful mind as the capability to avoid toxic situations that may surface throughout our day. 

The average human being has 60-80 thousand thoughts per day. Our thought patterns affect how we interact with others, it shapes how we chose to live, and confirms how we feel about ourselves. Norman Vincent Peale drops gems on how to establish a method that will help re-educate our minds to produce more positive thoughts.

Backing out of a prior commitment is never easy. We fear the backlash and want to avoid the disappointing looks that follow especially if we’ve built a habit of canceling obligations. Melody Wilding wrote an article for Harvard Business Review on the different ways to retract your "Yes" and turn it into a "No" with dignity and preservation. 

Is your incentive for success fueled by instant gratification? Practice does not necessarily make perfect, but it does make progress. That same progress is a process that eventually leads to success. Therefore, we can concluded that success is a process. Throughout that process there will always be someone looking to tear us down by our weaknesses and shortcomings. The principles in this episode s...

Are we so consumed by what others have and what we lack? Are too focused on what the world claims we should have accomplished or who we should be by a certain age?  Have we been crippled by lost or failed dreams that we attach ourselves to someone's else dream because we are unsure whether or not we can transform our own dreams and passions into reality? Principles 3 & 4 of this book highlights ho...

I never knew there was such a thing called Black Privilege. When the word privilege comes to mind I usually only think of one thing “white”. It wasn’t until reading this book, Black Privilege, written by Charlamagne Tha God, I was able to fully understand what it means to have & embrace Black Privilege— Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It.

Reading seems to be mandatory in grade school, and optional as an adult. As time goes by the concept of reading becomes less critical or important. And we replace reading time with social media or something less trivial. So the question now becomes how beneficial is reading for you?

They say 30 is the new 20! But is this actually true? Joining me in this discussion, are three successful individuals who have recently reached, "Dirty Thirty". We share our stories and experiences as we touch on the topics of reflecting on our 20's, perception of what a 30-year-old looks like in society today, and adulting-- personal development & social media flex.  @goodboybrian | @iambrittney_...

As I close out the series of The Alchemist, here are questions to consider if you're looking to achieve your personal legend.  What do I claim to desire? Am I actually doing the things that I claim I desire? What am I doing on a daily basis that is helping or hurting ME? Am I claiming the X outcome but choosing the Y behavior? Discipline creates consistency. Adopt discipline, welcome it and love i...

Entering the final stages of the The Alchemist series, I highlight some of the underlying themes and concepts that I found most interesting throughout the book. I also discuss the Power of Decisions & Mysterious Outcomes, the emphasis or credit we give to Luck and Coincidence, and how critical it is to Grasp the Concept of our personal journey. None of the former are feasible unless the intention...

I believe there is a formula for everything. If I can first be honest with myself, worry less about the success of others, begin to count my own blessings, and understand that subtle difference matter, I might be onto something. This formula helped me discover that the journey starts with always believing in myself, counting the small wins, recognizing the journey will be long and difficult, and t...

Why is it important to depend less on luck and more on developing your skills to master the craft? When we ask objective questions we increase the ability to rely on our own instincts. Understanding the effects of giving up too soon can help establish patterns towards seeking new perspectives in uncontrollable situations. Choosing to be open to change is a separate hurdle from the willingness to a...

What does it mean to follow your heart and live out your dreams?  Why is growth difficult and changing for the better so expensive? How do you use your gifts and talents to achieve your purpose in life? Who is choosing your path? Is it fate, or others in your environment? All of these questions I was able to answer from reading the The Alchemist. Not once but twice. 

"Despite the many setbacks of social and economical injustice and oppression brought upon the black community since the ages of slavery, black people continued to make a profound impact on American culture. We will continue to create awareness around Black History, while also honoring the voices, stories, and contributions of our black colleagues and peers across various markets and industries." -...

"Black History Month and its origins began as a week celebration highlighting the progress that black people have made since the destruction of slavery. We continue to celebrate the progress and significant contributions that black people have made from science, medicine, and politics, to business, entertainment, and athletics." -- OTT

Time is not always on our side. Often we find ourselves trying to figure out where the time goes when the day slips out of our control. When we do not have control of our time, our level of productivity decreases causing us to lose focus and miss deadlines. Not only do we need time and discipline to break bad habits but we also need tools that can help us replace bad habits with better ones.  I sh...

In this continuation of our Finance Fundamental series we explore financial success and financial freedom, investing, community growth and how to build generational wealth. Featured Guest: Aaron Hyatt | @aaaronahyatt

"Freedom is the goal, knowledge is the key." Powerful words from the author of a book titled, The 6 Keys to Financial Success. We all talk about wealth and being rich but how many of us actually have the knowledge and tools required to achieve this goal. Aaron Hyatt , an electrical engineer turned finance professional has worked as a business analyst in the financial industry for the past 7 years....

The stress from losing a job can cause nothing but chaos in our lives. As millions of people around the world have lost their jobs amid the current COVID 19 crisis, this involuntary disruptive life event does not come with a handbook. How does one not only process but adjust and stay balanced. Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, an author and a Forbes Contributor, provides us with 16 Important Things To...

Often we hear and have conversations about our biggest regrets. Most of us tend to remember situations where we should have or could have done something, but chose otherwise due to reasonings based on facts, emotions, circumstances, and experiences.  When was the last time you've shared a list of your BEST decisions? Choices you are proud to talk about with No Regrets. In this episode, Nahum...

One of many controversial discussions, ignored and overlooked -- vulnerability, which refers to the inability to withstand the effects of a hostile environment. What if we are able to redefine how we view and understand vulnerability. Rather than accepting it as a word that means weakness, we can embrace the powerful benefits of the vulnerability that can create courage and strength. Joined by the...

One aspect that seems to elude us at times is the will power to get things done. With an influx of information, distractions from all angles, lack of support from friends and self doubt. The cards are stacked against those aiming to excel. Vanessa Zamy, a high performance goal-getting coach, teaches aspiring entrepreneurs how to launch their business without quitting their day job and without the...

When did you first hear about Juneteenth? Today we recognize a historic day in Black History. A day which represents the end of slavery in America. Unfortunately, not many know the storyline and history of Juneteenth. Before stepping out the house to celebrate this important day for Black Culture, Nahum self-educated himself on why this day is critical to the Black community and why Juneteenth sho...