The Focus with Javon Adams

We all have things we are working on or tending to in our lives. We can bring forth a bountiful harvest or be found lacking. It is up to us and how we think, act and stay the course.

The release of the new Nas song, featuring DJ Premier provided some inspiration and confirmation

MarkTwain Beaver, owner and Creative Director of True Narrative Media joins me to discuss growing and scaling a small business. He shares overcoming impostor syndrome, improving his skill set, pivoting to a new niche, and collaborating with internal and external clients.

The 9 to 5 life is not for everyone. My cousin, Mary Moore has thrived for the last 20+ years as an entrepreneur. She stops by to talk about her journey and what drives her to be be successful

I have my group member, SugaKane from Tha Unda to talk about 7 things that we learned recording our new album, Unda Distinguished. Check out www.thaunda.com

I am awake to Life. Live life more abundantly. Not in a reckless way but in a way that you embrace the good and bad that life throws at us pushing past fear and uncertainty.

I share 4 tips to overcoming inertia and stagnation that have helped me immensely in the last few months.

Inspired by a Morning Affirmation I came across

Allow me to share a little bit about who I am, in the hopes that you can understand more about who YOU are

Do you struggle with self sabotage? I can say that I have and do but have found success by incorporating a few helpful habits. I share 5 with you.

Today I talk about the famous quote from Author James Baldwin and apply it to parts of my life.

Today I draw inspiration from James 4:1-3. Why do we, or more specifically, I fail to ask for what I want? Fear of failure? Fear of rejection? Not having the best intentions? I share my thoughts

I share a speech I gave at a gathering at my church. I hope it resonates in full or in part with you.

Live long enough and you will get examples of how to improve your life. In order to get where you want to go, you will have to do something you have never done.

Choose Wisely

Change your mindset and commit to it. Just give me 8 (shout out out to Mr. Miranda and his Just Give Me 5 show)

What do you do if you are giving the same effort and getting the same result...or a worse result?

Congratulations to my son for graduating with his BSN! And returning from the trip to celebrate his success taught me a lesson about discipline

Ferris Bueller once said that, 'life comes at your fast. Sometimes you have to smell the roses.' How often do we take 5 minutes, 30 seconds or even an hour to let go and clear our minds?

Sometimes we fall short of our goals and other times we grab the brass ring the symbolizes achievement. Do you remember how it felt or what you were thinking as you made the attempt? What could you do better next time? Better yet, how can you attempt to replicate that success?

When doubt and negativity invade your thoughts, think of the Miles Davis song, 'So What' and push through the fear.

What does it mean to, 'Be Like Water'? Bruce Lee, the world famous martial artist, was quoted saying to 'be like water, my friend'. Do not try to over think the meaning. Put simply it refers to being flexible in all things that involve the mind and the body. Water can be calming one moment and powerfully devestating the next. As we go about our day to day journey, it would serve us...

People are in your life for seasons. Maximize the time.

As you work toward your goals and improving your life, don't forget to appreciate how far you have come.

Let the message resonate with you today if it hasn't before. The opinions of others do not matter! Surround yourself with people you trust and let their input help you as you continue your journey