Putting It Out There

"If your out flow, exceeds your inflow, your Up Keep will be your downfall".. We must be financially responsible, pay ourselves first, make it automatic, start early, and do it consistently over time.. You will Thank Yourself later!

In order to achieve our goals, we must first be able to visualize not only the end result, but the journey it takes to reach them. Natural gifts alone do not guarantee us victories. We must put in the hard work that goes along with success. It is also important for us to see what success looks like by having positive examples to follow. The earlier in our lives we are exposed to those positive examples, the sooner that becomes the norm and thus the expectation.

Self Hate is the result of insecurities created throughout a person's life. Be aware of the signs and make it a point to be Thankful for the skin that you are in. Celebrate who you are and work to be your best self. Avoid comparing yourself to others. "BE YOU"...

Yes, it matters that 'the system' or 'the institution' has historically placed obstacles in our path. We, however, contend that nothing keeps us in a holding pattern of negativity and despair more than our own decisions and attitudes. If we are to live better, more productive lives, we must stop making excuses for our lack of productivity. We have to develop a mentality that if we aren't happy with our circumstances, it is our responsibility to change them and no one else's. No more excuses, no more placing blame on anyone but the person we see in the mirror. Time to be responsible and accountable for our own actions.

Yes, it matters that 'the system' or 'the institution' has historically placed obstacles in our path. We, however, contend that nothing keeps us in a holding pattern of negativity and despair more than our own decisions and attitudes. If we are to live better, more productive lives, we must stop making excuses for our lack of productivity. We have to develop a mentality that if we aren't happy with our circumstances, it is our responsibility to change them and no one else's. No more excuses, no more placing blame on anyone but the person we see in the mirror. Time to be responsible and accountable for our own actions.

In this episode we focus on the need of doing what's hard while it is easy. Focus on the important things now in order to set yourself up for success in the future. It is important to make choices now that will not have an adverse affect on you future. Instant gratification is overrated.

In this episode we evaluate the importance of truly hearing what your loved ones are saying about how much enthusiasm you show toward things important to them. It is important to understand and validate their feelings, and to not be too proud to acknowledge when we are wrong or to say I'm sorry.

In this episode, we delve into the role of the father in the family not just from the birth of our children, but at conception, during pregnancy, and within the home on a daily basis. It is up to us to be models for the young men and positive examples for the young women in our families.

Episode one focuses on the initial formation of the family and the important considerations that should go into two individuals becoming one solid, collaborative unit. We also discuss how strong families, immediate and extended, can assist in developing character and positive self-image in our children.

In this, our maiden episode, we want to introduce ourselves and explain the goal of our show - to shine a light on the various problems in the African American community, explain how we directly contribute to those problems, and discuss what we need to do to make effective change.