The POWER Of A Compliment

If we asked people today what they think a good body looks like, most of them, if not all, would be able to give an answer. Their answers would have some uniformity and variation between them. But if we ask those same people today what a good soul looks like, there is serious doubt that... Continue Reading →

The Collapse of the Modern Leader

What makes for a good leader? Michael Jordan, Julius Caesar, Cleopatra VII, Harry Potter, Miranda Priestly, Harriet Tubman, Neil Armstrong, Winston Churchill, Steve Jobs, military officers, small group leaders, Mom, Dad, and Jesus Christ are names in varied domains of society that have represented leadership to us throughout history. There is something within us that... Continue Reading →

A Tale of the Changing Definition of Racism

Something we consistently see throughout history is the power of language. Language gives civilizations tools for flourishing. Language builds friendships, gets politicians elected, and can build unity around similar goals. On the other hand, language can end friendships, start wars, and revise history. In short, for good or for bad, language is a tool to... Continue Reading →

A Letter to My Future Adult Children

Well, here we are, kids. I can still call you "kids", right? Then again should I even have to ask that question? Really, I mean, if I changed your diapers when you were babies, then aren't I deserving? Now that I think of it, lets be fair, you're adults and presumably married in the future,... Continue Reading →

Men vs Women: Which are Easier to Befriend?

A dear friend recently asked me a question: "Which gender do I befriend easier, men or women?" Now my weird brain generally works in a way for me to generally answer questions quite quickly. This time, however, before I uttered the answer that first came to mind, for some peculiar reason I stopped myself in... Continue Reading →

Do Group Identity Politics HELP or HARM Minorities?

Group identity politics is an idea used over the past 30 years to try to defeat social injustice. In this post I will attempt to test rather it is specifically effective for minorities. Before doing so, the concept must be properly defined: Group identity politics is based on political positions focusing to divide people in society into... Continue Reading →

The Answer: Why do Black People Tend to Think Whites Are Racist Or Hateful Toward Blacks?

First things first, the goal in answering is NOT to bring about anyone’s emotion. This isn’t about morality therefore in this discussion it doesn't matter if anyone thinks a particular treatment is tragic or justified. A psychologist or economist limits their emotion and opinion in their analyses. Yes, they consider it in their notes. But in... Continue Reading →

Dating: 3 Reasons Why Women CAN Make the First Move

Well well well, here we are again - Dating. In the comments section of an older blog post, a woman recently asked me the infamous question: “Is It Alright For A Girl To Ask Out A Guy?”  It’s an age old question that has become increasingly popular alongside the rise of women in 21st Century America. Women... Continue Reading →

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