I used to ask God this question, and it felt a little strange at first: “Why did You give me so much vision?” It reminds me of Superman—he’s got these powerful beams coming out of his eyes, but if he doesn’t control them, he’ll destroy everything. That’s how I’ve felt at times about the things […]

I was having a conversation with a friend of mine, and we were talking about running ads on Facebook and Instagram, tracking performance, and adding more money incrementally to give the platform time to find the right audience. I kept thinking, man, that’s the power of recalibration, taking time to analyze everything. Recalibration refers to […]

fitting that I write this blog at a time like this. I created The Ground Up Academy, and in my life right now, I’m in a rebuilding phase. It’s amazing that I get to teach people how to build a business from the ground up while simultaneously building a new one myself. It allows me […]

In a world filled with activity, the paramount importance of intentional productivity constantly echoes in my thoughts. This realization propels me to reflect on the creations I leave behind, not just for my lifetime but for generations to come, including my cherished granddaughter, Arie. Contemplating the legacy I wish to bestow upon her motivates me […]

It’s interesting how we often reflect on life and say, “If I only knew what I know now.” As we grow, life reveals new lessons, and for me, one of those lessons was the importance of mentorship. While I had spiritual mentorship in my life, I never truly had business mentorship. I had inspiration from […]

I remember one day practicing in the theater, performing in front of an empty room. It was just me, the stage, and the silence. No audience, no feedback—just me. That might sound strange to some, but for me, that’s where the real work happens. Practice isn’t about showing off; it’s about preparation. The performance comes […]

I find myself almost self-sabotaging so many times. Recently, I came across a guy who was teaching about T-shirts, and he was very good—so good that it inspired me to be a better teacher. There were things he was teaching that I’d never done with my brand, and I realized I wanted to implement them […]

Imposter syndrome is a real struggle for many, and for me, calling myself a coach was one of the hardest things I had to do. I never saw myself that way. It wasn’t until a good friend of mine, someone who worked closely with me at the compound, pointed it out. He said, “I’ve been […]

In the dynamic world we navigate, the ability to anticipate and prepare for what lies ahead is an invaluable skill. This concept lies at the core of the “No Hesitation in Your Preparation” podcast, a journey into the mindset of foreseeing one’s path and acting with purpose. In essence, “No Hesitation in Your Preparation” is […]

Sometimes I wonder what it really means to be totally vulnerable. Does it mean talking about everything I’m going through, or sharing all the things my mind constantly processes? By definition, vulnerability is the willingness to expose oneself emotionally, to risk being hurt, misunderstood, or judged. Maybe the extent of vulnerability is up for debate, […]