INSIGHTS
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When I understand a thing, I do it with intention. For many years, I didn’t truly grasp the depth and power of Prayer, Praise, and Worship (PPW). Don’t get me wrong—I grew up doing it. But I didn’t understand the why behind it, or the life-altering impact it could have. What I’ve learned is this:
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Peace from within is intentional. At a young age, I found myself drawn to personal development literature. Many of the books I read pointed toward the importance of stillness—meditation, reflection, solitude. What began as a curiosity eventually became a lifestyle. Over time, I realized that stillness wasn’t a lack of movement—it was a discipline, a
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As I walk through the journey of entrepreneurship, I often find myself thinking about farming. Many people today — especially in urban areas — rarely consider where their food comes from. The process from seed to harvest is often invisible. But behind every meal is a story of unseen labor, discipline, unpredictability, and resilience. And
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When you read, you don’t just gather information — you step into the minds of those who wrote the words. You inherit their patterns, perspectives, and sometimes, their paths. “Early” on, I realized something:I wasn’t chasing the things that successful people had.I was chasing the way they thought to get those things. That shift changed
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One of my favorite parables has always been The Tortoise and the Hare — a story we often hear as children but rarely revisit as adults. The truth embedded in it is timeless: small, consistent actions will always outlast bursts of speed fueled by ego and overconfidence. Pair consistency with wisdom, and you’re operating in
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If there’s one thing I’ve learned early in my journey, it’s this: no one builds alone. I’ve been fortunate — truly blessed — to have had mentors who not only guided me but shaped how I see the world, business, leadership, and service. Looking back, one of the greatest turning points came through my involvement
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“Comparison is the thief of joy.”It’s a common phrase… and it’s true. But lately, I’ve been reflecting on another side of comparison. Because if we’re honest, in every field from sports to business, from music to academia comparison happens. Especially at the top. Once you start excelling, people naturally want to line you up with
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I know not everyone will agree with this, but I’ve come to believe something that’s reshaped my perspective over the years: Rejection is not always a setback — sometimes, it’s a safeguard. Sometimes, it’s divine redirection. Most people experience frustration not because they were rejected, but because of the expectations they had before that rejection.
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When I was 17, preparing to attend Fresno State University, I wasn’t just thinking about college… I was thinking about legacy. Even before choosing a school, I sat with a bigger question: What kind of life do I want to build after this? My vision was clear early on — I wanted to invest, to
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I often take time to reflect, not just on what I do, but why I do it.What is the deeper purpose behind the decisions I make? What am I really aiming for? And where is this path ultimately leading me? When I think back to the earliest seeds of my motivation, I return to my
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