• New Year’s Resolution: Don’t Waste Your Time

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    A new year is approaching and we’re ready to tackle it. 2013 was un-fucking-believable, meaning that 2014 will be even better. We’re focused and just to make sure that we kick off our vision right, it’s time to set some new goals. What better time to do that than on January 1st? I…

  • Writing a Book: How to Start

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    This is the most common question that I’m asked regarding writing. Whether I’m speaking, selling books, or just mention that I’m an author, without fail, I hear: “I’ve been writing since I can remember, and just wanted to see if you had any pointers to how I could get started…”…

  • Amina, What’s a Normal Marriage?

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    Love and Hip Hop: New York is one of my non-guilty pleasures. I love following that foolishness. While watching today’s episode, I almost spit my Coke out when Amina cried for what she called a “normal marriage.” Been there, done that. Lesson learned: Ain’t no such thing as a normal…

  • Showing Up: Retreat Reflection #2

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    Retreat Reflection #2: Keep Showing Up I’m a writer. That’s my purpose. I write. Sometimes I make it more complicated than what it is, but that’s what it always circles back to. I’m sure that you can relate to the habit of unnecessarily complicating what’s simple.  You may also be…

  • You’re Good, But Are You Good Enough?

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    Everyone has always told me that I was smart. I’ve always made good grades. I skipped the 11th grade and graduated from both high school and college with honors. I published my first book at 25. People tell me day in and day out how much I inspire me. I…