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It’s that time of year again, folks—Christmas! The season of joy, giving, love, and yes, plenty of credit card debt if you’re not careful. While the world glows with twinkling lights and a faint scent of cinnamon and pine, let’s take a moment to unpack what this season really means and why it’s more important than ever to stay sharp as we head into 2025. Christmas is about connection—authentic, raw, human connection. Not the kind you buy in a box or swipe on a screen, but the kind that comes from showing up. Whether you’re sharing a meal, exchanging gifts, or just sitting quietly with the people you love, Christmas reminds us to focus on what truly matters: relationships, gratitude, and a sense of purpose. But let’s not kid ourselves. Too many people treat Christmas as a sugar-coated escape hatch from reality. Newsflash: Reality doesn’t go on holiday. Bills, obligations, and life’s challenges are all waiting for you on the other side of that glittering tree. Now, let’s talk about vigi...

In the competitive world of retail jewelry sales, human behavior reveals itself in its rawest form. Day after day, I see salespeople who act not as a team but as lone wolves, competing to “cut the next person’s throat” for mere crumbs—commissions that provide short-term gratification but rarely long-term stability. It’s an environment that mirrors larger truths about selfishness, shortsightedness, and the inability to plan for a secure future. The Short Game Mindset At its core, selfish behavior stems from survival instincts. Many salespeople operate in a state of constant hunger, driven by immediate needs: bills to pay, quotas to hit, and personal aspirations. However, this shortsighted approach traps them in a never-ending cycle: • The next sale. • The next big client. • The next quick commission. They never stop to look up and see the bigger picture. They fail to ask themselves, “How do I build something sustainable?” Instead, they hustle the same way for 20, 3...

As the Biden administration approaches its final stretch, their decisions are raising more eyebrows than ever. From policies that have left many Americans scratching their heads to symbolic gestures that seem out of touch with public sentiment, it's as if they are determined to leave their mark—just not in a good way. One of the latest and most baffling moves involves the selling off of unused border wall parts, a move that has stirred frustration and questions about priorities. Let’s unpack the absurdity of this decision and explore how it fits into a larger pattern of questionable choices. Selling the Wall—A Metaphor for Mismanagement The Biden administration’s latest move to sell off unused border wall materials seems almost like a parody of itself. These materials, intended for construction along the U.S.-Mexico border, were purchased and partially staged under the Trump administration’s push for border security. Rather than finishing the wall—a project supported by many Ameri...

In any organization, the success of the company is determined not just by its strategy, product, or vision, but by the people who execute them. Yet, many businesses fall victim to one common and devastating issue: the wrong people in the wrong positions. More often than not, egos, poor judgment, and misplaced priorities create friction within teams, damage client relationships, and ultimately hurt the bottom line. Let me illustrate this with a real-world scenario that highlights the impact of ego and misplaced responsibility. A client recently reached out to a department manager in an attempt to connect with a salesperson. This should have been a moment of triumph—a potential sale and a satisfied customer. Instead, the department manager lashed out at the salesperson for sharing their contact information, calling it “unprofessional.” Pause for a moment. The salesperson’s intention was clear: ensure accessibility and streamline communication for the client. Instead of celebrating t...

Barbados, our gem of the Caribbean, is more than its turquoise waters, golden sands, and rhythmic calypso beats. Beneath the sun-soaked beauty lies a history of tenacity, perseverance, and resilience that defines us as Bajans. Our island may be small in size, but our spirit is vast, forged by centuries of challenges and triumphs. A History That Shaped Us Our resilience was born in the cane fields, where our ancestors toiled under the harsh sun, their spirits unbroken. Despite the weight of colonialism and slavery, they found ways to cultivate hope. They sang songs of freedom, passed down stories of survival, and laid the foundation for generations of strength. Even after emancipation, we faced challenges head-on, whether it was rebuilding from hurricanes or navigating the socio-economic tides of a changing world. Every hardship taught us to lean on one another and find solutions rooted in community. Our Indomitable Spirit What sets us apart as Bajans is not just our ability ...