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Unequally Yolked: Builders, Destroyers, and the Cost of Carrying Dead Weight

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There’s a truth we often ignore until it slaps us in the face: Being unequally yolked will cost you more than you can afford. Let’s strip the religious context for a minute—because unequally yolked isn’t just about romantic relationships. It’s bigger than that. It’s your job. Your circle. Your hustle. Your so-called friends. Your daily routines. It’s every situation where you’re tethered to something or someone moving in a completely different direction—or worse, pulling you backward while you’re trying to soar. I speak from personal experience. I’ve been tied to people and situations that looked promising on the outside but were poison on the inside. Jobs that drained more than they paid. Friends who smiled but secretly competed. Projects that started with purpose but ended in pain. Why? Because I ignored the signs that we were unequally yolked. Let’s break this down. A yoke is meant for two who can walk together in alignment—same pace, same direction, shared load. But whe...

Sometimes It Takes a Bad Situation to Get You Thinking Straight

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We all love comfort. Routine. The familiar. It makes us feel safe, in control, and steady. But here’s the thing about comfort—it can become a trap. A soft prison where you stop questioning, stop growing, and stop listening to that still, small voice inside that whispers: “You were made for more.” And sometimes, it takes a hard knock—something gut-wrenching, something unfair, something you never saw coming—to wake you up. I’ve been there. Maybe you have too. You lose a job you gave everything to. Someone you trust and or love turns out to be the very person who holds you back. You get a diagnosis that changes the game. Or you find yourself sitting alone, wondering how life got this far off track. And then, in that moment—stripped of the usual noise—your mind gets sharp. Your senses awaken. The fog lifts, and for the first time in a long time, you’re forced to look your reality square in the eye. Bad situations have a way of clearing the clutter. They remind you who you ar...

In Line or On Time? Reclaiming Hours for Profit and Peace

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We’ve all been there. Standing in a line—at the bank, the licensing office, the courier, the supermarket, or some government department—watching the clock tick away. You check your phone, scroll for a bit, maybe strike up a conversation with the person next to you. But deep down, there’s a frustration bubbling inside: I could be doing something way more productive with this time. Let’s face it—waiting in line has become one of the most silent time-wasters of our era. The Cost of a Queue Time is money. We say it often, but do we live like we believe it? If you make $50 per hour, then spending 2 hours in a line technically costs you $100 in lost productivity. Multiply that by a few errands a week, and you’re throwing away hundreds—if not thousands—per month in potential value. That’s time you could’ve spent: Closing a deal Prospecting a new client Finishing a project Resting to recharge Spending time with family Or even just thinking strategically And let’s not e...