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Freedom at a Cost: Why Some Choose the Chains They Know Over the Price of Independence

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Let me start by first saying, HAPPY INDEPENDENCE to JAMAICA! Freedom is one of those words we all love to toss around like confetti — it sounds great, it feels good, and it makes for powerful speeches. But here’s the ugly truth: freedom is expensive. Not just in money, but in sweat, in sacrifice, and in the willingness to walk away from comfort for something greater. And that raises a hard question: Do people (and countries) truly want freedom? Or do they just want the perks without the price tag? The Illusion of Freedom vs. the Cost of the Real Thing The “freedom” many talk about is often an illusion. It’s like someone saying they want to be an entrepreneur but still expecting a guaranteed paycheck every month — the mindset doesn’t match the reality. True freedom — whether personal or national — requires uncomfortable sacrifices. It means taking full responsibility, building new systems, and sometimes stumbling through trial and error. It’s no wonder that many individuals (and na...

Professionalism Isn’t Optional — It’s the Price of Staying in Business

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Let’s talk about professionalism. Not the “we answer the phone politely” type. I’m talking about the kind that makes a customer walk away feeling like, “Wow, they took care of me. I’d pay more for that any day.” Because too many businesses miss this mark — and it’s exactly why they lose out. Here’s a real-life example. I took my car to a shop to get bodywork done, painted, and have my shocks replaced. Dropped it off, traveled, and when I got back, the car was delivered to me. On the surface, that sounds like good service, right? Except for one small (massive) issue: “Oh, by the way,” the shop said, “the lights aren’t working.” Mind you my car was delivered just before sundown! Excuse me? When I brought the car in, my lights worked. But now, after all this work, they didn’t. Turns out the new light structure they installed didn’t come with bulbs. And here’s where the spiral of unprofessionalism kicked in: The body guy who fitted the bumper and painted it? He shouldn’t have...

The Power I Give — And The Reckoning It Brings

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Here’s a truth I’ve learned over the years: people have the power. Not because they took it. Not because they demanded it. But because I gave it to them. When I put my trust, my opportunities, and my resources into someone’s hands, it’s intentional. I do it with a clear purpose — to give them the chance to prove themselves worthy of what the future is about to bring. Because the future doesn’t wait for anyone; it magnifies the decisions we make today. But here’s where it gets interesting: some people mistake my empowerment for weakness. They think that because they’ve been allowed to hold the reins for a while, they’ve already won. They confuse my patience for complacency, my grace for naivety. And to those people, let me be very clear: there is a seriously rude awakening en route. The power I give is not a prize — it’s a test. A test of integrity, loyalty, and vision. It’s a measuring stick for who can carry the weight of what’s next and who will crumble under it. For those...

Stop Making Excuses. Stop Waiting. It’s Time to Move

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Let’s call it what it is: Some people make excuses for everything—and then stand there scratching their heads, asking, “Why isn’t anything happening for me?” The answer is simple: because you’re not moving. Excuses don’t move mountains. Excuses don’t open doors. Excuses don’t put food on the table or bring your dreams to life. They keep you stuck, and worse, they make you feel justified about being stuck. But let’s take it further. Some of you aren’t just stuck because of your own excuses—you’re stuck because of people. The ones who hold you back on purpose. The ones who have what you need but purposely delay it—out of control, out of pride, out of fear. You know exactly who I’m talking about. And then there are the spotlight hogs. Those who love being the center of attention so much that the idea of you shining terrifies them. They’ll stall you, block you, or slow you down—not because you can’t do it, but because they know you’ll do it better. And let me tell you—when ...