NOW I WANT YOUR SNEAKERS

NOW I WANT YOUR SNEAKERS

KD 12

Lebron 16 “MARTIN”

The sneaker market is at a whole new level with resells and a whole new system for making purchases. Yet there seems to be something lacking when it comes to basketball sneakers. Why? Why do we purchase basketball sneakers anymore? I buy Lebrons because Bron is my favorite player so I have an emotional connection with him. I Like KD sneakers but its because of a stylish design not for a basketball connected reason (even though they’re comfortable to hoop in).

Last night when Dame Dolla dropped that magnificent game winner, impulsively I wanted to buy every pair of Dame 5s on the market. Those are the moments basketball fans live for and those are the moments that make you want to purchase an athlete’s signature sneaker. 

When you seen Mike achieve greatness it made you want every pair of Jordans. When Allen Iverson crossovers were sending people into the next part of the solar system, there was no question that you wanted every pair of questions. 

What we need is more moments like last night. Incredible moments that make us wanna run to Nike, Adidas, etc. and cash out because we just witnessed a superstar perform a superstar act.

With sneakers being as valuable as they are, basketball sneakers must do it job in reestablishing the emotional bond they once had in consumers. And the spark of that bond starts with the athlete.

Dame 5

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LIFE LOGS V.2 - 11.3.18

IT MADE IT

IT MADE IT

Yesterday me and my girlfriend (whoa that still looks crazy on paper lol) was at her house studying when she moved a table to other side to use as a desk. When she moved the desk everything but the kitchen thing came flying off of it. I was like “Dang you gon break the table before it even get over” ( or something to that sort) and thats when she promptly responded “ it made it though”. At that moment is when it clicked to me. It’s not as important as to what happens while you get “there” as long as you get “there”.

Most of the time in our lives we have things planned down to the tee. As ambitious people it hurts when a plan doesn’t go as flawlessly as you would have like it to. But here’s the things about plans: NOTHING EVER GO AS PLANNED. So as you move from one side of the room to the next you may lose a few things on the way but you’ll be able to say “I made it though” . #PEACE

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LACK OF THE “REACH BACK”

​LACK OF THE “REACH BACK”

Today, I was watching THE JUMP and Kobe Bryant was a featured guest (via telephone) and he discussed his thoughts on Lebron joining the coveted LAKERS franchise.

He said a profound statement in which he spoke on how the Lakers housed plenty of hall of famers who can provide proper insight for Lebron on how to lead the Lakers to the forefront of NBA dominance once more.

That sparked an idea in me, that statement attributes to the multiple reasons why it’s hard for some people to bear the burden of the responsibility to succeed.

🗣 LAKESHOOOOOOW

Many people are first generation of whatever they are doing; college students, athletes, entrepreneurs,etc. There’s a lack of people for those who strive for greatness can reach back and gain advice/guidance from.

Wisdom from elders and those who been in your shoes is extremely advantageous. Experience of others allows a person to navigate with minimal mistakes and approach difficult situations from new perspective but with just as much as poise as their predecessors.

It’s like how T’Challa has access to all the previous Black Panthers. He don’t always go to them for every dilemma but when something exceed his scope of problem solving he can go to previous generations and can come to a swift conclusion. Whether that is to listen to them verbatim or makeshift an answer based on his solutions and theirs.

To increase success, success must increase (don’t let that go over your head). More success mean more mentors more advisors to lead the youth to more prominence in society.

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THE TEETERING LINE OF AN ARTIST’s EGO

​THE TEETERING LINE OF AN ARTIST’s EGO

 There’s been a thought that has been lingering on my mind lately and its the question of “how big of a role does ego play in the life of an artist”? I mentioned ego specifically because I’ve thought about the public display of artists’ work.

 When an artist prepare for a showcase the artist puts their heart and soul into pieces that will be appreciated (and purchased if for sale) by those in attendance. Isn’t that a bit egotistical? Think for a second..in the simplest of terms you’re basically saying “everyone this is my art please praise to no end and give me money for coloring and making stuff..please and thanks”. However what stops showcases from being a public display of an artist’s ego is people interest in them.

 People gather round to shows and museums not to fall head over heels for the artist (although some do) people attend for the experience that comes with heart. You come together and look at extensions of a person’s mind in tangible form, you enjoy food, time with family, etc. All the things that were mentioned from a negative perspective earlier can be spun to a positive point, its all about how the user look at it.

 Just like there are people who couldn’t understand why four blocks of color could be considered art there are those who are able to find the deeper meaning in it and those are the ones who help art be seen as an appreciative measure rather an egomaniac begging for attention.

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THE FLUIDITY OF AN ICONIC CHARACTER

​THE FLUIDITY OF AN ICONIC CHARACTER

Ryu in Power Rangers?!! Who would’ve knew  

Ryu as he appears in super smash bros

 After watching the reveal trailer for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, I saw RYU and I was like “man my guy is in everything”.He was just revealed as a guest character in the POWER RANGERS mobile game, POWER RANGERS: LEGACY WARS. That discovery led me to think “man when you have a truly iconic character there is no limit in what you can do with them.”

Kishimoto drawing his iconic characters NARUTO and SASUKE

 Many artists/creators start out with the mindset of “this is my character and here’s how this character is going to play out in this story”. What the creator don’t realize is that the character may transcend that limited script and be featured in almost everything because of how beloved the character is.

 Iconic characters can end up in cross-genre movies, merchandising, and even with their own theme park (I see you Mickey).

 So if there are any creators out there just hoping for their game to be played, manga to be read, or film to be seen just know if you play it right your character can transcend culture itself to become a global icon you never imagined it could be.

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THE QUIET MVP:YG

 THE QUIET MVP: YG

 2018, as I mentioned before as been one hell of a year for music. But while everyone is looking at the biggest name in music , Bompton’s all star has been having a quiet MVP year.

YG never been short on features as you’ve heard him tear up tracks like “Gucci on My” and “Want Her”, this year seemed to unlock an even more consistent beast.

NIKE SWOOSH

listen here: https://tidal.com/track/88263181

YG sounds very fluid on the track with Memphis breakout star, Blocboy JB and its probably my favorite song from his mixtape.

PROUD

“Me and these hoes can’t get along (why?) cuz my mama ain’t no hoe”! Easily one of the best lines from that song. Not to mention he has his mother throwing up gang signs and rapping his verse, how fire is that?

SHE BAD

listen here: https://tidal.com/track/86900562

 Man so simple but so got damn catchy. And it make you want every damn bag this young man is talking about. “Louis Bag (Aye), Gucci Bag (Aye), Prada (Bag).”

 Basically beloved if you haven’t been paying attention to YG this year its never too late to start. His new album Stay Dangerous is coming soon.

ASSUMPTION OF THE WORST FOR THE BEST

ASSUMPTION OF THE WORST FOR THE BEST

 Recently I was having a conversation with someone who appeared completely harmless, he was burley and over 6 feet but still he didn't strike any intimidation, he just appeared as a person with a cool vibe. During our conversation he mentioned that he always keep two guns with him and he proceeded to show me the location of the guns. Immediately I was like wow I didn't even suspect he had weapons on him, imagined if I would've gotten into a confrontation with him, I would've been in hot water.

 With that discovery, I realized that it is best to assume to the worst for the best. That means assume that a person is capable of the most violent or wildest thing possible so that you may be prepared if such situation occur.

 In my foolish state of mind I let appearances impair my judgement instead of keeping my guard up. But as I stated earlier there was absolutely no tension, he even offered me a job, ha!

 This just serves as a friendly reminder to not judge books by their covers but keep your mind open to the content that lies within.

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DROP AN EP AND EAT

DROP AN EP AND EAT

 One of the hardest working men in show biz, 2Chainz continues to come with undeniable fire. The release of his recent EP "THE PLAY DON'T CARES WHO MAKES IT" made me think of an undeniable strategy for people to use in their everyday life.

 https://tidal.com/album/84318593 - LISTEN ON TIDAL

 When artists drop an EP it usually to build anticipation for an upcoming album. Once an EP releases the goal is that one of the songs pick up steam and build towards the momentum for the upcoming album release.

 That exactly what happened to 2Chainz, with his "PROUD" record. That song is clearly the stand out and it definitely make you want to hear his upcoming album (Rap or Go To The League).

 An ordinary person can drop their own EP by trying their hands at different occupations. If a person has a broad understanding of what they want to do but not an EXACT understanding of they want to do then it is best for them to try their hand at everything that interests them.

 Once you try enough things eventually something sticks just like 2Chainz single , "PROUD".

 It is ill-advised to not take action just because you may not have the momentum you want yet for your big move. Instead of dwelling on inaction it is best to drop an ep and EAT! 

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IT WILL BE STRIPPED AWAY

IT WILL BE STRIPPED AWAY

 In the phenomenal blockbuster, Black Panther, there are two scenes in which the powers of the Black Panther was stripped away from T'challa , however the significance of those scenes didn't hit me until I listened to a T.D. Jakes sermon the other day.

  In his sermon he spoke about how our blessings is not in what we have (expensive bags, cars, and fancy tech, etc.) but it is within our character. 

  I realized that T'Challa had to be the Black Panther w/o being the BLACK PANTHER. Our possessions is not there to form us but to enhance what we already have. If we had none of the material things we cherished, who would we be? 

 Would our essence of being caring, charitable or even a cold-hearted son of a bitch change because our lack of material possessions or would our character shine through no matter what.

 Our blessings in life is like T'challa's throne, to prove that we are worthy of such a thing we must be stripped of possessions we hold dear to truly test our character.

 Once we can prove we are something with nothing, it becomes nothing to have everything.

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BLACK IS...A POEM INSPIRED BY BHM

​BLACK IS...A POEM INSPIRED BY BHM

BLACK IS THE SCENIC ROUTE

LEARNING GRIT WHILE NEVER TAKING THE EASY WAY OUT

BLACK IS HOURS AND HOURS OF DEDICATION

IN A DIVISIVE AND UNDERMINING NATION

BLACK IS SMOKING GRILLS AND OPEN YARDS

WITH A FAMILY THAT SOMETIMES MAKE IT TWICE AS HARD

BLACK IS A BOTTOMLESS EMPTY VOID

BUT WE STILL HAVE ANITA BAKER’S LEVEL OF JOY

BLACK IS MORE THAN A COLOR OR A RACE

MORE THAN FEATURES ON A FACE

MORE THAN A SYMBOL

MORE THAN A LITERARY DEVICE

BLACK IS THE ESSENCE OF COOL

NO.....

BLACK IS THE CENTER OF LIFE

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VICTORY DELAYED

VICTORY DELAYED

Yesterday I made a critical step toward one of my goals and man did it feel good.

After a year of investments: Physical, Emotional, & Spiritual , those investments finally paid off.

Part of my goal was reached despite the naysayers and even against some internal conflict that arose within myself.

I’m glad that it took a while (even though, it felt like an eternity) to take such a victory.

ITS MY SUCCESS AND I WANT IT NOW

  Delayed gratification is spoken about a lot in today’s social climate although it is hardly implemented.

   If each goal was attained as soon as it was pursued it would be like playing 2K on rookie mode. How fun is it knowing that victory is guaranteed 99% of the time.

    The payoff of having hours upon hours come together in one moment is worth extremely more than an instant flash of victory.

  It’s like seeing Naruto get to use rasengan after numerous episodes of him struggling and within those episodes being told that he couldn’t even achieve the technique that he practiced day in and out.

 Much like how Naruto steps to the rasengan start as minuscule and insignificant so does our process to success.

 Naruto had to try to burst a water balloon and rubber ball before being able to create a great ball of wind. That water balloon and rubber ball doesn’t compare to the power of pure wind in your hands, so why is it needed?

 The foundation of anything you hope to attain is the most important part of your success. Without a solid foundation whatever you build is bound to sink, be destroyed , or worse not even created in the first place.

 So as you progress through life’s journey remember all the toiling and sweating is not worthless and in vain it is just the bridge that connects an idea to physical success.

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THE POWER OF STUPID

​THE POWER OF STUPID

Being in law school has been one of the most fun and challenging experiences of my life. All my life I’ve been deemed as a smart and intelligent person by myself and others. However as of late, I’ve never realized how refreshing it is to feel stupid.

Being surrounded by people much smarter than me made me realize how little I know. So many different backgrounds equipped with different experiences, these people have become possessed with knowledge I wouldn’t have attained on my own path.

Stupidity and ignorance are usually associated with negative connotations because these words make you think of fools set in their ways; unwilling to change and these words are said as if they’re the permanent state of the person that is being described with such words.

Being ignorant and willing to learn is probably the best position to be in, in order to ensue growth. Admittedly knowing nothing and actively seeking to acquire knowledge shows you’re more than ready to contribute to and absorb the world around you.

Ironically stupidity can only serve as a driving force for smart people. In accordance with the words of the Lovely Ms. Erykah Badu: “The man that knows something knows that he knows nothing at all”

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WHAT IS KNOWN IS WHAT IS SHOWN

​WHAT IS KNOWN IS WHAT IS SHOWN

Today was one of the first days I decided to "dress up" for class and the reactions were quite surprising. Everyone inquired on which occasion I was dressed for in which I promptly responded "life".

Then again I had to remember everyone don't know about my days of high school/undergrad in which, I dressed to the tee almost everyday. And today's situation made me realize people only know what you show.

For example, Kanye West may have the most misunderstood personality in existence. In the eyes of the public most people see arrogance,anger,unfiltered passion...qualities which may make someone very not personable.

But those who are closest to Ye always speak of his joking nature and often try to reassure the public , Ye is not as exaggerated as he seems.

Taken from Big Sean's verse on Kanye West's "See Me Now" 👉🏾 https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/my-beautiful-dark-twisted-fantasy/id403822142

However until a person see those said qualities for their self the only logical action that can follow is assumption.

So if you are seeking to be known/perceived as something else, then that something else is what you must make an effort to show. If you never show we'll never know!

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TIMES OF WORK: TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE DAY & NIGHT

TIMES OF WORK: TAKING ADVANTAGE OF DAY & NIGHT

I'm one week before law school "officially" starts but it's been feeling like two weeks already. Everyday I've been studying and briefing cases all of which have led me to allocate my time correctly.

MORNING

Probably the most effective way to take advantage of any day is getting your day started earlier than the average population. There's too many working advantages in this equation: the roads are clear, the lines are short, and the noise is non-existent. In my case my early rise has allowed me to get high demanded books checked out in the library before anyone could think of using them.

EVENING

Much like doing things very early, accomplishing tasks late at night also have unparalleled advantages. Usually everyone is sleep or locked away which can give you time to exercise without any interruptions, go for an unbothered swim or simply catch up on some much delayed reading. In my case I use the late night as a precursor for the next day of work so I won't have to get up as early all the time. Using the late night hours effectively allows for extra sleep in the morning.

As you move in your adult years you'll find the best time for getting things is done is either really early in the morning or really late at night. If you choose any time in between you can't complain about the horrors that comes with it , be prepared to deal with it and carry on!

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LEGAL TO DREAM: Expectation of Performance & Reciprocation of Work

SUN WILL SHINE: THE KEY FACT OF WEATHERING STORMS

​SUN WILL SHINE: THE KEY FACT OF WEATHERING STORMS

Yesterday we were driving from one side of town to the next and we started out with regular weather with the sun shining bright. As we made our way to the other side of town the clouds began to shift and the rain started to fall. The rainfall got heavier and heavier it started to feel like we were in the midst of a dangerous storm. As we headed back to the other side of town I've noticed that it was back to being a bright sun shiny day even more so before we transitioned to the other part of town.

I said to myself "Wow we done seen crazy rain and a super bright sun all in the same day" and that's when it clicked to me. Life is a lot like the weather we've experienced going from different parts of town. On our journey we are sure to endure storms and it may be even more than what we expected (it sure was like that for us yesterday ). However staying on the journey ensures that you'd see a brighter day just like we did when we made our way back to the other side of town.

"BUT MY THEORY IS THE SUN SHINES CLEARLY ( SUN WILL SHINE CLEARLY)"!

- DJ CLUE & JAY-Z

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SOAP AND ABUNDANCE

​SOAP AND ABUNDANCE

Yesterday, I was taking a bath and was using a bar of soap that was on its last leg. As I was using the soap I stopped and asked myself "Why am I still using this tiny piece of soap like it's actually doing something"? I remembered I was using to its wits end because, I only had so many in a pack then; I asked myself "Would I be doing this if I was swimming in millions already" and the answer was an immediate "NO"!

This realization brought me to how people operate in a scarce mindset. People hold on to limited things because the thing they hold on to is limited in supply. A lot of people are holding on to relationships, careers, even cars that they should've been thrown to the wayside but are too hesitant because they don't have an immediate backup supply.

I've made a declaration in my life and with soap, when you see something heading towards its last leg toss the shit out. It'd benefit you way more to operate in abundance than scarcity. Even if you don't know where the abundance would come from operating like you already have it is always the first step.

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THE SLEEPER EFFECT How Not Being Projected as The Best Doesn't Stop You From Being The Best

​THE SLEEPER EFFECT

How Not Being Projected as The Best Doesn't Stop You From Being The Best

Today, as I was listening to the UNDISPUTED podcast w/ Skip & Shannon, Skip brought up a point on how NFL teams don't know anything when it comes to picking quarterbacks. He explained how Tom Brady (best QB in the league) was drafted in the 6th round and another great quarterback Russell Wilson, was drafted 3rd. Even Kurt Warner who was undrafted, became a Super Bowl champion and 4x pro bowler.

The problem ambitious people face is no one really knows that your ambitious efforts is going to pay off. They can see you working but no one actually thinks about you achieving maximum level and breaking all expectations. If they did the leachers and supporters would show up much sooner! Much like if the NFL knew these late draft picks would become franchise players, they would've been selected much quicker, guaranteed !

The key lesson to take away from these underestimated greats , is to show up and take advantage when the opportunity presents itself. When Tony Romo became injured in Dallas, Dak Prescott had his chance to fill in since then he led the Cowboys to the playoffs and his predecessor even retired. No analysts can properly predict your trajectory because the unrestricted belief that you have in yourself is yours alone! Hone your skills and sharpen your craft then watch the people in life regret not choosing you earlier !

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CAN YOU LEND AN EAR? A Lesson on Asking for Help

​CAN YOU LEND AN EAR?

A Lesson on Asking for Help

 This past week I was staying at a hotel and I didn't have any headphones, I'm an avid music listener so I can only go so long without them. After several days of not having any I finally had the thought of "maybe I should ask the front desk for some" so indeed I asked was there any place I could purchase headphones from within the hotel and Lord behold they gave me a free pair and I didn't even have to spend any money!

So the take away from this story is two key lessons: 1. Always be prepared to help yourself 2. When in doubt just ask.

1. Always Be Prepared to Help Yourself.

Before I received a free pair of headphones , I already mentally prepared myself to pay for the headphones. If you're always ready to pay the price for what you want, you won't be shocked when it's time to pay the tab.

          2. When in Doubt Just Ask

The entire week of my stay I wanted headphones because mine broke the day I was traveling to the hotel. If I asked sooner instead of contemplating when I was going to have time to purchase headphones and other nonsense, I would've been had headphones. All it took was my inquiry.

There you have it , it seems we tend to complicate the most simple things when maybe just a simple request for assistance can be the remedy we looked for all along.

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