(ThyBlackMan.com) We are at a critical stage in the economy when “more than one-third of workers (36%) have a measly $1,000 saved for their later years,” according to a study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. “Compare that to the 28% of workers who said they had $1,000 saved in ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) From a boss who yells, to friends who take advantage of your generosity, it seems some people have no problem stepping over the line–stressing you out in the process. But you don’t have to put up with it. De-stressing your life by setting boundaries is a decision you can ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “And now, the end is here/And so I face the final curtain/My friend, I’ll say it clear/I’ll state my case, of which I’m certain/I’ve lived a life that’s full/I traveled each and ev’ry highway/And more, much more than this/I did it my way.” Those lyrics were famously sung by ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Years ago I read a quote that went something like this: you are held accountable for what you know. It resonated with me because it fit very neatly into my own personal philosophy concerning just about every facet of life. I have always believed, very strongly, that people cannot ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) My grandmother was Southern, and she grew up on Crisco. It is a cooking oil, but it looks like white-colored Vaseline. There it sat in two cans on her stove. One was used for chicken grease, the other for fish grease. Sometimes it was reused more than once. If ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) We all must learn to conserve our precious “Life Force” so that we can utilize it strategically when the best opportunity arrives to do so. Babbling with fools with hangups and irreparable attitudes will not help you to reach this level of being. Doing this will only distract you ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Life is filled with struggle and we are filled with the ability to overcome every struggle we face. No human being wants to struggle, but the truth is the easy road keeps us stagnant and dependent on others, not just for our everyday needs, but for the advancement of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) While returning from a speaking engagement on an evening flight, the pilot announced that he expected we would land a few minutes early. Instead, as we approached, nearby thunderstorms changed the plan. For more than an hour – as daylight turned to evening – we circled. At first, I found ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Sometimes all you need to do to get yourself out of a rut is to look at things from a different perspective. What challenge is causing you stress? What dilemma has you stumped for a solution? What issue has caused you a bit of frustration lately? This week, I ...
(ThyBlackMan.c0m) Learning to expect the unexpected and keep your joy. A couple of weeks ago when it snowed two inches and the Atlanta metro area closed down for four days, the cold snap caused a pipe to burst in our bedroom. I could go on about the ridiculousness of two ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Getting to the gym is hard enough- so now that you’re there let’s make it count. Not all fitness machines/equipment are created equal. Some are worth exploring, but tons are honestly a complete waste of time. Not sure what camp your favorite gym activity falls in? Read this and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Gaining weight is probably a rare consideration for most, but there are people out there who struggle with their weight and not in losing it, but gaining it. It isn’t as simple as one might think. Gaining weight, while optimizing health is huge obstacle within itself. You could try downing ...