What does that title say? Does it read what I thought it did? Did he just say that basketball’s most beloved hero, savior, and 6-time champion does not match up to Kobe Bryant? YES I DID!  I dare to say what few others may be thinking.  After years and years of being indoctrinated with the fact that MJ […]

NBA player Jason Collins recently came out as homosexual.  Within 24 hours of his confession there was a coverage explosion on every major media outlet, news station, website, talk show, and yes they were even talking about it at your local barbershop.  Jason Collins name was everywhere and his face was ubiquitous.  Even our President couldn’t […]

In the wake of the Boston Marathon Tragedy and the Waco, Texas plant explosion, the nation has endured some massive emotional blows this past week.  If there’s one thing positive that you could take from all this, it’s that we are a nation that knows how to rally behind each other and move forward in […]

While I was coaching PE the other day at a Middle School, I observed one of the most talented kids I had ever seen.  This kid had the athleticism of Deion Sanders, the speed of Usain Bolt, the leadership of Peyton Manning, the poise of Kevin Durant, the elusiveness of Reggie Bush, and the determination of Kobe Bryant.  […]

I never realized how much faith I had until I left home for a city I was unfamiliar with, had little money, no apartment, but BELIEVED that I was here to fulfil my purpose.  Faith is defined as “complete trust or confidence in someone or something”.  Well for me, my faith laid in my internal conviction of becoming an […]

We live in a world where beauty dominates ability. Plain and simple. It doesn’t matter what country you live in, what field you work in, what your ethnic background is, or your sexual orientation. If you are beautiful you will get more opportunities than the average Joe. Why is that? Is it because we are […]

What bring us joy? Is it when she says “yes”? Is it that initial glance at your first-born child? Is it when you land the job of your dreams? Is it that brand new car you’ve been saving for? Is it tickets to a Justin Bieber concert? Or maybe its something as simple as having […]

Are you determined? Will you stop at nothing in order to achieve your personal goals? Do you have a rabid thirst to fulfill your respective task? Will you stare adversity straight in the face and laugh? I got a chance to see determination in its best form when watching the Espys a couple nights ago.  For those that do […]