I have officially signed with Xlibris Publishing (The same Publisher I used for my 1st book, Crematory.) My new book is called: The Best Version of You Although the book is in the (publishing) production phase, it still could be 1-3 months before it is available. This process usually takes some time, due to the
Be honest: how many times have you thought to yourself, I look like a fool right now and people are laughing at me? If you’re anything like most of the people on this planet, this has probably happened to you at least 5-6 times. As much as we don’t like to admit, we are way
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. This blog was updated on June 1, 2022 (original post: 2018) To read about the full story: https://www.loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month/about/ Every year the LGBTQ+ community is faced with difficult questions and comments, such
Regardless if people disagree with your lifestyle, your hobbies, your likes, your dislikes, your character, and even if your personality — don’t you dare apologize for your originality. It doesn’t matter if you’re: a man, a woman, weird, popular, religious, an atheist, white, black, straight, LGBTQ, a hard worker, a lazy individual, short, or tall
With the popularity of social media platforms such as: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn–we are now seeing an epidemic of people using filters to hide their identity. Although fake profiles/accounts are a real issue, that is not the purpose of this blog. This blog is about the real version of you. For some reason, both
Life will throw every type of obstacle at you regardless if you’re mentally or physically prepared for it. However, you must understand and believe you are equipped to handle it. Most people quit, fail, and hide because they allow their mind to convince them, You can’t do this. What you don’t realize: that is your
Today, an interesting thing happened to me at my local barber shop. As I was getting my hair cut, I couldn’t help but think, man it just doesn’t seem like he’s cutting very much off the top. I’m never a fan of asking, “It looks good but can you cut more off the top, please?”
Every time you insult yourself, you are affirming those insults, emotions, and reactions. You are developing an agreement with things that will handcuff you and your potential. “I’m not smart enough.” “I don’t have what it takes.” “She/he wouldn’t date someone like me.” “I only have an Associates Degree.” It doesn’t matter what people are
Dear Younger Version of Me, I want to begin by thanking you for contributing to all of my experiences that have led me to this point in my life. Most importantly, I forgive you. Ten years ago, I wouldn’t have said that. In fact, I would have cursed you. Why? Because I didn’t understand, nor
Jason Lee Hughes 