Author: aharris47
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Building Institutions: The Necessity of Purpose and Vision
Detailed Breakdown Opening declaration of purpose: “Don’t hate, congratulate. We’re building institutions around here. Is anybody else building institutions? Is anybody else building institutions? Is there anybody else in the conscious community building a relevant institution? Let me know where they at, but I don’t see them.” This opening sets the tone for an unapologetic… Read more
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LeBron’s Bold Take on Basketball Intelligence and the Media
Detailed Breakdown Opening statement: “One of the most interesting quotes of the whole interview that nobody is talking about is when LeBron said a lot of people that talk basketball on TV whether that be former players that are now media members or media members that never played basketball just aren’t smart…” The setup introduces… Read more
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The True Measure of Value: Faith Over Fortune
Detailed Breakdown Opening thought: “Don’t forget to like you know what’s high value to me? High value is faith.” This sets the tone by immediately challenging what we commonly perceive as “high value” in modern society—often equated with wealth, appearances, or status. The speaker is offering a redefinition of value, centered around something deeper and… Read more
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The Illusion of Scarcity and Control
The little bear is not just comfort—it’s illusion. It represents a scarcity mindset: But here’s the twist: the little bear was always temporary. It was never meant to be the final gift. It was a placeholder—something to get you through until you had the faith to receive the bigger blessing. 👉 Letting go isn’t losing.… Read more
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The Vulture Doesn’t Argue: Vision, Patience, and Ancestral Genius
📖 Detailed Breakdown: 1. “The vulture doesn’t argue. It waits.” – The Power of Strategic Patience This line is the heartbeat of the whole piece. It feels like ancient wisdom wrapped in modern metaphors. The vulture becomes a symbol of mastery through restraint. Unlike predators who chase, pounce, or wrestle for dominance, the vulture observes,… Read more
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They Showed Me: The Discipline of Being Locked In
📚 Detailed Breakdown: This reflection—raw and spiritual in tone—is about what it means to be “locked in”: that sacred state of mental clarity, routine, and focus where you’re aligned with your goals, your body, and your higher self. The speaker draws a powerful contrast between physical incarceration and mental discipline, using the phrase “locked up”… Read more
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The Anatomy of a Moral Collapse
1. This Is Not About Greed. This Is About Longing. The opening line—“I like money. I became addicted to money.”—isn’t the flex it seems to be. On the surface, it sounds brash, transactional, maybe even criminally unapologetic.But underneath that?It’s a whisper from a man who has never felt full. “I was supposed to be a… Read more
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Buried Deeper Than Hoffa: A Black Man’s Grief in the Wake of Breakup & Healing
Detailed Breakdown: This piece unfolds like a quiet storm. It starts in a tone that seems casual—almost like barbershop talk or a therapy session between two men—but quickly reveals something profound: the internal war that happens when a Black man begins to face his emotions instead of escaping them. The conversation hinges on loss, coping,… Read more
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Before the DMs: The Lost Art of Hollering at Girls
Detailed Breakdown: This spoken-word-style reflection is a heartfelt, nostalgic, and culturally rich piece that looks back on the era before smartphones and dating apps—when approaching someone you liked took guts, finesse, and practice. It honors the tradition of in-person connection, with all the stakes and vulnerability it involved, and contrasts it with the disconnected, low-effort… Read more
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The Burden of Conformity: Navigating Whiteness as a Black Person
Detailed Breakdown and Deep Analysis: This passage explores the emotional, psychological, and social challenges that Black individuals face when existing in predominantly white spaces. The core themes revolve around the emotional labor required to navigate these environments, the constant performance of a “non-threatening” persona, and the toll it takes on one’s identity and humanity. Here’s… Read more