Lessons for Life and Business
A few weeks ago, while 2019 was wrapping up, I had the chance to reflect on the year I’d had. To be honest, it was equal parts catching my breath as it was reflecting because—wow!—what a year it was. And while it was definitely filled with so many blessings (more on that later), if I…
Read more about Your biggest challenges often hold your greatest gifts
From the day of my first class at U.C. Berkeley to the day my college diploma was placed in my hand, twelve years had passed. You read that right — it took me 12 years to get my college degree. Now, don’t get me wrong…it’s not as if I was hitting the books every day…
Read more about There are some things worth pursuing no matter how long it takes
I grew up in Southwest Atlanta in a big family that didn’t have a lot of resources and didn’t live in a great neighborhood. When I was starting high school, my mom—who at that point was separated from my dad—moved us north of the city, to a new neighborhood with better schools. I, however, wanted…
Read more about Sometimes a new perspective is all it takes to change your life
I recently had an unbelievable week at work. Here’s how it broke down: 3 days in Senegal 2 days in Montgomery, Alabama 2 days in Orlando, Florida It was such an unbelievable week that, on the last leg of my journey home, I couldn’t help but reflect on how much I appreciate my job with…
Read more about Your Work Has the Potential to Be Transformative
Earlier this summer, I was at the NBA draft, watching the newest round of players get selected onto various NBA teams. As is always the case, it’s a day filled with incredible excitement, anticipation, nervousness, and — for some — sadness. Every year, it brings up memories of the year I was drafted. It was…
Read more about Reflecting on the 2019 NBA Draft: Embracing Your Rookie Season
In the middle of my first group project in business school, the phone rang. Two members of my group were calling, concerned about our project. I could tell they were uncomfortable about something and eventually I figured out it had to do with my portion of the work. I’d totally missed on what we were…
Read more about Life Lessons from Athletics: Being Open to Feedback
