Author: J. Lewis III

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Grief and Depression Can Birth Creativity

The cliché “There is a fine line between genius and insanity” is so true. We have seen that fine line produce stars like Michael Phelps, Dwayne Johnson (The Rock), and Steve Harvey. These people are examples of the genius side of creativity. On the other hand, Kate Spade, Robin Williams, […]

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Human Nature vs. Human Decision

Human action is always based on making a decision. Sometimes, the decision aligns with human nature; other times, it runs counter. It is either one or the other. Everyone knows a person who drinks too much, and they know they do, but their human decision is to continue because human […]

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Sometimes You Must Die to Live

The article title is derived from a quote I heard by Les Brown. Brown said, “You can’t get out of life alive.” Some people think that their life will be forever and that they can procrastinate on doing what needs to be done in their life span. Procrastination is a […]

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Possibility vs. Probablility

Our world is full of unlimited possibilities, but with the wrong mindset, it is also full of unlimited probabilities that allow us to place limits on ourselves. A challenging, tragic, or complex event brings negative probability thinking to the front of our minds. Some create a cognitive biased based on […]

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Grief Can Make Risk Rewarding

An extreme risk often complicates true reward. This is a big reason why many do not venture down this path. There is a difference, though, between calculated risk and gambling. A calculated risk is not a sure thing by any means, but it is addressed through planning, study, and confidence […]

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