Your Independence Is Killing You!!!!

Posted by erob101 on March 26, 2012
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We have become so caught up in our own world that we fail to realize the POWER of man and woman working together. For years, we have been chasing “The American Dream”. That dream has now been materialized; man establishes his wealth and woman does the same then we come together. But we do it all for what, only for more greed and selfishness with a prenuptial, secret account, and outside lives. For you overly educated women, you fail to acknowledge the ONE thing that is hurting your chances at finding a mate. You were not birthed to be independent. Your purpose here is divine, so how can you be divinely independent? To make the point stick even more, tell me in the bible, for the “god will bring me a man” independent women, where it states you were created to operate on your own. Saying you are independent means god does not need to bring a man your way. As a woman, saying “I am independent” is speaking “death” in your own life.

Independence (adj): Not influenced by others, thinking and acting for oneself, not subject to another’s authority, not relying on another for aid or support

What happens at the point in your life where you feel inadequate? Everything on the outside looks good but internally there is still “something” missing. You just knew by 25 you would at least be engaged to your significant other pulling in six-figures, while enjoying the good life. Yet, now you are 30+ years old and still screaming that “Independent” theme song. Being independent and submissive are oxymoronic; you should think twice before using those two words in the same sentence, and truly show your ignorance of vocabulary. Did you not learn anything in your 20′s? Between all of the desperate housewives, basketball wives, and other realities shows how could you not see yourself. And I know that every woman reading this post is an “exception to the rule,” because 1) this does not describe you 2) you are single by choice (because you cannot find a good man). I am sure if you are the independent woman, your self-evaluation after all the broken relationships, failed marriage, and lonely nights were disguised by your focus and concentration on school, career, or kids. All of which are good excuses to hide your insecurities.

Now allow me digress for a moment by saying please do not confuse women’s rights and the independent woman. Most people know that a woman has an innate characteristic to nurture her surroundings. But what most people, especially women, do not realize is that when you have no surroundings to nurture then you begin to “nurture yourself.” This means you begin to believe the things you tell yourself. “I do not need a man,” because for the past 3 months you have been without one. The ideas, thoughts, and epiphanies you have then suddenly become the right way to do things. Well of course they are right, because you are the only one following them and there is no male figure there to positively challenge you. And when you finally find someone you are “ALWAYS RIGHT.” This type of mentality leaves little to no room for a man to come in and lead or be a positive influence. How many times have you said as a woman or heard a woman say “It has been working for me this long, so do not try and tell me how I should…..”

So for the INDEPENDENT woman, the next time a man shows his interest in you and you are too independent and righteous to listen, you will now understand why you remain single!

Always feel free to email me at 2minutespeech@gmail.com

I Am C.H.A.N.G.E….Conscious Humble Accountable Never-ending Game-changing and Educated

Posted by erob101 on March 21, 2012
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“Isn’t it funny how oblivious non-minority Americans are with minority issues…ask one of your non-minority co-workers or friends about Trayvon Martin. I’m sure they never heard of him. Half of them still haven’t heard of Jena 6.”

This weeks post comes from a good friend of mine who made a comment on Facebook that may have offended some people. The truth of the matter is while his comment was justified based on his experience and education, it does not mean it applies to all non-minorities, but that goes with any comment.

The fact of the matter is we all should be well-informed as a people. The number of racial crimes are ridiculous! Sometimes we do not know whether to be angry or laugh it off to avoid upsetting ourselves. In addition, we should not be upset with the justice system or the men who kill blacks. If you sit back and are honest with yourself we should be upset with our culture. Now some may say that this statement is bogus yet I challenge us all as Americans to reach within and question why injustice occurs. Looking at the justice system, there is a term called precedent and once that has been established in a particular situation then it is grounds for accepting the same results in the future. A precedent is a rule or principle established in a legal case that a court or other judicial body may apply when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues or facts. Therefore, once that precedent enters the justice system it is “fair game” for jurors to pull that card. In addition you have binding and persuasive precedent which carry more weight in the justice system. For the blacks who have died and the supporters who have rallied it has gone in vain. We have fought “the fight” but not the good fight. Just imagine if America applied more pressure for the Supreme Court to take a case that actually brought “justice” to these police shootings. Then cops will think again before shooting a black male in the back, or 50 times, or because of what appeared to be a gun. As much as we do not want to accept blame we need to realize that we rallied, worked, volunteered, spread the word, donated, and took off work in colossal numbers to support the 1st black president. Where is the support for the people?

I wonder if non-minorities are that oblivious or if they chose not to take interest in things that do not affect them. Well I know for my friend, he was in a meeting of 15 people and not one had heard of Trayvon Martin and only one had even heard of Jena 6. The one who was aware of Jena 6 admitted he only knew because he was from Louisiana.

When Michael Vick was arrested for dog fighting, it was the animal rights activists who took a stance and created change. Now the precedent has been set that if you are caught fighting animals justice will be served. When people began speaking out against the homosexual community, it was the homosexual activists who took a stance and affected change. Now the precedent has been set that if you insinuate or speak out against homosexuals in a derogatory manner there will be consequences. And there are countless other examples I can list. Another interesting thing is that no one went and created a list of tactics for animal activists on how to keep dogs safer. No one went and created a list for homosexuals on how to better accept derogatory comments made by individuals. Yet a list was created on how to conduct yourself during an interaction with an officer.

We all as a people can do more on our part, me included. What the black community must understand is that no one initiated the change on behalf of animals or homosexuals, it came from within. We have the NAACP, CORE, NPHC, NBCC, and a host of other activist groups who should be leading change. This is not a weekend project like cleaning your home, so we need committed individuals with committed support and committed resources.

Trayvon Martin (2012), Everette Howard (2011), John Williams (2010), Mark Barmore (2009), Oscar Grant (2009), Black Unnamed Homeless Man In Iowa City (2009), Michael Byoune (2008), Johnny Goodwin (2007), Sean Bell (2006), Robert Davis (2005), Rodney King (1991)….and many more just like YOU!

The Spirituality Of Religion

Posted by erob101 on March 7, 2012
Posted in: Religion, Spirituality. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , . 2 comments

As of today there are approximately 315 million (whole number for simplicity) people in America, 75% of which state they are Christians. That means approximately 237 million people are Christians, meaning they believe in Jesus Christ and have some type of relationship with the him, to what magnitude who knows. Of the remaining 78 million Americans 16 million (or 5%) make up non-christian religions (Judaism, Islam, Buddhism…etc) and 62 million (20%) are unaffiliated or don’t know.

Over the last decade we have seen the demise of the “mom and pop” churches and a substantial spike in American mega-churches . These churches traditionally have 2000+ members, along with an array of ministries to assist with anything from addictions to becoming a preacher. Based on an article published by Forbes, http://www.forbes.com, the top 10 mega-churches have an average attendance of 23K weekly and an annual budget of $37M (number slightly distorted because The Potter House declined to share budget information.) The article also shared the total income of these 10 mega-churches to be $8.5B, which averages out to $850M per year. If churches are generating 10+ times their budget….where the hell is the money going? Now applying the sampling theory, approximately 17K people feel in some way, shape, form, or fashion they have come to know enough about Christ that they believe. Does this mean only 5k people (or 20%) have been saved???? I mean Jesus fed 5k men with 5 loaves and 2 fish (and still had leftovers to provide for the women and children.) And yes you can argue that comparing Jesus and man is like comparing high-speed trains and smart cars . Or the fact that Jesus can do ANYTHING and man does not have that kind or power. GOT IT!

If you deny one’s child, are you not denying them as well?

What is so wrong with our churches that people are turning the other way? It appears that the church has become like Peter, continuing to preach and follow the gospel yet denying God’s people at the most pivotal moments. We are all God’s people, yet we have religious classes that determine our status like a political campaign. How many times have you seen your pastor acknowledge the whore, alcoholic, or addict back when they have been on a hiatus? As long as those category of people stay outside the church we have a more tolerate attitude toward them. Let them step inside the church and we turn our nose up at them or gossip about their ways. In case you didn’t know, Jesus rebukes your mentality and tongue more than he does the whore or addict. The exact people, the Sauls (Acts 9 & 22), Rahabs (Joshua 2), and Davids (I Samuel 16) of the world, that church looks down upon are the exact people Jesus seeks to use for his ministry.

At what point does the church REALLY stand up?

If 75% of Americans are Christians then why are our churches so messed up? It appears we are losing many of our leaders in the church, who are becoming more like CEOs. When leaders deliver 20-minute sermons yet spend countless hours conducting business there is an issue. Churches continue to have the same “business model” and for who knows what: 1st quarter they start off with a fast, 2nd quarter is some preaching series, 3rd quarter is a celebration of anniversaries, and 4th quarter is giving thanks and celebrating Christ. So I challenge the leaders of the church to get off their “high horses” and refocus their attention on saving souls!! At what point do the leaders of the church take their members through a bible series from beginning to end in a year? While teaching believers and non-believers what it truly means to ACCEPT CHRIST in their lives and not that “right hand of fellowship” jargon where everyone has to be “Yes men” in front of the church. After learning to accept Christ, the people need help acknowledging and applying. Acknowledging the innate being born within us all and Applying the teachings of Christ will help create the spiritual growth that has been missing in church.

At what point do the leaders of the church use these millions of dollars they generate to service the multitudes. To build 1,000-bed dorm style living is approximately $56M, not even 10% of the average revenue, but why do that when we have the government for that….WRONG! Purchasing private helicopters and pools in the home, called “baptismal pools”, is definitely not the format for saving lives. Even if you call it a blessing, who else is it helping besides the individual? If the blessings (spiritual and financial) do not service the multitudes, then you may as well consider yourself to be like the man with 1 talent (Matthew 25).

Jesus prophesied that we would do greater things than him (John 14), so where is the greatness in ourselves, and especially in our leaders, remember 75% (237 million) of American are already Christians. Telling people to have faith, pray and read the word, while it is important, does not saving lives. Christ walked the earth and performed miracles, and  even his followers questioned him.

AT THE END OF THE DAY THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH IS TO SAVE LIVES, NOT TO SERVE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHURCH AND ITS LEADERS.

I Want Him To Be A Father, Not A Donor

Posted by erob101 on February 21, 2012
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Being a father is an amazing experience, once you get over your fears, understand it will be a learning experience, and accept the fact you will forever have an impact on your future. As a father of three young boys I continue to learn the importance of being active in their lives. Nevertheless, I feel as though I have enough experience to provide some insight on this subject; hopefully it helps some family become stronger. I have been a biological father four years, in addition my younger brother (R.I.P Lamonte Nash) lived with me during my last two years of undergrad, and I am influential in my 16-year-old nephew’s life.

I have heard plenty of women say “It’s not about the money, it’s about the time.” And I have seen these same women pull the plug on time when the money does not come. Now do not mistake my point of view, the monetary piece of raising a child is important, I am saying that money-time and time-money should not go hand and hand. It does not matter if your child’s father is a street dude, blue or white collar guy, or a sports professional. If you want a more active father here are 5 things you should know:

1) Do not let him off the hook: Often there are times when you want or need to get something done where daddy can watch the child. By making excuses as to why its easier to not waste your time asking him does not give him that same sense of parenting that you have as a mother. While daddy is watching the kids, you need to leave. Believe it or not even if you ask men to watch the kids while you are around fathers consciously/subconsciously know mommy is still going to clean up the mess….sometimes stay gone longer than you told him.

2) Do not treat him as an inadequate/incapable father: Men and women (Daddy and mommy) operate differently. So what he left the diaper on 30 – 45 minutes longer than you would have. If you are always telling him what he did wrong then in his head you should have done it yourself. That gives him an excuse to be an absent father. Give him the chance to create his own routine, so what if it differs from yours, you did not have all the answers in the beginning. Once he has developed his own routine (he will already be overwhelmed) then you can give him pointers on how to make better use of his time.

3) Allow him to make mistakes as a father (you surely do): Yes, I know it seems every time you leave him with the kids there is a near death experience. Fathers watch their kids differently. Understand fathers are not going to jump at every single cry a child lets out. If you micro-manage him into thinking you have it all of the solutions he will step back altogether. Show him how his mistakes can affect the child. How is it you can profess your FAITH in every aspect of your life, except when it comes to a father watching his child?

4) Share the development of the baby with him: Make him feel apart of the kid’s life. Even if he is an absent father and you cannot stand his guts keep him involved. Yes it will take time for him to be attentive and share in the moment; in the meantime he will begin to wonder what other developments the child is reaching. Once you peak his interest then he will call or possibly even come around more. Help him to see his importance in the child’s life by pointing out areas you cannot teach as a mother….How to be a man? How guys trick women? Even the worst of men have something they can share (he managed to get you into bed).

5) Allow him to make parenting decisions: Ladies I know in your head it’s all about what is best for your child but does the diaper bag really matter? You cannot expect to have an engaged father when every suggestion he makes you do the complete opposite. I’m sure if were disenfranchised as a mother you would become disinterested in the needs of your child. I am not saying he has to pick the day care provider or school the child should attend, at least invite him to see the facilities. As a mother, if your desire to have your child in a brand name stroller outweighs his input as a father then I think you prefer a donor.

If it is truly about the child then help keep fathers active. It not only makes the family stronger, it also strengthens the development of the baby.

I Pledge Allegiance to Which Party??

Posted by erob101 on February 8, 2012
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America is preparing for another presidential selection.

WE have FINALLY arrived with the 2008 presidential nominee Barak Obama. A day in history blacks will NEVER forget! But wait; let’s talk about HIStory for a moment in time. In 1863, Abraham “Abe” Lincoln with the Emancipation Proclamation legally freed slaves from their owners. For those who did not know, it was the Republican Party (yeah the one we refer to as GOP) who allowed us to gain our independence. The Republican Party emerged during its time to oppose the Kansas Nebraska Act, which wanted to extend slavery in the US. The KKK, Jim Crow laws, white supremacy, and black oppression were birthed from the Democratic Party. In reality, was the GOP created for blacks? And if so, why are there more blacks in support of the Democratic Party?

Shortly after blacks were freed, we in fact held positions in Congress. For those who ONLY want HIStory lessons in February, do your research on John Willis Menard, the first black Republican Congressman. Other Republicans such as Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Jackie Robinson, and E. Frederic Morrow were pioneers as well. With the evolution of the Republican and Democratic parties, where is the evolution of blacks. It appears as though the Republican Party relies on the free-thinking independence of the people, while the Democratic Party relies on the collapsed mentality of the people, especially in poverty stricken communities. Why is it that we criticize black Republicans for their political stance and mock them because we feel they are confused? And why is it that Republicans appear more successful than Democrats? Yes, we can definitely name plenty of successful black Democrats, yet how many broke Republicans can we identify? If you think about it, dare you to tell a successful black Democrat they have arrived due to affirmative action “THEY WILL CURSE YOU OUT and CALL YOU LAZY!”

Honestly, what have the Democrats done for the black community that allows us to remain so loyal? How is “The system” assisting blacks? Affirmative action is I’m a minority, meet the minimum requirements and I can do the job so someone is willing to give me a chance, it’s not I have a bachelor degree and I’m the only black person in the office. How many blacks do you know who have TRULY benefited from affirmative action? Food stamp and section 8 programs cripple the mind because if you make $1 dollar above your requirement then they cut you off. Why would anyone wealthy or not decide to work for an extra $50 a month when that time could be spent with family or friends.

Jeezy may have summarized it best “My auntie on section 8 and why aint her credit straight see you payin all of that which mean she aint never late.”

Open your minds up for a second, what if the Democrats (those who wanted to oppress the blacks) devised a plan to capture the popular vote (the black vote). From 1933 – 1969 the Democrats ran the White House, with the exception of Republican president Dwight Eisenhower, who was the first president to enforce desegregation after the Reconstruction Era. During that period most black Republicans became black Democrats. Why the paradigm shift? Intimidating blacks not to exercise our voting rights began to weaken; so in order to capture the black vote the Democrats would have to make two passive-aggressive strategic moves.

  • 1: Get blacks to believe they could lead us through the Great Depression
  • 2: Get blacks to believe they support the race riots and Civil Rights Movement

From the Democratic perspective they knew whites would not vote for a party that freed slaves, the equivalent of what the black society does today. We do not vote Republican because everything we are fed tells us Republicans get richer while the Democrats fight for the poor. But what if Obama was a Republican? Would the victory be as sweet for blacks?

Talk about one of the greatest tricks known to man! To further oppress the black mentality let’s play on their psyche, by giving every woman her dream and showing every man his future – a black family in office. We all (I included) voted for Obama because he is black and 2008 will forever be a moment in HIStory we can celebrate. In 1968 MLK was assassinated; in 2008 president Barak Obama was voted into office, there is your 40 acres and a mule….in case you missed it “40 years and a black Democratic president.” What is your political stance?

Lets Do “IT”, From The Waist Up

Posted by erob101 on February 2, 2012
Posted in: Love, Loving Yourself, Relationships. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , . 1 comment

The power of sex is deep! Think about it for a moment, sex can: produce offspring, make you love someone, keep the bills paid, kill yo ass (if you are not careful), make us overlook the fact we are mad at one another, cause divorce (in case you did not know, in the USA lack of sex is just cause for a judge to approve a divorce….talk about values), and other numerous things. I think you get the point! The average time for sex (depending on your source) is about 10 minutes. Now allow me to digress for a moment by saying “10 minutes out of 1440 minutes in a day.”[http://www.lustability.com/facts.php]….#LOSING

Why does climbing in bed bring us such fulfillment? The truth of the matter is after the “magic” is gone we are back to business as usual. Our conversations are usually less than 10 minutes but we can text that ass ALL day. (Is it me or have cell phones become the updated version of two ways?) Often we allow our physical desires to overcome our mental intellect of knowing that s/he is NOT the right one for me. I wonder how things would be if we didn’t engage in sex but instead were S.E.X. (Stimulating Ecstasy eXperts).

At this point in my life I can reflect on the foolishness I have done and I am capable of understanding that those orgasms prove to be my moments of INSANITY (you know doing the same thing over and over again only  to get the same results).  It comes to a point where after we sex, men really want you to leave, we just have not figured out how to do it without messing up our chances for tomorrow. Many men will confirm that the only thing better than sex is NEW sex.

For years there has been this battle of the sexes regarding who wants sex more, men or women? At the end of the day, IT DEPENDS! For the men many times we fail to realize once we tap into the mental state of a woman, then and only then, can we master the ART of becoming S.E.Xperts. Being involved with someone can be exhausting. The wheels are spinning on what information we should or shouldn’t allow the other to know to keep them interested. But if more people opened up their minds (to  becoming S.E.Xperts) instead of their legs, would we have a much clearer picture?

In order to achieve this status man and woman must first dedicate themselves to finding the other person’s “SPOT.” Remember I am talking about their S.E.X.-ual spot. (What stimulates this person?) Find out what drives this person and what they are committed to doing. If s/he has not committed to improving their quality of life, then how could you ever believe they can improve your life or honor a life commitment? Now understand that their stimulation should arouse your interest in them (and vice versa). We must also understand that relationships plateau when we stay within our emotional-comfort levels. So once we decide to have sex it diminishes our ability to see outside ourselves because we begin to trust our emotions more than our intellect. And for us to live outside that box we must find mental ecstasy with our significant other NOT within ourselves. If s/he does not have the aptitude to transcend your emotional dysfunctions then how can you ever experience a truly euphoric relationship?

Now for women who are in relationships and currently having sex please do not attempt to tell your significant other that the two of you should stop having sex WITHOUT HAVING JUST CAUSE because again, for men the only thing better than sex is NEW sex.

“THINK OUTSIDE the box that was TOLD to you and watch the world move out your way for you to CREATE a new one”

Her Perception, His Reality….Part 1

Posted by erob101 on January 26, 2012
Posted in: Crowd Pleaser, Relationships. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , . 7 comments

If he would give you what you wanted things would be so much easier. You cook, clean, wash his clothes, and even give up the cookies yet your relationship is stagnant. I have heard so many females say “what more does he want?” This relationship thing spins around and around like the tape cassette my older sisters used to play. At some point you have to stop Side A (your perspective) and flip the cassette over to Side B (his reality). People say “men are simple,” so why is it that the women in our life find it difficult to understand us?

Do not get me wrong keeping a home and cookie consumption are VERY important to a man (along with your looks, conversation, personality, etc… all the basics we look for in a significant other). What came so natural in the beginning is what got you the commitment; therefore you cannot expect those same efforts to sustain the relationship. And just because you continue to do those basic, yet “VERY important” things for your man does NOT mean it is the way he would like it to be. Once you get the job you still have to work your way to the top by putting in the extra effort (is that not how life works).

Her Perception….

  • I love him, I am loyal, I am there when he needs me, I care for his kids, I keep his home, I give him my all and I don’t do anything wrong.

But….

  • The problem is “I” is the only point of view you see in the relationship. Your perception is you give him everything you think he wants.

I had a conversation with a group of female friends and asked, “What couldn’t you go without for two weeks from your man?” The consensus was ATTENTION (they could not handle being ignored!) Well if he comes home and says “hey babe, how was your day?” and gives you a kiss, from his perspective he has ACKNOWLEDGED you and your need. However, the issue is that he did not do it the way you felt it should be done, so in your reality it was not done.

If you remember nothing else about this writing be sure to remember, ACKNOWLEDGMENT EQUALS EGO STROKING (yes ladies it’s that simple), and we men enjoy our egos being stroked.

His Reality:

  • Acknowledge he wants sex (do not come to bed with your hair wrapped and a nightgown on 5 times a week, lingerie or your b-day suit will do)
  • Acknowledge he needs time with his boys (men are last-minute planners, ask him early in the week if he has plans with the boys and most likely he will say “no”, once he says that then tell your intentions for spending QT together)
  • Acknowledge him when he comes home (greet him, make him feel like KING)
  • Acknowledge his plans for his career/future (ask if he is clearing his to do list, if he say “no” then ask “so what’s the plan”, if he is off track he will come up with a  plan and even volunteer to share it with you….NOTICE I DID NOT SAY HE ASKED YOUR OPINION FOR YOU TO TEAR IT APART)
  • Acknowledge that you feel secure in his presences (men hate when you ask us to come snuggle but love when you just randomly come lay under us)

If you have specific questions or want to hear a more specific topic please feel free to email me at 2minutespeech@gmail.com

What is failure?

Posted by erob101 on January 23, 2012
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Failure is defined as the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective….But what if that lack of desired state leads you to run faster, study harder or fight harder. All my life I have had a fear of failing but when I have not met my desired outcome I begin to redirect and find other avenues of success. Does that mean I ran from that particular fear or does it mean I learned a valuable lesson in failure or does it even mean I conquered my fear because I got back up and started again? A famous writer, George Bernard Shaw, once said “My reputation grows with every failure.” Is George known as a failure? He ONLY wrote 60 plays and is the only person to have won a Nobel Prize and an Oscar.

Henry Ford: “Failure is only the opportunity to begin again, only this time more wisely.”….

Thomas Edison: “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”….

Winston Churchill: “Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.”….

Elbert Hubbard: “There is no failure except in no longer trying.”….

If you go into a race or fight knowing you will lose does that mean you failed? I mean you did want to win the competition yet your mentality had you so enslaved that you crumbled before the start. If fear is a mind killer and we fear failure then are we not shooting ourselves in the foot?

Scientist thrive on failure, so they can get back in the lab and do it over again. Is this why the biggest and brightest minds are recognized today because they were relentless in their pursuit to perfect their imperfections? Some would call LeBron a failure because he has not won a championship, but neither did Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, or Allen Iverson (Are they failures?). Because LeBron left Cleveland it APPEARS people view him as a bigger failure. What if Cleveland was his stepping stone and him winning a championship was not his time? Why does society get to influence our views on failure? Is it that THE BEST conquer failure in their current situation before moving on?

Yet, when Shaq left the Lakers it appeared Kobe Bryant would fail at getting his 4th ring. Did Kobe take a scientific approach by going back into the lab and why did it take him so long? Did his failures finally catch up with him or did his nay sayers drive him to face his failures?

Why are there not more “scientist” getting back into the lab….whether that lab is an arena, relationship, studio, or even school? In today’s society are we running from our failures? Are we being misguided by what we perceive failure to be and if more people chase their shortcoming would we have more scientists in the world today?

Lastly, if we spend our entire lives continuing to fail yet continue to keep trying are we failures in the end? Is there more honor in being remembered as a failure or not being remembered at all?