I don’t know how to lead into this blog eloquently so I’m just going to dive in. Everyone who offers you advice that you don’t like is not hating or trying to hold you back. Maybe just maybe these people are keeping it a buck and trying to help you. I am starting to see […]
Read more "I’m Not Hating, I’m Just Being Honest"I can’t believe I am writing a think piece on interracial dating but Dr. Umar Johnson forced me to get this off my chest. Honestly, my wife and I have had our share of WTF moments as an interracial couple but I never was compelled to write or talk about it. Dr. Umar Johnson changed […]
Read more "Inter-racial Dating/Marriage: Grow In Love"Last week was a whirlwind, I started my journey to becoming Dr. Jeffery Alexander Jr. The journey started at very familiar place for me Cal State Channel Islands (CI). Almost 13 years ago I arrived late Saturday night to campus with a packed Camaro completely unaware of what was ahead of me. I knew absolutely […]
Read more "Back Where It All Started"A couple weeks ago I learned a valuable lesson about professional development. You must actively seek it out because no one else will do it for you. As a professional, I’m not afraid to admit I am not the best supervisor. My employees love working for me, I encourage personal and professional growth but often […]
Read more "Control Your Own Destiny"There will come a point in your life when you must look yourself in the mirror and stop lying to yourself. I mean really stop lying to yourself. I’ve been the poster child for lying to yourself for a good 8 years now. As I sat back and watch my weight skyrocket I continued to justify […]
Read more "Stop Lying To Yourself"Every day we make decisions that impact us rather it be for the moment or for a lifetime. Often we dwell on these moments far too long. Why do we choose to dwell on missed opportunities and bad decisions instead of actively engaging in reflection to improve ourselves so it doesn’t happen again? Easy answer, […]
Read more "Live With The Results"I listen to the Breakfast Club Morning Show every day and they have a segment called “Shoot Your Shot” which gives callers an opportunity to ask someone they have interest in out on a date, for a relationship or whatever they heart might desire. “Shoot Your Shot” is something I’ve been telling my students and […]
Read more "Shoot Your Shot"Starting the first day of anything is typically difficult, well at least for me it is. So, writing this post is no different. I have looked at this blank page for a little over week trying to determine what to write about. I mean, I always knew I would write about me and why I have chosen to write about my experiences, thoughts and feelings about my career in Higher Education. But what would I write that would keep someone reading this post or coming back for more? Honestly, I don’t know.
Read more "First blog post"
The Educated Fool Podcast 