Ever since I was a young child, I dreamt of living in exotic places and speaking the many languages of the world. Secretly, I admired people who could learn multiple languages—they all looked so smart! When I enrolled in high school, my advisor suggested that I pursue foreign language credits because college acceptance committees preferred them. To this day, I don’t know if she fed…
Is American Healthcare a Poor Deal?
Rising costs are threatening access to healthcare for American citizens. According to a National Conference of State Legislatures report: “In 2018, the average annual premium for employer-based family coverage rose 5 percent to $19,616; for single coverage, premiums rose 3 percent to $6,896. Covered workers contributed 18 percent of the cost for single coverage and 29 percent of the cost for family coverage, on average,…
Everyday Life Becomes More Interesting During Slow Travel
At the tender age of 16, I played summer basketball in the Netherlands and Belgium and spent weeks at a time in places like Amsterdam, Bruges, and Antwerp. My prolonged exposure to new cultures was an experience I’d never forget. I spent the next 15 years hoping to recreate that experience, but I could only find time for 1 week at most. Now I can…
Why I Chose the Minimalist Lifestyle
Until three years ago, I only cared about becoming a “rags to riches” success story. You’ve heard the story before. A black kid from the hood overcomes many barriers to become successful. I envisioned many guest show appearances from Oprah to MTV. People all around would admire me along with a hint of envy. To achieve this dream, I needed a Fortune 500 CEO gig…