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The Unassuming Corn: A Metaphor for Life’s Journey

Life has a funny way of presenting us with unexpected situations and challenges, much like the corn that grows in a soybean field. Despite not being where it “should” be, the corn perseveres and grows above the soybean plants. This extraordinary phenomenon serves as a powerful metaphor for life, reminding us that we don’t needContinueContinue reading “The Unassuming Corn: A Metaphor for Life’s Journey”

Mastering Emotional Intelligence: Letting Go of Frustration and Nurturing Positive Interactions

Dealing with frustrating situations or individuals can test our patience and emotional resilience, especially when working with young people. However, it is vital to learn how to let go of frustration and maintain a positive mindset to prevent inadvertently directing our negative emotions towards others. In this article, we will explore the importance of emotionalContinueContinue reading “Mastering Emotional Intelligence: Letting Go of Frustration and Nurturing Positive Interactions”

Why be a Boss; When you Could be a Leader

In a world where everyone seems to aspire to be the boss, let’s shift our focus to being a leader and empowering others to do the same. Being a boss is often associated with power, authority, and control. On the other hand, being a leader is about inspiring, guiding, and uplifting those around us toContinueContinue reading “Why be a Boss; When you Could be a Leader”

Striking a Balance: Challenging Our Minds in the Age of Technology

In today’s digital age, technology has become an invaluable tool that has revolutionized the way we live, work, and communicate. However, as we increasingly rely on technology, it is essential to recognize the potential drawbacks it brings. The overuse of technology can lead to decreased attention spans, reduced awareness, and a diminished ability to thinkContinueContinue reading “Striking a Balance: Challenging Our Minds in the Age of Technology”

Breaking the Cycle: Parental Fear and the Path to Self-Awareness

Parenting is a beautiful journey filled with love, joy, and self-discovery. However, it can also be riddled with fears and anxieties, often leading parents to inadvertently project these fears onto their children. Such patterns can hinder a child’s growth and development, perpetuating a cycle that needs to be broken. To break free from this cycle,ContinueContinue reading “Breaking the Cycle: Parental Fear and the Path to Self-Awareness”

You Write Your Story

Kobe Bryant after his Achilles injury, This is such BS! All the training and sacrifice just flew out the window with one step that I’ve done millions of times! The frustration is unbearable. The anger is rage. Why the hell did this happen ?!? Makes no damn sense. Now I’m supposed to come back fromContinueContinue reading “You Write Your Story”

Anger Is Controllable

Anger is one of the most controllable emotions but few can control it. It starts with understanding some things are out of our hands and that everyone sees things differently. I did this thing with a group of kids I train about anger and focusing on the controllables while not letting others opinions get usContinueContinue reading “Anger Is Controllable”

Still here

Pops Cultures mantra is better everyday, mentally, physically, spiritually. Its been some time since we’ve put anything out of Pops Culture. But trust me when I say it hasn’t stopped. If anything its gotten busier with a bigger community, bigger projects, and bigger goals. Our core group is now spread out on many different teams,ContinueContinue reading “Still here”

What is Success

How do you measure success? Is it internal? External? or a combination of both. We tend to look at things to determine someone’s success, with little understanding of who the person is. Think of how many people we think have it all, who end up taking their own lives. I love things and want moreContinueContinue reading “What is Success”