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🖌️ ARTICLE 2: "Brushstrokes & Blueprints: Lessons from the Cold"

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  Subtitle:  How becoming a painter taught me patience, process, and how to master my mind. “Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.” — Proverbs 22:29 It's Going To Suck When I first picked up a paint roller in Michigan,  I had no idea what I was doing . I wasn’t some trained apprentice. I didn’t grow up painting fences with my granddad. I wasn’t artistic. But Mike’s dad threw me on the crew, and I knew better than to complain. I sucked at first. I mean  bad . Paint dripping. Edges sloppy. Tape crooked.  But I didn’t care . Because what I lacked in skill, I made up for in obsession. Work That Doesn’t End This wasn’t residential. We weren’t painting little houses and apartments. We were doing massive commercial contracts.  Military bases.   Hospitals.   Stadiums.   Schools.  We’re talking jobs that spanned  6 months to 2 years . I was driving an hour each way through sno...

🪓 ARTICLE 1: "Out the Fire, Into the Frost: How the Cold Set Me Free"

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“It is better to be criticized by a wise man than praised by a fool.” — Ecclesiastes 7:5 Change of Pace  I didn’t walk out of prison into freedom—I walked into a test. San Antonio, Texas had raised me, bled me, almost buried me. I knew every street corner like the back of my palm, but what I didn’t know was peace . What I didn’t know was me . After 18 months in the penitentiary and 7 years with the invisible leash of parole wrapped around my neck, I was finally “off paper.” No system tracking my steps. No check-ins. No breath held every time a cop car passed me. But even then, I wasn’t free. That’s the part people don’t understand— freedom doesn’t hit just because the gates open . You still got the system inside you. You still hear rules echoing, and you still second-guess your next breath. And most of all, you look in the mirror and know: “If I don’t become someone else—someone better—I’ll be right back where I came from.”   I was a man with a past and no blueprint for a ...

“I Wrote an Entire Book on My Phone Using This Free App (No Laptop, No Excuses)”

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  🖋️ “I Wrote an Entire Book on My Phone Using This Free App (No Laptop, No Excuses)” Most people will tell you that to write a book, you need time, a MacBook, a desk in a sunlight-filled room, and a 12-step writing schedule backed by neuroscience and coffee. I had none of that. No desk. No luxury. No budget. Just a cheap phone, a beat-up charger, and a burning vision I couldn’t let die inside me. The tomb was speaking, and I needed a way to transcribe the echo. So I downloaded Lite Writer , an app I found on the Play Store, and started writing in the cracks of my day. That app became my sword. My phone was the sheath. And I became a gardener in a war against myself. Planting the seeds to my future success word by word, day by day.  Let me show you the tool that helped me craft a masterpiece I call " Shadows of Wealth "—because if you're waiting for perfection, you’re wasting time you don’t even know you’re losing. ⚠️ Quick Note: I’m Not Sponsored I’m not getting ...

Why Is Tory Lanez still in Prison?

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Why is Tory Lanez Still in Prison? By Relic Stone Tory Lanez Was Convicted — But What Does the Evidence Really Say? In December 2022, Canadian music artist Daystar Peterson — better known as Tory Lanez — was convicted of shooting Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion . The trial became one of the most talked-about celebrity legal cases in recent memory. But beneath the headlines and online debates lies a more complicated reality — one that includes forensic inconsistencies, key testimony that wasn’t fully explored, and serious concerns about how the case was handled from the beginning. If you think this is a simple case of justice being served, keep reading. No Fingerprints. No DNA Match. Still Convicted. One of the most surprising details in the case is this: Tory Lanez’s fingerprints were not found on the gun. Even more, a DNA analysis provided to the defense late in the trial showed that Tory’s DNA was excluded from the firearm . According to the defense team, the ...

How to Maximize Punching Power with Shoulder Mechanics: Unlock Speed and Impact

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How to Maximize Punching Power with Shoulder Mechanics: Unlock Speed and Impact * Introduction: The Power of Shoulders in a Punch When it comes to delivering a knockout punch, your legs and core usually take the spotlight. But the shoulders? They’re just as crucial, driving the punch with precision, speed, and force. If you want to land punches that carry serious impact, you need to understand the role your shoulders play in that process. In this article, we’ll break down the mechanics of the shoulders and show you how to train them to maximize your punching power. Check out our previous article on the anatomy of a punch to understand the full breakdown of your punch mechanics. 1. Shoulder Rotation: Key to Speed and Force When you throw a punch, it’s all about rotation—your shoulders generate a lot of the speed and power that translates into force at the point of impact. The quicker and smoother you rotate, the more explosive your punch becomes. The Quick Twist: As you throw the punc...

How to Use Your Core for Faster, Stronger Punches: Core Mechanics You Need to Know

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    How to Use Your Core for Faster, Stronger Punches: Core Mechanics You Need to Know Introduction: The Unsung Hero of Punching Power We all know that punching power comes from the legs, hips, and arms, but what about the core? If you’re not using your core to its fullest potential, you’re leaving a lot of punching power on the table. It’s the unsung hero, the bridge that connects the lower body to the upper body, making your punches faster, more powerful, and more precise. In this article, we’ll break down how to maximize your core’s role in delivering the perfect punch. From understanding core muscle engagement to learning how to generate rotational force, you’ll be hitting harder and faster in no time. 1. The Role of the Core in Punching Mechanics Your core isn’t just for doing sit-ups or looking good on the beach; it’s the critical link that transmits energy from your legs to your upper body. Think of your body like a chain—your legs generate power, your core connects it ...

"Punching Mechanics: How Proper Hip Rotation Adds Explosive Force"

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  "Punching Mechanics: How Proper Hip Rotation Adds Explosive Force" Introduction: The hips—often overlooked but absolutely critical to maximizing punching power and speed. If you’ve ever wondered why some punches seem to come out of nowhere with explosive force, the answer is most likely in the hips. No, it's not just the arms or the shoulders. It's the hips that generate most of the power, creating a torque effect that transfers energy through the entire body, all the way to your fist. In this article, we’re diving deep into why your hips are the unsung heroes of punching, and how you can unlock their full potential to deliver a knockout blow. 1. The Role of Hip Rotation in Punching Power It’s time to put down the myths about just using your arms to throw punches. Hip rotation is the key to making that punch feel like a sledgehammer. When you rotate your hips correctly, you’re leveraging the powerful muscles in your legs and core, creating an unstoppable flow of ene...