Tag: Leadership

Leverage Isn’t The Problem, Entitlement Is

College basketball has always been a business, the difference now is the players finally have leverage. That part is overdue. Still, the money can’t be an excuse to erase the principles the game is built on: compete, earn it, be coachable, be accountable. When the first questions in recruiting are about guarantees instead of development, it signals a shift that’s bigger than NIL, it’s a culture problem. Pay the players, absolutely. Then demand the same thing the sport has always demanded, effort, discipline, and the willingness to be coached.

The Power Struggle: Zelensky, Trump, and the Laws of Power

The recent exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former U.S. President Donald Trump was more than just a political discussion. It was a power play. Trump showed clear bias toward Russia while Zelensky struggled to navigate the negotiation effectively. Through the lens of The 48 Laws of Power, it becomes clear that Zelensky made key missteps, failing to adapt to Trump's transactional mindset. His rigid stance, predictable messaging, and failure to appeal to Trump's ego weakened his position. In power dynamics, being right is never enough. Strategy determines success.

The Peaks and Valleys of Building a Business

Anthony Washington, Educator/Business Owner, founded Thoughts Cost in 2020. Since then, he has navigated the peaks and valleys of entrepreneurship, learning the importance of not relying solely on grants and state contracts. With a focus on developing innovative EdTech products, Anthony is committed to revolutionizing education while balancing the challenges of growing his business and managing personal financial needs.

It’s Corny to Clown Dame Dash: Respect the Hustle and the Legacy

True power comes from what you own, not what you manage for someone else. Dame Dash didn’t just work for a paycheck, he built something that many are still profiting from today. He is a legend, and it’s time we start treating him like one. I know we joke about stuff, and I get that sometimes we make light of serious issues. But I’m talking about the people who genuinely enjoy seeing these guys fall, who take joy in it for all the wrong reasons. There’s a difference between cracking a joke and reveling in someone’s downfall. It’s corny to take pleasure in the struggles of a man who has done so much, especially when those struggles stem from the very system he fought to rise above.