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2022 Blog, 8 robinsons, Deblak, Mario Robinson - October 12, 2022

Day 285 - It's OK to be Quiet

With the continued growth of social media channels, it can feel like you always need to say something. Opinions get views which now can generate income. It feels like everybody is always talking. Conflicting opinions make the most waves and we are flooded with information that more than often has nothing to do with us or our paths in life. When I feel like I need to force myself to say something, I’ve learned to be ok with being quiet.

DAY 061 – Learn to Love Kindness

Taking revenge even against someone often hurts you more. It takes an incredible amount of energy to think, plan and execute on revenge. You may think, “Oh I would never hurt anybody!” But revenge isn’t always about physically hurting another person. Something as simple as spreading a false rumor can have a butterfly effect that almost always comes back to you. I remember talking with my ex’s aunt and uncle and said somethings about my brother. In a matter of days I found myself three states away in a driveway at night having to explain myself to my brother! I’m thankful for that lesson. It taught me firsthand to learn to love kindness.

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2022 Blog, 8 robinsons, Deblak, Mario Robinson - February 24, 2022

DAY 054 – Be Who You are Created to Be

It becomes increasingly hard to be yourself in a society where every action is under the microscope. While in corporate America, I hid my connection to Atlanta’s hip hop scene for over 10yrs. We organized events, fed the homeless weekly on Atlanta’s classic Auburn Ave, and produced theatrical shows around the city. I learned the hard way that you can’t be so hungry to please the masses that you fail to represent yourself. The skills that I learned as “DeBlak” aka “Black” were what made me such an asset on the job. I understood marketing and branding from a grassroots perspective.

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