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THE CALM BEFORE THE BUILD

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THE CALM BEFORE THE BUILD https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-calm-before-the-build--71921422 Have you ever noticed how the system keeps you so busy fighting the storm that you never have time to build a boat? Today, we are operating in the intersection of Kuumba (Creativity) and Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics). The Ewe people of Ghana drop a heavy gem on us today: “It is on a calm day that one prepares the net for the storm.” But in a world obsessed with grinding 24/7, where is the calm day? We are taught that the only way to build wealth is to run faster on the hamster wheel. But true creativity isn't about doing more; it's about stripping away the nonsense so you can see the blueprint. In today’s episode, we talk about how to weaponize your Kuumba by dropping the heavy, exhausting narratives of colonial capitalism. You can't build a cooperative economic net if your hands are full of somebody else's garbage. Tune in to hear how we scrape off the buildup. Call to Inac...

Kujichagulia Toast - Gym Strong, or Life Strong? Which Is More Important? (sample)

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Great Kujichagulia:  We are surrounded by fakeness. Fakeness in the media. Fakeness in the products we buy. The clothes we wear. The food we eat. And how about the people you interact with? Are people truly genuine, or are they simply putting on a show for others? What is true strength? What does it look like? With so much fakeness in the world, it has become essential to have strong individuals around us who can fight against it. Strength comes in many forms. There are some people with natural strength that seem to always do the right thing, while other people have strength that they earned based on overcoming obstacles. Everyone has an inner strength that lies dormant within them. Finding this strength and harnessing it can lead to a happier and more successful life by challenging yourself to be unique, not just for others, but for yourself. Follow Listen to "Kujichagulia Toast - Gym Strong, or Life Strong? Which Is More Important?" on Spreaker.