SLIGHTEST READJUSTMENT

SLIGHTEST READJUSTMENT

We can be so used to doing a task a certain way that we can blind ourselves to the error of our ways. The error could be the slightest wrong but if it was to be corrected it would make everything better, well this actually describes no one other than myself.

If you follow me then you know first and foremost I am an Artist and I love Drawing my little heart out lol. Sometimes when I finished a drawing I would notice I would have something on the drawing more slanted then it should be.

I would think “man but from this angle it was looking straight”, then when it was finished it would be all over the place smh lol.

One day I just decided to actually put the sketchbook in front of me, I usually draw with my book to the side while I look at my phone for the reference. That day I reversed the positions and after I was done drawing lord behold things didn’t look so crooked.

It made me realize how much impact the slightest change could have. Much like when I was trying to get my Driver’s License, I failed multiple times mainly due to lack of comfort behind the wheel. There was a stark difference when I finally passed my test.

Besides the unshakeable determination to pass the biggest factor this go around was that I had eyeglasses. Who would’ve thought the reason I wasn’t actually passing my test was because I couldn’t see! LOL !

Actually seeing what the heck was going on around me gave me an extreme fit of ease, I passed the test without having access to a car to drive and not being behind the wheel for a year+(maybe more) all because I made the tiniest decision to finally get glasses.

Think about what is holding you back in life and how desperately you want to overcome that hump. If you take a minute to actually think you will find out its only gonna take the slightest change to get that big result you’re hoping for.

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RES IPSA LOQUITUR: our skin speak for ourselves.

RES IPSA LOQUITUR: our skin speak for ourselves.

“Our skin is evidence of crime” - Pastor Stephen Darby

I was listening to a message by the late great Pastor Stephen Darby when I heard the above quote. It made me think of a theory of law we learned in school, appropriately titled Res Ipsa Loquitur, which is latin for “the thing speak for it itself”.

It simply means one can infer a party was being negligent simply by a negligent act that occurred without actually proving the party’s negligence. 

For example, if a train came off of its tracks and killed a dozen people, it would more than likely be assumed as fact that this type of incident would not have occurred but-for someone’s negligence. In general, trains do not come off of their tracks without some superseding negligent cause. (Source: https://www.zavodnicklaw.com/blog/what-is-res-ipsa-loquitur-and-when-can-it-be-invoked/ )

In America, it is as if this theory of law is being used against the Black community itself. In America, our skin is being used against us  making it as though just because we have this darker skin it gives people the right to hurt us in more ways than imaginable.

Our skin is telling people we deserve to murdered, oppressed, shut out of opportunities, economically disabled, and a host of tragedies that can fill an entire book.

Racists isn’t giving black people the right to defend themselves. When they see blacks their mind infers an automatic wrong. Racists are often mislead by circumstantial evidence that leads to the wrong conclusions.

Oh he have a hood over his head and his pants are sagging he must be up to no good? How do you know the black man didn’t feel like showing his head because he doesn’t have his haircut and he mistakingly left his belt at home?

Oh she have her hair big chunky braids and not straight hair? Yeah she must be super ghetto. That black woman with the chunky braids could easily be a lawyer, doctor, or any other profession that is deemed prestigious.

What is it about skin color that make people think they could automatically assume the worst about someone? Even worst than assuming, what make people think they’re justified in taking violent actions against someone just because the color of their skin.

These are indeed turbulent times we are living in but unfortunately it isn’t nothing we haven’t seen before, I’m just the latest voice with an opinion on it. The question is, when will things ever change for the permanent good? Or will this be something we would have to fight for the rest of eternity?

America has a Duty. To protect its citizens and treat them equally no matter race or gender.

America has Breached that duty. Years of systemic oppression has shown this country isn’t on the side of right (at least its people in power isn’t).

America’s actions is indeed the Proximate Cause to black folk’s harm in this country. Years and years of police brutality, economic imbalance, prejudice, and much more makes the current revolt by black people entirely foreseeable by the country.

For my non-legal people what I just presented was the elements of Negligence. America has been negligent for far too long showing a blatant disregard for our race, no matter how much money you make or influence you have.

It shouldn’t be our skin that is “evidence of crime”, it should be the existence of the country itself that shows the greatest crime of all, the centuries of injustice against the people with darker skin.

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WE’LL HEAR WHAT YOU SAY IF...

WE’LL HEAR WHAT YOU SAY IF...

Recently one of the world’s most beloved video games dropped its polished reimagining for fans worldwide to gawk over.

That’s right, Final Fantasy VII Remake, have finally released after all these years. With stunning graphics, reimagined gameplay, and a story that’s sure to pull your heart strings, it’s no wonder fans are itching to play this game.

I want to play this game so damn bad but I still haven’t bought a PS4, so I went to YouTube to watch gameplay.

That’s when I got sucked into watching someone else play the game in its entirety step by step and I love it.

Some people can’t understand how others can watch someone else playa an entire video game. 

Well here’s how..

I. VALUABLE COMMENTARY

When I watch theradbrad’s videos it is worthwhile because of the commentary. He always walk you through his process in approaching the game, tell mini stories, and give a lot of background context to a game I never played before.

I went to watch other gameplay videos because I couldn’t wait to see what happens next and I just couldn’t do it. The other vid had no talking and it didn’t make me feel connected to the game at all.

Sure the whole point of the video is to see the game, but theradbrad’s commentary provided an invaluable experience.

Which is why I won’t know what happens in the game until he makes a video showing it first.

II. YOUR VOICE MATTERS

Just like theradbrad, you can use your voice in a natural way to cultivate an audience. Use your voice for things you are passionate about and try to incorporate some of your personal life  into the mix.

Theradbrad, speaks about how the game differs from the original when he played and give stories about how it was as a ten year old to play such a massive game.

Whatever your topic is you have to let your audience feel connected to you. Stick to the facts, inject some humor, and most of all have fun.

You may not reach a gazillion subscribers but I can assure you, you will have people in love with your content dying for the next piece you decide to release.

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WE NEED MORE OF THIS !

WE NEED MORE OF THIS !

Yesterday, an ASTRONOMICAL event went down, yes pun intended.

Listen to “The Scotts” by The Scotts (Travis Scott x Kid Cudi )

https://tidal.com/browse/track/138678361

If you haven’t heard Travis Scott held a virtual concert within the popular video game, Fortnite. 

I’m sure you heard of it before, you or some kid in your family plays it for an ungodly amount of hours.

Seriously put it down for a bit!

Anyways, this concert carried on in true Laflame fashion. Flames everywhere, raging character models, and even new music w/ Kid Cudi (Goooo Cudi!).

After seeing this event take place, I instantly thought to myself “We need more of this”.

Here’s the thing though it can’t be corny and must feel organic.

I. WHY THE TRAVIS X FORTNITE CONCERT WORKED

Travis Scott and Fortnite worked because they’ve collaborated before. 

More so, Fortnite’s over the top world fits with the grandiose theme of Travis’ latest release Astroworld.

It was the perfect mix between two powerhouse brands.

Not to mention the timing was impeccable we are in a pandemic for crying out loud.

II.  THE FUTURE OF VIDEO GAME CONCERTS

I would like to see more virtual concerts but they must fit the artists.

Maybe someone can do a concert in Animal Crossing or even Grand Theft Auto.

Whatever the game is as long it’s an organic fit between the artists and the video game titles this could be a new frontier that can change concert attendance forever.

SHOP.TRAVISSCOTT.COM

Monetization wouldn’t be a problem either. The event should be free but do as Travis Scott and release specific merchandise that is tailored to the concert experience. 

Make it limited and a surprise drop, you’ll have impulse shoppers and devoted advocates spending millions in no time. 

The gaming and music industry just hit it big!

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NOBODY LIKES THE MIDDLE

NOBODY LIKES THE MIDDLE

The middle, throughout history have always been an awkward position. No matter the area of life people just don’t accept the idea of middle well.

If you’re responding in an exam you can’t play the middle, its either commit to one answer or the other.

The middle child in the family often feels neglected due to split attention between the youngest and the oldest child. 

Even in the music industry the “middle” is considered trash. 

Lyor Cohen, one of the world’s top music executives said that the worst thing a song could be Is “ok”. Either it should absolutely horrendous or it should be the best freaking song you ever heard.

It pays way more to be polarizing whether that falls on the good or bad side of things, I can guarantee landing in the middle gets you nowhere.

Take a look at the world’s current situation. Deep in the midst of a pandemic, lives are being tossed to and fro in the winds of uncertainty.

I believe it was comedian Andrew Schulz who brought up this point, but being”right above poor” is the absolute worst for this pandemic right now.

If you’re poor the Government have put in procedures for you. You qualify for a stimulus check, even before the pandemic you’re given access to government assistance. Assistance that assures you can at least get Section 8 housing and food assistance.

But what about those who barely floats above the line for needing Government assistance but aren’t even making 6 figures ( or anything close to it).

The practically non-existent middle class don’t have high time supply the poor have ,nor does it have the bountiful cash amounts the wealthy have.

All of their time is used for money, never seeing a break in sight (until now at least.)

Hell, think about people favorite thing to say about a person. That’s right you guessed it “I can’t stand somebody playing both sides…pick a side and stay there.”

No one likes the middle, people like certainty and constantly need assurances.

They need to know where the situation stands at all times. 

Like the prolific West Coast Rapper once said

Jay Rock - WIn . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SubOCo5aQuQ

 “You Either With Me or Against Me, Ho’!”

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HOW COVID-19 MAY AFFECT FUTURE CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

HOW COVID-19 MAY AFFECT FUTURE CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

By now, you’ve been affected by the world spread phenomenon of COVID-19 ,known throughout the world as Coronavirus. 

Coronavirus have impacted all of America, leaving many people out of work, not knowing where the next dollar may come from, and anxiously waiting for a Government check.

During this meltdown I thought about how would this impact future contracts with freelancers and businesses.

I. PANDEMIC CLAUSE

I can imagine after things go back to “normal”, people will want contract drafters to specify stipulations that will take place if another pandemic is in effect.

I can anticipate people would want things such as payment obligations, deadline extensions, or a complete void if pandemic prevents the obligations from being carried out.

You can also expect employees wanting businesses to have emergency funds in place or work from home conditions that will not negatively impact their pay.

II. PARTIES’ HEALTH

Without our health we are extremely limited in what we can accomplish. Hence the term “Health is Wealth”.

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I would also anticipate seeing language such as “ as long as parties are within reasonable health” and things of that nature.

Health will become such a focal point because after all this no one wants to work with anyone who is sick.

The slightest cough could send a room into a frenzy.

So parties would want to ensure health is the main priority so that any obligations that must be met will be met with a clear & sound mind and as much good physical health as possible.

III. ALL IN ALL

The Coronavirus is still running rampant throughout the world, devouring anyone who isn’t careful of its cobra clutches.

It is important we remain safe and prayed up.

When we are blessed to engage back in business, we should make sure all i’s are dotted and all our t’s are crossed, making sure we are aren’t caught off guard by a national pandemic like this again.

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SHOULD HAVE APPRECIATED IT

SHOULD HAVE APPRECIATED IT

 With the recent scare of COVID-19 (infamously known as the “corona virus” ) running rampant, we’re being shown a side we always knew about humanity.

We always known people take things for granted and go crazy when they realize it shouldn’t be taken for granted anymore.

People homes should’ve been filled with basic necessities.

Hands should’ve been washed, an emergency food fund should always be at the forefront of the mind, basic preparedness was always needed.

But now people’s fear have drove them to shop like crazy, frantically getting whatever items are left.

Just like earlier this year with Kobe’s tragic passing.

Only the few that recognized the greatness in Kobe apparel was already hipped to the classics Nike & Adidas produces.

But what happened when he died?

You guessed it..prices surged thru the roof!!

Shoes that were once $120 going for $1500,

Kobe gear was always readily available, people always knew he was a Goat, why was the appreciation taken for granted.

It’s an age old question that get tiresome to answer but always need to be addressed.

Obviously we should appreciate things more before they become scare and that starts by living with gratitude.

When we’re grateful to live life and see greatness we appreciate them different.

I’m grateful to witness a run like Lebron’s so I purchase his sneakers and make items inspired by him that shows my gratitude.

I’m appreciative of God placing me in this flesh so I try to honor it by treating it like a temple.

Keeping it clean, eating a certain, and protecting my mind at all costs.

If we learn to move different, when things get dire we won’t turn into scoundrel we can move on with proper adjustment because we’ve prepared and didn’t take this life for granted.

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YOU DON’T HAVE TO ACCEPT THAT

YOU DON’T HAVE TO ACCEPT THAT

Yesterday I walked to my neighborhood store to get some snacks, what I normally get usually comes out to $2. 

I can tell the cashier was new when he had the nerve to charge me $2.40. I said “whaaaa”. Now I’m typically the type to just go whatever and pay it because I’d rather get on about my day then to argue people down, especially about $2.

However, I always take a stand when I feel like my principles are being interfered with and yesterday they totally were.

I told the young man “Naw bro this never come up to $2.40” and I just looked at him with $2 in my hand and I knew he could feel I wasn’t coming out that 40¢.

He then turned to the more experienced cashier and spoke to him in his native tongue. He then retorted back to me “$2 is fine”.

Me thinking to myself, “Yeah I know it is”, I gave him 8 quarters and trucked it home.

When you know how you or something you care about should be valued, you don’t let people set the standard for you. 

Just like I know that total should remain $2, whatever principles you stand on in life should remain, unwavering! 

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GUITAR RIFF

GUITAR RIFF

Let me start by say how much I love my internship. Man I love my internship. Anyways, working in a courthouse is starting to feel like I’m in the big game.

Slash rockin’ out

While I’m watching hearings and talking to Judges & Attorneys, it hit me that I finally got to the fun part, just like learning to play a guitar.

Anyone who has learned or has an interest to learn how to play the guitar, knows you can’t come out the gate riffing like Slash.

You have to learn notes, chords, how to read music, all the monotonous basics before you can solo Welcome to The Jungle at max power.

Just like in law school, you start with the most basic core classes and work your way up.

Now that I’m in my last term it feels as though I’ve finally “worked my way up”.

Now I get the incomparable experience of actually being in the courtroom and my basic foundations are assisting in that experience.

Seeing opening statements triggers my mock trial experience, writing memos for my judge leads me to recall my research & writing class, so on and so forth.

Life gets pretty amazing but only after a solid foundation has been built then you can go on to have the most epic solo of your life!

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ITS NOT EVEN PATENTABLE BRO

ITS NOT EVEN PATENTABLE BRO

How many times have someone told you I have an idea? Probably more times you would like to hear. How many times have you seen people execute on those ideas? Its probably a shameful low amount .

Being in my Intellectual Property class made me realize how little value an idea has. We learned in class ideas by itself are not patentable.

If the law is basically requiring execution, how can people think they could get away without executing.

Execution is the only thing that matters at the end of the day. My plan of attack can be flawless with no errors in sight but if I never start how valuable is that?

With all my ideas I started them before they were perfected. I started WELÇOME© with no inventory. When people normally start clothing lines, they foolishly purchase mass inventory (which takes too much time & money) then it doesn’t sell and now they are sitting on garbage.

Just produce a shirt and see if people like it. Just put it out!

People want their music to be perfect. “Bro I need a studio and like the perfect producer and like my video gotta be shot by Mr.Hot Shit” blah blah  bro who cares!

Remember you’re at ZERO no one’s checking for you that hard, get in your bag and just drop music. People become fans from consistency, which builds an emotional connection, which allows people to stick with you as your quality inevitably grows.

Before I got a microphone or learned how to mix (I’m still learning, idk what the hell I’m doing), I recorded music on my phone or the laptop mic.

People personally tell me how they listen to my songs and I can see the data that shows the same person with a song on repeat. None of those songs was made in a A-1 studio. They were made in Apartments, Basements, & even Cars!

I didn’t let perfection stop me, I didn’t go man I got this idea for this tape and never executed!

Get out there and just do it, because the law doesn’t value your idea and people don’t either, only execution matters.

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SPIRITUAL TIES

SPIRITUAL TIES

Ever had a negative comment that you just couldn’t get over? Even in a sea of admiration and praise. I think I may have found a reason why that is, a spiritual one in fact.

If you are a believer of Christianity then you know that every human is born in sin. Sin is defined as all things opposite of God. 

Since you are born in sin, you don’t have to learn negativity and/or wrongdoing, it is simply a natural occurrence. 

What takes work is positivity. Showing acts of love, caring for others, being merciful, etc. these are things that don’t come as natural to us, We learn these over time.

So when we see a negative comment and easily dwell on it, it is because our flesh is rooted in that type of energy. It’s rooted in down talk, hatred, greed, and other foul traits.

It is easily to overlook the good that is said about us because love is work. Peace is work. Gratefulness is work.

When you see positivity come across your socials, you have to take time to acknowledge it let it sink in be thankful that people is uplifting your art or sending general words of encouragement.

You have to open yourself up for that kind energy.

But when you see negativity its almost too easy, since our flesh identify with it so much, it is an easy entry way there is no security check for negativity, we foolishly let it in most of the time.

If you’re still doubting think about how hard it is to walk away from someone deserving of a beating from you.

You have to actively choose to react positive, taking your emotions out the picture and assessing the situation with a sound mind.

On Earth our flesh holds dominance since we are hosting our spirit in its physical bodies which is why it is a constant fight between flesh and spirit.

It sounds daunting but it is a winnable fight, it just takes hard work and dedication.

Sure there will be stuff that get us upset and lose control but if we remember to make the choice to be positive all can work in our favor.

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WHY SUPPLIES ARE SO HIGH

WHY SUPPLIES ARE SO HIGH

Me at my art show, two weeks ago. I put a lot of money into, knowing it would be worth it for the monetary gain and exposure. Well worth the cost of entry.

I always wondered why supplies (i.e. art, music,) are so expensive. It doesn’t matter what field you are in the supplies are always more than what you would like to pay.

I think it clicked it to me after my art show and being in the final term of law school. 

When the supplies are used the right way, there is no cap on return of investment. I could spend thousands on art supplies: getting paper, markers, pencils etc. and make it all back with one sale. (Maybe a few more depending on expenses).

Since supplies are expensive, it’s disrespectful when people try to constantly low ball artists. It costs to produce fire please don’t think $20 should be the most you should pay for anything.

Also, I have this thought when it comes to law school. Although people complained for years about the prices of schooling and whether or not you need it, I think law school may be expensive for a different reason.

The impact and return on investment from law school can extremely outweigh the cost of education if your JD, that’s your Juris Doctor degree, is used correctly.

Possibly the most famous lawyer in existence.

Barack Obama, you know who he is lol.

Bryan Stevenson, Lawyer who fights for the poor and disenfranchised

Look at people like Bryan Stevenson, Barack Obama, Johnnie Cochran, and many other countless examples, whose impact greatly exceeds the cost of law school.

What is hundreds of thousands in costs and possible debt compared to the chance to literally save people lives, guide the free world, or take arguably the most notorious case in history.

These opportunities are almost priceless.

When you can acknowledge and accept everything has a barrier of entry, you can respect the fact that these prices are set for a reason.

When you spend that $1,000 on a keyboard, or those few hundreds on computer software, you won’t let that money go to waste, especially if its your own hard earned money!

No sir! You’re going to put your best foot forward making sure every penny spent will earn you back something even if its only spiritual gain and not a monetary increase.

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