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@Everette
Everette Taylor
11 months
Excited to share that @Kickstarter is one of this year's @TIME 100 Most Influential Companies of 2023 #TIME100Companies ! To the creators and backers who've been supporting us since '09, we wouldn't be here without you. We’ve worked hard to get here & we’ve got more in store 🙌🏾
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@Everette
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4 years
Ghana’s Tourism Board deserves a marketing award
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@Everette
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6 years
Serena Williams came back from pregnancy to make it to the finals of Wimbledon at almost 37 years old. That’s greatness. Despite the loss, she’s still the GOAT.
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7 years
beyond humbled, @Forbes #30under30
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@Everette
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5 years
spent my entire morning in a Virginia courtroom, and saw person after person being incarcerated over marijuana use. while others are becoming millionaires through the cannabis industry or smoking freely in other states. this country is so ass backwards.
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@Everette
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5 years
Ayo Arya hit the Night King with a Draw 4 when he had uno
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@Everette
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8 years
every time you share or watch one of these fight videos on worldstar & other platforms, you're contributing to that negative culture #ripamy
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@Everette
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4 years
I know everyone wants to “kill it” in 2020 but it’s important to recognize that some years are foundational and lay the groundwork for future success. It’s a marathon, 2020 is a foundational year for me.
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@Everette
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7 years
if Twitter the company is worth 10 billion, "black twitter" has to be worth like 8 of that.
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@Everette
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8 years
KILLING COPS IS NOT THE ANSWER #DALLAS
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@Everette
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8 years
we live in a world where a 15 yr old girl can get killed at school while people stand back recording trying to create a viral video #RIPAmy
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@Everette
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7 years
iPhone 8 is like your ex coming back after a year saying they changed, you give them another a chance and realize they're basically the same
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@Everette
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6 years
damn my man william really a social media influencer now.
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@Everette
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7 years
Jay-Z was 5 months from turning 27 when he dropped his first album. For those panicking in their early 20s, still so much time.
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@Everette
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5 years
i just wanna be a better all-around person in 2019
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@Everette
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7 years
My uber driver’s girl is an artist and he asks if he can play her music for me. Genuinely just wants to support his girl, love is dope.
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@Everette
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8 years
iPhone becomes water-resistant, rice sales go down
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@Everette
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2 years
When people have a “big year” it’s typically a byproduct of the work they put in the year/s before.
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@Everette
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5 years
My 2018: Forbes 30 under 30 PopSocial 6x growth MilliSense 40% growth Launched Art Noire Created ET Enterprises 1st magazine cover Spoke around the world Partnered w/ amazing brands Grew art collection Helped Zoe Saldana launch BESE Visited Africa Won awards Learned a lot.
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@Everette
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5 years
if you email me, all I ask is for you to spell my name right.
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@Everette
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2 years
Thrilled to announce that I’ve joined @Kickstarter as their new CEO 💚
@Kickstarter
Kickstarter
2 years
Meet our new CEO, Everette Taylor! @Everette is a seasoned entrepreneur who is deeply passionate about creative work and making creativity accessible to all, we couldn’t be more excited to have him on board. Join us in welcoming him! 📸: Ackime Snow
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@Everette
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2 years
This picture is hilarious to me #SBLVI lol
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@Everette
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9 years
So is the media going to just ignore the fact that a young black @UVA student got beat bloody for having a fake ID? http://t.co/5EWwXmw0UG
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@Everette
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9 years
Honored to be named @blackenterprise "Modern Man" for 2015, hope my story can inspire others http://t.co/XuCewLr4jy http://t.co/4bmVHEWz95
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@Everette
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7 years
Quinoa and almond milk Twitter is mad as hell right now
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@Everette
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5 years
I’m not going to do business with anyone who isn’t meticulous enough to spell my name right in an email.
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@Everette
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6 years
I want to start an organization to teach young boys and girls healthy ways to deal with depression and anxiety. Something I wish was available to the kids in my community growing up.
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@Everette
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2 years
I remember the first time I saw a Stanley Whitney painting and someone telling me he was a black artist. I was surprised because I recognized “black art” as only works that included paintings of black bodies, my love for abstract art started that day. Thank you Mr. Whitney.
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@Everette
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5 years
Every time there is a high profile divorce, people try to discredit how much a wife may have contributed to their husband’s success and how much of their own success they’ve had to sacrifice because of it.
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@Everette
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7 years
pretending to be an extrovert is exhausting
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@Everette
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6 years
You don’t have to fake a “struggle story” to build your personal brand if you didn’t have one. Just be authentic and do dope shit.
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@Everette
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5 years
"hi. just texting you because I care about you as a person and want to genuinely make sure you're doing well. not because I want/need something from you" try it sometime.
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@Everette
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5 years
Had a crazy full circle moment... spoke at Facebook HQ today. When I was homeless in high school, I discovered Zuck & Facebook and it intro’d me to a new hustle outside of sports, rap or the drug game. That inspired me to pursue a career in tech, the rest is history.
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@Everette
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7 years
social media detoxes are necessary, weird how much it consumes our lives now.
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@Everette
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8 years
Remember when adults used to tell you to stay out of grown folks business? then you grow up & realize 80% of adult convos are childish lol
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@Everette
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8 years
Channel Orange came out in 2012, it is now 2016.
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@Everette
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6 years
don't assume because someone looks like you, they are an ally for you.
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@Everette
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6 years
Sometimes God sends you a strong “chill fam” and you gotta listen
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@Everette
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5 years
the more successful you become... the more people want your time, attention, money, etc. the anxiety that can create can be overwhelming at times, you have to learn how to say "no"
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@Everette
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7 years
the new year shouldn't be about having a clean slate. it should be about building upon the lessons learnt every year before that.
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@Everette
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8 years
Officially "was that a gun or fireworks" season
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@Everette
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5 years
to all the entrepreneurs going through a rough time right now (and the ones who are pretending like they aren't), keep your head up. peaks and valleys.
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@Everette
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5 years
Today @Forbes asked me to be a keynote speaker for their company wide internal meeting. I told my personal journey through the use of hip-hop lyrics that included “Forbes” 😅 Was a good Monday, grateful.
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@Everette
Everette Taylor
8 years
when your tweet be fire 🔥, but then you see a typo...
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@Everette
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8 years
Appreciative of @iamjamiefoxx for opening up his doors and letting me celebrate Easter with him 🙏🏾
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@Everette
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5 years
Walking away from money when the deal isn’t right is one of the hardest things to do. But peace of mind and knowing your worth is invaluable.
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@Everette
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7 years
don't wait until 2018 to make a change, you can do A LOT in 2 months
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@Everette
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6 years
Yo... @thefader is trash for this We have some of the biggest media companies centered around “culture” run by people who ain’t really for the culture.
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@Everette
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4 years
We are officially at the “nothing productive is going to get done because everyone has already checked out” time of the year for business
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@Everette
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7 years
your time = $$$ make people pay for it.
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@Everette
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6 years
Respect the work, but never idolize anyone.
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@Everette
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8 years
Black men are scary to police officers even when we are having epileptic seizures? Rest easy #AlfredOlango
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@Everette
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6 years
every tech IPO is a reminder that my true goal is to create a diverse company that whenever we exit, will create a bunch of new black/brown millionaires whom I hope to inspire to invest in other entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds.
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@Everette
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9 years
First president to say "pop off" - Obama making black history everyday, he don't need a month.
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8 years
When Beyonce almost falls but then you realize the laws of gravity doesn't apply to her
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@Everette
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6 years
Chill fam, they may still need you for the Kawhi trade
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Y’all really thought he was gonna pass up the greatest city in the world... #TheKingIsHere 👑
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6 years
life is all about recognizing your moment and taking full advantage. you have a small window and then there's going to be someone else. the greats ones learn how to reinvent themselves and continue to stay relevant and consistent over time.
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@Everette
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6 years
Tidal is like the AAA of streaming services, you don't need it most of the time but glad to have it when shit goes down
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@Everette
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4 years
Proud to announce that I’m officially moving to NY and joining @Artsy as their new CMO. My dream for democratizing the art world and making art more accessible directly aligns with Artsy's mission. Excited for this next step in my journey.
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5 years
Honored to receive the “Power of Influence” from @bprsla at their 20th Anniversary celebration as well as receive recognition from the City of Los Angeles for my achievements and influence on African American culture. Humbled and appreciative. Will keep pushing forward.
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5 years
y'all really gotta stop living your lives by random meme quotes
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@Everette
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6 years
if you don’t own the company, use any job as a launchpad for something better. rinse & repeat.
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6 years
Every Fortune 500 company should hire a black woman to approve all marketing campaigns. They will save you all.
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@Everette
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3 years
Nothing brings my 30+ self more joy than a cancelled meeting
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@Everette
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6 years
don’t let a degree be your biggest life accomplishment.
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8 years
slowly learning to be more selfish with my time and not feeling bad about it. progress is a process.
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8 years
don't say 2016 will be your year, every year is. every day, every hour, every second is yours. embrace the challenge and make shit happen.
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@Everette
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6 years
There’s no better feeling as an entrepreneur to meet a complete stranger who has no idea who you are but knows/uses your company or product.
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@Everette
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8 years
if you're going to spend the majority of your adult life doing something, you might wanna do something you actually like. just a thought.
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8 years
do the people you look up to value black lives? do they speak up? or do they stay quiet? take a minute to think about this.
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@Everette
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6 years
Drake and team understand a fundamental rule in marketing, win the hearts/support of women and men have no other choice but to follow.
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5 years
Stop forming strong opinions on things by just reading headlines or unverified/unqualified sources. Don’t be opinionated and lazy.
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@Everette
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8 years
#lemonade subject matter is marketing genius, most people can't relate to being happily married but they can relate to infidelity
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5 years
“Don’t try to blow out the sun for me baby, I’m not asking for what I know can’t be... All that I ask is a kiss a day, and I’ll give you love that’ll never go away” - Nina Simone
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I absolutely love being black btw.
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8 years
🔑🔑🔑
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5 years
keep your heart Three Stacks, keep your heart.
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@Everette
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6 years
I really pray for those on social media constantly being negative and trying to tear people down. The comment sections really make me sick. Y'all need hugs?
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7 years
super important to learn how to finesse an L in your life or career
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@Everette
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5 years
Proud to announce my official partnership with @Intel . I’ll be helping my fellow mobile go-getters learn how to utilize technology like the all new #DellXPS13 2-in-1 laptop to chase their dreams and make life easier. We are #MoreThan just entrepreneurs. Let’s win together. #ad
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Got invited by Retna to his studio and spent hours with him talking about life and art. At the end he agreed to commission a personalized piece for me. The piece is called “Relentless” which anyone who knows me, knows that’s my word. Honored to have this in my collection.
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@Everette
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6 years
His mama named him IHOP, so imma call him IHOP
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8 years
Don't ever be apologetic for pursuing greatness, do what you have to do.
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6 years
A lot of times, it’s the people who are perceived to be doing well, that are actually struggling. And the people we assume don’t have it like that are low key winning, just moving in silence.
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I have a number in my head and when I hit that number... I’m disappearing on an island somewhere playing vinyl records, painting terribly on canvases, eating carbs, and figuring out how to change the world from a philanthropic perspective.
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7 years
make your own money, build your own legacy.
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7 years
comfort limits growth
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7 years
lack of focus kills potential
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8 years
repeat after me: I. Can't. Make. Everyone. Happy.
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7 years
5 black men, 2 black women. Our generation will change this.
@Forbes
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As Forbes turns 100, we announce the Greatest Living Business Minds #ForbesAt100
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@Everette
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8 years
Vibin' to this new @KidCudi until further notice, try and reach me tomorrow
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6 years
nerds really do win in the end.
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6 years
“Been here for 10, but I feel like a rookie...” Started my first company almost 10 years ago after having to drop out of college. Frustrated by people not giving me a chance, I was motivated to make my own way. 10 years later, still hungry as ever. I’m just getting started.
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this can also be damaging to mental health, distance you from people you love, and cause you not to practice self care. balance is key.
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6 years
Boogie Cousins going to the Warriors is EXACTLY why LeBron went to the Lakers. Even if he never gets to win a ring again, at least he’s somewhere where him and his family loves and gets to build his business empire. He much rather be losing living in LA than Cleveland.
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we as black people will never reach our full potential as entrepreneurs if we don't support one another. especially during the hard times.
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@Everette
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6 years
achievement unlocked ✅
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I observe everything, just don't react to most of it. Just take mental notes and proceed accordingly. Life is simpler that way.
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6 years
Looking for BLACK lawyers, financial advisors, and personal accountants that are looking for more business and willing to work w/ creatives! Send me some dope people.
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6 years
most people are no smarter or talented than you, branding and perception is 95% of the battle.
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