Mad Musings Articles

Dead or in Jail: The Burden of Being a Black Man in America

There was a time when I vowed to never bring another black child into this world. "For what?" I thought. "To be beaten, to be caged, to be taught to hate himself and everyone who shares the same skin as him?" "The day you were born, there was a pine box and a prison...
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The secrets behind ‘super-achievers’ and how you can be more like them

“You have the same number of hours in the day as Beyoncé.” Everyone knows someone who works full time, volunteers, runs a successful blog, and somehow still finds time to go grocery shopping, cook organic Instagram-worthy meals, foster a loving relationship, walk his...
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What myths do we most commonly realize are false as adults? 

I am 23 years old . I have realized the following myths over the past 3 years. Having a good job will solve all your money problems : I used to study a lot during my college days just for getting into a good company. I thought if I get a good job I will not have to...
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CEO’s Perspective: What are the most underrated skills most employees lack? 

Doing what you tell people you will do If you can teach your kids a useful skill that will always help them with their career: teach them to be reliable -- to do what they say they will do.  (It is harder than it sounds.) If you consistently do what you say you will...
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