I made a commitment almost 18 months ago, I sold my home in Dallas and moved to Birmingham, AL to care for my mother (she refused to leave the home my father bought, believe me I asked) it wasn’t and still isn’t easy for me some days but I was built to do it. Caregiver mode starts early everyday…seven days […]
01/23/23 Introduction Hello, innovators and dreamers! Welcome to the very first blog post of the Entrepresapien Project. I’m Will Downey, your navigator through the fascinating digital entrepreneurship and self-improvement world. Today, we’re diving deep into what being an ‘Entrepresapien’ means in our modern, digitally-driven world. The What: Defining an Entrepresapien You’ve probably never heard the term ‘Entrepresapien’ and wondered what […]
Introduction Will: Hello and welcome, dear readers, to our first entry in the Entrepresapien Project blog. I’m Will Downey, and joining me is my co-author and daughter, Jhatanna Kean. We’re taking you through a journey that started over a decade ago, a journey that embodies the phrase, “Everything happens for a reason.” Jhatanna: Indeed. What began as a reunion with […]
When you hear the word hypnosis, what immediately comes to mind? Is it a dark figure with a goatee swinging a pocket watch back and forth in an attempt to take control of your mind and have you do his evil bidding for him? If so, then it’s time to turn off the cartoons and pay attention. Have you ever […]
I have my own special flair.
Assertiveness Skills Primer – What Does It Mean To Be Assertive? The word, “assertive” is defined in many different ways: “bold,” “definite,” “insistent,” “positive,” “certain,” and “confident.” Being assertive means you have the skills to ask for or clearly state what you want or need. Take a look at the following scenario, questions, and responses. Scenario: Jane’s Trip to the […]
I have no reason to live fearfully. I am learning to trust in order to rid myself of all anxiety. I rest safely in the arms of my Creator, knowing that I am an important piece of a much bigger picture.
It’s 2:00 a.m. and your phone rings. You wake up wondering who could be calling at this time of the night. You hear the voice of one of your friends, upset and crying. What do you do? Here are the top ten ways of consoling a friend in need: Patiently comfort them. Even though you’d prefer to go back to […]
Doing things a little differently makes even common, everyday tasks more fun and exciting. I have a set routine of tasks I need to accomplish every day. I keep things interesting by doing them in different ways. My daily life stays fresh and exciting because I am creative and shake things up a bit each day. As a result, my […]
Feeling anger is normal and I am able to express it in an appropriate way.