The Contract

Having a relationship is kind of like birthing a baby. It’s one of the great things you’ll do, but damn, it hurts. People have bumps in the road because they think something has gone wrong, so they figure they” just find someone else to figure it out with. Only, they didn’t figure it out, and they didn’t learn anything; they didn’t fix it. if you spend the same amount of time working it out with the person you’re with, it’s easier, better for you and cheaper – Sherly Lee Ralph

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Make a Connection

Don’t fret about appearing needy; now is the time to tell everybody you know that you’re looking for work, because you never know who can help. One of Hannon’s clients made dinner for his son and his son’s friend, who asked him what he was doing these days. “I’m looking for a job,” the dad said, and the friend replied, “You should talk to my mom.” The mom didn’t get him a job, but she did introduce him to his future boss. “You just never know when somebody can help you,” –JEANETTE MARANTOS

A Strong Network Can Be Your Business's Best Safety Net
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Responsible

It’s about knowing when you have to be responsible for your own happiness. And you have to know what triggers set your partner off. If you know, for example your husband doesn’t like you to leave the house without saying bye, don’t do it. – Jada Pinkett Smith


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Excerpt from a Career Journal: Thoughts of a 20 Something

In a small discussion group for a course on racism… What were your first experiences recognizing your own racial/ethnic identity? What did you learn about people of racial, socio-economic class, or gender groups other than your own?

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I remember my grandmother’s daily/hourly affirmations of how I was different but still beautiful. The biggest- getting my hair straightened as a child was my first experience as a colored girl. What I learned I learned a good education would promote me to middle class standing.

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Stillness

This pandemic allowed me time to be still long enough to create a product that benefits people…..this was already written –Lisa Logan 

Part 3: Silence and Word, Stillness and Action - Transforming Center

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