“Things change, rearrange, or so do I
It ain’t always for the better, dawg, I can’t lie
I get high ’cause the lows can be so cold
I might bend a little bit but I don’t fold”

– J. Cole on “Adolescence“

Earlier in the year, I set out five goals for 2018. I was pretty determined on achieving them, placing an emphasis on “just getting started.” I was like, the hardest part is getting started. Well, one thing I should have talked about is adjusting your plan if things don’t go your way. What exactly do you mean?

Well, before I get too far, let me first welcome you. Welcome to the Ajaxxx.com February 2018 Opinions Column! This is the place where I talk about whatever is on my mind. For those that’re new to the site, welcome and thanks for joining me. For those returning, welcome bizzack! In this Opinions Column, I wanna talk about the importance of not starting, but instead adjusting…and why it’s so important.

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“Cause sometimes you just feel tired, feel weak, and when you feel weak, you feel like you wanna just give up. But you gotta search within you, you gotta find that inner strength and just pull that shit out of you and get that motivation to not give up. And not be a quitter, no matter how bad you wanna just fall flat on your face and collapse.”

– Eminem on “Lose Yourself“

As I’m getting older, I’m realizing the importance of mental strength. The ability to motivate yourself, to talk yourself out of a rut, and to get back up after hitting obstacles…all those things require willpower that comes from within. It’s not easy to find it, but if you can you’re unstoppable.

Before getting too ahead of myself, what is up? Welcome to the FIRST Opinions Column of 2018. It feels great. If you’re new to the website, this is the place where I talk about anything and everything on my mind. If you’re returning, WELCOME BACK! Thank you for rocking with me and I hope you’re excited for an exciting year. And with that said, let’s talk more about mental strength and why it’s on my mind.

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2017, what a year you’ve been. It seems like just yesterday we were starting the year, and now here we are winding down. It’s definitely been one for the history books, hasn’t it? From an unpredictable president to a royal wedding announcement to the biggest Super Bowl comeback in history, there were many things that defined the year. We witnessed KD get a ring, Episode 8 finally release, and an Avengers trailer that broke all sorts of records. A new iPhone released, Disney bought Fox, and there was a revolving door at the White House. And on a sadder note, we saw the tragedy in Las Vegas. It’s been an absolutely unreal year.

While I just spent that intro discussing this year’s defining moments, I’d also like to talk about the year that I had. Every year at around this time, I take a moment and reflect back. Whether the rap life or personal life, I’ve always thought it’s important to appreciate where you’ve come. And of course, it’s also good to look back at how much we’ve accomplished together. And from what I can remember, it’s been a lot.

So here it is. My 2017 year in review. In the words of Kanye, “like we always do at this time…”

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“But it’s never too late to start a new beginnin’
That goes for you too, so what the fuck you gon’ do?
Use the tools you’re given!
Or you’re gon’ use the cards you’re dealt
As an excuse for you to not do shit with ’em?”

– Eminem on “Believe“

Four years ago, I wrote this. Years later, and it still rings truer than ever:

There are certain significant moments in your life that you define as rites of passages. Whether it’s getting your driver’s license, graduating, or getting married, there are certain defining moments that you’ll probably remember forever. This past month, I experienced one of them. This past month, I experienced a new beginning.

But before all that, whatup y’all! What’s going on? Welcome to the Ajaxxx.com December 2017 Opinions Column aka the last one for the year! Holy wow! It’s hard to believe that this year is wrapping up. For those that’re new to the site, this is the place where I talk about anything and everything on my mind. For those returning, you already know! I feel like it’s been a whirlwind since my last Opinions Column, so let’s catch up, shall we?

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“Ain’t no life that’s better than yours…”
– J. Cole on “Love Yours“

I’ve talked about this before, but I felt the need to talk about it again (especially with Thanksgiving just a few days ago). This month, I wanna talk about feeling thankful.

Before that though, I’d like to welcome you to the Ajaxxx.com November 2017 Opinions Column. It’s here that I talk about whatever’s on my mind, and this month is no different. Sooo let’s get right into it.

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