Stay Authentic

You'll never fit someone's mold because they'll disqualify you somehow. Stay authentic.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) September 19, 2016

I've never understood why some people go out of their way to fit in with everyone. It's like some people will sacrifice authenticity for fitting someone's mold, and that shouldn't be. Whatever happened to being yourself? Some folks talk a good game about how they're so real, but you'd never know because they're one way alone, and another way around others. The only acceptable time where you have to fit the mold is in the business world. You can't bring street mentality into a corporate environment because your colleagues will look at you like you're crazy. Most times, the very people you're trying to fit in with are the same ones that'll find some way to reject you, so it's not worth trying to fit anyone's mold.

Real Talk Monday

The fastest way for a black person to be ridiculed by his own so-called "brothers and sisters" is to advocate accountability.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) September 18, 2016

Florida State lost to Louisville, Florida beat garbage UNT, so why is Florida celebrating like they won the National Championship?

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) September 18, 2016

You can't be a thug and love Jesus.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) September 17, 2016

Folks don't want Trump in office because he's racist, but support Hillary even though she's been proven as a liar. Americans are confused.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) September 16, 2016

Folks...SMH

Folks work out in the gym and put on fresh clothes without showering😩Smelling like a fresh batch of funk😩😷

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) September 16, 2016

Folks don't want Trump in office because he's racist, but support Hillary even though she's been proven as a liar. Americans are confused.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) September 16, 2016

I'm Difficult & Proud

Bragging about being difficult is NOT a good look.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) September 14, 2016

What is some people's obsession with being difficult? Everywhere you turn, someone's bragging about being difficult. They wear it as a badge of honor. At least they're honest about who they are, which makes it easier for most sensible people NOT to deal with them. Bragging about being difficult is NOT a good look for one reason: Generally, people don't like difficult people. Difficult people are always in conflict with others and are good at deflecting. They say, "You can't handle my brash personality." No one with sense should. In fact, I dislike difficult people and choose not to be around them. Living in the world, difficult people are a part of life so if I have to interact with them, I keep interaction to a minimum.

Venturing Out Of Your Comfort Zone

There's nothing wrong with staying in your comfort zone if there's little to no benefit in venturing out.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) September 12, 2016

Being in your comfort zone isn't all bad. After all, everyone has their comfort zone they don't like venturing out of. I believe the only time you should venture out of your comfort zone is if the reward outweighs the risk. If the risk is greater than the reward, then what sense does it make to leave your comfort zone? It doesn't.  Venturing out of your comfort zone at the wrong time is only setting you up for disappointment. Contrary to what some believe, there's nothing wrong with staying in your comfort zone if there's little to no benefit in venturing out. Before one thinks about leaving their comfort zone, they should examine the risk vs. reward benefit, and if the reward outweighs the risk, go out. If the risk outweighs the reward, (s)he might want to remain in their comfort zone.

Tuesday Admonition

This goes for BOTH men & women:

When you put the bait out, expect the fish to bite. In other words, women should stop complaining about men being in their inbox when they have a profile pic of them in their bra & panties.

Men, stop inboxing random women saying you'll eat her booty when you don't know her. That mess is not cute, AT ALL.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) September 7, 2016

Powder Puff Believers

Most Christians are concerned with being liked by the world than taking a stand for what's right. Thank God I'm cut from a different cloth.😒

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) September 8, 2016

You know what's worse than a hypocrite? A powder puff Christian. A powder puff Christian is one that's concerned with the world's approval instead of God's approval. These believers are scared to speak against unrighteousness because they don't want to be called judgmental or a bigot. These same Christians will talk about standing for what's right, but are scared to back it up. You know the ones who speak their mind in silence, but when confronted with opposing views, they switch up. Personally, I have zero respect for powder puff believers.
I'm finding my voice daily, and now I'm not shy about speaking my mind on immorality, no matter who may call me bigoted or judgmental. If standing for God means I'm a bigot/judgmental, I'll be that. It's better to stand with God and be judged by the world, than judged by God and stand with the world. I'll go one step further and say the world doesn't respect flip-flop Christians. Even though some secular people may never admit it, deep down they're looking for believers who have a concrete relationship with God, and it shows in the stand they take against unrighteousness.