If I Knew Then What I Know Now..

That's why some people keep getting the same result(s), refusal to change. 

If some people knew then what they know now, they'd do the same thing.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 20, 2017

How You Used To Be

Everyone has a past, good or bad, but this tweet is for those who have ugly pasts that they're ashamed of. As long as you've been forgiven and repented, let people run their mouths about your past. 9 times out of 10, theirs haven't been exposed yet.

When God has rectified your past, it shouldn't matter if people bring up how you used to be.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 18, 2017

He Was A Good Kid

Whenever I watch a parent speak of their child's death, I sometimes get annoyed when (s)he says they're innocent, knowing that kid was running the streets being O'Dog (Menace 2 Society character). 

Every youth who loses their life isn't innocent.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 18, 2017

Random Thought: Hurricane Katrina

When Katrina ravaged New Orleans, the violent crime went up in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta and Baton Rouge. New Orleans' murder rate is infamous for being 10x the national rate, but those N.O. cats would not have gotten by with trying to take over Miami or Memphis, because dudes in those places are just as gutter as N.O. dudes.

I Thought You Were So Hardcore

The hardest gangsters and criminals on Death Row say they don't care until they find God. They know they don't want to go to hell, so all that hardcore attitude quickly vanishes.

Example: Ted Bundy. He gave his life to Christ while on Death Row.

Personally, they're smart for giving their hearts to Christ even on Death Row because they know hell is eternal suffering, once you go there, you suffer forever. They want no parts of that.

Classic Post

1. Thought Of The Day: If you're not in a relationship, you aren't happy. Really? So happiness is based on being involved with someone that may/may not be right for you? I like to see happy couples in love. Yes, they have issues but being committed to each other allows them to work through those problems. Men & Women do not have committment issues, most people aren't worth a committment. Let's be honest folks, men and women have more baggage than ever before and who wants to take on someone as a project? Most people are incapable of loving someone past their mess and in some way, I can't blame them. You have to be patient to love him/her past their baggage in order to get the best of them. If you can't bring your A-game to a relationship, I will not spend time trying to fix a woman. That's not my responsibility. My parents and friends ask me this from time to time and I tell them the same thing: I don't want the trash most women bring: ghetto attitude and loose morals, too busy living the club lifestyle, etc. Men have issues they need to fix as well and probably more. Many people don't know how to be single. They base being whole on having someone in their life but little do some people realize that you have to learn how to be single before you can be in a relationship. If you can't be happy alone, how do you expect to be happy with another person? Wholeness comes from doing soul-searching then working on yourself to where if you decide to start looking, you and her will bring the best out of each other resulting in two whole people. When two people are on the same page & they are complete within themselves, they're a power couple. Many people don't want a relationship because they value their ambition & freedom/independence moreso than companionship. With everything coming together (thanks to my homeboy Jesus) regarding my goals & a better job making good money, the woman who finds me has to be on point and then some. I'm bringing 110% to the table so I'm expecting the best of her, minus the baggage. Character & Personality flaws are non-negotiable with me. I will not deal with attitude & drama, making me pay for another man's mistakes. I am wary of anybody who says "take it or leave it" because that shows they want you to accept their craziness but they won't deal with yours. If someone walks out because you won't bend your dealbreakers, let them go. That's the best thing to happen because that's less drama I, you or anyone has to deal with. Contrary to popular belief, it's possible to find a drama & baggage-free person. It's work but it pays dividends in a happy life together.

Thought For Today: Health

There's nothing like good health because it enables you to take care of business & enjoy life. When you're health is on point, so is the rest of your life. I make a point to take care of myself though diet and intense exercise, plus rest.