Mizz JaszDec 30, 20213 minIssa, We Salute You!I couldn’t let the series finale of HBO’s Insecure air without sharing my two cents on what has been an impactful experience for me. If...
Mizz JaszJan 2, 20203 min8 Black-Owned Philly-Based Coffee SpotsCheck out Philly's black-owned coffee shops. Great places to work remotely, catch up with a friend, or grab a quick bite!
Mizz JaszJun 24, 20193 minWhen It's Time to Move: Ending Vs QuittingWe’ve all heard the saying, “Quitters never prosper.” I internalized it. I prided myself on never being a "quitter" at anything. The...
Mizz JaszJun 17, 20193 minThe Space Between Wanting and DoingEvery person in pursuit of a goal or dream has to endure a journey. When we start, obstacles seem to work themselves out, but as you get...
Mizz JaszJun 11, 20193 minSeeking ClarityIn one week, I will be officially unemployed. To put it another way, I will be a full-time entrepreneur. If I’m fully honest I have just...
Mizz JaszJun 3, 20193 minHow Do You Refuel?There are three types of people in this world: those who get gas when the light comes on, those who don’t let the tank fall below half,...
Mizz JaszMay 28, 20193 minFlawed and Learning: Releasing ControlIronic. The day I decide to write a post on releasing control, my car dies completely. The old me would have been highly annoyed at this...
Mizz JaszMay 20, 20193 minFlawed and Learning: Waiting for PermissionNew levels require new mindsets. This can be uncomfortable for many reasons, but growth is inevitable. Jay-z has a song, “Most Kings,” in...
Mizz JaszMay 13, 20193 minFlawed and Learning: Accepting CritiqueLearning comes in two parts: knowledge and application. The space between gaining knowledge and actually applying it can be frustrating....
Mizz JaszMay 7, 20194 minFlawed and Learning: The Internal ConversationNobody’s perfect. In theory we know this, but accepting our own flaws can be a process. Lately, as the day I leave my job gets closer,...
Mizz JaszApr 30, 20193 minUnpacking Your Process: PrioritizingIn the movie Best Man Holiday the star football player (played by Morris Chestnut) lives by a theme of God, Family, and Football (in that...
Mizz JaszApr 22, 20193 minUnpacking Your Process: Facing PressureThe last two weeks were rough for me. Although it wasn’t apparent on the outside, signs of a downward internal spiral were hard to...
Mizz JaszApr 16, 20193 minUnpacking Your Process: Time ManagementTime is an essential concept over which we have no control. Too often, we occupy our time being “busy” and still end each day with full...
Mizz JaszApr 8, 20193 minUnpacking Your Process: Identify Your AudienceI’ve heard it said before that the biggest enemy is the one within. When I think about the goals I haven’t achieved, this statement rings...
Mizz JaszApr 1, 20193 minUnpacking Your Process: Identify the ObstaclesWith the first quarter of 2019 ending, I find myself in a state of reflection. It feels like the year just started, but it’s April- the...
Mizz JaszMar 18, 20193 minQuotes to Live By Part 3The hardest project we will ever work on is ourselves. The more I attend therapy, the more this fact rings true. Most recently, while...
Mizz JaszMar 4, 20193 minQuotes to Live By Part 1The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. -Alice Walker Somehow over the last four years, I...
Mizz JaszJan 28, 20193 minPart IV: The Power of RestraintSaturday night could have ended badly for me. I don’t often hang out, but I was invited to a gathering and after a productive week, I...
Mizz JaszJan 15, 20193 minPart II: Goal SettingIronic. That’s how I would describe the fact that the second post of my self-discipline series almost didn’t get published. I sat down to...
Mizz JaszDec 24, 20183 minA Look in the MirrorThe luxury of being single with no kids is not having holiday obligations. Instead of worrying about gifts (which I told my family I...