Deceptive patterns don’t have to rule our lives forever — I’m just three days into my workweek in 2022, and working from home on a laptop — not because it’s unique to me, but because it’s the new reality for myself and 16% of Americans. Industry players both in tech and beyond have designed change into their systems, but we’re…

My story from halfway across the world — In May of 2021, I decided to prepare for the trip that would change my life. Traveling halfway across the world wasn’t something I had originally planned to do. I would have been comfortable not venturing out of my shell, and putting myself in potential danger, like this little guy. The long road …

Why we learn faster when learning meets context — Traveling across the world was the best decision I made in 2021 — and it’s something surprisingly few people do in the United States. With the rise of globalization came the ability for people to experience new horizons, and learn more about the world. With that being said, one of…

And how you can apply them to your business — When the going gets tough, the tough get going. This phrase from Lion King echoes the sentiment of many who live in developing countries. One thing that those of us in the developed world fail to realize is that hardship creates the opportunity for clever thinking. Our lives, blinded by…

Why I abandoned Christianity and discovered Buddhism — Becoming a Buddhist and dedicating myself to studying and practicing the immutable Law was not something I was born into. Born to a working-class African American family in coastal Virginia, I was raised in a household that upheld Christian values. It was normal — even required — that my older…

You’ll be amazed at what this West African country has to offer — Beautiful beaches, Kente cloth, and culture galore… travel to Africa, and you’ll find no better place with a richer history and friendlier people than Ghana. This West-African country sits just below the Saharan desert and boasts some of Africa’s most resource-rich areas of gold, diamond, palm oil, and even bauxite……

Advice from one (frustrated) designer to another — In the world of tech, working cross-collaboratively can be a real challenge. If project requirements aren’t specific, measurable, and time-oriented, design and development teams can end up engaging in proverbial tug-of-war of features and delivery dates. As a designer, you’ll soon be out of energy while dealing with these changing…

When the color of your skin means life or death — As I grow older and observe my past, it becomes harder and harder to deny the reality of subtle racism in certain parts of America. As noted before, I’ve been through situations whereas I’ve had to explain away predisposed blame due to the color of my skin and the proximity…

It’s time we became aware of how poverty really happens — One cloudy day, I visited a local grocery store and noticed a man on the sidewalk holding a sign. On it was written: homeless. need money for one night’s stay at hotel. Rather than ignore him, I decided to sit next to him and have a conversation. …