Black is cool.

Black is cool

Black is cool, sounds a little racist doesn't it, but this the one thing that most white people seem to be comfortable accepting about black people, I have seen no protests over this statement. I recently came across a cover of the ebony magazines with President Barack Obama on the cover, now that brother is the poster boy of being cool, it's in the confidence of everything he does, few can claim that kind of cool. The cool I'm talking about is the fresh kicks, latest gadget kinda cool, that our white counter parts seem uninterested in.

Black is cool, so the question remains why are white people comfortable with that fact. Usually they are very competitive and refuse to be outdone any other race, take the Karate kid for instance we all know Asians invented Karate but NO, white people wanted in on the action, to the point of trying to make us believe that the wimpy white kid became the best Karate fighter after a few lessons with Mr Miyake that's how competitive they are. So the question still remains, why are they not competing for the cool factor.

The truth of the matter is that being cool does not pay, it costs money, it costs a lot of money, especially today, one needs to have the latest gadgets, coolest brands of clothing etc. My nephew recently asked me to buy him "a fresh pair of Jordan's", now I had to think about it for a bit. Yes Jordan's are cool and I'm sure he'll be the envy of his friends, being me, I started thinking about who is the real beneficiary of this cool business and quickly realized that most if not all cool stuff make  other races wealthy except blacks. So this brings me to one conclusion that the reason why white people are comfortable with letting blacks own the cool factor is because it makes them rich. Next time you want to brag about your cool kicks or gadget  think about who is your money going to? #GetCheesy

Note: If you change nothing at least make sure what you buy comes in black.

B.S. Mabuza

Poor people have no reason to be humble.

Poor people have no reason to be humble.

Our lives are a result of our circumstances, some may differ with this but it's true. Take for instance a child born in a poverty stricken environment where children are silenced, abused and not allowed to go to school, a child growing up here is destined for a failed life. Now there are many stories of people succeeding against all odds and yes... this does happen. The truth is, it is much easier to succeed with the right environment, this environment can be a country, a city, the right parents, mentors, competitive friends etc. Ignoring this fact is delusional.

Therefore those who find themselves in an environment that is not conducive to succeed, need to loose themselves, meaning you need to abandon all that you have known and experienced, from your timid friends, your mind-set to your behavior and little non progressive tendencies like being humble, sweet, apologetic etc. Only when one has lost and given up their old Identity, may they forge a new one, full of possibilities. #GetCheesy

5 things to consider when seeking change.

1. Doing the same thing over and over again and hoping for different results is delusional if not stupid.

2. Slaves cannot be masters as long as they associate with other slaves. Learn the masters way.

3. Change is like aging, it happens. Never resist it, despite the comfort of what you know.

4. Loose the fear, doubts, questions and go for it, blindly with no knowledge or education, just do it.

5. Have a deserving mentality, poor people have nothing to be humble about, they must demand what they want.

Bonus point: If you are not rich you are poor and yes I do know about the "middle class". So you too need to change.

B.S.Mabuza.