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Archive 33

The Fruit Of Our Labour
#32

The Fruit Of Our Labour

A reflection on building a life that lasts. T.J. Scott explores the difference between building on sand versus a rock-solid foundation of truth and faith.

Written In The Waiting
#31

Written In The Waiting

A raw letter from an unborn daughter to her dad—fear, faith, and the final 60 days before birth. Early contractions, bed rest, and a father’s resolve to show up.

Panic of a New Father
#30

Panic of a New Father

A first-person account of anxiety, early contractions, and holding a family together when money, language, and time are against you. Raw, urgent, human.

One Last Chance?
#29

One Last Chance?

A raw look at purpose, pressure, and the edge between staying to fight or walking away to survive. One last chance—what does it really mean?

Haves and Have Nots
#28

Haves and Have Nots

T.J. Scott explores the concept of the 'Poor Gene'—a metaphor for inherited struggle, mental roadblocks, and what separates the Haves from the Have Nots.

All Can't Be Winners
#27

All Can't Be Winners

A deep reflection on ambition, adversity, and what it means to keep pushing even when not everyone can win.

When Technology Fails You
#26

When Technology Fails You

Exploring the impact of technology's failures on our daily lives, our mental health, and how we cope with digital disappointment.

Be Strong for Each Other
#25

Be Strong for Each Other

An opinionated breakdown of money’s meaning, role in society, and how it influences our decisions, habits, and lives.

WHEN I AM GONE
#24

WHEN I AM GONE

An opinionated breakdown of money’s meaning, role in society, and how it influences our decisions, habits, and lives.

Is It Too Late?
#23

Is It Too Late?

An opinionated breakdown of money’s meaning, role in society, and how it influences our decisions, habits, and lives.

My Manifesto
#20

My Manifesto

A raw and unapologetic declaration of identity and values. T.J. Scott’s manifesto explores authenticity, personal truth, and the fight against conformity.

Tell the Truth
#19

Tell the Truth

A call to embrace radical honesty in a world flooded with fear, manipulation, and silence. This piece confronts the cost of hiding truth and the liberation that follows when we speak it.

Sticks and Stones
#18

Sticks and Stones

A raw look at the emotional wounds words leave behind, the resilience it takes to stand tall, and the truth behind the old saying 'sticks and stones'.

Sea Of Many
#17

Sea Of Many

A poetic reflection on feeling lost in the crowd, finding meaning in chaos, and standing out in a world of noise.

What Is Insanity?
#16

What Is Insanity?

A deep dive into the patterns we repeat, the cycles we can’t break, and the definition of insanity in our personal lives and society.

Death Is Real
#15

Death Is Real

A raw meditation on mortality, loss, and the unshakable reality of death. A reminder to live with urgency and purpose.

What Will It Take?
#14

What Will It Take?

A raw look at perseverance, sacrifice, and the emotional toll of chasing change. What will it take to truly move forward?

Living In The Era Of Now
#13

Living In The Era Of Now

A reflection on how instant gratification, digital overload, and the speed of modern life shape our mental health and personal growth.

Self Doubt and Worry
#12

Self Doubt and Worry

An honest look at how self-doubt and worry can paralyze decision-making, impact mental health, and block personal growth.

90 Days To Change
#11

90 Days To Change

Exploring the power of a 90-Day Challenge to reshape habits, confront injustice, and create personal and social transformation.

How To Cope With Anger
#10

How To Cope With Anger

A raw and personal reflection on childhood trauma, military struggles, family sacrifice, and how one man continues forward despite a lifetime of reasons to stay angry.

How To Deal with Failure
#9

How To Deal with Failure

A deeply personal reflection on falling short, losing support, and still finding the strength to continue fighting for family, purpose, and impact.

If I Could I Would
#8

If I Could I Would

A powerful story of family, separation, and the strength of love across borders.

Wealth Of Knowledge
#7

Wealth Of Knowledge

Explore how knowledge fuels growth, decision-making, problem-solving, and empathy.

Curse Of Knowledge
#6

Curse Of Knowledge

An exploration of how expertise can unintentionally block empathy, communication, and understanding.

External vs. Internal
#5

External vs. Internal

A reflective exploration of how our priorities shift from appearances to internal well-being as we age.

Where Does Hope Come From?
#4

Where Does Hope Come From?

An introspective journey into the origins of hope—how it emerges from within, from others, and from our lived experiences.

What Gives A Person Courage?
#3

What Gives A Person Courage?

A deep dive into the human elements that build courage — hope, resilience, support, and determination.

What Is Money?
#2

What Is Money?

An opinionated breakdown of money’s meaning, role in society, and how it influences our decisions, habits, and lives.