Thrifted Threads: Beige Suit Jacket

November 12, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

In this blog post I highlight the art of thrifting with some of my favorite pieces I picked up some time ago. In this photoshoot, I had the opportunity to collaborate with a good friend, Jada, [IG: @sim_plephotography], as we are both developing on our crafts, I think we did well with the quality and content. What do you think? Read up! Like, and Share! Thank you – Sir Highsmith

I Don’t Believe in “Trying”

June 19, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

Let me tell y’all something about this word “trying”. It’s a very interesting word, especially the way most people use it. I was criticized by my mentor every time I would use the word when explaining the progress of my goals. Saying “I am trying to go to the gym at least 3 times a week.” or […]

College Logic Series: Finesse or Be Finessed

March 27, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

The biggest downside about higher education is the fact that the whole institution is a con artist, finesser, and hustler. We enroll in classes and become this “broke college student”, and graduate to become a broke adult with debt. Financing college is one of the primary issues that students struggle with. I have witnessed students […]

3 Dress Shoes Every King Should Own

March 21, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Until Nike, Adidas, and Puma make dress shoes, those kicks won’t slide for every occasion and it’s better to incorporate dress shoes in your wardrobe now rather than to scramble rushing to the store last minute to figure out what you need later on down the road. It’s about time King. It’s about time you […]

The College Logic Series: What’s So Special? (Part 3)

January 20, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Mentorship Mentorship is a vital key to personal and professional success. I never knew the effect of a quality mentor and mentee relationship until I came to college. Mentoring is a long-term relationship where the focus is on supporting the growth and development of the mentee. A mentor is a source of wisdom, teaching, and […]

The College Logic Series: What’s So Special? (Part 2)

January 11, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Welcome to Part 2 of What’s so Special Part 2 in The College Logic Series. If you haven’t read the Intro or Part 1 click the highlighted. I hope the information provided will help you journey to pursue or finish college. This is 2/3 of this portion of The college Logic Series. Enjoy! College is […]

The College Logic Series: What’s so special? (Part 1)

January 6, 2018.Reading time 9 minutes.

It BLOWS my mind that I invested +$20,000 in an unknown business venture. *Shaking my head*. A real leap of faith. But I thought to myself, almost EVERY 17-YEAR-OLD IN THE WORLD DOES IT, so it should be fine, right? Before enrolling into NIU, I really didn’t know the value or purpose of going to […]