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inpsirational 1 min read 610 views Nov 15, 2014

on the rise

From my world I grew up in pain slower to catch up or catch on I sat back in shame longed for a specific change wondered why I read slower breathe harder I felt too dumb to be the starter just because I fought hard ran harder became smarter more confident strong willed minus the fabrication wore clothing that matched successful situations addressed problems like neighborhood properties I was as sharp as the details on your tax returns split hairs like damaged ends the damage done was the basis for the strength within I've lifted spirits broken stereotypes made sure you seen darkness shine brighter than anything light product of my environment this broke system left me with hard work and no play remote visions made me take control of my own fate and showed in my face so you knew what I had to say my entrepreneurial spirit is like dairy products so make whey....

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