Real life, not learned in school

  As a realtor and a black man, the history of redlining and the ways it continues to impact communities today is something I strive to be aware of. Understanding the history of the communities I work with is essential for every relationship I build.  The practice of redlining was discovered in the 1960s when it became clear that the government was intentionally not investing in communities of color. This practice directly impacted black families and their ability to purchase a decently priced home that gain equity (Hayes, 2023). Redlining is an inherently discriminatory act that delayed the progress of communities of color for decades to come.  A prime example of the continuous impact of redlining  From the same article, Hayes explains that in 1996, homes in redlined neighbors priced at less than half of the homes the government deemed “best” for lending (Hayes, 2023). Even if you kept your home in a redlined neighborhood after combating things like gentrification, ...

  As a longtime entrepreneur, when I think of my previous success, I found that keeping my eyes open to all opportunities and taking calculated risks were key. Those things would have been impossible to do if I was operating out of a scarcity mindset. An article from Very Well Mind describes a scarcity mindset as a persistent feeling that there are not enough resources. This can be time, money, etc (Blanchfield, 2022). If I gave into thoughts that there are never going to be houses available, I would never find my clients their dream home. A scarcity mindset can make people resistant to venture out and make money. This article will describe a scarcity mindset in detail and the impact it can have on your life. Scarcity changes our brains  Developing a scarcity mindset in this world is completely valid because many struggle to meet their basic needs, daily. The article from Blanchfield explains research has found that growing up in poverty has been linked to changes in the brain...