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It has been a rough few months, and more so a rough 2 weeks. I haven't been up to it mentally during that time period, and while I'm still going thru some stuff, I am getting better. We all have been thru it this year. All kinds of life change trauma, but the fact that you are still here shows that you deserve a hug or self five. Keep fighting on.

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Well it has been 3 long, hard months, but I am back with a longer than usual episode that just barely scrapes the surface of issues we're dealing with in sweet T&T. Compounded by the global problems, we in Trinbago need to show our unity and strength that the working class has. Power of our pockets. High food prices, high fuel prices, increasing transportation prices, and overall increasing stress.

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Project July returns for its 3rd edition and I start with a simple episode and question:

If you were fired from your present job, what sort of work would you undertake/wish for? That's the question, and my answer is simple: travel.

Bora Bora, Europe, and South East Asia are just some places I would really love to visit. What are some of yours?

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A simple question that can provide huge answers. How are you feeling? Not how are you reacting to the world. Ask yourself this question and watch the answers come to you. Try not to push anything away, allow what comes, to come.

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We should never give up our privacy for safety, nor dehumanize our fellow man in the name of crime stopping. Yes it is difficult but calling them cockroaches makes us no less. A pig in mud will always win the fight as he loves the mud.

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As the title says, it is a mid-year mini recap. What has happened and what we have control over going forward. From monkeypox to financial uncertainty, this year offered hope, but is now seen as a continuation of the previous two years. What will happen next is both intriguing and interesting.

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No matter your age, financially knowledge is always good to receive, and today's is just about that. Based on the highly popular book The Richest Man in Babylon, the pointers presented are meant to be guides towards better monetary choices. If you ever get a chance to read that book, please do.

THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE!!!

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Sometimes it is good to trust that gut feeling we all get from time to time. Our personal spidey sense. It saved my last week from thousands of dollars worth of damage due to rain, however it taught me a valuable lesson. Weighting the pros and cons before making a decision, even if that was just to go and lime. 

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How can 1 group of people be so disconnected from the very society they "represent"? After the mental strain of pandemic and it's various lockdowns, now isn't the time to add financial strain on the population all in the name profit. Now isn't the time to break the backs of the very people you said you wanted to saved. Now is the time, however, to move forward from the way we worked into the future. 

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With Trinidad and Tobago set to remove most of their covid 19 restrictions today, Monday 4th April 2022, the attention shifts now to prices increasing yet salaries are stagnant, and more so losing buying power and therefore losing value. The one bright spot we have seen coming out of this pandemic is however, is the power of our pockets. We can decide where to spend OUR money to get the most out of it and if the merchants fail to appease us, then we move on. They need us just as we need, most, of them. Spend wisely.

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Is the truth really out there? Or is it something that can be hidden?

What this pandemic has shown us is that it(the truth) can be whatever the loudest person wants it to be. And by the time we know better, it is too late.

Knowing that; can we imagine how much of history is filled with false information that we will NEVER find the truth about? Think about it. 

A lie goes sprinting before the truth puts on its pants.

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I'm back and a bang is an understatement with this episode. I look forward to your comments on this topic as my views on it aren't especially "mainstream". 

Hope you're having a wonderful day, week, month, year.

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Its's always something happening and most times it is negative. Just give us a damm break. Pandemic, wars, mass migration, financial crisis (x2) etc. Only so much a generation can take, omfg. 

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Weed. Marijuana. Why is it still illegal in many, if not most, countries? Isn't about time to free up the herb? It is long overdue damm it man.

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First episode for the year, and it is a big one. 

Why mandatory? What are the pros and cons? Are there legal grounds? also should Governments accept liability? 

To be crystal clear, I am NOT against the vaccine.

LoopTT Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/covid-19-vaccines-and-law-10-things-know

Countries where mandatory is in effect: https://www.reuters.com/world/countries-make-covid-19-vaccines-mandatory-2021-07-13/

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The highs and lows of using alcohol as a coping mechanism. The dark places it has taken me and how I plan on getting the strings cut. 

*DISCLAIMER*

Suicide is discussed in this episode.

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No intro today just straight into the meat of it. Short and sweet as usual. Sorry about the ending. 

A coping mechanism that destroys individuals, families, and so much more...

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After a week off, we are back for the long season ahead. International Men's Day is the right time to return as this is something that seems to be over looked year after year. When someone from a small twin island nation like Trinidad and Tobago has a massive impact or influence on our culture such as Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, responsible for creating/starting International Men's Day, an added pride is generated. 

How much has changed? How much has remained the same? And what can/will be done are spoken about in today's special episode.

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Taking private jets to a climate change summit...what's the point then? Zoom not good enough? A medium rant on the bs back patting happening in Scotland currently.

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The major difference is we don't have access to the insane amount of money they have but the mindset, in most cases, is the same.

Corruption, for the most part, comes down to the individual. So you gotta ask yourself, "what would you do if you were in that position?"

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It's almost none existent and in most societies/cultures not even spoken about but Men's mental health is a need that was very much under discussed until this generation. The time of suffering in silence must end with us.

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...at least some of it did when Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram went offline on the 04/10/2021. Many people get their news from these apps and were lost without it. What can we do to stop this sort of dependency? Why have we allowed these companies to become bigger than many countries GDP?

We have to start taking time away from these apps and services by taking mini social media breaks; start with an hour and move up from there.

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For my 200th episode I've decided to give these people roses. Let me know what you think, especially about the last person

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It started off with American Politics but naturally flowed into other issues that have their roots in there as well. This is NOT an attack on the American people, just highlights how their elections impact the world as a whole; for good or bad.

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Rooted in racism; marijuana laws were created, and still enforced, to target a specific group of persons under the guise of public safety. Why are countries only NOW looking into making it legal for both recreational and medical use? One word: Money

Today's episode focuses on the issue of marijuana and its undeniable medical miracle, so sit back, relax, and light up a blunt as we talk weed.

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Knowing what needs to be done and doing it are two completely different things. We know Climate Change is real, we know there are alternative energy sources that we can use but are we willing to fix it and use them is where the real issues begin. In the final part of this 3 part series, we discuss some of the many other energy sources instead of Fossil fuel, that are available to use abundantly.

This week on News and Beyond, we take a look at two very controversial bills/laws have been passed in Texas and Australia regarding abortion and surveillance respectively. These laws have been seen by many as infringing on the rights of the citizens and activists are calling for their removal.

In part 2 of this 3 part series, we discuss the consequences of decades of unchecked global warming and climate change which has resulted in rising sea levels, prolonged droughts, rising temperatures and so much more. Why is melting permafrost such a threat? Listen to find out

What we do now can and will determine the future we leave for our kids and grandkids, let us not be the ones to drop the ball.

When you spent millions fighting against climate change science that even your own experts agree is true, the result is a misinformed public and an issue that impacts us, all being used as a political football and endangering not just our lives now, but that of our kids and grandkids. These oil companies knew for decades that their products were destroying the planet yet chose profit over planet.

In part 1 of this 3 part series, we discuss Exxon's role in creating the monster that is climate change deniers.

This is episode zero, the start of a new chapter and a new direction of the show to discussing issues that impact both our daily lives and our future.

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My appreciation for you being here with me on this journey, and not just this month but for the past 2 years. It has definitely been great and although the show will be taking a new direction from September, the spirit of educating will always be there.

Remember excellence is a habit; make it yours.

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In a bid to be more social responsible the 868andbeyond Show will, from 1st September 2021, be more focused on social issues that impact us all. After producing over 190 episodes, I feel the time is right to shift to address the many issues that affect us.

The shift is in a bid to get us more in tune with what goes on around the world; the affairs that impact the Florida man to the Russian child to the German teacher and back. I hope we all continue on this journey together.

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It wasn't the nicest but it was for sure one of the best things I have done and the job I did after had a very positive impact on my life. What was your first job?

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A snap shot of news from around the world.

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The symbiotic relationship that makes the world. One keeps you grounded the other allows you to fly, and I am a dreamer. Many doubters around but that just refines the dream. Keep dreaming.

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If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. So with that being said let's change how we look at the start of the week; let's look at Monday with optimism and hope. Let us put the energy/vybz (local slang/spelling) into the day that we want out of it.

New day

New week

New opportunities

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No intro, just straight to the point and short and sweet. How my day looks when I am off from work. Early morning to late night and all in between. Do enjoy.

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The title says all that needs to be said about this episode. These are just 4 examples of rainbows during this storm; what are some you have seen/experienced?

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Short, sweet, and to the point. This episode is about what goes on behind the scenes(BTS), or behind the mic, before an episode is published. From topic ideas to why I thanked a rooster, this peek behind the curtains explains why. Enjoy.

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It is longer than usual but packed with not just my 10 favorite games of all time but the emotional connection of #1 is why we love games. Do enjoy.

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Longer than the other 2 but more in depth. Hope you enjoy.

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Should we continue working from home or not? This has become a hot topic within recent days as vaccines roll out worldwide and employers are looking to bring employees back to the offices. However should they end this option? It is not as simple as yes or no, but more a question of convenience. Does your industry allow for a smooth work from home option? Are you paying your employees for their time or their skills? Can you adjust to working in an office after so long home?

This episode highlights just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this issue; remember the grass isn't always greener. Weight your options and choose wisely.

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Dreams, we all have them. Whether wet, scary, weird, or happy, we experience them on a daily basis and forget about 80% of them. I google the meanings of them when I wake up and this episode is about 3 weird ones and 1 great one. I would like to hear your dreams

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A pet peeve of mine, something I despise a lot... How hard is it to hold your trash and wait till you reach a trash bin?!? This is your moral responsibility to keep your country clean as possible; and EVERYONE has to. From child to CEO. Clean up after yourselves.

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You audit our taxes and finances, but do you audit our life? Do you take a deep look at where and how you do what you do?

A life audit takes a look at  8 various aspects of our lives; health, finances, persona; development, career, relationships, self-care, home life, and free time. You can add or take away what applies to you, however this is the general consensus of doing a life audit. Take a week and review and apply where necessary.

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Yep you read that right, this is an episode about nothing. But within nothing you can learn something, sometimes.

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Ever wanted to know what I listen to when I am not recording? Well these are the shows, from Tim Ferris to T.E.D Talk to Rob Moore, that I give an ear to almost daily. Tifo football show is one I highly recommend for my football/soccer fans. Gary Vee is a must as well. Let me know your favorites.

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Just some more random thoughts I wrote down, and some found on the internet also Reddit. Send me yours as well.

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The fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. If success could have a tagline, it'll be similar to the Google definition of the word persistence. Most, if not all, of the legendary athletes have this trait that separates them from being ordinary. The reach and surpass your goals, you need this as well.

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