Tackle Thursday With JK

In this episode JK was joined by his former student, who recently became an HBCU Graduate, Austin Simpson. The two of them tackled the topic of community and the importance of building connection with others. Austin shared how doors to many opportunities opened up once he began initiating conversations. Austin shared valuable advice for young adults that are entering and or exiting college.

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In this episode JK addressed the idea of preparation by tackling the topic "Win Tomorrow by Preparing Tonight". JK informed scholars that the success of their day will be determined by their preparation or lack there of the night before. JK wants all young adults to know that preparation is an ingredient they cannot afford to skip over if they want to experience success in any area of their lives.

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On this episode JK discussed the idea of "self talk" as he explained the importance of speaking life to yourself. JK wants young adults to know that their own words and belief about themselves is what matters the most. According to JK, it doesn't matter what anyone says about you, whether it be good or bad. But what matters is what we say to ourselves daily.

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On this episode of the Pod, JK shared three instances from his life where he had to believe in himself and Bet on Himself. JK encourages young adults to get in the habit of betting on themselves even when others around you may not support of fully understand what your vision or goals are. JK highlights how betting on himself as a teenager has set the precedent in his life of consistently betting on himself when he is up against the wall and has to make important decisions.

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On this episode of the podcast Jeremy was joined by Chris Johnson Sr. , as they discussed the topic of "Finding Purpose Beyond Your Job Title." Chris expressed the importance of not limiting yourself to working in only one profession or to the usage of only one of your gifts, but instead making sure that you maximize every gift within you and by doing so creating multiple sources of income for yourself.

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On this episode JK was joined by professional basketball player and NBA D-League Champion Nigel Spikes as they discussed Nigel's late introduction to the game of basketball and his resiliency to overcome setbacks he faced as he became eligible to become a pro basketball player. Young Adults can learn from Nigel and his story to keep the faith when chasing your dreams , even when it seems impossible at the time to accomplish them.

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In this episode JK tackled the popular topic of the Transfer Portal that many Young Adult collegiate athletes are experiencing. JK offered advice on what college athletes need to ponder when considering entering the Transfer Portal. JK made sure to highlight what he believed are the Pros and Cons of the Transfer Portal.

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As Christmas approaches, JK decided to discuss the importance of maximizing our gifts that we have been given by God. In this episode JK emphasizes that we must live with an attitude of gratitude and that we should not only verbally express thankfulness for our gifts, but we must also say thank you with our actions.

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In this episode JK discusses the decision to keep FSU out of the College Football Playoff. JK shares why he disapproves of the decision and he highlights one lesson he believes the FSU players should take away from this situation that will help them to be stronger and better as a person in the future.

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Several hours before JK recorded this episode, he found out that he did not win Teacher of the Year for his school, despite being 1 of 3 finalist selected from 100 plus teachers. JK was very transparent during this episode about the disappointment he was feeling due to not winning. JK discussed the topic of overcoming disappointment while also sharing tactics that help prevent disappointment from turning into discouragement.

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