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Grateful After
What are you thankful for today? Despite the unfortunate news of Trump’s premature cabinet picks, current injustices, and health...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 29, 20243 min read


Iron Mike No More
Do you remember "Iron Mike Tyson" in his prime? He was a phenomenal fighter. The death stare he gave opponents at the start of matches...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Umoja or...
How would you define Umoja? Umoja is the Swahili word for unity. It is also a rallying cry for people of the African diaspora to...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 15, 20242 min read


40, 14, 4
It's business as usual. After the disappointing election results, I opened an encouraging email and read that, despite Tuesday's outcome,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 8, 20243 min read


Possible
What do you think is possible? Consider the possibilities for this moment in history. Chances are you are living within the limits of...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 1, 20243 min read


Clarity, Sacrifice, Achieve
What sacrifices are you willing to make? Consider a goal and the anticipated result. To achieve the outcome, you must let something go....
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 25, 20243 min read


Expectations and Outcomes
Have you ever had concerns about a job? You had the necessary skills and knowledge to complete the task, but you didn't have the...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 18, 20242 min read


Hurricane Life
"Something told me, and God reassured me that while we are here, we will not experience a hurricane." I listened as my wife talked about...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 11, 20242 min read


One Month Ago
Do you ever wish you could travel back in time? Possibly, you would return to a younger age and prevent a mistake. Perhaps you would tell...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 4, 20243 min read


Trust
Stand still or sit down for just a few seconds. Close your eyes. Did you trust that everything would remain the same when you looked...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 27, 20243 min read


Fear... And
What frightens you? Do you fear a violent death, natural disasters, or something more familiar like spiders? It's healthy to have fears....
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 20, 20243 min read


Strength Inside Struggle
How do you handle struggle?" Following my presentation at the 2024 AMEE conference in Switzerland, the question popped up on a monitor....
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 13, 20243 min read


Easy
Do you sometimes wish things were easy? Work that doesn’t make you sweat, a marriage without disagreements, and quiet children without a...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 6, 20243 min read


One
Who are you? I am not asking about the public persona you play at work. Who are you when you’re alone? Many of us assume different...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 30, 20243 min read


Dear Gabi,
Stop tsking your teeth, sighing, or doing whatever else you do when annoyed. I know you didn’t ask for this birthday letter, but here it...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 22, 20242 min read


Resilience, Rinse, Repeat
The first email reached my inbox on Sunday. A campus administrator sent a notice for a tropical storm watch. I scanned the message and...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 16, 20242 min read


Olympic Dreams
Did you attend Carnival or watch the Olympic games? If you live in Antigua, perhaps you did both. While many honored the ancestors by...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 9, 20243 min read


Dear Kazo,
It's your turn again! Congrats on making it to 11 years old this week. I hope you enjoyed your special day. With our trip to Atlanta this...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 2, 20242 min read


Reunions and Retirements
How long does it take to get from Antigua to Atlanta? The total airtime is about six hours. With layovers or delays, it could take twelve...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jul 26, 20243 min read


Tough is
How would you define tough? Is it embodied in the boisterous competitor who claims victory before the match? Maybe it's getting shot and...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jul 19, 20243 min read
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