For over 15 years, I have captivated audiences through speeches, performance poetry and my writing. As a Midwest kid who is the son of two steel workers (father was also a 30+ year mortician), the value of hard work was automatically instilled inside of me. Even after becoming a Top 25 world ranked poet, 2x best selling author and completing a 20 year military career on active duty, I still pursue my crafts as if I have never earned top accolades. With this mindset, it allows me to stay grounded and gives me reason to consistently celebrate and elevate. Let your naysayers be humble. You stay hungry for more. The world needs transparency. Don't be afraid to be the one that's seen.