Clifton Smith

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Essays on identity, consciousness, entrepreneurship, and the practical experience of building a life.

G12 – “Holiday” Season

Today I head back to the West Coast to see how much my Godson has grown, to be in a dear friend’s wedding, and to spend Thanksgiving with my family (and maybe a little USC football). …

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G11 – Time for Beauty in Darkness

It’s getting colder and darker sooner out here in NYC, somehow though each day is still 24 full hours #magic. As the time passes, I am sure my first “real winter” will make me appreciate the…

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G09 – A Pep Talk

I often hear people quoting, referencing, and reminding others about this: If you don’t have something exciting to talk about, find something else that is worth talking about. Up until recently, I have been seriously misinterpreting…

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