The Life Unexamined Is Not Worth Living...

J-Smoove welcomes his audience to a life where “word is bond” is of utmost importance. He explains the significance of understanding the power of attaching our names to something and how it can affect every facet of our lives. J-Smoove warns of the dangers of not keeping our word and the trail of destruction it can leave. Additionally, he explains that when we learn to apply values and principles to our word and surround ourselves with those who have compatible outlooks, we are entering a realm to a life that is worth living. In this episode, you'll learn:- The importance of word is bond- The significance of our “name” and the values and principles associated with it- The ramifications of not keeping our word- The value of surrounding ourselves with like-minded individuals that we can trust - How integrity and high character goes hand in hand with our word

J-Smoove welcomes his audience to a life of expectations. All expectations are not created equally, though. He hammers home the significance of understanding what reasonable and unreasonable expectations are. He also explains how to apply appropriate expectations to those who are deserving. J-Smoove illustrates the importance of knowing who we are and who others are in our relationships. Additionally, he clarifies the dangers of creating illusions of what we want others to be and falling in love with the idea of an individual that isn’t based on reality. J-Smoove explains that when we learn to surround ourselves with those who have harmonious values and principles, we are embarking on a journey to a life that is worth living. In this episode, you'll learn:- The importance of having standards and expectations- What reasonable and unreasonable expectations are- How to apply expectations to the most appropriate individuals- The significance of joining ourselves with those who have harmonious values and principles- The dangers of creating illusions of what we want others to be

J-Smoove welcomes his audience to a world where opportunities are plentiful. There is a caveat, though. All of these opportunities are created and manifested by each and every one of our thoughts/attitudes. He explains how opportunities are not only just handed to us, but are brought about by our own courses of actions and behaviors. J-Smoove explains how certain principles of the law of attraction correlates to creating opportunities and the significance of surrounding ourselves with like-minded individuals who are unselfish. He emphasizes the pitfalls of dwelling on what we don’t have and the importance of practicing gratitude. J-Smoove expresses that once we learn the true power of visualization and creating opportunities, not only for ourselves but for others, also, we are bringing about a favorable chance to have a life filled with abundance. In this episode, you'll learn: - What “creating opportunities” means - The power of visualization for achieving goals  - How stagnation leads to a lack of growth - The importance of surrounding ourselves with like-minded individuals who create opportunities - How certain principles of the law of attraction correlates with creating opportunities - The benefits of practicing gratitude - The significance of breaking generational traumas/cycles

J-Smoove welcomes his audience to a land of a lack of accountability. Every step we take, everywhere we look, we see it. We even play a part in it. Our inner circle, environment, social media, and television all share the same thing, a lack of accountability. But where does this stem from? J-Smoove has all of the answers. J-Smoove argues that the lack of accountability starts from childhood and continues into adulthood. Those who exhibit this behavior is what he calls children in adult bodies. He explains the reality that we are all products of our environment, but stresses the importance of us not making that the final product. He also addresses the significance of owning up to our actions in reference to relationships. J-Smoove provides solutions and teaches us how to start our own path towards a land of accountability. J-Smoove states that once we learn to take accountability, we can start to have control of our lives and manifest aspirations in ways that we didn’t think were possible.   In this episode, you'll learn: - What accountability means - How the lack of accountability affects many facets our lives - How to take accountability for our actions - The importance of surrounding ourselves with like-minded individuals who not only hold themselves accountable, but hold us accountable, as well - How to overcome being merely products of environment - The benefits of having communication within our relationships not only when we are triggered but also when we are more subdued and clear minded - About the Hegelian Dialectic and how it coincides with accountability

J-Smoove welcomes his audience to a world where a defeatist mentality is prevalent and tries its very best to bring all of us down. This is a never ending battle, but with much examination and reflection, this draining mentality can be combated. He emphasizes that we aren't skipping steps and references back to episodes 1-4 about the importance of building a foundation, figuring out who we are, deciphering if we are conditional or unconditional, and determining what our core values are. Without this requisite work being done, battling a defeatist mentality becomes fruitless. In addition, J-Smoove presents some helpful tips that will be the driving force for positive change. J-Smoove also takes his audience on a figurative journey, where "Defeatist", who is a parasite, seeks to attach itself to vulnerable hosts and feed off of their negative energy. There is no "happy ending" to this story, but more of a realistic school of thought that leads to a life that is worth living. In this episode, you'll learn: - What a defeatist mentality means - The importance of understanding that all people, even the most confident, struggle with defeatism - How defeatism is like a parasite looking for its next host to feed on - How to combat a defeatist mentality - How to identify personal triggers - The benefits of positive affirmations and self talk - Why setting reasonable goals that fit our skill set and personality are of utmost significance - That success and failure are subjective and both are vital parts of our growth

J-Smoove welcomes his audience to an environment where we keep it 100. He has a unique guest, Bryan Gray, who is a retired NYPD officer. He discusses his ubringing in Brooklyn, NY and how that helped to shape him into who he is, today. Bryan delves into the corruption within the NY police department, how stats take precedent over serving/aiding communities, why he purposely left money on the table, and why he turned down many opportunities to move up the ranks. He also explains how working the streets of impoverished neighborhoods was more enjoyable and fulfilling than dealing with the individuals on the inside due to the bureaucratic police structure. J-Smoove and Bryan explain to the audience what keepin' it 100 means to them and why it is a fundamental principle of a life that is worth living. In this episode, you'll learn: - What keepin' it 100 means - The importance of staying true to ourselves and not compromising who we are - About the corruption within the infrastructure of the NY police department - Why it is imperative that we learn how to police our own communtities without the need of an external force - About the power of working together as a community and its benefits - What it means to create our personal legacies on this earth - Why we should never lose sight of our passions/dreams

J-Smoove presents his audience to a world where we are picked to survive. He has a special guest, Gwendolyn Taylor, who has her masters in social work and organizational leadership. She joins his platform to discuss her book titled "Picked to Survive". Each chapter of the book talks through the trials, tribulation, trauma, and lessons learned that has surrounded her life in adulthood. Relationship issues, lies, deception, her home being burglarized, her battles with cancer, and losing her sister to cancer. Despite all of these misgivings, Gwen still carries a positive mindset. She uses her personal story as a testimony of hope to benefit others. J-Smoove and Gwen remind the audience that while we are alive and breathing, it is imperative to realize that we have been picked to survive. The time is now to start our journey and leave our legacies. But, in order to do that, we have to know who we are and what is important us, which requires much reflection and examination. In this episode, you'll learn: - What it means to be picked to survive - The significance of reflecting and examining both the pleasant and unpleasant events in our lives - The importance of acknowledging our losses and still being grateful for what we still have - How to build strength in our weakest moments

J-Smoove takes his audience on a journey to a world where we say what we mean and mean what we say. A world where what we say is actually what it means. A world where understanding and agreement are no longer used interchangeably or synonymously. He makes it very clear that this isn't just an exercise of semantics. No, this is about a life of examination and critical observation. He explains that both of these terms aren't idle words, but have real meaning and power that can have lasting adverse affects on our relationhips. J-Smoove challenges his audience to be humble and honest with themselves and truly reflect on the message that is being conveyed. In this episode, you'll learn: - The importance of differentiating between understanding and agreement - About the power of using both understanding and agreement erroneously and the impact it can have on all types of relationships - How to stop using understanding and agreement synonymously - How agreeing with individuals doesn't necessarily equate to understanding them - That we are able to agree/disagree while still having a full understanding

J-Smoove invites his audience to a life of a full understanding of what true compatibility means. This time around, he has a special guest, Weleskie Dias-Bourke, who he has known for over a decade, dating back to his corporate America days at JP Morgan. Weleskie has attained much wisdom and understanding throughout her journey and shares her perspective on what compatibility means to her. They both engage in serious dialogue and playful banter as they discuss the importance of developing harmonious relationships on different levels. J-Smoove and Weleskie explain how not only understanding what compatibiltiy means but how applying these principles, can lead to a life that is worth living. In this episode, you'll learn: - What compatibilty means - When compatibilty turns into self sabotage - Why there isn't a general compatibilty rule - How to co-exist and find harmony with others - How being in a relationship just for the sake of a relationship can be harmful

J-Smoove challenges his audience to indulge in both a mental and physical exercise of the core. Core values, that is. He explains how deciding what our core values are, ties into our foundation, determining who we are and understanding if we are conditional or unconditional. Everything comes full circle in this episode. J-Smoove also explains that episodes 1-4 are the foundational road maps and guides to a life that is worth living. He urges his listeners to throw away the excuses and commit to a long-lasting journey filled with reflection and examination. In this episode, you'll learn: - What core values are - How our core values can play a major role in all aspects of our existence - About the power of surrounding ourselves with likeminded individuals - How to establish an action plan towards commitment to our core values

Do you ever wonder why some people don't put the forth the amount of love and effort that you would expect from them? Do you find that the lack of mutual support and emotional investment from others has negatively impacted your mental health? Well, if this sounds like a reccuring issue in your life, J-Smoove has the answers. He introduces us to a life where we move past the inquiring, argumentative and confusion phase. He dives into the importance of understanding the differences between a conditional and unconditional person, and how comprehending these differences can lead to a life filled with euphoria. A life with less stress, frustration and uncertainity. J-Smoove also takes his audience on a journey of a world that consists of conditional and unconditional individuals. A world filled with happiness, sadness, lonliness, anger, bewilderment, humor, stress, peace and trauma. He takes us through the interactions of these individuals and paints a clear picture to convey an important message. In this episode, you'll learn: - How to get past the inquiring phase in relation to repetitive arguments that lead to confusion - The differences between a conditional and unconditional person - How to differentiate between a circumstantially and naturally conditional/unconditional person - Productive ways of seeking out others who provide mutual support and emotional investment - How determining whether or not we are conditional or unconditional can impact every facet of our lives

“Who am I?” is the million dollar question that many people don’t have the answer to. It’s such a simple, but complex question. It’s a conundrum. The good news is that J-Smoove has the answer to that question. But, in order to get there, it takes a great deal of soul searching and conducting individual background checks. J-Smoove takes all of us on his personal journey and explains how he came to be the person that he is, today. Before the episode concludes, J-Smoove has a question for the audience and challenges their thought process. In this episode, you'll learn: - The importance of determining who we are - The importance of understanding what we aren't willing to compromise about ourselves - How figuring out who we are, affects every aspect of our daily lives - How to not only seek out a desired result, but also utilize reflection and appreciation in relation to the process that was required in order to attain that result

J-Smoove welcomes everyone to take a foundational journey back to their roots and beginning. He dives into the importance of a foundation from a literal and figurative sense, while using an analogy of a home and how it corresponds to every one of us. He also touches on the power of examination and reflection in relation to day-to-day living. But before he delves into the specifics, J-Smoove has an important disclaimer for his audience. In this episode, you'll learn: - What a foundation is - How building a strong foundation can lead to fulfillment - Why being honest with ourselves is so important - The importance of reflection and examination