The Death Of A Friend And The Birth Of A Dream
Jan 02, 2026 • 00:48:24
Our team thought it was a great idea to start rewinding previous (but timely) episodes of our show during the times that Mista Yu is away from the microphone. All of these beautiful Blasts from the Past were previously broadcast, but we are sharing them with you at a time when you might need them most. Hope you enjoy the review!
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What if the words you’re saving for tomorrow never get spoken? This conversation starts with an archive drop and opens into a raw, urgent meditation on missed chances, unspoken gratitude, and the real cost of waiting. I trace a line from a childhood in Bedford-Stuyvesant—amid arson-scarred blocks, strained schools, and low expectations—to a purpose that survived the odds, then pause at one moment I can’t get back: a best friend named Ayanna who never got to hear she was my best friend.
We challenge the reflex to say “maybe it wasn’t meant to be” and ask a harder question: were we truly in position to receive the opportunity? We dig into personal accountability, the gap between 100 percent effort and the safe 65%, and the way gratitude reframes loss without denying it.
Imagine today is your last day—who needs your apology, your thanks, your love? No stunts, no theatrics, just focused presence and meaningful follow-through. If this message moves you, share it with someone who needs the nudge, subscribe for more conversations that blend real life with real accountability, and leave a review to help others find the show. Then, before the day slips away, tell someone what you’ve been meaning to say.
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Our team will choose random (but timely) episodes from our previous three seasons (which are our most popular ever!) to share with our listeners during the slower parts of a long podcast season. We think you will enjoy them! Thanks for listening!
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