Energy Wasted: Stop Trying to Save Folks Who Are Committed to the Chaos

Let's keep the energy where it needs to be: on us.
​We've all been there. Trying to mentor, trying to uplift, trying to drag a brother or sister out of a situation they seem hellbent on staying in. Trying to show them the light when they're cool with the shadows.
​Here's the harsh, but necessary, truth we need to internalize: You can't pour into a cup that's not ready to receive.
​That emotional labor, that time, that money you spend trying to pull someone out of a lifestyle they are actively choosing? That's energy that could be spent on:
​Leveling up your own game.
​Investing in the folks who are already running with you.
​Building the infrastructure (businesses, homes, community funds) that will change the game for the next generation.
​The drama and the chaos are a comfort zone for some. And until they decide they're done with it, your efforts are just free entertainment. Stop being the emotional ambulance service for people who are choosing to drive without seatbelts.
​Our job is to build the path, not to force people to walk on it. Focus on building and supporting the winners—the ones who see the vision and are putting in the work. Let the others watch from the sidelines.
​Where are you redirecting that wasted energy right now?
​#KnowYourWorth #ProtectYourPeace #BlackExcellence #BuildTheTable #FocusedEnergy #NoCap