Listen to music and read a book (Walter Mosley or George Pelecanos)
headphones in dance (yeah honestly try it)
Gym
Walk
Cook
80s Horror film
80/90s Action or Martial Arts Film
Write
I do like Frank Chapman's book:
https://www.amazon.com/Marxist-Leninist-Perspectives-Black-Liberation-Socialism-ebook/dp/B08W3R4PGG
I would recommend it.
Are you shaving with clippers or razors ? If razors stop using them and invest in some good beard trimmers Something like this, and when you shave make sure your shaving in the direction in which your beard is growing, it'll vastly reduce your chances of getting razor bumps, as an aftershave I use this product called Tend Skin it's a little expensive but it's worked well for me, you can also try natural tea tree oil too it's known to help with razor bumps, just make sure to dilute it with water or some other oil like (coconut oil)
I got these and so far they’ve been very good to me, I didn’t want to break the bank on some clippers tho cuz I don’t trim very often
Trust no one at the job no matter how much they smile and seem friendly. Be cordial and professional nothing more nothing less. Have a game plan while you are working for the man, be working on your plan to have multiple streams of income so you can have some "fuck you" I quit money stacked somewhere and you can pivot. It's crazy how you have to think like a prepper in this day and time but these skillsets that my father taught me have helped me navigate.
Develop relationships with peers so you can have others like you across fields that can be your sounding board. Always look for jobs that aline with what you doing because sometimes once you really get into the thick of it you may want to change avenues of how you are developing your career.
Also, not all skin folk are kinfolk. Some have an " I wanna be favorite complex."
Find something that brings you joy and happiness that you can level you out when you just need to decompress. Take personal trips and always look to elevate your game. If you seem like you are on the move to always better yourself you will show those around you that you value yourself and you will also discover more possible opportunities and knowledge.
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Read the 48 Laws of Power to really become a Jedi.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0140280197/ref=cm\_sw\_em\_r\_mt\_dp\_RBDRC5WHEVDK7YP86AQS