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Kobe Bryant, Super Bowl LIV, and Life
I remember watching NBA games at my friend Brandon’s house. He was #teamkobe, and I respected LeBron's game. Although I wasn't a fan of...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Feb 7, 20203 min read


Capoeira Makes Me Lie
I lie to my students. Whenever I receive a new Capoeira student, I tell them, “It will get easier, just keep coming.” The reality is that...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jan 31, 20202 min read


Christmas in January
Last week, my parents and one of my sisters came to Antigua. We had a great time together. It wasn’t the presents they bought us, but...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jan 24, 20203 min read


Learning by Instructional Design
Imagine that it's your first day on a new job. After completing the new hire paperwork, your supervisor asks you to sit at a desk and...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jan 17, 20203 min read


2020 Vision, Goals, and Chaos
The latest US and Iran conflict may have you off your game. You usually make time to create New Year's resolutions by now, but concerns...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jan 10, 20203 min read


Three Tips for 2020 Marriage Success
Tuesday, I celebrated my tenth wedding anniversary. In Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers, he discusses Simon and Chase’s 10,000 hours...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jan 3, 20203 min read


Superhuman Love
In 2019 I began my classes with one question. I asked my students, “if you could have any superhuman strength, what would it be and why?”...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Dec 27, 20193 min read


Dear Zuri,
This week, you made nine years old! Where did the time go? I remember the day you were born like it happened yesterday. Your mom began...

Dad
Dec 20, 20193 min read


Hair Love, Capoeira, and Family
Busy and blessed are the best words to describe last weekend. I battled food poisoning, attracted two thousand subscribers to my family’s...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Dec 13, 20193 min read


Ruth George Teaches Us
Ruth George's murder happened in my second home. From 2001 to 2016, I attended school, worked, and remained in affiliation with the...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Dec 6, 20192 min read


More Thanks in Antigua
It’s that time of year. November and December are the months in the West, where some of us will make special plans to connect with family...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 29, 20193 min read


Jesus is King
Trump supporter, mentally ill, slavery apologizer, and musical genius are just a few of the words I’ve used to describe Kanye West. Over...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 22, 20193 min read


Daddy's Kisses
Last weekend, I embarrassed my daughter. She had a sleepover, and I kissed her in the presence of her friend. Every night, before the...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 15, 20193 min read


Birthdays and Gratitude
On November 4th, I celebrated another birthday. Thank you for the email messages and social media posts. I am grateful for one more year...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 8, 20192 min read


Cummings and Feeding Souls
You’re going to be a senator. I would vote for you!” I remember hearing those words when I was about fifteen years old. For whatever...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 1, 20193 min read


Re: Dating and Medical School
Dear Student, I want to finish last week's conversation. You came to my office for dating advice and strategies for staying focused in...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 25, 20192 min read


Let E-Go and Accept Failure
We must learn to let our egos die. Yes, we must embrace courageous actions that include accepting failure and rejecting foolish pride. In...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 18, 20193 min read


Decisions and Regrets
Have you ever had second thoughts about a decision? It felt right in the moment, but soon after, you regret the choice you selected. I've...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 11, 20193 min read


Goodbye La Vida Lindsay
I think it is time. We have reached the point where it is necessary to end the family vlog. I started our YouTube channel, La Vida...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 4, 20193 min read


Man Cave Instincts
Are you listening to your instincts? If you follow an internal compass that guides you to places only you can see, the chances are that...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 27, 20194 min read
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