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Me, You, and Manifestos
Dear You, You could be a student, teacher, administrator, CEO, or employee and find value in making the time to read this blog entry....

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Dec 14, 20183 min read


Hiking Outdoors and Discovering Within
X Marks the Spot on Signal Hill Last weekend I went on a hike. It was not an ordinary walk in the woods. Indeed, it was transformative....

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Dec 7, 20183 min read


Thank You Luke Cage!
It was better than Spiderman. Yes, better than X-Men. Let me take you back; it was better than He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. It...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 30, 20183 min read


You, Medicine, & Cultural Awareness
Dear Student, This week, I am writing this letter to share with you an incredible resource for the holiday break. As our semester ends, I...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 23, 20183 min read


Thinking, Deciding, and Acting!
Do you want to begin a business? Is entrepreneurialism calling you every day as you clock-in at your job? The advice I am going to offer...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 16, 20184 min read


Birthdays, Earth-days, and Reflections
Last Sunday, I celebrated another year of life. I spent time alone and with my family. It was a good day. On my birthdays, I make it a...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 9, 20182 min read


Do you still...
Dear Student, How are you this week? Today, I want to remind you of an important activity that can help you perform better on your exams,...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 2, 20183 min read


Happy Friday and Monday!
It’s Friday! Yes, and I want you to start thinking about Monday. Did I just kill your vibe? I want to help you, so please just read on...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 26, 20182 min read


Chi-town Is My Hometown
There are times like this that I miss Chicago. I miss the people. I miss the smell of Giordano’s pizza. I miss driving pass Comiskey park...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 20, 20183 min read


You + X = Achievement
Dear Student, How are you this week? I hope that you are taking the advice I offered you in my previous entries to heart. Remember it is...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 12, 20183 min read


Coworkers, Friendships, and Impressions
Take a minute. Imagine this is your first day at a new job. Close your eyes and picture yourself walking around the office to introduce...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 7, 20182 min read


6 Specifics for Black Males
In June, I had the opportunity to appear on George Kilpatrick’s radio show Inspiration for the Nation. The topics of the show explored...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 5, 20183 min read


3 Reasons to GO TO CLASS!
Dear Student, How are you? Yes, it’s me again. You know, the professor with the long dreadlocks who you frequently mistake for another...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 29, 20183 min read


Bored And Working
Have you ever been bored at work? I have. How do you overcome boredom while at work? Do you scroll on social media? Perhaps, you decide...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 23, 20182 min read


Dear Student,
I appreciate you taking the time to come and meet with me during office hours. It is a pleasure to get to know more about you and your...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 15, 20183 min read


Antigua Expectations and Reality
Before I arrived in Antigua and Barbuda, I pictured evening walks on the beach with my family, a picturesque home, and an employment...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 1, 20183 min read


Working and New Priorities
It’s been about two weeks since I resumed working for someone other than myself. For the past two years, I focused my efforts on building...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 17, 20183 min read


Dad, True Stories, & New Opportunities
When I was a child, I loved to spend time with my dad. We played basketball together and often I would tag along with him as he ran...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 4, 20183 min read


Mexico and The Change Within
Looking out the window of my family room and seeing our vecinos, neighbors, I began to think about how much I will miss Mexico. I moved...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jul 21, 20184 min read


Luke Cage for President in 2020
On Friday, June 27, at 8:09 pm, I received a text message. Although it was the start of the weekend, I was getting ready for bed in...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jul 7, 20183 min read
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