CEDTalks

Many feel success is tied to certain elements. For me, it starts with couth . Yes, my friends, couth; a seldom used word which, like money, all of us could use but few have. For those unfamiliar with the unusual term, here is a definition. couth /ko͞oTH/ Adjective: Cultured, refined, and well mannered. Noun: Good manners; refinement As a youth, my parents, godparents, extended family and friends instilled in me great values and manners. Now attempting to become a prominent member of both entertainment and African-American community, I am continually reminded to retain said couth when my goals are accomplished. Two of the most...vocal people about this are my coworkers and friends, Kim and Kenya. Through their own research they have observed celebrities past and present, near and far, young and old who have gone by the waste side. For whatever reason they view me as a young man with potential, so they have provided me with some guidelines for when that big break arrive...

Though I'm more of a relationship person, there are a few exciting components of being single. One of my favorite elements of bachelor status are date nights; the evening plays out like a football game, with the required preparation and implementing of game plan. Like most winning football franchises, successful dates revolve around a star player (you), a strategy (well-planned date), and "role players". So what, pray tell, are role players on an evening out? The accessories, of course. When you're this close, you better have the right tools. The "accessories" are the details or items that allow your date to flow; their primary objective is to maintain your date's focus on your positives. These include freshening your breath, avoiding chapped lips, and more. Not only are OWNING the right accessories important, but so is where you HOLD them.  As a man, it is considered a fashion "faux pas" (Google it) to carry a lot of crap in y...