Redefining Wealth with Patrice Washington

Lynn Richardson: Paycheck to Monday

Are you one of those people who lives paycheck to paycheck? Or worse, paycheck to Monday, where you get paid on Friday and by Monday it’s already gone?
Do your spending habits cause you to spend more money than you make?
Are you ashamed to show your bank statement to your children?
If you’re answering yes to any of these questions, then today’s episode is one you don’t want to miss.
Before her success as a financial coach, Lynn Richardson – author, entertainment executive and celebrity financial coach – was living the paycheck to Monday routine, even though she was making five to six figures every month. Yes, you heard it right – on a monthly basis Lynn was making what most people make in a year, and she was still broke.
Fortunately, she recognized she had a problem and set out to fix it. As she says, “It didn’t matter how much money I made, which is why you can’t really trade time for money. More money doesn’t solve a money problem. If it did, millionaires and billionaires wouldn’t go bankrupt.”
In today’s episode, Lynn shares more of her personal money story and how it’s gotten her to where she is now. We’re also talking about her new book, Dynasty: A Guide to Building and Creating Generational Wealth, and how she’s working harder than ever to help others face their money issues and achieve personal, professional and spiritual harmony.
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Creating Dynasty Takeaways
Trading time for money doesn’t work. – Lynn Richardson
You can have peace during the storm when you honor the laws of order. – Lynn Richardson
People talk about the enemy, but it’s usually the inner-me, and if we can get the inner-me in check, we can keep the enemy off of our backs. – Lynn Richardson
If you have a dream, you have to speak what you seek until you see what you say. – Lynn Richardson
I can’t coach and coddle. – Patrice Washington
God said, “You only want to serve how you want to serve, which means you’re not serving.” – Lynn Richardson
Needing nothing is when you actually attract everything. – Lynn Richardson
Everybody knows how to spend less money when they have none. That’s not the challenge. The challenge is to have money and learn not to spend it. – Lynn Richardson
If you can’t show your child your bank statement, then it’s out of order. – Lynn Richardson
If you have more money than you can handle, it no longer has the power that you think. – Lynn Richardson
Energy is like money in the bank, once you spend it, it’s gone. – Lynn Richardson
When it comes to money, where are your pitfalls? What can you do better? Could you save more and spend less? Could you charge more for your time? Could you build assets that make money without you having to give up your time and energy?
Let us know in the comments below how you plan to improve your money situation. And remember, if you want to get your money straight, you’ve got to forget what people think – this is about YOU and your money.
 
Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions
And with that, let’s dig into Lynn’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.
Define Success:
“Peace. Joy. Harmony. I’m not necessarily looking for people to become wealthy, I’m looking for them to have harmony, which means that everything is working together for their good.”
Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:
“Loving and truthful giving.”
One Book that Has Redefined How You See Wealth:
The Bible
Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”:
“My name is Lynn Richardson and the truth about wealth is that it’s yours for the taking.”
 
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Anthony ONeal: The New American Dream

When it comes to student loans, I bet you either have them, have paid them off or you know somebody who has them. And I’ve got to ask, whatever your experience is with them, do you think that taking on debt to pay for an education is a smart move? Or is there a better way?
According to Anthony ONeal, there is. Anthony, bestselling author of Debt-Free Degree, The Graduate Survival Guide and Destroy Your Student Loan Debt, believes we should be able to go to college, get an education, AND graduate 100% debt free.
As Anthony covers in this episode, the average person graduates college with about $35,000 in student loan debt. Twelve years after they graduate, the average person still owes 65%, and in the African American and minority communities, that number is 113%.
These numbers are shocking and yet they lead to an even bigger question. How can someone pay off a substantial amount of debt like this when they’re struggling already to make ends meet?
Join us as Anthony breaks down the steps you can take now to get a handle on your debt and get it paid off sooner.
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Debt-Free Degree Takeaways
The American dream for the average graduate is not to start a family or buy a home, it’s to get a job and pay off their student loans. – Anthony ONeal
We make mistakes because we lack knowledge – we go into debt for the same reason. – Anthony ONeal
When you have a vision of where you want to go in life, the journey becomes a lot easier. – Anthony ONeal
You can’t get out of debt if you keep putting yourself into debt. – Anthony ONeal
Why is it that young 20-year-olds have a mortgage payment but don’t own any real estate? – Anthony ONeal
Everyone should have some form of education. What I’m against is jeopardizing your future FOR education. – Anthony ONeal
I didn’t get out of debt so I wouldn’t have to worry about money. I got out of debt so I could live and enjoy life. – Anthony ONeal
The caliber of my future will be determined by the choices I make today. – Anthony ONeal
My purpose is not to be rich. My purpose is to be a great husband, a great father, a great leader. – Anthony ONeal
I have boundaries with my money – it’s called a budget. – Anthony ONeal
Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean that you’re broke. – Anthony ONeal
A budget gives me the freedom to focus on the things that actually matter to me. – Patrice Washington
With 60% of college graduates not even using their degrees after graduation, do you think spending $100,000+ to get that degree was worth it? If you’re a college grad, we’d love to know: 1) Do you still have student loan debt OR have you paid it off? 2) Are you using your degree? 3) If you could go back in time, would you still go to college?
Let us know in the comments below. And if you’re still struggling with student loan debt, which of the steps Anthony shared are you going to tackle first?
 
Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions
And with that, let’s dig into Anthony’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.
Define Success:
“Purpose. As long as I’m in my purpose, then I am successful.”
Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:
“Freedom. Choices. Peace.”
One Book that Has Redefined How You See Wealth:
Everyday Millionaires: How Ordinary People Built Extraordinary Wealth – and How You Can Too by Chris Hogan
Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”:
“My name is Anthony ONeal and the truth about wealth is that wealth is different than being rich. You can be rich and have wealth OR you can be rich and not have wealth.”
 
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Rewind: People Want to Support You

Are you taking “how you show up in the world” for granted, especially when it’s time to get the support you desire?
 
Are you clear on how people can support you?
 
Are you praying for support, but then too prideful to vocalize you need help?
 
Are you allowing your irrational fears to turn you into an irresponsible steward?
 
If you’re nodding your head YES right now, I want you to know this:
 
There are people out there who want to support you, but they don’t understand how to do so.
 
Let’s take me, for example. Whenever people would ask what I needed, I’d respond with a generic answer or entirely turn down the offer of help. Now, that wasn’t because I didn’t need or want support.
 
You see, I was turning people away because I’d never taken the time to sit down and draft how people could support me.
 
Then it hit me … what if God wants to answer our silent prayers, but He’s waiting on us to use our voice and say we need help?
 
And what if our irrational fears are making us irresponsible stewards of the gifts He has blessed us with?
 
That’s profound, right? Well, in today’s episode, I go even deeper as I tackle each of these questions and unpack how I’ve addressed them. I’ll also explore the importance of shifting “how you show up in the world” so you get the support you want and need.
 
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People Want to Support Your Takeaways
Don’t block people’s blessings. – Patrice Washington
Stop sliding into people’s DMs on Instagram and talking about what you need. Instead, ask how you can support them. – Patrice Washington
When someone asks how they can support you are you prepared to answer honestly? – Patrice Washington
Pride comes before the fall. – Book of Proverbs 16:18 KJV
What I think is noble can quickly become irresponsible if it’s not kept in check. – Patrice Washington
How are your irrational fears making you an irresponsible steward? – Patrice Washington
What if God wants to answer our silent prayers, but He’s waiting on us to use our voice and actually say we need help first? – Patrice Washington
Are you taking yourself for granted? Are you unclear on how people can support you? Are you secretly praying for help, but too prideful to vocalize what you need? Are you allowing your irrational fears make you an irresponsible steward? Let us know in the comments below.
 
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Rewind: How to Walk in Expectancy

Do you know the difference between expectation and expectancy? For many people, these two words are interchangeable.
 
Expectation means you have a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future. This is what we anticipate, what we desire, what we wish for. Expectancy is a feeling something is going to happen – it’s the feeling you have when you’re expecting something.
 
For me, the difference between expectation and expectancy is action, and walking in expectancy is about actively doing something to move forward. It’s the action that then gives God something to bless, because as I’ve said before, God knows what you’re waiting on when he sees what you’re working on.
 
So, for instance, if you say you want to be a New York Times bestselling author but you have yet to sit down and write a word, how do you think that’s going to happen?
 
In today’s episode, we’re going to go further into this idea of walking in expectancy and how you have to actively do something in order to move closer to the thing you desire.
 
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How to Walk in Expectancy Takeaways
You can be committed to vision, but not attached to how you get there. – Patrice Washington
I came, I conquered, and if you know me, then you know that’s just another story and you will be seeing a lot more from me. – Miss Jamaica, Davina Bennett
Sometimes I stop and thank God for the prayers he didn’t answer. – Patrice Washington
Walking in expectancy is about trusting that no matter what happens, everything is working together for my good. – Patrice Washington
God knows what you’re waiting on when He sees what you’re working on. – Patrice Washington
Walking in expectancy means confidently looking for favor at every turn. – Patrice Washington
Your journey can’t only be about what you want, it has to also be about who you want to become in the process. – Patrice Washington
For me, I thank God for the many expectations I had that didn’t go as planned because the way I’ve been stretched and the lessons I’ve learned and the people I’ve met have been some of the biggest blessings of my life. 
 
Now, I’d love to hear from you. What expectations have you had that didn’t go as planned and what did you learn from them? Have they helped shape who you are today? And what about expectancy? Are you actively walking in expectancy? Let us know in the comments below.
 
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Rewind: Be Their Walking Contradiction

Has the past stopped you from moving forward? Did you do something in your 20s or 30s that you’re now ashamed of? 
For many people, the worry and fear around the thing they’re ashamed of is the reason they never move forward. Think of it like this, you’re afraid to build something because the truth of your past will come out and it could potentially damage you, so you don’t even try.
Then there’s also the risk that other people will start making up parts of your past simply to discredit you and either you’ll begin to believe it yourself or it will feel so unbearable that you’ll stop building the thing you were building.
The thing is, we all have a past. We’ve all done things we're ashamed of and if we’re willing to own them, then nothing, not even the fictions other people spin, can stop us.
In today’s episode, I discuss my own past and the shame and embarrassment I felt when I announced on live television that I’d lost everything in the 2008 recession and was bankrupt. Owning that loss was difficult, but it is a part of my story, and as it turns out, it was necessary for me to go through that experience in order to better help you. Join me as I dive into this and what it means to be the walking contradiction.
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Be Their Walking Contradiction Takeaways  
Many of us become paralyzed when it’s time to move forward because the shame of our past keeps us stuck where we are. – Patrice Washington
Nothing in life has happened to you, it’s happened for you. – Patrice Washington
Stop allowing other people to shame you into being quiet, into playing small, into pretending your gifts are insignificant – be their walking contradiction, instead. – Patrice Washington
What I love about my faith is that it teaches me the power of a plot twist. – Patrice Washington
When you know what is, you don’t have to be distracted or deterred by the what ifs. – Patrice Washington
Accept the facts. Your story is your story. What you’ve been through is what you’ve been through and there is nothing you can do to go back and change that. – Patrice Washington
Fiction is a belief or statement that is false, but one that is often held to be true because it is expedient to do so. – Patrice Washington
I can accept the things that I’ve done – the good, the bad, the ugly – because I’ve learned to embrace these things as things that have happened for me, not to me. – Patrice Washington
Are you ready to become the "walking contradiction"? Are you willing to own your past regardless of what you've done? And are you prepared to put a stop to the fictitious stories that others may spin? Let us know in the comments below.
 
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Rewind: Give God Something To Bless

Have you ever put something off or not taken the next step simply because you were confused about what came next?
Well, I’m pretty sure all of us have done this at one point or another.
The problem with this is when we’re not clear on what comes next, we often do one of two things. We either become information-gathers who run around in circles or we do nothing at all. 
But here’s the thing, in life there’s always going to be seasons where you’re confused. That’s why it’s so important for you to become comfortable in the confusion and realize that any time you put yourself out there in a new way, it will be uncomfortable and confusing, but it’s a necessary part of growth.
For me, whenever I’m confused, I look at it as an opportunity to meet new people, to ask for help, to invest in myself and to stretch in a new way. In other words, I look at every instance of confusion as another opportunity to create something magical, and I hope after today’s episode you do too. 
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Give God Something to Bless Takeaways  
Confusion can only paralyze us if we allow it. – Patrice Washington
Any time you put yourself out there in a new way, it’s uncomfortable and confusing, but it’s also a necessary part of growth. – Patrice Washington
In the confusion, you have to be willing to surrender the most. – Patrice Washington
Look at every instance of confusion as another opportunity to create something magical. – Patrice Washington
If you’re waiting to have all the answers before you move forward, you’re going to go to your grave with the best ideas still in you. – Patrice Washington
God knows what you’re waiting on when He sees what you’re working on. – Patrice Washington
You have to participate in your own rescue. – Patrice Washington
I’d rather walk in what I believe may be the right direction blindfolded, than stand still. – Patrice Washington
Are you letting confusion hold you back? Are you waiting to have all the answers before you move forward? The hard truth is if you continue to stand still, you’ll end up going to your grave with all your best ideas still inside of you.
And for me, that’s unacceptable. I don’t want to be where I am now in a year from now. What about you? Are you ready to use confusion as an opportunity to grow? Let me know in the comments below.
 
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Cathy Heller: Clarity Comes in the Doing

When you think about your story and how it’s made you who you are today, are there parts you’re ashamed to share? 
For many of us, there’s often something we don’t want to talk about. Maybe you came from an abusive home and your parents were alcoholics. Maybe you suffered from depression and put on a lot of weight as a result. Maybe your business failed and you had to file for bankruptcy.
Whatever it is, I’ve found that it’s the messy stuff – the stuff we want to sweep under the rug and forget about – that creates meaning in our life. And it’s that pain that ultimately creates our purpose.
So when it’s uncomfortable to share or acknowledge a part of your story, or when it’s easier to not put yourself out there and be vulnerable, I want you to remember everyone is carrying around something and it’s in those moments where you open up that you can truly reach them – at least, that’s what Cathy Heller, author of Don’t Keep Your Day Job, and I think.
In today’s episode, Cathy and I talk about everything from shame and your purpose to clarity and the importance of taking action. Cathy shares about her childhood, her first year in business and where she is now, and says instead of shaming yourself, you should invite all parts of yourself to have tea with you every morning. Join us as we dive in. 
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Clarity Comes in the Doing Takeaways
Our pain often turns into our purpose. – Cathy Heller
There is no person who is one dimensional. – Cathy Heller
You tell your story so no one else can weaponize it and use it against you. – Patrice Washington
Your vulnerability is your superpower. – Cathy Heller
What makes you beautiful is the fact you’re broken. – Cathy Heller
People overestimate what’s necessary for them to become successful and underestimate what they can do with three or four conversations a day. – Cathy Heller
Give yourself permission to make sloppy progress and just get started. – Patrice Washington
If you’re not willing to keep trying, testing and taking action, you’re never going to get to what you’re actually meant to build. – Cathy Heller
It is harder to live in a state of celebration than it is in sadness. – Cathy Heller
Whether you realize it or not, we’re all scrolling social media because we’re hoping something will make us feel less alone, that something will make us feel as if there’s someone out there who gets it.
That’s why it’s so important for us to share our whole story –, the good and the bad. It’s the thing we need right now.
So, are you willing to step out and share? Are you willing to be vulnerable? Are you willing to be imperfect? Are you willing to share your pain and struggles? Let us know in the comments below.
 
Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions
And with that, let’s dig into Cathy’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.
Define Success:
“A balance between getting to spend time with your kids and getting to do the work you find meaningful.”
Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:
“Plenty, energy, possibility.”
One Book that Has Redefined How You See Wealth:
You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth by Jen Sincero
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Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”:
“My name is Cathy Heller and the truth about wealth is what people pay you for is not the product or the service, it’s where you resonate energetically.”
 
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Kwame Christian: Becoming Comfortable with Uncomfortable Conversations

Have you ever wondered why so many of us struggle with having difficult conversations? Whether we go into people-pleasing mode or we check out of the conversation altogether to avoid further confrontation, many of us find these types of conversations extremely uncomfortable.
According to today’s guest, Kwame Christian, conflict is always an opportunity, and it’s difficult conversations that lead us to live our best life.
But is there a way we can get more comfortable having these conversations? One of Kwame’s best tips is to inject time into the situation and think through things before responding. There’s nothing that says you need to respond to someone immediately, in fact it’s in those snap responses we usually get into trouble. 
That’s why Kwame encourages us all to step back, think through the process and use his Compassionate Curiosity framework, where you first acknowledge your emotions, then get curious with compassion and finally use joint problem-solving to come to a solution.
Kwame Christian is host of the world’s most popular negotiation podcast, Negotiate Anything, and is dedicated to empowering others through the art and science of negotiation and persuasion. And his book, Nobody Will Play With Me: Finding Confidence in Conflict, has helped countless individuals overcome the fear, anxiety and emotion often associated with difficult conversations. 
Join Kwame and me as we go further into conflict resolution and discuss how to best navigate and lead difficult conversations.
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Conflict Resolution Takeaways
The best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. – Kwame Christian
You can decide not to decide anything today. – Patrice Washington
Positive emotions can lead us to bad decisions in the same way that anger and frustration can. – Kwame Christian
When a person can leave a conversation and think differently about the situation, that’s when change is most likely going to come. – Kwame Christian
Get curious with compassion. – Kwame Christian
Staying in constant conflict is an opportunity to strengthen our relationships. – Kwame Christian 
Do you see conflict differently? Have Kwame’s examples and Compassionate Curiosity framework changed how you will show up in difficult conversations? Let us know what your biggest takeaways were in the comments below.
 
Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions
And with that, let’s dig into Kwame’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.
Define Success:
“Peace.”
Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:
“Peace. Peace. Peace.” 
One Book that Has Redefined How You See Wealth:
Nobody Will Play with Me by Kwame Christian
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Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
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Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”:
“My name is Kwame Christian and the truth about wealth is that you have what you need already if you change your perspective.”
 
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Jeff Johnson: When Men Thrive

As we head into Father’s Day, I wanted to do a special episode for all of our Black men out there. I know 2020 has already been a year of changes and challenges, and I want to give all of you listening hope as I speak to what you might be experiencing. 
To help me do this, I’ve invited Jeff Johnson, founder of Men Thrive – a digital platform dedicated to helping Black men of all ages show up whole, as they operate with joy and live with power. From creating, producing and hosting BET’s Mancave to launching the Men Thrive community, Jeff is intentionally curating experiences for Black men, and believes in providing spaces committed to men becoming their best selves.
As Jeff explains on today’s episode, Black men suffer from the highest levels of toxic stress, anxiety and depression. And in America, Black men have the lowest life expectancy of any other demographic.
But what might be more shocking than that is knowing Black men are suffering from a cultural norm that says they aren’t supposed to feel anything – nothing. No pain, no sorrow, no hurt.
“Feeling,” Jeff says, “is our greatest strength and in turn our greatest power.” For this reason, Jeff believes when we acknowledge our feelings without being controlled by them, when we embrace our feelings and go inward to examine them, and when we use our feelings to manifest our purpose, then, and only then, can we find our power.
Join us as we go further into this conversation and look at how history has contributed to this idea of feeling and to the space Black men (and women) find themselves in today.
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Jeff Johnson Takeaways  
The slave trade was an economy, and for white people to buy into it, they had to believe the narrative they were sold – that Black people weren’t human. – Jeff Johnson
Black men wear a mask because they can’t show themselves as human because white people can’t handle their humanity. – Jeff Johnson (paraphrasing Paul Laurence Dunbar)
Our greatest strength and greatest opportunity as Black men is to show up whole to operate in joy and to live in power. – Jeff Johnson
If I can be transparent with you about the small things, then we’ve got a track record of trust and can build on it. – Jeff Johnson
What are your biggest takeaways from this episode? If you were to imagine a world where Black men showed up whole, in joy and in power, what would it look like? What would our families, our businesses and our communities look like? Let us know in the comments below.
 
Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions
And with that, let’s dig into Jeff’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.
Define Success:
“Greatness. I hate the word success because I think it’s driven by what the world says you have to do in order to be recognized, but you can be great when nobody is watching. Success for me is the quest for mastery.”
Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:
“Thank you, Daddy.” (i.e., When your children say thank you in the truest sense of the word for giving them what they needed, not what you told them they needed.)
One Book that Has Redefined How You See Wealth:
Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? by Reginald Lewis
Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”:
“My name is Jeff Johnson and the truth about wealth is that it is a multi-generational journey. In other words, it’s a relay race where my job is to have my family collectively in a better place when I hand over the baton then when I got the baton.”
 
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It’s Pruning Season

In case you didn’t already know, I’m a planner. My team and I plan out each week’s episode months in advance, and this week I was going to be all about the pruning and weeding the things from your life that are damaged, diseased or dying, since June 13 is National Weed Your Garden Day.
  
Then George Floyd died in Minneapolis.
Then I saw the video of Amy Cooper calling the police on Chris Cooper, the black man who simply asked her to leash her dog in Central Park.
  
And I decided to shift this idea of pruning and weeding so it’s not only about cutting back what isn’t serving you in this season, but it’s also about pulling out the weeds of racism that run so deep in this country. 
  
That said, this episode is going to be a little different than what you’re used to. In the past, I’ve never used my platform to address racism, but one of the weeds I’m pulling up for National Weed Your Garden Day is the idea that as a well-educated, productive, good Black woman I have to bury my pain to make people who are more privileged than me – simply because of color – comfortable. No more. 
  
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Through this program, you’ll receive accountability and support in a dynamic community designed so you can finally make progress and be ready before you even need to pull that trigger on what’s no longer serving you.
  
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It’s Pruning Season Takeaways  
I’ve faced racism from blatant racists and I’ve faced racism from non-racists who refused to become anti-racists. – Patrice Washington
White friends, many of you have older people in your family who are weeds to the cause of social justice. Speak up and say something. – Patrice Washington
There’s no way for Black people to have intellectual conversations with people who believe they are lower than animals – no way. – Patrice Washington
The excessive, unwanted weed of racism is so deep in this country that it will take all of our collective voices to say enough is enough. – Patrice Washington
Take a stance and become a real ally, not a silent bystander. – Patrice Washington
To say “I never know what to say” is not enough. You don’t get to have a pass on this. – Patrice Washington
Silence makes you complacent. Silence is you saying, “Well, as long as it’s not me, I’m going to mind my own business. They’ll figure it out.” – Patrice Washington
It’s not enough to not be racist. You have to make a decision to be anti-racist. – Patrice Washington
Change is always uncomfortable, especially when it’s involuntary. – Patrice Washington
  
It’s crucial that every one of us take note of the weeds growing around us, and that we do what’s needed to pull them as soon as we see them. Otherwise, they will not only continue to kill us but eventually, they will destroy this nation.
  
So, I ask, who are the “weeds” that need plucked? Who are the people you’ve let slide with their racist comments and remarks? Who are the people you’ve seen racially profile someone? And what are you going to do about them?
 
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