Don West, Jr.

The Legacy Specialist

Every morning I begin my day with a shower and this song.  If you have never watched the Fox television show Empire then you may have never seen this episode.  The lyrics of the song are just as the title says, powerful.  I also like how the Cookie and Lucious characters on the show have a clear understanding of the concept of legacy and long-term planning.  I strongly encourage you to take a few minutes and take this song in for yourself.

A Statement by Donald L. West, Jr., JD

Untethered.  That is the goal.  This piece was inspired by three people that I have known-

1)  Professor Marc Fajer of University of Miami School Law;

2)  Melissa Presser author of the blog Mary F. Poppins...

I have given up the practice of New Year's Resolutions, instead when I see a need to make a resolution I do it then and there.  I continually seek to evaluate myself and course correct.  More importantly to find beauty in the flaws and imperfections of life and its circumstances.  So instead I share my current theme song, if you understand - you understand; if you do not... well - evolve!

When the student is ready the teacher will appear.

For this post to make proper sense and to be understood in the proper context, it will require a little bit of background to understand my personal spiritual journey to properly interpret recent events.  As a child I was blessed to have a very deeply rooted biblical education, starting with a regular emphasis and practice in my both my parents’ and both sets of grandpare...

My dad always says, "Plan your work and work your plan."

Today I am working on my Personal Life Plan.  As a tool I am using Michael Hyatt's free e-book, "Creating Your Personal Life Plan" and thought I wo...