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Marathons Are Microcosms of Life
Between trying to consume as much fuel as possible and catching my breath wherever I can, I find that I do my best thinking on a long...
James Frater
5 days ago3 min read
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Reflections of Someone Hanging on to Their 20s
I’ve been fortunate to have had a relatively successful life - by my own measure. My body allows me to run marathons. I can pursue my...
James Frater
5 days ago3 min read
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You Are What You Say You Are
I remember saying on a panel for young professionals that “people will believe whatever you say to them”. We were talking about imposter...
James Frater
Jun 28, 20223 min read
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Tussling With Fear
2022 is shaping up to be a pivotal year in my life and the ambiguity of what happens next is something that excites me… for the most...
James Frater
Apr 24, 20222 min read
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Remember, Our Parents Are People Too
I thought it would be fitting to write this on Mother’s Day because …it’s Mother’s Day and it's a day for celebrating one of our parents...
James Frater
Mar 27, 20223 min read
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Love Loudly: A Recipe For Reassurance
Please, this title does not mean that you should go around with a boombox harassing people into relationships. That is not what I am...
James Frater
Feb 27, 20223 min read
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Living Audaciously: A Life That You Choose
This is something that I think about all the time but it is only recently that I have found the words to describe it. Some will call it...
James Frater
Jan 30, 20223 min read
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I don’t even trust myself
“I put no trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to...
James Frater
Apr 20, 20213 min read
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Karen Kulture
The Karen trend has been something I have observed for a while, and I have struggled to understand why it has bothered me so much. Until...
James Frater
Jun 8, 20203 min read
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Killing black people is not normal.
Sometimes, unconsciously, I watch videos of police brutality, and my heart rate will begin to increase. I know what is going to happen...
James Frater
May 30, 20203 min read
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Happy Birthday To Me
As I sit here reflecting on my last 12 months, I am feeling a little anxious about my birthday because I always feel like I need to do...
James Frater
Mar 10, 20205 min read
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For Those Who Hate The Idea Of Networking
Very often, I hear people throwing around the term networking . You must network. Networking is important. Networking is how to REALLY...
James Frater
Feb 18, 20203 min read
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What a time to be vulnerable
source: https://bit.ly/2GAujdC This has most definitely been a season of continued growth and all I can do is thank God. A lot of...
James Frater
Feb 15, 20194 min read
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What 2018 taught me?
I have finally been released from the shackles of exams, so I will be resuming my life again. This is the first order of business. It's a...
James Frater
Jan 12, 20194 min read
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Are these Accolades important?
On paper this has been an incredible 12 months. I have been able to meet amazing people, I have been involved in amazing projects and I...
James Frater
Oct 8, 20183 min read
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