" 21, 21, 21 ": A 2021 Perspectives From The CopyWrite Team /CW Fam
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As 2021 comes to an end we would like to share perspectives from our Team [Family] at CopyWrite. This year has been a world wind of “Ohhhhhhhh my worrrrrrddddd”, “Aint that ‘bout a b’thch” and “Wont he do it!?!”. So for this years perspective we decided to just let the “21, 21, 21” (in our 21 Savage voice) come and out by each member of the Fam sharing 21 things with YOU, our community. It could be 21 of anything. 21 words, 21 pictures, 21 hashtags, 21 ways they got you messed up, etc. This is what we like to call experimental research. By taking on the “21, 21, 21”, they way you respond and what you shares lets us understand each-other a little better. And in this time and place in humanity. . . isn’t that what we need?
Love & All Things Urban,
/CW Fam
Lexi S. Brunson - /CW Owner & Editor-in-Chief
‘21 Gems - Things We Should Remember
I say deep things. But that’s because I experience the world as if it was always teaching me something. So here are those gems that weigh me down and make me sparkle in all the right ways.
/Lexi
Remorse is not regret. Learn from hardships by taking time to reflect.
Be a student of your craft. But remember it's not "who" did it, it's "how".
Quality is not a prerequisite to success. But you still have to stomach your gains.
"No good deed goes unpunished". So praise yourself.
Most people need some sort of validation. Be mindful of where you receive yours from.
Your intention may not always show in your execution. Don't jump in the ring if you can't take a few hits.
Don't forget to mention the joy. Even the heaviest of circumstances has joy.
Give people grace, even when they forget to give it to themselves.
Sometimes you have to lose it all to gain what was really meant for you.
Codes switching is an art. It's when you change the message that you become a poser.
Everybody can not be a boss. Somebody has to be a worker. You have to know your role and do it well.
Context is everything. Character is the only thing.
Being loyal to a fault is worse than not being loyal at all.
When people tell you who they are, believe them. When they show you who they are, they do not believe what you see.
Don't poke holes in people who pour into you.
Virtual reality can not fix humanity.
Assimilation is not cultural integration. "STILL N*GGA"
Don't lie to yourself. Some things are just funny. Laugh!
That euphoric feeling you get when you're doing something you love; chase that.
Value the human experience. We need each other more than any of us will ever admit.
Slow in the right direction is better than fast in the wrong one.
Carie Mahone - Head Entertainment Journalist
21 Slide Show
Naomi Rea’ - Intern Content Creator
21 Words that describe My 2021 experience
When I get passionate about explaining, describing, or sharing in general, I get very WORDY which is why I chose this way to describe how 2021 was for me. Also with ending the year as a blogger for CW, I thought that this was fitting…
21 Words that describe My 2021 experience:
Team Building
Servitude
Humbling
Foundational
Revealing
Musical
Paced
Friendly
Mature
Obscured
Energetic
Shifting
Compatible
Emotional
Finalized
Preparational
Monumental
Crisis
Faceted
Purposeful
Confrontational
Vato Vergara - /CW Fashion Editor + Creative Director
21 Words to Reflect on the Year
To know who you are, brings the joy of life. Taking what you have and making the world understand. That’s POWER!
/Vato
Imani Ortiz - Specialized Content Journalist
21 things that made a little more sense this year that’ll probably resonate with you as well:
It’s okay to disappear some times. More often than not, we tend to jump to the way *others* will react to us taking time to ourselves when they're not the ones who need the focus. Just disappear and come back later. You’re not missing as much as you think. Everything will still be there when you come back.
It’s about the principal, not always the problem. The problem could be very minuscule but it’s the principal of the situation that matters in the long run. Problems can be solved, principals are non-negotiable. Your principals can solve problems on their own if you have the right ones. It’ll make the decision making process a lot easier. I knew this before but I didn’t realize how many others don’t have any principals and they’re okay with that. How odd.
Nothing will align with what you want until you get your sh*t together. Get your shit together. Nobody likes miserable people. If you can’t figure it out yourself, look into external help—like therapy. I liked it and I turned out fine.
Less talk, More do. You can talk until you’re blue in the face but unless you actually do what you say, you’re just talking.
Reevaluate your circle. You have your BFFs, close friends, regular friends, associates, strangers that you are vaguely familiar with, whoever it is, you know who you spend your time with. At the very least, make sure they are like-minded in a resourceful way. You should be able to profit mentally from everyone in your circle. Knowledge is power. If everyone knows all the same information, why are y’all friends? That relationship isn’t beneficial if it’s not transactional.
All money ain’t good money. That’s self-explanatory.
Odds are if you think it’s off, it’s off. Trust your gut and discernment, my friend.
Never stop learning. The moment you decide to stop learning, you’re deciding to be basic. Don’t be a basic b*tch.
Sometimes the road is less traveled because it f*cking sucks. Do you really wanna do things the hard way for the sake of saying you did things the hard way? Get over yourself.
Only answer the question at hand. By focusing on just the question at hand, It’ll kill the opportunity for oversharing. “Is the sky blue?” “Yes.”
Don’t do anything you don’t want to do for the sake of someone else’s feelings. You know better. If it makes you uncomfortable, comfortably say no.
Nobody cares until you do. So ask yourself, do you really give a f*ck?
Other people are dealing with their own sh*t. Even if it’s personal, don’t take it personal. People tend to project their insecurities and problems onto other people. If you know you’ve done nothing wrong, let it go. People have bad days and so do you.
Most things we care about are ego-driven. Odds are you don’t actually care about whatever “thing” it is but it threatens your ego—so you fake care until you feel avenged. Please stop fake caring for your own good.
If you sleep on yourself, why would people support you? It’s giving… you don’t want *it* bad enough.
Even then, everyone is not going to support you. And that’s okay. Find your audience. Market to them.
Networking is extremely important. Know somebody who knows somebody so you can know that somebody eventually. Patience is key, grass hopper.
Stop working for free. While a favor here and there is fine, stop working for people for free. It took time to know what you know and if people want to know about what YOU know, tax ‘em.
Do not cut corners with anything you care about. Don’t half ass anything you care about, whole ass!
Half full, never half empty. Life is always about perspective. The way you view and value your life dictates your reality. Remain positive and always look at the bright side even if it’s dimmer than usual. The glass is half full, never half empty.
Love yourself or you’ll settle. Read it and weep.
This is no by any means a self-help guide or no sh*t like that. Think of it exactly as what it is… “21 things that made a little more sense to me this year that’ll probably resonate with you as well.”
/Imani for CW
Tanasia Shaw - Journalism Intern
Tanasia’s 21 in 21 words
2021 has taught me more than any other year in my life. To celebrate and remember 2021, I’ll be listing 21 words that encapsulate 2021.
Growth
Faith
Consistency
Struggle
Love
Serendipity
Truth
Patience
Veracious
Humble
Humility
Pressure
Trust
Guidance
Community
Following
Intent
Believing
Integrity
Strength
Urban <3
These words represent this past year, the good and the bad. Throughout the year and going into the next, I’m thankful for the CW/ team CW/. The community and support has opened doors for me(and many others) in 2021.
