Olakunle OladehinGo small or Go homeI’ve been using these first weeks of the New Year to reflect and set intentions. With introspection has come a growing awareness of the…Jan 13, 2019Jan 13, 2019
Olakunle OladehinSharing my failures is harder than experiencing themI’m like most people. When I step out into the world, I try to put my best foot forward. I quickly check myself in the mirror before…Apr 3, 2018Apr 3, 2018
Olakunle OladehinGaining my father’s approval by seeking my ownIf you have heard my story or listened to the podcast from the last post, you know the role my parents played in shaping my values. Many of…Dec 31, 2017Dec 31, 2017
Olakunle OladehinCreate something you despise every dayI rack my brain, scouring for the crumbs of inspiration that might remain from my last creative outburst, but there is nothing. No muse, no…Mar 18, 2017Mar 18, 2017
Olakunle OladehinFaith in the process is part of the processI remember when I was terrible at dancing. I mean objectively bad. I was clueless when it came to technique, rhythms, vocabulary, and…Mar 1, 2017Mar 1, 2017
Olakunle OladehinVisualizing defeat has its benefitsOne goal I have this year is to enter more competitions. It’s the middle of February, and I have already chalked up three losses on my…Feb 15, 2017Feb 15, 2017
Olakunle OladehinThe gym is where I further my artI’ve bulked up over the last two years, jumping from 150lbs up to 170lbs. My initial intention — as someone who has always been pretty lean…Dec 20, 2016Dec 20, 2016
Olakunle OladehinHow meditation makes me a better dancerI didn’t begin practicing meditation with the intention of applying the principles to my dancing. However, over the last year, meditation…Dec 7, 2016Dec 7, 2016
Olakunle OladehinHow I get better at dancing by not dancingI encourage everyone I teach to drill foundation. Without a solid base, all future progress is hindered. However, improving your dancing…Nov 30, 2016Nov 30, 2016
Olakunle Oladehin#GivingTuesday — a mindset that you should have everydayWith the start of the giving season and #GivingTuesday, I’m excited to see people standing for causes, missions, and people that they…Nov 29, 2016Nov 29, 2016
