I’m STRONG enough to know when not to be STRONG!!! (hope that didn’t fly over your head) You have to pick and choose your battles. You can’t win every fight or argument , because sometimes peace is WORTH MORE than even winning at all!! #wisdom #advice #art #flow #fluidart #art #malemodel #model #fit #fitness #fitmind #fitlife #elegant #grace #peaceofmind #letgo #relationshipgoals #mature #payattentionfellas #ladiestoo #grown (at Washington, District of Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BucvMZanyXB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nck7lyd7rsf7

Fellaz if you gon’ kiss her, make sure she’s a Queen 👸🏽 and not somebody else’s bitch!!💯 #getyourown #kiss #art #appreciation #fitmind #fitlife #fit #florida #wynwoodwalls #wynwoodmiami #wynwood #imissit #cantwaitforsummer #style #artistic #queen #kingshit (at Wynwood, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuPuCkuHA7X/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uhjfrx7j46rv

Today I want to talk about confidence: * * This pic was back when I was 21 years old. Back when I was trying to find my look. I switched it up a lot: curly hair, cornrows, eyebrows, close shaves, etc., Some folks would even call me gay (whatever TF that means 🤦🏽‍♂️💯). I overdid it a lot. It took a while for me to find my shine. And what I mean by that is, reaching a point within myself where I stopped giving a fuck about what other people think. * Now all I need is a $20 haircut and I’ll look like a million dollars and still wake up in the morning looking better than most people who have been up all day. That’s because I live my life INSIDE of my own mind, and anyone who lives life OUTSIDE of their own minds are lost in deep insecurities. I FOUND MY SHINE!!!⭐️☀️⭐️ #selfconfidence #shine #journey #own #mind #confidence #fuckwhattheythink #liveyourlife #ownit #thoughts * IF YOU CAN RELATE, SHARE YOUR JOURNEY OF FINDING YOUR OWN PERSONAL SHINE BELOW: (at Las Vegas, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuLtscwHLQN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zoyse3x3cah5

Close your eyes and imagine what you want your life to be, THEN I DARE YOU TO OPEN YOUR EYES AND GET UP AND FIGHT FOR IT!!! * * * “The Next 5 Years” by: Ta’Leon Goffney #artist #spokenword #poetry #art #myfuture #destiny #imagine #reallife #diamond #shining #climbing #nevergiveup #fit #mind #determination #perfecttiming #chance (at The Poetry Project) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuC5R86gbdq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ckbxiecbyk6m

If your grind ain’t about family, it ain’t about shit!! You can’t waste another day of your life trying to impress the very people who won’t be around when you ain’t got shit!!! I HAD TO LEARN THAT THE HARD WAY That’s why you’ll never catch me in the club no more, the bars no more, the block #nomore #family #silly #art #crafts #goofy #moments #priorities (at New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuB8Y2YgHX0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5x27qgj2kvko

When I took this pic I was broke as hell... I SWEAR!!! But I dared myself to look in the mirror and take a deep look at what was there. NOW I DARE YOU TO DO THE SAME!!! Because if it’s money that adds to your #confidence then you are already broke. See if you can still feel like #theshit even when you ain’t got shit!!! Because that’s when you’ll discover your real value. No matter what you are going through you gotta fight to keep your mind rich. Because your mind is the garden, your thoughts are the soil, and your actions are the seeds. #prosper #rich #action #broke #dare #fitmen #fitmind #aeropostale #reflection #feelings #value #whatareyouworth #whatareyouwaitingfor https://www.instagram.com/p/BtqWh5mHb7Q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ajqlc55jq148

The most VITAL aspect of #success is totally dependent upon your #enviroment * * * Certain environments can enhance your #confidence and some places can diminish it. That’s why I decided to write this: * “SMALL TOWN, SMALL MINDS: by Ta’Leon Goffney #poetry #growthmindset #smallminds #smalltown #thinkbigger #createthelifeyouwant #grindharder #artist #takeachanceonyourself #goforit #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #fitmind #fitlife #neversettle (at New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtWvOMFHQw5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6gc04w8epqor

The most VITAL aspect of #success is totally dependent upon your #enviroment * * * Certain environments can enhance your #confidence and some places can diminish it. That’s why I decided to write this: * “SMALL TOWN, SMALL MINDS: by Ta’Leon Goffney #poetry #growthmindset #smallminds #smalltown #thinkbigger #createthelifeyouwant #grindharder #artist #takeachanceonyourself #goforit #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #fitmind #fitlife #neversettle (at New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtWuhKOnOHM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xkrenqydwgbu

The most VITAL aspect of #success is totally dependent upon your #enviroment * * * Certain environments can enhance your #confidence and some places can diminish it. That’s why I decided to write this: * “SMALL TOWN, SMALL MINDS: by Ta’Leon Goffney #poetry #growthmindset #smallminds #smalltown #artist #spokenword #focus #stepupyourgame #grindharder #createthelifeyouwant #thinkbigger (at New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtWuMv9n_WM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hwtydy5a66r8

I’m going to tell y’all just like I told my family. Life is like the school lunch line...YOU HAVE TO WAIT YOUR TURN TO EAT!!! But until then.........SURVIVE!!!🙏🏾💪🏾💯 #survive #patience #faith #motivationmonday #fitmind #fitlife #determination #grind #lifeainteasy #real #facts #successmindset #oneday #god #godwillmakeaway (at South Beach, Miami) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtLblh8n4b3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10b05zhrksypu

Don’t let people just come chill in your life like it’s a public event. Life is serious business, and people have to answer for the roles that they play in your life. And it’s your personal responsibility to find those answers. Live your life, have fun, but be strong and control your space. #facts #answers #help #people #disguise #serious #business #game #liveyourlife #besmart #wisdom (at New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtGFMSeHw01/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=i2rxac77ainr

I don’t know what’s important to you as a person, but the most important thing in life to me is FAMILY. Yesterday I finally introduced my son to the mother (my grandmother) of the FATHER THAT I NEVER HAD. I was in tears when she hugged and kissed him and called him Grandson. My dad abandoning me and my twin brother @kylegoffney was the reason we lived a very hard life. I may never know the sound of my real father’s voice, but I am thankful that my grandmother and his youngest sister my aunt Nay @_mrswesley never stopped trying to reach out to us. The family history you two have given me has gave me the healed heart to be the father to my son that I never could have for myself. I love and appreciate you both for caring. And thank you to your brother (my Uncle Poo) for caring in the beginning R.I.P. Uncle. I NEEDED THIS FOR MYSELF TO FINALLY “GROW” ON WITH MY LIFE. Knowledge of self is everything. Learn to forgive or you’ll never grow as a person. #family #roots #history #knowledgeofself #forgiveness #wisdom (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs3auQIn9BZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nolqtc3tb7r6

Most of the time I got my game face on... • • But I’m learning that if your life doesn’t give you a reason to smile, then it’s your personal responsibility to find a new one. * * Courtesy of: @nikita_lee__ #photography #smile #joy #laughter #men #inspiration #art #life #responsibility #fitmen #blackandwhite #capture #morningmotivation #higherconsciousness #😊 (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsyQQ4sHsoM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rli4kwne4k7m

A Hot Couple’s Morning.....STORY DEPICTED AND TOLD BY: Creative Director/Photographer: @nikita_lee__ * * * Styled by: Nikita Lee and Hair & MUA @claire_laugeois STARRING: Fashion Model @alexandrahmendoza : and myself 😊💯 #fashion #style #editorial #morningmotivation #breakfast #classy #photography #director #mensfashion #poloralphlauren #victoriassecret #gap #elegant #beauty #art #couplegoals #print #models #joy #collaboration #nyc SWIPE FOR MORE 👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾 (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bst-I7wHeCO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gfkfhnutdrqs

A day in the life with Creative Director/Photographer: @nikita_lee__ * * * Styled by: Nikita Lee and Hair & MUA @claire_laugeois w/ my hilarious friend Fashion Model: @alexandrahmendoza : and myself 😊💯 #fashion #style #editorial #morningmotivation #beauty #art #couplegoals #print #models #joy #collaboration #nyc (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsrHGLGHq_l/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=j3u6x7vt9sm8

One of the biggest burdens about being strong, is that people never bother to ask if you’re ok. #stance #men #body #fitness #arms #back #glutes #gstarraw #denim #guyswithtattoos #burden #weightonmymind #strong photography courtesy of: @jrchristiansenstudio (at Newark, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsXGzWoHC2t/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e5r1spp72mgj

#tbt Back when it all made sense!! It’s crazy when something as thin as paper, something that comes from trees can cause twin brothers to never speak again. I never hated you bro @kylegoffney. I never was jealous of you either. I always had my own grind. I always did my best to protect and provide for our family, even if it was the illegal way. I even remained silent and went to prison alone just to prove it to you guys. Wherever you are my nigga, I hope you remain healthy and safe. Don’t make the mistake that I made, thinking this world loves you more than family. BECAUSE WHEN YOU RUN OUT OF MONEY, YOU RUN OUT OF FRIENDS. #money #realshit #reflecting #heavyheart #brothers #myreallife #family #lessonlearned P.S. If I failed you guys as a Big Brother, then I Apologize #bigbrother (at Turnersville, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrmtmFnHZqh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c6eqvmbl8wlh