The Predatory ADA Lawsuit Machine: How Mizrahi Kroub, Puckett & Sconzo Target Small Businesses for Profit
James Cole James Cole

The Predatory ADA Lawsuit Machine: How Mizrahi Kroub, Puckett & Sconzo Target Small Businesses for Profit

Predatory ADA lawsuits targeting small businesses are on the rise, led by firms like Mizrahi Kroub and Puckett & Sconzo. These lawyers exploit vague accessibility laws, demanding settlements of $25,000 without improving accessibility. Founders face financial strain, disruption, and demoralization, highlighting the urgent need for reform and clearer compliance standards.

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I Am Happy at Sea
James Cole James Cole

I Am Happy at Sea

Letting go of control, whether in sailing or life, can be an act of courage and realignment. True success lies not in external validation but in reclaiming one’s course, embracing failure as growth, and rediscovering the harmony that brings purpose and freedom.

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Feeding the Algorithm: Nikocado Avocado and the Consumption of Self
James Cole James Cole

Feeding the Algorithm: Nikocado Avocado and the Consumption of Self

Nikocado Avocado’s rise and fall reveals how digital algorithms exploit identity, turning individuals into products. His grotesque transformation mirrors society’s overconsumption of validation and attention, cautioning us to reclaim authorship of our stories before algorithms define us.

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Dr. Sharon Hird & the Dark Side of Elite Mental Health Care
James Cole James Cole

Dr. Sharon Hird & the Dark Side of Elite Mental Health Care

Dr. Sharon Hird represents the troubling issues within elite mental health care in NYC: insular referral networks, profit-driven motives, and minimal accountability. Even with top-tier treatment, patients often face impersonal, fragmented care, with clinicians prioritizing revenue over well-being—leading to outcomes that can worsen mental health.

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DOPE – Data on Prior Engagements
James Cole James Cole

DOPE – Data on Prior Engagements

A sniper's success relies on precise systems, not single outcomes. The DOPE book transforms misses into data, refining future shots. Detached from past results, snipers focus on the process—employing discipline, arousal control, and constant adjustment. Every failure, when analyzed, becomes fertilizer for future mastery.

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Distilling Identity: From Potential to Purpose
James Cole James Cole

Distilling Identity: From Potential to Purpose

Identity is shaped through the inevitable narrowing of potential as we move through life. By consciously pruning paths and integrating lost possibilities, we define a coherent self, allowing for authentic personal growth and deeper alignment with our core values.

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Renters Beware: Why I Regret Moving to 282 Tinker Street in Woodstock
James Cole James Cole

Renters Beware: Why I Regret Moving to 282 Tinker Street in Woodstock

When I met Amy Stevens in Bryant Park to "interview" for her cabin, I was upfront about my desire for a peaceful escape. Despite my earnest intentions, Amy’s application process felt more Manhattan than Woodstock. Even after a face-to-face meeting and a thorough application process, she hesitated to move forward until I offered to pay three months' rent upfront.

Amy represents the recent swell of New York City types that have infiltrated Woodstock and the surrounding towns. Her cabin appears picturesque and quaint, but she is unyielding, fastidious, and without empathy. She is pushy and squeezes every possible dollar out of her tenants—from upping the cost of the rental (from $3,600 per month to $3,900 per month to $7,000 per month for July and August) to withholding my security deposit.

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