The Pivot: Life Ain’t No Crystal Stair

By Theron J. Williams, Sr “Life ain’t no crystal stair,” Langston Hughes wrote in Mother to Son, a poetic reflection on resilience through hardship. The staircase of life is often uneven, filled with “tacks” and “splinters”—those moments of discomfort, setbacks, and unforeseen challenges that force us to adjust. Whether transitioning careers, starting a business, or…...