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on me, Kane.  We’ll have to talk about your financial situation.  If you want better you have to think bigger.  Don’t limit yourself to what you see.  Don’t allow your situation or circumstances to control you.  You have to control them.  My wife would always tell people ‘when you know better you do better’ and I would think she was being a smart aleck.  I came to realize it’s as true as the statement, ‘my people perish from their lack of knowledge.’  I hope you’re ready to learn today.”
    Kane nodded.  “But for the record.  I haven’t always been broke.  It wasn’t until I decided to give up that lifestyle for this rapping thing.  Maybe that wasn’t a good idea.”
    “Why you say that?”
    “It’s rough.  I don’t know how I’m going to pay my bills from day to day.  Sherese is constantly complaining about what she doesn’t have.  It’s really rough,” he stressed.
    “You know what I’ve learned?”
    “What’s that?”
    “I’ve learned that if you want something different you have to do something different.  It’s not going to be easy, but I guarantee it’ll be worth it.”
    There was an awkward silence.
    “So, since we’re not going to McDonald’s, where are we going?”
    “Morton’s.”
    “The Steakhouse?”
    “You got a problem with that?”
    “Not at all.  Morton’s is fine with me.  Sherese and I used to go out to eat all the time, but we never went to Morton’s.”
    “ Kane,” DJ paused momentarily.  “Look, I’m telling you, start making a list of your wants; start preparing for the house, car, business, and kid’s college funds.”
    “I’d like to have all of that, D.”
    “Do you believe you can have it?”
    Kane shrugged.
    “There’s the problem.  If your w orks and faith don’t align then it’ll never happen.”
    “You are truly ‘ bout this faith stuff.  I believe in God and all ‘at.  I just get so frustrated at times when I feel like I’m doing the right thing and getting the wrong results.  I stopped slanging to pursue this rap career and I’m still waiting to see the fruit of my labor,” Kane stated as they exited the car.
    DJ handed the keys to the valet and then walked inside.  They were greeted by the hos tess and seated within minutes.  They took a few seconds to look over the menu.
    “To answer your question, yes.  Yes, I am ‘bout this faith stuff.’  My faith and belief in God are the force behind every successful thing that is happening in my life.  My business is a result of my prayers being answered by God.  My wife and her business are the result of my prayers being answered by God.  My kids, their health and successes are a result of my prayers being answered by God.  I believe in His promises and His favor.  I believe in His Word and I believe in His Son, Jesus.”
    “I feel that,” Kane nodded.
    The waiter approached the table, introduced himself, and took their orders.
    “I’ll return in a second with your drinks,” he stated before hurrying across the room.
    “So, what’s going on with you, Kane?  Tell me why you want to get in the industry and what you’re hoping to get out of it.”
    “D, for as long as I can remember I’ve been beating on things and rhyming like Dr. Seuss.  The Cat in the Hat was one of my favorite books.  I still know Green Eggs & Ham by heart.  ‘Not on a train!  Not in a tree!  Not in a car!  Sam!  Let me be!” 
    They laughed. 
    “But on the real, D.  I have a story to tell and it’s one that cats can relate to, one that will possibly guide a few of these young brothers thru some of the obstacles and pitfalls that await them.”
    DJ shook his head.
    “I don’t think I’ve endured this struggle for nothing and if I don’t’ share my story then who will?”  He paused while in thought.  “Yea, I’d rather tell my story, my way, and with my own voice before some false prophet stands over my grave and wrongly misconstrues it.  You feel