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Rise & Grind

Paul D Hayes
3 min readSep 7, 2023

“From the Streets to a Success”

The Pursuit of Happiness

Picture the gritty streets of Harlem in the 1970s, a world where happiness seems as elusive as a mirage in the desert. It’s a backdrop of struggle, resilience, and dreams deferred. In story we’ll delve into the captivating story of Doug "Slick" Douglas, an African American gangster who rose from the depths of adversity to find happiness through an unexpected twist the power of words.

Concrete Jungle

Meet"Slick"Douglas a man whose early years were marred by poverty, violence, and a relentless cycle of hardship.

Raised in the heart of Harlem, he knew the streets like the lines on his palm. For Doug, happiness was a concept as foreign as the moon.

When you talk about struggling no body struggled harder than “Slick”.But what even he didn’t discover until recently as hard, as he was struggling he was even better at telling stories.

Hidden Talent

One fateful day, while serving time in prison, Doug discovered his hidden talent – storytelling. He had always been a natural storyteller, captivating fellow inmates with his tales of the streets.

They even encouraged him an told him, he had no business being there with the rest of the…

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Paul D Hayes

I'm a content creator owner of Elysium Prime and a writer a with a passion for music, travel, and keeping life entertaining. Join me on this unique journey!