Where are we now ?

Letter to the Community: Setting the Record Straight, Reclaiming the Narrative

As I continue this journey—one rooted in growth, service, and transformation—I feel the need to pause, reset, and speak directly to the community. This moment is less about programming and more about clarity. Before we push forward, some things need to be said, sorted, and separated.

There are a few goals front and center for me right now:

First, to begin a process of narrative clarification. A piece I call The Middleman Complex is on the way—an article that lays the groundwork for a deeper conversation around narrative warfare, the chess games that are often played behind the scenes, and the importance of reclaiming credibility and truth.
Second, to make space for separation—between fans, supporters, critics, and those simply caught up in the drama or narrative without full awareness of the facts or context. Third, To Creative space for those that see and understand the vision. To connect and support true areas of need

It’s no secret that a small, vocal minority can sometimes distort the view. When too much energy is spent responding to negativity, it can unintentionally dim the light for those who are here to build, support, and grow. I’m learning to find the balance between defending truth and preserving peace—and to know when addressing the noise can serve a purpose, and when it becomes a distraction.

So please allow me this brief detour from the regularly scheduled programming. This moment is about establishing clarity—about myself, my intentions, my challenges, and my continued commitment to this work and community. I’ll be naming some of the ways I’ve stumbled, misunderstood, or been misunderstood—not to create more division, but to put truth on the record. I want to offer my own voice before it’s misrepresented by others.

Let me be clear: this is not about throwing anyone under the bus. The reality is, whether knowingly or unknowingly, some people have participated in actions or narratives that misalign with truth. That is hard. It has challenged my trust, and even among friends, made it difficult to feel grounded. For that sense of distance, I offer my apologies. But I also acknowledge that it’s a necessary part of this next step—because if I’m going to walk forward in clarity, it has to be with a foundation that’s honest, even if imperfect.

A foundation for positive outcomes:

• Positive awareness + positive speak = positive outcomes

• Negative awareness + positive speak = delusion

• Positive awareness + negative speak = requires discernment—it could be truth or deceit

• Negative awareness + negative speak = most often deceit

Confusion and misplaced trust have found me in the land of delusion; however, I strive to hold on to positivity. Now, as I work to reground myself—whether in past relationships, new connections, or simply my own journey—I am choosing to move with more intention and less illusion.

At this important crossroads for my personal future and public narrative, I know I cannot place too much weight on outside validation or partnership. Doing so risks muddying my purpose, weakening self-agency, and diluting the clarity of what I bring to the table. I have felt firsthand—and I’ve also felt the tension of building without a cohesive team, while facing hard truths about some of the alignments I’ve made in recent years.

This next chapter will walk a fine line: I aim to clarify my value without tearing others down. I will own my loud moments, my mistakes, and my missteps—so that there is at least one record of my truth that people can reference, even when I’m not in the room to speak for myself.

It might ruffle some feathers. I accept that. But I hope that energy can be channeled into constructive challenge and honest conversation.

After that? I’m back to Mr. Positive—pushing forward with new offerings, a refreshed resume, and a clear voice. This journey is about growth, not perfection. And I’m grateful to walk it with those who understand that truth is part of healing, and healing is part of leadership.

Let’s keep building—with clarity, courage, and community at the center.

With respect and resilience,
Calvin Croxton