Ed Latimore’s Mined His Life for Gems and Enriched Himself and Others.

For the last ten years, Ed Latimore has been a positive force for change on the Internet. But his story’s bigger than the anecdotes he shares with us.

Solomon Hillfleet
5 min readApr 14, 2022
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There’s a saying that suggests that wise people learn from the experiences and mistakes of others. But the truly adept people in this world, the ones who we admire and idolize, have a healthy blend of both wisdom and experience. Ed Latimore, a former professional heavyweight boxer and accomplished writer, is an example of the latter. Ever since he chronicled his life’s experiences online in 2012, his life has been a steady blend of difficulties, all of which have enriched his life and the lives of others. Ten years after his first post, Ed remains someone still eager to get more.

Born on February 15, 1985, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ed’s story resembles that of some of his peers: He was raised in public housing by his mother who worked tirelessly to provide for him by herself. He was…

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Solomon Hillfleet
Solomon Hillfleet

Written by Solomon Hillfleet

Avid reader, writer. Man of Alpha. Educator. Coach. Wisdom of Solomon. Follow me @samuelhwright.com

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