Monthly Archives: February 2013

17 So the LORD said to Moses, “I will also do this thing that you have spoken; for you have found grace in My sight, and I know you by name.” 18 And he said, “Please, show me Your glory.” 19 Then He said, “I will make all My goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim the name of the LOR

I had the pleasure of speaking to some outstanding students at Foothill College on yesterday. I was impressed with the awareness each one had of his or her place in this world and how important their contribution will be. If you follow the media we tend to scream the sky is falling yet fail in some

The key steps to building your dream are to pay God, pay yourself and then pay your bills. Pay God Quite a few of us learned to pay our bills, then pay our bills and then pay some more bills, because those providing our example lived above their means. I pay God between 15% and 25% of my gross incom

There are several key points I would like to share about developing, maintaining and completing your dreams. Any dream can lose its relevance, sputter or even die before, during and after its conception. Therefore, the fulfillment of a dream can take a lifetime, or even generations. Be armed with th

Building your own dream is hard work. It requires your undivided attention. If you are busy building someone else’s dream, you will not have the time or energy to dedicate to your own. Let me explain: if your only motivation is to punch a clock for 40, 50, 60 or even 80 hours a week, can you or wi

If you buy a house, whether new or old, it was originally someone else’s dream. I have a goal to design and build my own house, as it represents me building my dream home. I have owned several homes, and while each one had certain things I liked, each also had some things I disliked. For example,

The very first key or step to building your dreams is to understand this one concept: you must build your own dreams. No one else is truly interested in building your dreams to your specifications. If they are, they likely do not have a dream of their own. How would that work? Someone without a drea

It’s not a very good testament to your character when your body is sloppy and your teeth are raggedy. A few years ago, I gained 50 pounds. I was recently able to lose 40. I run three miles a day and lift weights routinely. I have also changed my diet by limiting my sugar and carbohydrate intake. I

At an early age, I learned from my grandmother that your appearance is the first (and sometimes the last) thing people remember about you. “Always keep your hair trimmed and lined even if you have long hair. Keep your clothes clean and pressed, even if they are not in fashion or designer items. An

There is more to everyone you meet than the eyeball test; yet the eyeball test reveals much. “The very look of Frederick Douglass was an irresistible logic against the oppression of his race.” James Russell Lowell, (I Was Born a Slave) Everyone who saw and spoke with Frederick Douglass knew he w

“When you make men slaves you compel them to live with you in a state of war.” Olaudah Equiano, “I Was Born a Slave” I believe that on some level that we all have a responsibility to help our neighbors, friends, family and acquaintances become more enlightened. To not do so is in direct viol

Be sure of yourself, be a leader, demonstrate initiative, develop credibility and a well-rounded skill set, encourage relationships that will assist you on your career path and always be the person within your sphere of influence thinking outside of the box. Keep a record of all accomplishments. In