Monthly Archives: April 2013

I’m very encouraged this week as I applied for certain certifications that will allow me expansion in the speaking arena here in California. Doors will open as I increase my skillset and improve my knowledge base. Take some classes, learn something new, teach someone what you know and watch your w

“Businessmen... were not born chief executives. They were often people first.” (Richard Jefferson) We all must start somewhere on this journey. Some started with means and resources to achieve while others start from scratch. Either way all have opportunity in this great nation to become who and

“Stay Until the Mission is Complete” I retired from the Air Force in 1992 and some 19 years later this call to duty still resonates with my soul. The soul is comprised of the mind, will and emotions. Think about that for a minute. You can have someone within your organization that has the missi

Devin Oten, Sr. 2011 Vision Spiritual Things: 1. Acquire property for Church in NOLA 2. Establish Ministry in California 3. Growth as Elder in the Household of Faith 4. Growth of Church by 100 adults and 100 kids 5. Greater/New/Fresh Anointing 6. Missionary travel (India and Africa) 7. Family to bec

Schedule starting August 8, 2008: Monday thru Thursday: *30 minutes to eat/snack, computer/email and TV when you arrive home. *2 hours or however long it takes for homework, study, review of notes or projects. *1 hour to run, bike, play ball etc. *Bath and in the bed with lights out by 10:00 pm *Cel

Pursue Your Passion When I retire, if there is such a thing, I would like to raise world class Rottweiler’s. I have loved this breed of dog for more than 30 years. I bred some fairly decent dogs in the late 1980's through the early 1990's. I trained them, groomed them and just spent time hanging o

“Let’s talk and be real about it….” Segment Title “…Being a Minority Business Owner in 2010 and beyond.” Article Title By: Devin Oten, President DiversityMBA Magazine What are the issues surrounding entrepreneurship and being a minority business owner? 1) You must differentiate yoursel

“Being Single is not EASY” July 9, 2008 Recently I began to think about relationships and why they work or do not work. Before I get to my theory as to why relationships work let me say this, Being Single is not Easy! Some are of the opinion that being single is the best, but from my vantage poi

"There's no reason to be the richest man in the cemetery. You can't do any business from there." (Colonel Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken) Pursue every idea with vigor. Let no one discourage you. Make no excuses. Build something worthwhile. And in the words of Dr. Myles Munroe, “Live Fu

“A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” (Colin Powell) Every time I think about my dream I’m reminded of hard work. In my world the two go hand in hand. As a twelve year old I cut yards for $3.00 and sold crawfish for extra cash. That work e

Building a dream is directly related to a life dedicated to hard work, self-discipline, creativity, goal setting and ambition. Enjoy the journey – just make sure you arrive! Devin Oten DO Enterprises www.DevinOten.com Writer, Public Speaker and Philanthropist

Learn to appreciate your worth to society, your family, your country and your job. You have worth, my friend, but you alone must determine that worth through education, training and hard work. Devin Oten DO Enterprises www.DevinOten.com Writer, Public Speaker and Philanthropist