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“All the world is my school and all humanity is my teacher.” (George Whitman) I’m putting the finishing touches on my latest book, “It’s Time to LEAD NOT Follow.” I quote Buddha, Muhammad, teachings of Hinduism, among many other ideologies, because the world is most definitely a harsh school without wisdom from those who walked […]

“The trouble is if you don’t spend your life yourself, other people spend it for you.” (Peter Shaffer) ”Do You.” Spend life learning, enjoying, and cherishing every moment! My experience has been work hard, that’s all the enjoyment in life one needs. Wrong! Work hard, true enough, but take some time to “smell the roses.”

“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” (Anatole France) I spoke recently at Foothill College for their month-long Black History Celebration. I must have done a decent job in 2013 as I was invited back by the Student Council for 2014. The subject matter […]

“All the world is my school and all humanity is my teacher.” (George Whitman) I’m putting the finishing touches on my latest book, “It’s Time to LEAD NOT Follow.” I quote Buddha, Muhammad, teachings of Hinduism, among many other ideologies, because the world is most definitely a harsh school without wisdom from those who walked […]

“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.” (Jesse Owens) As we embark on the holiday season, let’s keep a few things in perspective, and maybe you should read this statement to your children. Yes, we made it through […]

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” (George Bernard Shaw) Sometimes circumstances impact and alter our journey, but I believe the trials and tribulations help us find our purpose in life. I grew up in housing projects all my life, which taught me to help those in distress and not turn my […]

“I’m not interested in making all-black films – I come from a very diverse culture; I want to work with every type of person. I work a lot with women executives because they seem to be a lot more open minded about that and a lot more progressive in that way.” (Idris Elba) Take an […]

“A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.” (Yoko Ono) Be on the lookout for partnerships and connections that will assist you in pursuing your dreams. Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. needed partners to complete their dreams.

“In a restaurant choose a table near a waiter.” (Jewish Proverb) Let’s be smart people. Common sense is never overrated, so use your intellect when making tough or any other type of decision. This will make life run a little smoother and less complicated. May you have a week of strong ideas and an “art […]

“For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Stop wasting time with trivial disputes, discussions, or arguments. Life is passing you by, thinking about what someone said or did. Forgive, release and move on! I once heard a preacher say that you take them everywhere you go when […]

“Everything you can imagine is real.” (Pablo Picasso) As a kid, I dreamed of being a superhero with superpowers like Superman. I could overcome any obstacle or test with these powers. I could protect those I love and make life just a tad bit easier. Reaching or attaining my dreams will allow me to do […]

“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” (Marthe Troly-Curtin) Figure out what makes you happy and pursue that endeavor like there is no tomorrow. I have taken myself far too seriously, and I need a break from self-absorption. I will do things to help my children, my family, and my friends, just not at […]