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Building-to construct (especially something complex) by assembling and joining parts or materials Dreams-a cherished hope; ambition; aspiration As we can see from these definitions, Building YOUR Dream requires some imagination, work, dedication and the like. When trying to join parts of what you hope to accomplish, fine tuning through wise planning is required. Let me […]

The weather has been interesting here in Northern California over the last several weeks. It’s been cold, rainy, overcast, sunny, warm, comfortable and uncomfortable all in one day sometimes. Life has some of the same characteristics as the weather. Ocean currents, the earths position to the sun, moon light among a number of other factors […]

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 world change for the better. […]

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 world change for the better. […]

“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 what we desire to be. Go for it!

“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 mission […]

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 become born again 8. Increase […]

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 *Cell phones […]

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 […]

“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 yourself from the competition or you just look, sound and feel like everyone […]

“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 […]

“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 Full and Die Empty.” Devin […]