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I read an article today on cnbc.com and “Warren Buffett has some advice for young people on how to be happy, and it has nothing to do with having billions of dollars.” Interesting enough, he would advise young people to find what “turns them on” and pursue it. Of course he added some old school […]

“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 […]

“I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence, I can reach for; perfection is God’s business.” (Michael J. Fox) A spirit of excellence is what separate’s greatness from mediocrity. As Mr. Fox eloquently describes perfection as “God’s business” we should pursue excellence not perfection. Excellence means the state or quality of excelling or […]

“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.”

“No duty the Executive had to perform was so trying as to put the right man in the right place.” (Thomas Jefferson) I challenge you to complete a simple or difficult task this week. If you are looking to hire someone in your business, find a new home, choose a school for your children or […]

“The other key contributor to great leadership is a desire for progress. Progress means a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage; developmental activity in science, technology, etc., especially with reference to the commercial opportunities created thereby or to the promotion of the material well-being of the public through the goods, […]

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” (Walt Disney) It takes courage to believe in a dream, but it takes tenacity to accomplish a dream. What I have learned over the last 15 years or so is this; if your mind is not fully convinced that your dream […]

“There’s a difference between us. You think the people of this country exist to provide you with position. I think your position exists to provide those people with freedom. And I go to make sure that they have it.” (William Wallace from the movie Braveheart) Great leaders are motivated to elevate the lives and existence […]

“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” Benjamin Franklin I have been stressing to my children the importance of education since their birth into this life. My grandmother always told me if I want respect from someone, anyone, educate myself and know what I’m talking about. My […]

“Dreams are today’s answers to tomorrow’s questions.” (Edgar Cayce) As I think about ideas I have had in the past, each one had an answer for future developments. In 1995 I had an idea to launch a social website for kids. I purchased the domain name, had a logo professionally designed and built a webpage. […]

Courage is the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, and difficulty. Courage is a way of life for all of us. It takes courage to tackle life’s trials and tribulations. You may not consider yourself courageous but each time you face an obstacle head on courage is on display. Some […]

“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” Henry Ford What are you working on right now? I know that’s a loaded question as most of us are working on several projects. Whether we are leading a project at work, in the community or at home it seems work has […]