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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 […]

“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 […]

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

Keep a record of all accomplishments. In fact, it is a good idea to track failures as well. Both accounts will make you wise and keep you grounded. Devin Oten DO Enterprises www.DevinOten.com Writer, Public Speaker and Philanthropist

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. Devin Oten DO Enterprises www.DevinOten.com Writer, Public Speaker and Philanthropist

Encourage yourself when no one else will. You should be your own biggest supporter or cheerleader. “And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.” […]

Stay focused on your vision by building a goals stat sheet that outlines your accomplishments and uncompleted tasks with daily, weekly, monthly and yearly objectives. “Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.” Josh Billings Devin Oten DO Enterprises www.DevinOten.com Writer, Public Speaker and […]

Embrace your future. The future has many great possibilities in store, but you must seize those opportunities and run with conviction. Surround yourself with people who appreciate and celebrate who you are and what you can become. Remove all detractors as speedily as possible. Make sure God is the focus of your dream. Your dream […]