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I had the pleasure of speaking to some outstanding students at Foothill College on yesterday. I was impressed with the awareness each one had of his or her place in this world and how important their contribution will be. If you follow the media we tend to scream the sky is falling yet fail in […]

The key steps to building your dream are to pay God, pay yourself and then pay your bills. Pay God Quite a few of us learned to pay our bills, then pay our bills and then pay some more bills, because those providing our example lived above their means. I pay God between 15% and […]

There are several key points I would like to share about developing, maintaining and completing your dreams. Any dream can lose its relevance, sputter or even die before, during and after its conception. Therefore, the fulfillment of a dream can take a lifetime, or even generations. Be armed with the tools that will help you […]

Building your own dream is hard work. It requires your undivided attention. If you are busy building someone else’s dream, you will not have the time or energy to dedicate to your own. Let me explain: if your only motivation is to punch a clock for 40, 50, 60 or even 80 hours a week, […]

If you buy a house, whether new or old, it was originally someone else’s dream. I have a goal to design and build my own house, as it represents me building my dream home. I have owned several homes, and while each one had certain things I liked, each also had some things I disliked. […]

The very first key or step to building your dreams is to understand this one concept: you must build your own dreams. No one else is truly interested in building your dreams to your specifications. If they are, they likely do not have a dream of their own. How would that work? Someone without a […]

It’s not a very good testament to your character when your body is sloppy and your teeth are raggedy. A few years ago, I gained 50 pounds. I was recently able to lose 40. I run three miles a day and lift weights routinely. I have also changed my diet by limiting my sugar and […]

At an early age, I learned from my grandmother that your appearance is the first (and sometimes the last) thing people remember about you. “Always keep your hair trimmed and lined even if you have long hair. Keep your clothes clean and pressed, even if they are not in fashion or designer items. And make […]

There is more to everyone you meet than the eyeball test; yet the eyeball test reveals much. “The very look of Frederick Douglass was an irresistible logic against the oppression of his race.” James Russell Lowell, (I Was Born a Slave) Everyone who saw and spoke with Frederick Douglass knew he was a man with […]

“When you make men slaves you compel them to live with you in a state of war.” Olaudah Equiano, “I Was Born a Slave” I believe that on some level that we all have a responsibility to help our neighbors, friends, family and acquaintances become more enlightened. To not do so is in direct violation […]

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. Keep a record of all accomplishments. In fact, it is a good idea to […]

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 […]