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Appearance Alone

His name was David, but most just called him “the street fiddler.” David was a disheveled, older man who was a regular fixture in popular places in our city, serenading passers-by with unusual skill at his violin. In exchange for … Continue reading

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Values

What drives you to honor your values when it’s difficult to do so?  My hope and belief that if I follow through with those values, I can help make the world just a little better. I owe it to my … Continue reading

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Truth Is…

Black people are raised to acknowledge that every system they encounter is stacked against them, “You have to try twice as hard to get half as far,” “they are all waiting for you to fail,” and “you don’t get second … Continue reading

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What Really Matters

Two men sat down to review their business trip and its results. One said he thought the trip had been worthwhile because some meaningful new relationships had begun through their business contacts. The other said, “Relationships are fine, but selling … Continue reading

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Getting it Done

There are three ways to get something done: do it yourself, employ someone or forbid your children to do it- Monte Crane Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on … Continue reading

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