I am super excited to continue my goal of reading a motivational or personal development book per week. Below is my list for February 2016. The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson The Lost Choice by Andy Andrews Act Like A Success Think Like A Success by Steve Harvey David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell The Noticer … Continue reading My Inspirational Reads – February 2016
Month: February 2016
James Del Rio -Distinguished Politician & Businessman
A Celebration of Black History James Del Rio (1924-) Distinguished Politician & Businessman James Del Rio is known as the first African American licensed mortgage banker in the United States after establishing his real estate business, Associate Brokers Investment Company in 1953. Later, he served eight years as a Court Judge in Detroit, Michigan. Born in January … Continue reading James Del Rio -Distinguished Politician & Businessman
Create a Vision Plan for Your Life
"Where there is no vision, the people perish." - Proverbs 29:18 You may have heard this scripture from the Holy Bible many times but have you really grasped the simple meaning? A vision is the ability to see, imagine, or seeing someone or something in a dream. To perish means to die or be destroyed. … Continue reading Create a Vision Plan for Your Life
Edward Davis – Automotive Entreprenuer
A Celebration of Black History Edward Davis (1911-1999) - First Black Car Dealership Edward Davis is known as the first African American to own a car dealership. In 1940, he established a Studebaker dealership until 1956 when the manufacturer went out of business. He was then awarded a Big Three franchise with his Chrysler-Plymouth dealership paving the … Continue reading Edward Davis – Automotive Entreprenuer
Set Goals
"The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving." - Oliver Wendell Holmes I've come to realize that as we go through and live our lives we experience seasons of ups and downs. If at any point we lose our way we can always … Continue reading Set Goals
Reginald F. Lewis – Prominent Business Leader & Venture Capitalist
A Celebration of Black History Reginald F. Lewis (1942-1993) - Prominent Business Leader & Venture Capitalist Reginald F. Lewis is known as the first African American to enter the world of million dollar business takeovers. Two major business deals that defined his career is the purchase and takeover of McCall Pattern Company and the international food … Continue reading Reginald F. Lewis – Prominent Business Leader & Venture Capitalist
What New Thing Have You Learned Today?
Have you ever had a dilemma that you were unsure how to deal with? Has there been an activity you wanted to know how do? Do you remember that feeling when you actually accomplished it? For many of us, we felt excitement at having completed something we practiced so hard at! The most important lesson … Continue reading What New Thing Have You Learned Today?
Garrett A. Morgan – Businessman & Inventor
A Celebration of Black History Garrett A. Morgan - Businessman and Inventor (1875-1963) Garrett Augustus Morgan, one of the country's most successful African American inventors, was the first to create and patent the three-way traffic signal and a safety hood and smoke protector (gas mask). His other patents include a hair straightening product and an improved … Continue reading Garrett A. Morgan – Businessman & Inventor
Keep Moving Forward
No one leads a life that is perfect. There are days when things are going great and there are days when things are bad. How do I know? According to The Holy Bible in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, there is a time and a season for everything that occurs in life. The most important thing to remember … Continue reading Keep Moving Forward
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