For one year, I taught fifth grade. And one child stole my heart: Alex. As a fifth grader, Alex's grades never exceeded a "D" or "F." He was a consistent discipline problem; however, Alex had a sweet temperament and high energy, albeit a somewhat forlorn disposition....
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Our Work Ethic Opened the Door to Own a Business
Because we were “the best,” the career opportunity of a lifetime fell in our lap. We would soon become business owners.
Overcoming Obstacles: Her Arms & Legs Don’t Work (But Her Life Does)
“Please raise your hand if you understand this concept,” I said, to the college class. Angela cleared her throat loudly. By this time, very comfortable with Angela, I smiled and said, “Okay, Angela, you are excused.” It was a testament to Angela and her self-effacing...
Medical School at Age 45? How 2 Dreams Guided Me in My Career Change
In one of the Indiana Jones movies, there is a scene where Indiana was between two chasms and across them spanned a bridge, but he had to step out into the chasm before he could see the bridge. At 45, making the career transition to go to medical school was a lot...
Confronting a “Bully” Gave Me Lifelong Confidence
I confronted a bully at only three years old and ironically, this defining moment, gave me confidence for the rest of my life. I lived in poverty as a child. I lived in an apartment complex with my family and the other would bring the whole farm with them: pigs,...
How A Professional Coach Got Me Unstuck & Into My Law Career
The road to becoming a lawyer had its challenges but it was the Bar Exam, waiting for me at the end of three years of law school that had me facing some inner weaknesses which were so profoundly overcome with the help of a professional coach. After All the Work of Law...
After Years of Deceit, Lies & Betrayal, I Rebuilt Trust
It wasn't easy to rebuild trust in my relationships because the problem started pretty early. Actually, it was sixth grade. I found a big grocery bag in a locker at school in the PE room. I knew what it was and I was curious. So, I emptied out my mom’s cigarettes...
I Made A Choice That Got Me Fired
I had been relocated by my company to a new city, half way across the earth….well, Okay, half-way across the U.S. Within weeks of this expensive upheaval in my life, the company I was working for folded. I found myself unemployed in a strange new place—no contacts,...
Mom was in Jail. I was a Dropout. Why I Overcame My Obstacles in Life
Mom was in jail and I was a drop-out. My greatest struggle was about to be my greatest triumph. I was only 16 and for the second time, I dropped out of school. My mom had been thrown in jail temporarily for a month, but now she was arrested again and going away for...
The One Decision-Making Hack That Changed My Life
In my Air Force career I have had many opportunities; I have had to compete against hundreds of my peers and colleagues over a 21-year career. I have had to find a way to separate myself from the pack. Officiating helped me do that. Officiating at a sporting event...
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Time is Money: Warren Buffett’s Tip on the Skill That Compounds Wealth
Warren Buffett said, “The rich invest in time, the poor invest in money.” Time is a valuable commodity, and the old adage “time is money” has stood the test of time for good reason. The definition of “time is money” is that the amount of time you spend on a task or...
12 TYPES OF KNOWLEDGE You Need to Create Your Course
Did you know that having the right knowledge can dramatically impact your success and your income? There are 12 types of knowledge and each one matters. Having the right kind of knowledge can help you create an engaging course that would ensure the success of both the...
Use Your Expert Power to 10x Your Consulting & Course Fees
Influence and Income are Only Two of the Advantages of Expert Power Today’s top digital content course creators, like Sherpas, help others reach incredible heights. You can make a big difference in people's lives Sherpas are trusted guides and guides for the climb...
How to Find Your Calling from God: 7 Truths about Your Purpose
One of the most challenging, but also one of the most important things, we will ever do as believers who strive to follow God’s will is to discern His calling or purpose on our lives. How do we know what God has planned for us? What if we make the wrong choices? Will...
Career Change at 40: 4 Famous Case Studies That Prove You Can Do It
Making a career change at 40 can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right attitude and support, you can make a successful transition to a new field. First, understand the reasons why you’re making the change. Are you bored, burned out, or are you...
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12 TYPES OF KNOWLEDGE You Need to Create Your Course
Did you know that having the right knowledge can dramatically impact your success and your income? There are 12 types of knowledge and each one matters. Having the right kind of knowledge can help you create an engaging course that would ensure the success of both the...
Use Your Expert Power to 10x Your Consulting & Course Fees
Influence and Income are Only Two of the Advantages of Expert Power Today’s top digital content course creators, like Sherpas, help others reach incredible heights. You can make a big difference in people's lives Sherpas are trusted guides and guides for the climb...
A Happy Retirement (Share Your Knowledge With Others & Leave a Legacy)
Pelham is from the UK and at 72, she started blogging and writing. She started because, in her own words, "I was left sick and somewhat disabled and quite frankly, bored!" A young friend called Lauren encouraged her to write. Lauren "sat at my new laptop, (a...
8 Ideal Traits of an Epic Instructor Who Loves Teaching
Most of us, somewhere in our lifetime, has been the recipient of great teaching and have sat under the tutelage of a great instructor. Today Lifelong Learning is a must. Everyone in every professional community will be asked at some time to fill one or both...
Knowledge is Power Quotes 2023
Give me a place to stand, and a lever long enough, and I will move the world. -Archimedes (and Knowledge is that lever) No thief, however skillful, can rob one of knowledge, and that is why knowledge is the best and safest treasure to acquire. - L. Frank B....
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Time is Money: Warren Buffett’s Tip on the Skill That Compounds Wealth
Warren Buffett said, “The rich invest in time, the poor invest in money.” Time is a valuable commodity, and the old adage “time is money” has stood the test of time for good reason. The definition of “time is money” is that the amount of time you spend on a task or...
12 TYPES OF KNOWLEDGE You Need to Create Your Course
Did you know that having the right knowledge can dramatically impact your success and your income? There are 12 types of knowledge and each one matters. Having the right kind of knowledge can help you create an engaging course that would ensure the success of both the...
Use Your Expert Power to 10x Your Consulting & Course Fees
Influence and Income are Only Two of the Advantages of Expert Power Today’s top digital content course creators, like Sherpas, help others reach incredible heights. You can make a big difference in people's lives Sherpas are trusted guides and guides for the climb...
How to Find Your Calling from God: 7 Truths about Your Purpose
One of the most challenging, but also one of the most important things, we will ever do as believers who strive to follow God’s will is to discern His calling or purpose on our lives. How do we know what God has planned for us? What if we make the wrong choices? Will...
Career Change at 40: 4 Famous Case Studies That Prove You Can Do It
Making a career change at 40 can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right attitude and support, you can make a successful transition to a new field. First, understand the reasons why you’re making the change. Are you bored, burned out, or are you...