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JANUARY 2010
FINANCIAL TIP Even in these difficult times of unemployment, try to be paid what you are worth and at all times, spend less than what you earn. CENSUS JOBS To apply, call toll-free at 1-866-861-2010 All you need to do is… 1) Pass a 30-minute basic skill test (Census practice test can be found HERE) 2) Complete an application and I-9 form (The I-9 requires two forms of identification – ex: State photo ID, birth certificate, social security card, alien registration card or passport.) TWELVE SAFETY & HEALTHY TIPS Source: CDC – Family Health (www.cdc.gov)
THE 50 MILLION POUND CHALLENGE I have not tried this but have heard this helps. Check it out and let us know if it works for you. The 50 Million lb. Challenge DISTRICT 11 NEEDS BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS Many families in District 11 are requesting volunteer Big Brothers and Big Sister. Do you have a couple of hours a few times a month to have fun with a child? Contact Big Brothers/Big Sisters at 303-433-6002 or send an email to bbs@biglittlecolordao.org Make a Big impact in your life as well as a child - become a Big Brother or Sister. PUFFING A "puffer" is a person who leaves their car running unattended to warm up in the cold weather. Denver Police say:
JANUARY SPIRITUAL VERSES Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. (NKJV) --2nd Corinthians 5:17 Born Again to a Living Hope (3) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (4) to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, (5) who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (6) In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, (7) so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (8) Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. Though you do not now see Him, you believe in Him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, (9) obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. --1st Peter 1:3-9 (English Standard Version) MEMORABLE QUOTE Love yourself so you can be loved… I do not want someone to live with, I want someone I cant live without. REMINDERS AIDS Testing This Years' Theme: Human Rights and Access to Treatment No matter what day it is, GET TESTED! It’s not just for your own safety, but for your family and love ones. It doesn’t matter if you’re married or he/she is your only mate, GET TESTED! If you don’t have it, it doesn’t hurt to know, but will certainly hurt if you have it and do not know. GET TESTED!!! FACTS:
important, but is VERY important to get tested! LINKS: MAMMOGRAMS Get tested as directed by your doctor. Talk to your doctor and get the facts also, read the recommendations from the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society. CLEANLINESS IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH Stopping the chances of the flu starts with you. While at home as well as at work, you should wash your hands several times a day - even if you feel that they are not dirty. Make sure you wash them more than just once while you’re at the sink and make sure you wash between your fingers and under your fingernails with warm water and lots of soap. If you’re not able to wash with warm water and soap, alcohol-based hand sanitizers are as good as soap and water to clean your hands - unless they are visibly dirty. Make sure you really rub the sanitizer all over your hands and be sure to use a sanitizer that contains 60-90% alcohol base. YOUR FINANCES Remember that there is not any magic to improving your credit. NONE! If you need help with your finances or just quick helpful financial tips, visit one or all of the following websites: Tip from feed the Pig.org: Do not use an ATM that is not owned by your bank For those that are facing foreclosure, call 1-888-995-4673 Take the information and pass it on to someone you know who might need help. FINANCIAL TIP Pass it on! Pay yourself first! If you wait until you have met all of your other financial obligations before seeing what’s left over for savings, chances are, you will never have a healthy savings account or investments. Again, pass it on. Sharing knowledge is similar to sharing the wealth! GIFT-GIVING IDEAS Great gift giving ideas for her, him and/or the kids, begins with Love, Lyn Gourmet Bath & Body Products. KEEPING SAFE THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAY SEASON During the Holiday Season many of us are very generous and trusting. This holiday season and at all other times, be watchful of the following:
SUPPORT HISTORICAL BLACK COLLEGES Ford and the Tom Joyner Morning Show have teamed up to support HBCU’s. You can help them raise money by simply walking into any Ford car dealership and test-driving any of their cars. Yes, that’s all you have to do is test-drive a Ford vehicle and both Ford and the TJMS will donate to a HBCU of your choice. Now, don’t worry, you don’t have to buy anything but certainly will have to deal with the car salesman trying to sale you a car, but you don’t have to buy anything. Just test-drive the vehicle, and enjoy a nice free ride in a new vehicle while supporting a Historical Black College. This will continue from now until January 4th and you can only drive once! Click HERE for more info |
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January includes:
- Financial Tip
- The U.S. Census Is
Hiring - Safety & Healthy Tips
- The 50 Million Pound
Challenge - Big Brothers/Big
Sisters - Puffing Is Illegal In
Denver - Verse Of The Month
- January Quote
- Reminders
FEBRUARY 2010
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Learn about The Triple Nickels - The very First all Black Parachute Platoon - The 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion - 1944 - 1947 during WWII, Erma Henderson - First Black City Council Woman, DeFord Bailey (“Harmonica Wizard”) - Known as the greatest Harmonica Player of all time. He had Polio and suffered with paralysis but was the first Black African American to perform at the Grand Ole Opry or Philip Reid - one of our ancestors responsible for the Statue of Freedom at the top of the Capitol building. And then there’s the 1st Black franchise owner, the first Black African American science fiction writer to receive the prestigious McArthur Foundation Genius Grant for $295,000 or the first Black to work with concave and flat mirrors and inventor of the scientific tool for NASA and its image delivery system. BLACK INVENTIONS EVERYONE USES & SOME PEOPLE WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO LIVE WITHOUT
BLACK (AFRICAN AMERICAN) HISTORY MONTH - FEBRUARY 2010 To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial, the week was expanded into Black History Month. Each year, U.S. presidents proclaim February as National African-American History Month. POPULATION 41.1 million As of July 1, 2008, the estimated population of black residents in the United States, including those of more than one race. They made up 13.5 percent of the total U.S. population. This figure represents an increase of more than a half-million residents from one year earlier. Source: Population estimates Click Here for More Info 65.7 million The projected black population of the United States (including those of more than one race) for July 1, 2050. On that date, according to the projection, blacks would constitute 15 percent of the nation’s total population. Source: Population projections Click Here for More Info 18 Number of states with an estimated black population on July 1, 2008, of at least 1 million. New York, with 3.5 million, led the way. The other 17 states on the list were Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Source: Population estimates Click Here for More Info 38% Percentage of Mississippi’s population that was black in 2008, highest of any state. Blacks also made up more than a quarter of the population in Louisiana in 2008 (32 percent), Georgia (31 percent), Maryland (30 percent), South Carolina (29 percent) and Alabama (27 percent). They comprise 56 percent of the population in the District of Columbia. Source: Population estimates Click Here for More Info 67,000 The increase in Georgia’s black population between July 1, 2007, and July 1, 2008, which led all states. Texas (64,000), North Carolina (45,000) and Florida (41,000) also recorded large increases. Source: Population estimates Click Here for More Info 24 Number of states or equivalents in which blacks were the largest minority group in 2008. These included Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. (Note: Minorities are part of a group other than single-race non-Hispanic white.) Source: Population estimates Click Here for More Info 1.4 million The number of blacks in Cook County, Ill., as of July 1, 2008, which led the nation’s counties in the number of people of this racial category. Orleans Parish, La., had the largest numerical increase in the black population between July 1, 2007, and July 1, 2008 (16,400). Source: Population estimates Click Here for More Info Among counties with total populations of at least 10,000, Claiborne County, Miss., had the largest percent of population that was black (84.4 percent). Claiborne led 77 majority- black counties or equivalents, all of which were in the South. Source: Population estimates Click Here for More Info 30% The proportion of the black population younger than 18 as of July 1, 2008. At the other end of the spectrum, 8 percent of the black population was 65 and older. Source: Population estimates Click here for More Info Note: Unless otherwise noted, the estimates in this section refer to the population that was either single-race black or black in combination with one or more other races. Serving Our Nation 2.3 million Number of single-race black military veterans in the United States in 2008. More military veterans are black than any other minority group. Source: 2008 American Community Survey Click Here for More Info Education 83% Among blacks 25 and older, the proportion who had at least a high school diploma in 2008. Source: Educational Attainment in the United States: 2008 Click Here for More Info 20% Percentage of blacks 25 and older who had a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2008. Source: Educational Attainment in the United States: 2008 Click Here for More Info 1.4 million Among blacks 25 and older, the number who had an advanced degree in 2008 (e.g., master’s, doctorate, medical or law). In 1998, 857,000 blacks had this level of education. Source: Educational Attainment in the United States: 2008 Click Here for More 2.5 million Number of black college students in fall 2008. This was roughly double the corresponding number from 15 years earlier. Source: School Enrollment – Social and Economic Characteristics of Students: October 2008 Click Here for More Info Voting About 2.1 million The increase in the number of black voters between the 2004 and 2008 presidential elections, to 16.1 million. The total number of voters rose by 5.4 million, to 131.1 million. Source: Voting and Registration in the Election of 2008 Click Here for More Info 55% Turnout rate in the 2008 presidential election for the 18- to 24-year-old citizen black population, an 8 percent increase from 2004. Blacks had the highest turnout rate in this age group. Source: Voting and Registration in the Election of 2008 Click Here for More Info 65% Turnout rate among black citizens in the 2008 presidential election, up about 5 percentage points from 2004. Looking at voter turnout by race and Hispanic origin, non-Hispanic whites and blacks had the highest turnout levels. Source: Voting and Registration in the Election of 2008 Click Here for More Info Income, Poverty and Health Insurance $34,218 The annual median income of single-race black households in 2008, a decline of 2.8 percent (in 2008 constant dollars) from 2007. Source: Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2008 Click Here for More Info 24.7% Poverty rate in 2008 for single-race blacks, statistically unchanged from 2007. Source: Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2008 Click Here for More Info 19.1% The percentage of single-race blacks lacking health insurance in 2008, not statistically different from 2007. Source: Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2008 Click Here for More Info Families and Children 63% Among households with a single-race black householder, the percentage that contained a family. There were 8.5 million black family households. Source: 2008 American Community Survey Click Here for More Info 44% Among families with single-race black householders, the percentage that were married couples. Source: 2008 American Community Survey Click Here for More Info 1.2 million Number of single-race black grandparents who lived with their own grandchildren younger than 18. Of this number, 50 percent were also responsible for their care. Source: 2008 American Community Survey Click Here for More Info Home Ownership – the American Dream 46% Nationally, the percentage of households with a householder who was single-race black who lived in owner-occupied homes. Source: 2008 American Community Survey Click Here for More Info Jobs 27% The percentage of single-race blacks 16 and older who worked in management, professional and related occupations. Source: 2008 American Community Survey Click Here for More Info Businesses $88.6 billion Revenues for black-owned businesses in 2002. The number of black-owned businesses totaled nearly 1.2 million in 2002. Black-owned firms accounted for 5 percent of all non- farm businesses in the United States. 129,329 The number of black-owned firms in New York in 2002, which led all states. New York City alone had 98,080 such firms, which led all cities. 10,716 The number of black-owned firms operating in 2002 with receipts of $1 million or more. These firms accounted for 1 percent of the total number of black-owned firms in 2002 and 55 percent of their total receipts, or $49 billion. 969 The number of black-owned firms with 100 or more employees in 2002. Firms of this size accounted for 24 percent of the total revenue for black-owned employer firms in 2002, or $16 billion. Source: Black-Owned Firms: 2002 Click Here for More Info [PDF] Note: The 2007 Preliminary Estimates of Business Ownership by Gender, Ethnicity, and Race will be available in July 2010 and the more detailed 2007 Black-Owned Businesses report will be published in February 2011. ***Editor’s note: The preceding data were collected from a variety of sources and may be subject to sampling variability and other sources of error. Facts for Features are customarily released about two months before an observance in order to accommodate magazine production timelines. Questions or comments should be directed to the Census Bureau’s Public Information Office: telephone: 301-763-3030; fax: 301-763-3762; or send an e-mail. BIBLICAL QUOTE Then said Jesus, ”Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do...” --Luke 23:34 MEMORABLE QUOTE “I am America. I am the part you won't recognize. But get used to me. Black, confident, cocky; my name, not yours; my religion, not yours; my goals, my own; get used to me.” Muhammad Ali The Greatest (1975) REMINDERS Census Jobs To apply, call toll-free at 1-866-861-2010 All you need to do is… 1) Pass a 30-minute basic skill test (Census practice test can be found HERE 2) Complete an application and I-9 form (The I-9 requires two forms of identification – ex: State photo ID, birth certificate, social security card, alien registration card or passport.) Finances & Financial Tips Credit Fairy Feed The Pig.org (tip from feed the Pig.org: Do not use an ATM that is not owned by your bank) For those that are facing foreclosure, call 1-888-995-4673 Take the information and pass it on to someone you know who might need help. Pass it on! Pay yourself first! If you wait until you have met all of your other financial obligations before seeing what’s left over for savings, chances are, you will never have a healthy savings account or investments. Again, pass it on. Sharing knowledge is similar to sharing the wealth! Even in these difficult times of unemployment, try to be paid what you are worth and at all times, spend less than what you earn AIDS Testing Get tested for your own safety. LINKS: Mammograms Get tested as directed by your doctor. Talk to your doctor and get the facts also, read the recommendations from the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society. Great Gift-Giving Ideas Great gift giving ideas for her, him and/or the kids, begins with Love, Lyn Gourmet Bath & Body Products. The 50 Million lb. Challenge I have not tried The 50 Million lb. Challenge but have heard this helps. Check it out and let us know if it works for you. Big Brothers & Sisters Do you have a couple of hours a few times a month to have fun with a child? Contact Big Brothers Big Sisters at 303-433-6002 or send an email. Make a Big impact in your life as well as a child - become a Big Brother or Sister. Puffing A "puffer" is a person who leaves their car running unattended to warm up in the cold weather. Denver Police say: “Cars are prime targets for thieves and last year hundreds of people had their vehicles stolen while they were left running unattended. Even if you lock your doors while it's running, it can still be easily stolen. You can also be issued a ticket if you are caught "puffing."” Cleanliness Is Good For Your Health Stopping the chances of the flu starts with you. While at home as well as at work, you should wash your hands several times a day - even if you feel that they are not dirty. Make sure you wash them more than just once while you’re at the sink and make sure you wash between your fingers and under your fingernails with warm water and lots of soap. If you’re not able to wash with warm water and soap, alcohol-based hand sanitizers are as good as soap and water to clean your hands - unless they are visibly dirty. Make sure you really rub the sanitizer all over your hands and be sure to use a sanitizer that contains 60-90% alcohol base. |
February includes:
- Black History Month
- Black Inventions
EVERYONE uses - Census Facts: Black
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History - February
2010 - Verse Of The Month
- February Quote
- Reminders
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| March 2010 The original TLC is down and will be back ….i don’t know when. Anyway, a temporary calendar is posted HERE
UPDATES Updates include: FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES Denver Asset Building Coalition will hold FREE income tax preparation for individuals and families earning $48,500 or less at the following locations:
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6PM till 8PM Saturdays 9AM till 5PM
Every Saturday thru April 11, 2010 from 9AM until 1PM (No appointment necessary) BLACK HISTORY DAY Learn about The Triple Nickels - The very First all Black Parachute Platoon - The 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion - 1944 - 1947 during WWII, Erma Henderson - First Black City Council Woman, DeFord Bailey (“Harmonica Wizard”) - Known as the greatest Harmonica Player of all time. He had Polio and suffered with paralysis but was the first Black African American to perform at the Grand Ole Opry or Philip Reid - one of our ancestors responsible for the Statue of Freedom at the top of the Capitol building. And then there’s the 1st Black franchise owner, the first Black African American science fiction writer to receive the prestigious McArthur Foundation Genius Grant for $295,000 or the first Black to work with concave and flat mirrors and inventor of the scientific tool for NASA and its image delivery system. BLACK INVENTIONS EVERYONE USES & SOME PEOPLE WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO LIVE WITHOUT
BIBLICAL VERSE Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Philippians 4:6 MEMORABLE QUOTE “You can be up to your boobies in white satin, with gardenias in your hair and no sugar cane for miles, but you can still be working on a plantation.” -- Billie Holiday REMINDERS Census Jobs To apply, call toll-free at 1-866-861-2010 All you need to do is… 1) Pass a 30-minute basic skill test (Census practice test can be found HERE 2) Complete an application and I-9 form (The I-9 requires two forms of identification – ex: State photo ID, birth certificate, social security card, alien registration card or passport.) Finances & Financial Tips Credit Fairy Feed The Pig.org (tip from feed the Pig.org: Do not use an ATM that is not owned by your bank) For those that are facing foreclosure, call 1-888-995-4673 Take the information and pass it on to someone you know who might need help. Pass it on! Pay yourself first! If you wait until you have met all of your other financial obligations before seeing what’s left over for savings, chances are, you will never have a healthy savings account or investments. Again, pass it on. Sharing knowledge is similar to sharing the wealth! Even in these difficult times of unemployment, try to be paid what you are worth and at all times, spend less than what you earn AIDS Testing Get tested for your own safety. LINKS: World AIDS Day GreaterThan.org Black AIDS.org Mammograms Get tested as directed by your doctor. Talk to your doctor and get the facts also, read the recommendations from the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society. Great Gift-Giving Ideas Great gift giving ideas for her, him and/or the kids begins with Love, Lyn Gourmet Bath & Body Products. Big Brothers & Sisters Do you have a couple of hours a few times a month to have fun with a child? Contact Big Brothers Big Sisters at 303-433-6002 or click here to send an email. Make a Big impact in your life as well as a child - become a Big Brother or Sister. Cleanliness Is Good For Your Health Wash your hands all day everyday! Keep several bottles of hand sanitizers in your car, your desk and purse. |
March includes:
- Updates
- Tax Preparation
Services - Butch's Retirement
Party - 365 Days of Black
History Celebrations - Verse Of The Month
- March Quote
- Reminders
APRIL 2010
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| MAY 2010 TLC #116 - In this issue:
CENSUS WARNING/REMINDER If you do not mail in your census form, they are planning to send people to your home as a reminder. However, please be aware that there are fake census takers visiting and calling people’s homes, so please be careful when opening your door as well as giving out too much personal information. Additionally, NEVER give out social security number or any other personal information. Again, do not give out your social security number or any personal information to people claiming to be a census taker. Please be reminded of this and share this with your elderly family members and friends. (Submitted by Polly) CREDIT SCORE WARNING Even the little things can affect your credit score. With many Cities and towns struck hard by decreased tax revenue, local governments and libraries increasingly are turning to collection agencies to track down those who owe unpaid tickets and fines – even the very old ones. If they remain unpaid and total more than $100.00, they can ding your credit score. (Source: USAA) ENERGY REBATES I received an email from GE about Energy Rebates after I purchased my new freezer. Didn't know if this was info you could pass on to interested parties, but thought that some might like to know if they have upgraded or purchased new energy efficient appliances. Rebates could come from federal, state and your local utility company. Just something I thought I would pass on. Thanks for passing this on!
CHANGING YOUR PC PASSWORD Because of the recent outbreak of victims having their computer hacked by people they know, I thought it best to include information that might help protect yourself and/or if you just wanted to know how to change your PC password. This is the page from the Help Files. I figured it could explain it in plain English. To get back to this page, go to Start--> Help and Support. Up in the top left corner in the Search box, type in 'change password' and it'll bring up this link. To change your password:
* To open User Accounts, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click User Accounts. * Password security largely depends on creating strong passwords and helping to protect them. For more information, click Related Topics. SPIRITUAL VERSE If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1st Corinthians 13:3-7 (New International Version) MEMORABLE QUOTE Keep your thoughts positive because your thoughts become your words. Keep your words positive because your words become your behaviors. Keep your behaviors positive because your behaviors become your habits. Keep your habits positive because your habits become your values. Keep your values positive because your values become your destiny. SUMMARY/UPDATES |
| JUNE 2010 TLC #116 - In this issue:
FAMILY REUNION Family Reunion of the late Mary Ann Jones and siblings Matthew Smith, Richard Smith, Daniel Williams, Bennie Lewis, George Harmon and Joe Harmon. Dear Family Members, The families of the late Mary Ann Jones and siblings are planning a family reunion. This reunion will be special as we attempt to reconnect with immediate and extended family members. This event has the making of being one of the best gatherings we have ever had and we want you to be part of it. This letter is a personal invitation for you and your family to join us. The reunion will take place in Demopolis, AL beginning July 30th thru August 1, 2010. For many of us, Demopolis and Marengo County - in general - take us back to our roots or our parent’s roots. A general outline of events is as follows: Friday, July 30, 2010 – “Get Acquainted” Registration Family Reconnection Family Fun & Music Saturday, July 31,2010 – “Reunion Picnic” Saturday, July 31, 2010 – “Reunion Dinner & Dance” at John Essex High School Sunday, August 1,2010 – “Homecoming Church Services” With an event of this nature, there is some cost involved however we have tried to keep costs to a minimum. All persons over 20 years old, your cost is only $50.00. To get an accurate count of those attending, we are requesting that confirmation and all money is paid by May 1,2010. (After this date, the cost if $65.00.) Please make check, cashiers check or money order payable to “Smith Family Reunion” and forward to Nathan Smith 6155 Bent Brook Drive Bessemer, AL 35022. A follow-up letter will be sent regarding lodging and other local accommodations. If you have questions regarding this event, please contact the following: Nathan Smith 205-425-9851 Sims Smith 205-853-6167 Nellie Smith-Adams 334-289-9360 Sincerely Yours, Nathan Smith II, President Smith Family Reunion Committee Sims H. Smith Sr. Smith Family Reunion Coordinator HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS There’s a new resource page on Michael Bennet’s website called “Help for Homeowners”. This page provides links to federal and state agencies that can provide assistance to homeowners struggling with their mortgage, or for people who want to buy a home without falling prey to predatory lenders. Click HERE for more information. CHANGE YOUR LIFE BY DEFINITION If I ask 100 different people, they will give me 100 different definitions of success. But I define success as the pursuit of a worthy ideal.”—Napoleon Hill, author of the best-selling book, “Think and Grow Rich.” That is Napoleon Hill’s definition of success. It may work for you, but just because he is a best-selling author does not guarantee that it will. Each individual must create his/her own definition of success in order to be successful. I believe there are four components to defining success from an individual perspective:
Defining Your Skills In order to achieve success, you must define it based on your skills. Simply put, your skills are the things that you are capable of doing. It is not practical to say that you want to be a rocket scientist, if you already know that science and math are your weakest areas. Look at the subjects you were good at. Are those things solid enough to build a life around? Are those things strong enough to turn into a career? You have to take inventory of the things you are capable of doing in order to define your actual skills. Once you define your skills, you can begin to set your goal for success. Defining your desires One of the biggest contributing factors to failure is the failure to discern between skill and desire. Simply put, your desire refers to your interest in something. Look at the things that most interested you. Are those things solid enough to make a living from? Look at the extracurricular activities you were involved in. Are those things strong enough to build a life around? It’s not too smart to say that you want to be a professional basketball player if you weren’t even good enough to make the team. However, if you were good at a musical instrument, perhaps a career in music may make sense. You have to take a look at the things that you are interested in and define your desires. Once you define your desires and determine if they can take you to your potential future, you can begin to set your goals for success. Weighing the risks If you know what your skills and desires are, you can make some good choices by weighing the risks. If you choose to make use of your skills at critical reasoning and debate, perhaps a career in law is the right career for you. However, if you already know that the field is crowded, then you are taking a substantial risk by dedicating some considerable time from your life to schooling. Perhaps your desired career is based on your strong interest in a professional football career. However, if you already know that you have problems with your knees, then you know that you are taking a real risk that one injury could end your career before it gets started. Weighing the benefits For many people, an inventory of skills and desires will result in a number of choices. The person, who has aptitude in one area of study, may also have a desire and interest in music or the arts. At that point, the benefits of each choice must be weighed and whichever offers the most potential may be the best choice. “You are not judged on the height you have risen but from the depth which you have climbed.”—Frederick Douglass, 1881 The passage from Frederick Douglass should be kept in mind when applying the four components of defining success:
Remember when applying these four principles, you must base your own personal success on how far you have come from where you started, not on how far you are in comparison to others. Dr. Farrah Gray can be reached via E-mail SPIRITUAL VERSE Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. I Corinthians 13:4-6 MEMORABLE QUOTE There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. Albert Einstein |
May includes
- Census Warning
- Credit Score Warning
- Energy Rebate
Information - Changing Your PC
Password - Biblical Verse
- Memorable Quote
- Updates
June includes
- Smith Family Reunion
- Finance & Foreclosure
Information - Successful Life
Changes - Biblical Verse
- Memorable Quote