As a child growing up in Detroit, Ben Carson did so poorly in school, his classmates called him 'dummy.' Even though she couldn't read well herself, Ben's mother made him and his brother read 2 books a week. Ben told me that books helped expose him to magnificent possibilities he didn't see in his low-income environment - and that as a child he dreamt of being a doctor. He feverishly pursued his passion and became a pediatric neurosurgeon - noted for being one of the first doctors to actually separate siamese twins. Dr. Carson's Advice: Dream Big, and make sure that your talents match your aspirations.
Tiffany Johnson "Frustration to Determination"
When Tiffany Johnson graduated from college, a Fortune 10 company this computer specialist on the fast-track for success. Yet, after divorce, she was forced to start from scratch, to feed her young son. She worked part-time managing a document transcription office. However, Tiffany became frustrated that she was making only a fraction of what her employer, and made a bold move, decidingto start her own transcription business. With just a few hundred dollars, she bought her own equipment and a “Yellow Pages” ad. Now, Tiffany’s business is expanding with employees of her own.
Dal Bouey
"Sound Your Note"
Dal Bouey - "Determined Teen" - While some people wait a lifetime to discover what they truly want to do with their lives - Dal Bouey knew when she was in 9th grade. She dropped out of high school - determined to do what she truly loved - be a singer. Dal is amazingly well-read - and one of the finest performers you will ever meet - entertaining audiences world wide. And, though she isn't a 'household name' - Dal is proud of her strong fan base - and knows she has reached true success in her on right. Dal's Advice: Whatever you do - be the best you that you can be.
Cassandra Thomas
“Sweet Success”
Take a little imagination, add a lot of determination, and it’s amazing what you can cook up.Cassandra Thomas baked a special batch of cookies of her husband and found a recipe for success.She now has a rising business with a variety of sweet potato products.She says she plans to do for the sweet potato, what George Washington Carver did for the peanut.
