Nikki Woods "Published At Last" Is there a book in you just waiting to get out? Have you ever dreamed of being a published author? Nikki Woods always enjoyed writing short stories, but never considered writing a novel, let alone being a published author. Besides she was already busy as a popular Chicago radio personality, wife, and mother.Where would she find the time to write anything longer than a short story? Yet, one particular story was just begging to be told in a big way.Hear what propelled this talented writer to actually write and publish a 300 page romance novel.
Joe DeAngelis
"Fearless Living"
He made his first million before he turned 30 years old and says he owes it all to fearless living.Joe DeAngelis was always a good businessman.As a boy, he had the number one paper route.But, Joe fell prey to bullies, who picked on him because he wore ‘used clothes.’ After one too many beatings, Joe became a tough guy, charging fellow students for ‘protection’ from other bullies. After marrying his true love, Rose, Joe went legit, even selling chinaware door to door.He became a master businessman and knew it.So, he set a deadline for making a million dollars.Even with less than a week to his deadline, Joe was undiscouraged.
Jerry Thomas "Creating Your Masterpiece"
He was a high-powered attorney.But, found true his passion and purpose in an unlikely place.Jerry Thomas brokered many mega-deals for people in the art world buying and selling African and African-American art.Seeing this as a lucrative business, Jerry became an international art dealer.Jerry studied his new business, and became an expert.The more he learned, the more passionate he became.And, that passion became his purpose – to educate his community not just about the financial benefits, but also the cultural importance of African and African-American art.
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.
Dr. Ben Carson "From 'dummy' to doctor"
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.
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