By Rusty Potter There are no lucky breaks. It’s all about hard work, sweat, and tears. Give yourself a new opportunity each day. Success comes to those who have the ability to go beyond what most people think is “normal”.…
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“The only victory that counts is the one over yourself” – Jesse Owens
By Rusty Potter Jesse Owens was born the son of a sharecropper and the grandson of slaves. He was a frail child who was often sick with chronic bronchial congestion and pneumonia. As an adult, he was a legendary athlete…
“Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come to you. Get up and make them.” – Madam C. J. Walker
By Rusty Potter Madam C.J. Walker is considered one of the 20th century’s most successful entrepreneurs. She has the title of “ the first black woman millionaire in America” for her successful line of hair care products. She was born…
“Believe in yourself, learn, and never stop wanting to build a better world” – Mary McLeod Bethune
By Rusty Potter Mary McLeod Bethune became one of the most important teachers in history. She said, “ I plunged into the job of creating something from nothing… Though I had not a penny left, I considered cash money as…
“No man knows what he can do until he tries” – Dr. Carter G. Woodson
By Rusty Potter To kick off Black History Month, we celebrate Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as “The Father of Black History.” Dr. Woodson was an American historian, author, and journalist. The month of February was selected because the birthdays…
No one is born smart
By Rusty Potter There was a time when Einstein could not count and Shakespeare could not read. The expert was once the beginner. We all started from scratch. We are all born to learn. Some may learn a little quicker…
It doesn’t matter where you came from, all that matters is where you are going
By Rusty Potter We can’t change yesterday, but we can change tomorrow. If you can change what you think about yourself, you are on your way to changing your world. Every day you wake up is an opportunity for you…