As I contemplate what inspired me during my life, it was things that had love at the root of them. As a young child I saw the sacrifices that my parents were making to insure that my brothers and I had a better future. Those sacrifices originated out of love. In the years that...
A characteristic that I admired in teachers and that I tried to imitate was being enthusiastic. Teachers that are enthusiastic about teaching will instill enthusiasm about learning in their students. Students need to see that their teachers love what they do. Enthusiastic teache...
Outstanding teachers are committed to being professional. Being a teacher impacts lives more than any other profession. Parents and students hold teachers to a very high standard. There is a lot expected from teachers. Teachers must demonstrate how committed they are to their pro...
No matter what actions are taken by an individual, they will have some type of impact on the lives of other people. Because of this, each of us needs to act responsibly. All of us need to strive to pursue a life where we think carefully about what we think and say. We need to wo...
During my early years, my family made the most of what we had. We did not have very much money, but we had a lot of love. Because of our financial situation we ate meat about once a week. Most of our meals consisted of eggs, beans, rice and potatoes. We never had vacations. My si...
In any chosen career, an individual has to have the motivation and energy to succeed. I learned very early that if you feed your body and soul, then you will have the energy to impact the world. Most people realize the importance of a healthy diet. They realize how important food...
I have often been asked why I tend to be happy most of the time. I believe that the happy frame of mind that I possess started when I was six years old. Listening to my parents and their friends share dreams about a better life than what they were experiencing as field laborers i...
I want to implore you to make a positive difference in the lives of those around you. Each of us has a responsibility to be a positive role model for our families and friends. God has given us life and we should take advantage of each day to work toward being the best version of ...
During my lifetime I wrote a book called The Wizard Maker. The book provides a glimpse into my life, and in many ways provides information about what I want my legacy to be. As I look at what I wrote, I realize others that have passed and others that I love and admire have not o...
Every morning when I wake up and every evening before going to bed, I count my blessings. I thank God for each new day of life that he grants me. I thank him for surrounding me with people that love me and whom I love. I thank him for giving me the abilities to be the best teache...
