We are in challenging times where things seem to come at us from all directions. The recent torrential rainstorm we experienced here in California brought water into our home from above and below the surface. Truthfully, my patience and nerves were tested.
Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and small nonprofits have a lot on their shoulders to help make sure they run a successful and productive business. There are so many components that must be attended to daily to keep things running.
When I was running my event management company, I had the privilege for many years of working on two major celebrations honoring the memory of Dr. King. First, King Week under the direction of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Los Angeles (SCLC-GLA); second, the Kingdom Day Parade with the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE).
Why does it take some of us a lifetime to learn our value? Why do we so willingly, consciously or unconsciously, give up our power, especially to those who do not even deserve it.
The hands of time have passed once again to the dawning of a new year. It is time for us to realize our true potential and really go after it. We do not have to play ourselves small in order to help others feel big.
When you are invited to visit a place that is historical and welcoming, do not hesitate. Recently, I had the privilege of visiting a very special place called Stone of Scone Farm in Littlestown, Pennsylvania, right outside of Gettysburg. I was the guest of Patricia Green-Rodgers and her husband, Bob Rodgers, and their hospitality was exceptional.
When I think of Christmas, I always think back to the days I grew up in my grandmother’s house in Riverside. We did not have a lot of material possessions, but we had a big family that would always come together from across the various roads of life we were traveling.
For over 30 years, I have owned a company that started as an event management firm. I was blessed to work with some of the best companies, organizations, and individuals helping them with various events. I especially appreciated when I was able to work with groups that not only held an amazing event, but their main goal was to party with a purpose. Their desire was to raise funds and awareness to help others.
Every time we turn on the television or listen to the radio, we see that the world is still in flux and full of much turmoil and we are in dark times. Recently, a truce was instituted while an exchange of hostages between Israel and Hamas was being done, but will it last?
I have been an entrepreneur and small business owner for over three decades. The world of entrepreneurism is not easy, and it is not for the faint of heart. There are a lot of elements necessary for success beyond the basic business acumen.
Our world is going through turbulent times, but for those who read and study the Bible, this is not surprising. Matthew 24: 6-8 says, “You will hear of wars and rumors of wars but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.”
Getting our finances in order is always something good to do. Staying on top of and understanding where we stand financially is critical. October is Financial Planning Month, so if you have not taken a good look at your portfolio in a while, I recommend you do it now. As the saying goes, “keep your mind on your money, and your money on your mind.”
Spring and Fall are good times to plant trees because the soil temperature tends to be mild. As I ponder what is best to do during the various seasons, one of the questions I ask myself is, “What trees am I planting today that will provide shade for future generations?”
This past Saturday, we ushered in a new season. We said goodbye to Summer and welcomed the freshness of Fall. Globally, we have experienced so many changes and challenges with the weather that most of us believe there is such a thing as climate change. The erratic weather pattern makes it impossible to judge the seasons primarily on how hot or cold it is.
There seems to be a system or a way to do everything these days. I have always appreciated lists, systems, and developing an order in which to do things. If we want to be successful and to live successfully, we must be intentional and consistent.