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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Will Rogers gave good advice about taking the right path in life. You better keep moving to avoid getting knocked down; suffering from paralysis caused by too much analysis will keep you stuck in the same position. In other words, dynamic action beats inaction. The blockbuster movie, An Officer and a Gentleman, starring actors Lou Gossett, Richard Gere...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Reading is fundamental to learning and understanding most things in life. Those who read actively and consistently improve brain function, knowledge of the world, vocabulary, and are more likely to earn substantially higher incomes than those who don’t. At times marginalized people rally together to help each other in a time of need. The Dong family, w...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! To get more things done, you need to get an early start to your day. The average cost for medical school is the US exceeds $60,000 per year. But thanks to a massive donation of one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000) to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine by philanthropist and educator Dr. Ruth Gottesman, who sits on the board, aspiring doctors accept...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Hard work is not hard if it’s something you enjoy. It’s good to find something you love, cultivate your talent and stick with it. The latest NBA All Star event featured a contest between the top three-point-shooter in the NBA, Steph Curry along with the top three point shooter in the WNBA, in a classic Man versus Women match up. In this first-ever two...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! There are athletes that defy limiting stereotypes limiting. For a prime example of the melding of scholarship with athletics, consider the case of Bill Bradley. He was a graduate of Princeton University, Rhodes Scholar, a member of two NBA championships with the New York Knicks basketball team, a United States Senator for the State of New Jersey and a...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! If you are passionate about what you are doing it feels less like work. Everyone is gifted at something, take your time and find out what that gift is for you. When the life-size statue of Jackie Robinson, the first black player allowed into the major leagues of American baseball was desecrated in Wichita, Kansas it became a major news story. But when...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! No matter what your circumstances are you will have a better life if you steadily cultivate your mind and your body. When people reach the age of 55 or greater, it’s time for them to spend some of their hard earned money on themselves while they still have time to enjoy it. With aging comes the increasing likelihood of illness and long periods for reco...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Active listening is a skill that will turbocharge your learning if you are willing to be quiet and open minded while others are speaking. Many big companies are often impersonal when dealing with individual customers. Drew had an unexpected positive customer experience from an unlikely source. Billionaires are known for buying whatever they want. Consi...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! The need to keep moving is important for our physical health and mental well being. Remaining active has the benefit of slowing down the debilitating effects of aging. Although many celebrities are rich and famous, there are times when fame and fortune is scarcely noticed, especially in the real-world environment of U.S. Navy aircraft carrier operation...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! To give of oneself, is far greater than offering trinkets and material items that lose value. Companies benefit by having long-serving dedicated employees. Some employees leave with a “golden parachute”, consisting of money and benefits that will last for life; while others leave with no parachute at all, perhaps with a bag of candy, if that, and are l...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! If you want to get your body moving in the morning, try exposing yourself to really cold water for a few minutes for a mental and physical boost to your system. One neglected part of modern life is the expression of gratitude. It is easy to take things for granted if you are always focused on yourself without regard to the people often toiling behind t...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! One of the benefits of travel is the exposure to different things and different people you may never know existed. Such was the case with Drew, while wearing a Star of David necklace; a Jewish symbol composed of two overlaid equilateral triangles that form a six-pointed star. He was surprised to have had a great conversation as well as many things in c...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! For a change of pace, consider taking a vacation on a luxurious cruise ship. Traveling on the high seas will allow you to experience a different world as you sail from one port to another. To enjoy such a traveling experience to the fullest it is important to maintain a good state of health. As we get older it is important to maintain positive relation...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Wisdom can be displayed by listening and understanding instead of just talking all the time. These days the cost of living is high enough for some professional athletes to curb extravagant spending because those who are not the highest paid stars can have their careers ended on a moments notice. Euphemisms make harsh things sound pleasant. The company...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Everyone has the ability to grow and develop in a positive direction if they try. Former Black Panther leader, Eldridge Cleaver is a prime example. Artificial intelligence has penetrated the music world. But some AI recreations from stars in the past miss the mark when the new artificial music hits the ears of those who remember the original sound. Eve...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Health is something not to be taken for granted. Practicing good habits consistently is the key to longevity. Women continue to make great strides in leadership positions. Admiral Lisa Franchetti has become the latest Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), making her the highest ranking officer in the United States Navy. In addition to setting policy within...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! James Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb also reflected on hidden happiness that may be nearby. The most famous member of the Rap group Public Enemy performed a rendition of the National Anthem in front of a sell-out crowd at an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee that will go down as one of the most unique versions in history. A recent survey of...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! You are never too old to get started doing something new in life that you really want to do. The world lost the great actor Richard Roundtree, best know for his starring role in the groundbreaking movie, Shaft. The accompanying sound track produced by STAX Records featuring the hit song performed by Isaac Hayes made all of the stars household names. Pi...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Wisdom can come from unexpected places; one of the greatest basketball coaches in history, John Wooden was know to drop a few gems every once in a while. The most recent heartbreaking conflict in Israel has worldwide attention. This is especially true for Commander Drew who has family living through great difficulty In that volatile region. Military dr...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! There are some Hall-of-Fame athletes who can do more than just play ball. The late Roberto Clemente, one of the best players ever to play professional baseball was a well known humanitarian that literally gave his life to help others. As we age many of us will transition from energetic independence to a slower pace and may require some assistance as ti...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Albert Einstein was a brilliant man, but some of his smartest thoughts were simple things. It’s a bad day when you are being rejected from both the U.S. Army and North Korea at the same time. Learn from your mistakes, it will make you stronger. A former gold medal winner from Suriname will be the U.S. Mens team coach at the summer Olympics in Paris in...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Recently, the world of sports has been spinning on its axis because of the reemergence of a sports hero whose playing days are long behind him. Deion Sanders, who distinguished himself as a phenomenal athlete playing both professional football and baseball, is now the head football coach at the University of Colorado; through solid performance he has b...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! In the world of politics some things are done based on practicality as well as political expediency. Mexico is about to elect its first female president in the country’s history; both candidates from the two dominant political parties are women. Science continues to evolve by extending the man-machine interface to new levels. Recently, a woman sufferin...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Sometimes it can be better to give than receive. Two olympic champion pole vaulters mutually agreed to share a gold medal so that each one would receive equal recognition for their accomplishments. Drew loved his recent electric vehicle experience, but he had to have patience when it came to recharging the battery. Even though the top ten cities deemed...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! It is often surprising to discover that a star in the world of entertainment actually had a distinguished military career; such was the case with Bob Barker, a former  game show host and Navy Pilot. If you are tired of the big city, consider relocating to a small town with hidden benefits. Some college courses are dedicated to popular culture, but don’...