Inspirational

Overcoming Obstacles: Rejection, Noes, and Lack of Support (Revised 9/13/14)

After individuals learn about my long road to educational success, I’m often asked, “How were you able to continue to move forward despite multiple failures ...
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S. L. Young’s 2015 Commencement Address Delivered to Fairfax County Public Schools High School Graduates

Good morning and congratulations graduates!  It is my extreme honor to be with you today as your commencement speaker. Before I address you, a few ...
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Steve Harvey’s Oops Moment Creates Teachable Lessons

Link to this article on HuffPost Many little girls dream of their crowning moment, but very few will ever have a chance to achieve it.  ...
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Success: Are You Chasing the Right Version of It?

Link to this article on HuffPost Success is something that’s wanted, pursued, and sometimes needed for someone to feel accomplished, good about themselves, and in ...
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Taking Advantage of a Suggestion

My cousin is a road-warrior who travels extensively across the U.S.  Occasionally my cousin visits my state during her travels, but she does not always ...
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The Highly Unlikely and Improbable Commencement Speech

School is supposed to be a place to learn, explore, and grow.  However, for these things to occur, there must be an environment that is ...
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