Good day friends. Wow, now that are in the middle of July, we are now only 6 months till the end of the year 2023. Through the ups and down and surprises of life, we are “still in the land of the living”.
This month topics centers on learning to live well. The other day I was reading a passage in the Bible in Isaiah 1:17 which states” Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
How does an individual learn to do well? For many, the path to living well will be different. But for most, it starts by acknowledging our current position in life and making the conscious decision for self improvement. For some, they may be at the zenith of life’s achievement, while for others, they may be beginning the path to living well. Where ever once finds his/her self this day, the important part is to formulate your plan to live well, and to surround oneself with thinkers who can help you to achieve your goal. Finding a good mentor, reading many books in the area of interest, and carefully attending seminars in your field of interest will guide you to keep the burning desire alive till discovery and breakthrough stage is obtained.
Names such as Ray Kroc, former American Entrepreneur known for expanding McDonald from a local chain to one of the most profitable Restaurant Franchise, to Jeff Bezos, co- founder of Amazon, have built conglomerate Empires. They both started with new ideas and implementation of those ideas. Who knows, for in the next few years, it may be your business that may be featured in Fortune Magazine.
In conclusion, seeking to maintain a balance life, having a humble mindset and preserving your individuality are important traits to hold on to when success comes into your life. Finding ways to live well will enhance your happiness and allow you to be of service to your communities and to the whole world.
Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful men in our society. May God continue to bless you as you care and love your families through your guidance, sacrifice, leadership and your presence.
Self understanding of one’s deficiencies are essential for personal growth and improvement. In his book Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill talks about having the desire and thinking positively, to achieve all your dreams. When I was in elementary school, one of my teachers would ask” What is energy? Simply, Energy is the ability to do work. Work is the force times the distance required to complete the work. To sustain a good personal transformation requires been persistent by spending time to perfect your masterpiece that only you can create. You and I must continue to persevere and be determined to achieve all our goals. For example, In order for our house to stay immaculately clean or for our lawn to be beautiful , we must put in the work to keep the place clean and keep the weeds out. The Second Law of Thermodynamics Entropy states that an object will stay or increase in a state of disorder unless an energy is acted upon it.
We all must be persistent in every faucet of our lives. On the topic of Persistence, President Calvin Coolidge stated: ” Nothing in this world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and Determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan “Press On!” has solved and always will solve the problem of the human race”
In conclusion, one must remain persistent, determined, have the desire to achieve all of one’s goals and objectives. Proverb 13:19 reads : ” The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.”
Happy Memorial Day to our brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice of love for our country. Currently as rains tears of joy and remembrance on this beautiful day, I want to thank our Soldiers for their life of service. May the Almighty God bless, guide and nurture the wives, husbands, children, parents, nieces, nephews that such soldiers left behind. May we as individuals continue to hold on to the memories, the love, the ambitions, creativity, humility and services of our heroes.
First of all, Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful Mothers across the whole globe. I want to personally thank you for the love, patience, hope, nurture, and stability that you bring to our families. May the Almighty God bless you and your families everyday.
Interestingly, Flow is defined by Merriam Webster definition as “to proceed smoothly and readily.” Flow is synonymous with circulation and circulation is synonymous with life. As a physician, I encourage my patient to have more flow in their lives. The circulation of blood from our pumping heart to our brain, and all other organs depend on adequate flow. Our Respiratory System circulates oxygenated blood to all our cells for life sustenance.
Interestingly, flow is life and the lack of flow is the absence of life. The lack of flow to vital organs ultimately results in disease processes such as Myocardial Infarction(heart attack), Cerebral Vascular Accidents( stroke) and Mesenteric Ischemia( gangrene of bowel), and peripheral artery disease which is insufficient flow to the lower extremities (legs) which can cause a condition called intermittent claudication. Patients with claudication may feel numbness, pain, tingling sensation with ambulation.
Here are advantages to having greater flow in our lives.
According to the Center for Disease Control, exercising for 150 minutes a week provides our bodies with adequate flow of blood, and promotes good health.
Better Flow of words, between husbands and wives, parents and children promotes trust, an essential ingredient in building healthy relationships between families.
Economically speaking, having increasing cash flow into our accounts, and other assets , promotes wealth and freedom to live the life that we desire.
Spiritually, spending time daily in prayer with our Maker promotes healing and guidance for every facet of our lives.
In conclusion, do you have flow? If not, make the changes today. After all, optimal flow will result in a greater life for all.
What is happening in that beautiful mind of yours from infancy to adulthood? The unique ability to remember and retain all things happening in our lives are assets to unlocking some of life’s greatest rewards. But first, what is going on in April?
The month of April is filled with significant memorial Holidays in the Judeo-Christian faiths such as Passover and Easter. During these Holidays, we are called to remember particular events that positively impacted the past, present and future of our existence. Whether one identifies himself as a Christian or not, the eschatological questions, such as who am I, why am I here, where am I going, and what happens when this life on earth seizes for the individual, are important questions worth asking of self. Some individuals simply chooses to ignore these thoughts and continue to focus on the present demands of this world such as our work, of family responsibilities , mortgage payments, planning for the future. On the other hand, a few individuals take the necessary time to study and research the past history of humanity and obtain the keys to build a better future.
Now a focus on memory. Our memory is made up of short term and long term memories. The part of our brain that controls memory is called the Hippocampus. Modern science tells us that most of our long term memories stays intact. The ability of our grandparents to tell us many events from the distant past is a good example. On the other hand, our short term memory allows for us to recall recent events such as to remember the details of a recent school or business meeting, or to remember the immediate questions that our children asked us two minutes ago. The short term memory may experience changes depending on how it is exercised. Other factors that may positively or negatively impact memory depends on inherited genes. There are some neuro-degenerative diseases such as Alzheimers disease and Parkinson’s Dementia that negatively impact our short term memory.
However, the great news for everyone today is that there are great physiological adaptations that each of us can take advantage of immediately to increase and maintain our mental capacities and vitality. For example, eating a well balance diet with fruits, vegetables, nuts, protein, less fatty meals, improves our mental capacities and decreases the incidences of severe debilitating illnesses. Healthy food contains antioxidants that facilitate and repair damages to our DNA.
Secondly, participating in a 150 minutes per week of resistance training and aerobic exercises increases perfusion of oxygenated blood to vital organs such as the brain, the heart, the lungs, the stomach, and kidneys and removes excess carbon dioxide in our bodies.
Thirdly, drinking adequate amount of water provide the cells in our bodies with decreased viscosity and increased permeability necessary to removes excess nitrogenous waste from the kidney. Simply, check the color of your urine throughout the day. The more water one ingests during the day, the less concentrated the color of the urine and vice versa.
Fourthly, remember to read good books. Reading is a great way to mentally stay sharp for many decades.
In conclusion, remember to stay mentally and physically sharp in every decade that God has given you. Remember to dream big and achieve greatness for yourself and your family. Some of the greatest ideas in this world came when people remembered to put the ideas into actions. Remember the story of the personal computer and Bill Gates. You and I are gifted with a beautiful mind and we must continue to exercise our minds daily to extract the most opportunities that life will present our way. Finally, remember that you are and will always be the child of the King.
2023 is already going full speed ahead. I hope all is well with you and your family and my sincere desire is that the Almighty shield and protect you and your love ones this year.
According to Archives.gov, In 1776, our founding Fathers stated in the Declaration of Independence from the 13 colonies of United States of America that “we hold these truths to be self-evident , that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. “
History teaches us that freedom is important. In a society where people are free, advancement through innovative technology, medicinal breakthrough, enhances the lives of humanity. For example, Tesla motors with their advancement with Electric Vehicle technology continues to create cars and SUVs that operates without gasoline. Cars that do not have engines and yet are able to move passengers with advanced battery technology from the West Coast to the East Coast of Unites States of America.
On another note, what are we doing with the freedom and time that we are given on this Earth? How can you and I be more happier this year? What one extra plan or activity must one incorporate or remove from our routines to increase our satisfaction and obtain inner peace?
A few days ago, I was managing a Covid 19 patient in the Emergency room who was in acute respiratory distress. He was managed with supplemental oxygenation, and covid 19 protocol medications. After he felt better and just before I left his room, he told me a story that intrigued and amazed me. He said only in America can a humble person who grew up with little get the opportunity to become a Navy fighter pilot and achieve his dreams. His story of success is one of the many millions of Americans stories envisioned by our founding fathers 247 years ago.
If I may suggest, find opportunity near you, reach out to newer heights today. Envision a better tomorrow for yourself and efficiently make your dream become a reality by working on your dream everyday. It could mean saving every month for your Children’s 4 year college tuition starting today, it could mean retiring from the workforce 10 years earlier than you had planned, it could mean achieving financial independence at an earlier age, it could mean volunteering to assist the homeless or less fortunate in your society with your free time. It could mean savings 10-20% from your gross income to enable you to achieve financial freedom to have the choice to live the life that you choose for yourself. Your dreams can be endless.
Seek your path to pursuit your happiness. Make time to take care of your health. Take time to laugh. Make time to watch the sunrise. Truly listen to the bird singing. Find the time to communicate well with your children and your spouse and try the technique of listening more than speaking. Read a good book once every 2 months, if time permits. Visit your library and explore something new. Make time for what is important for you. Enjoy the simple things in life like riding your bicycle in the park, going fishing, watch the stars at night, plant trees or grow vegetables and fruits in your garden. Travel and explore different cities to experience the essence of life and create beautiful memories.
In conclusion, make this year a new year to find true happiness.
Wow, the 2022 world Cup was a great event for the world! Congratulation to the 32 teams who competed and brought excitement, joy, fun, laughter and amazement to everyone who loves the game. There were lessons that I took from this world cup. For example, intense personal preparations, out of this world mental toughness during penalty kicks, perseverance, courage, great decision making skills by these players, excellent communicative abilities, the coaches making the right adjustments when down in points and most importantly the players cohesive team chemistry were the characteristics traits and the ultimate ingredients to win the world cup.
Now let us focus on a personal level. How can one obtain greatness? Greatness may be defined as achieving all your set goals over a specified time period. You see, time is the limiting ingredient which will run out for each of us at some time on our journey in this life. Therefore, one must seize each day and maximize his efforts so he can finish what he starts. Achieving greatness will have different goals and meaning to each individual. It could mean competing and finishing a marathon race, obtaining a college and a post graduate degree, being a mentor to your children, setting a clear path for the generation behind you to emulate, living a life of self control under all stressful conditions, or achieving financial independence at an earlier age. A life of greatness is a process more than a destination. Others may differ to say that a life of greatness is more of a destination than the process involved. The beautiful thing about achieving greatness is that it brings so much intense joy to its owners that, even money at that moment ,cannot be compared to it. Proverbs 13: 19 states ” the desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.” The great ones, Albert Einstein, Michael Jordan, and Dr. Benjamin Carson, just to name a few, achieved greatness through hard work, determination to be the best and demonstrated the desire for knowledge. Furthermore, the application of knowledge is what separates the best from the rest.
Albert Einstein .courtesy of google.com
Dr. Benjamin Carson, courtesy of google.com
In conclusion, one must endeavor to be the best in every aspect of life. One must have patience, show courage, demonstrate love, have determination, work efficiently, exemplify hard-work characteristics, have integrity, develop an intense desire for knowledge and most importantly ,apply knowledge to every faucet of one’s live to propel and achieve greatness.
Wow. I will start by saying good morning, afternoon to you. I hope you are having a good day so far. Accountability, responsibility, budgeting, planning ahead, and situation awareness are some traits that separates the best individuals from the rest. Stewardship is life. Stewardship is managing effectively and efficiently the resources that our Almighty has given us. Our resources come in the form of our time, our talent, our money, our environment, and the decision-making choices we make regarding our relationships with our spouses, children and others.
Who then is a good steward? A good steward is a person who pays his/her tithe. A good steward is a person who cares for the life of people and animals alike. A good steward protects his family at all cost. A good steward opens his eyes and is able to plan and foresee events before they actually happen. In this life, character development is essential to become a great steward, so does recognizing our self limitations early on in life and therefore making the necessary adjustments. To be a good steward is to be aware of where every single dollar you earned is going, and consciously growing all your assets over time while limiting your liabilities. You see, the choices that we make everyday ultimately defines and makes us. Thomas Stanley wrote in his book The Millionaire Next Door that to make great fortune, one must play both offense(make money ) and defense ( keep your money for your projects and out of the hands of creditors). He also states in the same book that “wealth is more often the result of a lifestyle of hard work, perseverance, planning , and, most of all, self discipline.”
In conclusion, a great steward is one who looks for ways to improve his/her current condition. A great steward is self conscious of his/her time, plans ahead to make sure his decisions today will benefit his family, and grand children for over many generations. A good steward is a person who is equally balance with his financial matters, has emotional stability, is physically active, spiritually stronger, and one who provide services to his/ her community. Look at the life of Mr. Warren Buffett and you may find traits of a great steward.
Remember Proverbs 13:22 : ” A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children.”
Looking through the lens of our recorded history and the archives of human existence, life has rewarded individuals who mustered enough courage to fight the giants of their times.
Noah’s Ark Encounter, Williamstown,Kentucky
For this month, my family traveled to Williamstown and Petersburg, Kentucky and visited The Noah’s Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum. Both places were spectacular and I will highly recommend to every family to visit these places when time permits. One day at each place is minimally recommenced to fully enjoy the attractions. The Noah’s Ark visit was amazing! Three unique levels that showed how food, were stored for the people and animals, living quarters demonstrating places that Noah, his wife and family could have stayed. For lunch, we enjoyed a buffet at the Emzara’s Food Court, all you can eat salad, fish, spaghetti, chicken, which filled our stomachs.
Garden at Creation Museum, Petersburg, Kentucky
Introspectively, the take away point from our trip to Kentucky was the importance of preparation for life events while living in this world. For example, Noah was warned of a flood and he built a big ark to save his family. The ark was big enough to accommodate thousands, but sadly only eight people were saved. Currently as we make preparations for our families, life events, it is so important to think and plan ahead to ensure the safety of our families in various avenues, such us Parents having Term Life Insurance policies to ensure that our families lifestyle can be protected financially in the events of our absence, and the importance for parents to educate our children on the importance of virtue, kindness, self control, loving others, and using non- violence to settle disputes.
Furthermore, Life as we know it is getting harder for everyone in this world. From personally observation, younger adults are working three times as hard just to have and possess what their parents achieved generations ago. Young adults are graduating without jobs. Our younger children are experiencing many public gun violence with increased frequency compared to previous generations.
The current events of our times, Pandemic, Financial recession, increased stresses, all calls for each individual to rise to the occasion and become the good change that we expect to see in our society. President John F. Kennedy once said “ask not what your country can do for you- ask what you can do for your country.” Every generation stands at a crossroad and must choose and stand up for the right causes which will define their time period forever.
The second point is the importance of spending quality time with our families and also to understand early on in our lives that God and our families are all that we have in this world.
President Truman and Desmond Doss-Courtesy of google.com
Furthermore, the individual approach to making a positive difference has been a highly effective tool in the past, the presence and will continue to work in the future. For example the bravely acts of Captain Sullenberger and Desmond Doss, demonstrates the paths we must take as individuals within our societies so we can save people’s lives. Desmond Doss was an American Paramedic, Conscientious Objector, a devoted Christian, Presidential Medal of Honor Recipient who enlisted in the Unites States Amy in April 1942 to serve his country. However when he refused to carry a gun, he was criticized by many of his colleagues, whom he later saved in the battlefield at Hacksaw Ridge, Okinawa by tying a special knot and carried and lowered his wounded comrades down to safety from the top of an escarpment while under direct enemy fire. He was later awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor by President Truman on October 12, 1945. Mr. Desmond Doss will forever be remembered for running into the crossfire to save the lives of 75 of his battle wounded comrades at Hacksaw Ridge, Okinawa, Japan. He led a life of service to God, duty to his country and to his fellow man and woman, he was man of true integrity.
Courtesy of Smithsonianmag.com
Likewise Captain Chesley Sullenberger III is a retired American Pilot who, as Captain of the US Air Flight 1549, landed his airplane in the Hudson River in 2009 to save the lives of 155 souls aboard his plane that suffered catastrophic engine failures from encounter with geese shortly after take off. His quick thinking, years of preparation for all possible disaster encounters saved so much lives that day.
Airline passengers wait to board a ferry to be rescued on the wings of a US Airways Airbus 320 jetliner that safely ditched in the frigid waters of the Hudson River in New York, Jan. 15, 2009 after a flock of birds knocked out both its engines. All 155 people on board survived. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger arrives at the LA Premiere of “Sully” at The Directors Guild of America Theater on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, in Los Angeles.
In conclusion, been brave and courageous are two of the most importance pieces to living the best possible live ever. The choice to be brave and courageous will prepare each of us to be of good service to our society, and positively be the good agent of change that are needed to feed the hungry, heal the sick, shelter the homeless, encourage the down-trodden, be the light in this dark world and point the Lost back to God. You and I must continue to train and prepare ourselves everyday for the events that are still ahead of our lives. Remember to be strong and of good courage- Joshua 1:9.
First of all , Happy Mother’s Day to All the Beautiful Mothers in all over the World. Thank you Mothers for all the wonderful work that you continue to do for your families!!
Carl Sanburg once said: Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spend.. Be careful lest you let other people spent it for you.” As a people, those who were able to use time wisely went on to create beautiful masterpieces in their lives. Think of Mr. Warren Buffett, Dr. Benjamin Carson, Mr Elon Musk, Mr. Albert Einstein and Mrs Marie Curie. Therefore it is up to you and I not to waste our time but rather to maximize our productive time in order to achieve greatness.
When was the last time someone asked you ” what time is it ?” Growing up as a young boy, my first answer to that question was to say in my mind to ” get your own watch,” and then to obviously say the real answer. When we look through the lens of our existence on this earth, our Heavenly Father has granted each of us the gift of time, and how and what each of us do with that time will define our destiny in this world and the one to come.
Yes we are all aware of having 24 hours in a day. Within this 24 hours time, we sleep, eat, take shower, use the bathroom, commute to various destinations, plan, create, pray or meditate,etc. Sometimes we are conscious of the hours and at times we are not.
Two of the best techniques that can help everyone to get the most out of the day is to start the day with a prayer for guidance from God and to have a “To Do List”. Checking a completed task for the day gives one a great satisfaction, but most importantly gives one control over how to effectively manage the day .
As a practicing physician I evaluate, diagnose and treat patients on a regular basis. It is through the gift of time that I can see if my patients are improving or deteriorating and to make the necessary adjustment.
As parents, it is through the lens of time that we can see how our children are growing right before our eyes.
As a man of faith, it is through the gift of time on been on this Earth, that I have gotten to be appreciative of the love, friendship, and patience of God in my life.
It is also through the gift of compounded interest of time that all investors see the exponential growth of their portfolio, which will allow them to retire one day as Millionaires
In conclusion, remember time is life, time is money, time is short, time is fleeting, time is now. It is now time to envision where you are right now in your state of health, in your state of personal growth, in your state of personal relationship with your spouse, your children, your Heavenly father, and your personal dreams for your better life. If we are not where we hoped to be in life at this point, then let us get back to the drawing board, and actively make the necessary steps to live our best possible life ever. What are we waiting for? The sun is shining, it is time for you and I to have some fun and work towards that goal today!!
Benjamin Franklin once said “Take time for all things: great haste makes great waste. You made delay, but time will not, and lost time is never found again. Waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both.”
I must begin by saying hello to everyone who will be reading this blog. For the majority of us living today, ideally speaking, it will be great to live to be 100 years on this earth. I picture a healthy 100 years of independence and productivity, having the ability to have good health and the chance to enjoy the beauty and splendid attractive destination places of this world, enjoying the company of your good genuine friends. A life where you know your house mortgage was paid off within 15 years or less after the purchasing of your house, a life where your grandchildren four years of college tuition are paid off in advance, a life of talking and having a great lasting relationship with your beautiful wife or gorgeous husband, a life where your now responsible grown up children are all independent in the management of their personal and financial life, a life of donating to charities of your choice, a life of providing service to the less fortunate. This depicted picture can be your life if you choose to actively plan your life today and practice self control, patience and temperance. The good news is that you still have the opportunity to create a better future than you could have ever imagined!!!. Galatians 5: 22-23 states: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. Against such there is no law.”
Importantly speaking, having self control and temperance are necessary steps to living a happy and a productive life. For example, having self control is to become patient with the obnoxious driver in front of you that just cut you off and almost caused an accident, self control means keeping your cool and not acting like a fool when you find yourself in a heated argument with a colleague, self control means to not hit your spouse during an altercation at home, self control means not to cheat on your spouse when you are away on a business conference when an opportunity present itself, self control means to not steal funds from your work by not overcharging the company for purchased funds and deciding not to keep the rest of the money in your pocket, self control will keep your hard earned money in your pocket for your personal investments because you will not have to spent that money on that unnecessary lawyer’s fee, or court fee, because you learned to control yourself in all matters that you encountered. Having self control will prevent you from personal humiliations. Self control is being careful in every aspect of your life so your present actions have continuous positive impact on your current and future plans.
Additionally speaking, Temperance is a good way of life. Believe it or not, most of us love to eat, mostly because we are either hungry or eating as a coping mechanism. Food is good but overeating all the time can lead to obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and other health diseases that can lead to an accelerated premature death. Temperance is eating in moderation. Eating enough balanced nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables, proteins, leaned meat to give our beautiful bodies the needed calories to perform our wealth building tasks. Unfortunately, the excess calories eaten will be stored as fat, which having too much fat is not good for our long term health and will limit our productivity in all avenues of our lives. Temperance is to spend time exercising our God giving body each week and to drink at least 5 cups of water every day, which helps to excrete nitrogenous waste from our bodies.
Furthermore, two of of the essential keys steps necessary to build perpetually generational wealth, long lasting happiness, and true financial freedom are self control and temperance.
In conclusion, we become what we think of and practicing Self Control and Temperance will add valuable wealth and colorful vitality to our lifespan.
Welcome good friends and family. I hope you and your family are staying safe and warm from the cold weather that we experienced on the East Coast of The United States over the previous two weeks. We had snow, ice, slippery roads. Mother Nature really at her best. I hope my family in Canada are also doing well with this cold weather. I also hope you are safe in your part of the world today.
Interestingly, when we view the structure of our society today, there are so many vital career positions and important people who serve our communities. For example, we have Teachers, Engineers, Bus Drivers, Plumbers, Mechanics, Doctors, Pharmacists, Lawyers, Pilots, Cab Drivers, Nurses, Scientists, Salespersons, Chefs, Athletes, Police Officers, Fire Fighters, Actors, Musicians, Accountants, Pastors, Business Men and Women, Philosophers, Judges, Stay at home parents, and the list goes on…
Moreover, it is a fact that true talents are essential in order to fill the void for these above mentioned positions. In addition to natural talents , integrity matters. We need more men, women, children today to have more Integrity, a lesson that must begin in the homes by loving parents. The Bible states in Proverbs 22:6: ” Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
A society only stands if it has a thriving population. A population increases only if there are healthy children. A nation tremendously prospers when its people and leaders are men and women with integrity. Names such as President Abraham Lincoln, Former Basketball Player Mr. David Robinson, Dr. Charles Drew, who was the father of our modern day blood bank for Transfusion, Mother Teresa, are examples of people who lived or are living proof of the benefits of integrity to our society as a whole. Each of of these individuals transformed our world and left it a better place for future generations.
Dr, Charles Drew courtesy of Google.com
According to an article by the American Chemical Society, Dr Charles Drew was a successful American Surgeon and Researcher that broke racial barriers in America to become the most important physician Scientist of the 20th Century. His pioneering research and systematic techniques in the preservation and storage of blood plasma saved thousands of soldiers during World World II and later his storage techniques were adapted by the American Red Cross. He received his Medical Degree from McGill University College of Medicine in 1933 in Canada, and graduated second in the class of 137. His Doctoral dissertation work Bank Blood: A Study in Blood Preservation made him the first African American to earn a Doctorate from Columbia University. In October 1941, Dr. Drew returned to Howard University and served as Head of Surgery and Chief of Surgery at Freedman’s Hospital for 9 years. Dr. Charles Drew dedicated his life to teaching academic excellence to Resident Surgical Physicians. Dr. Drew was a pioneer physician scientist who lived a life of integrity, combined with a laser- focused purpose that will inspire our current and future generations for ever.
President Abraham Lincoln. Courtesy of Google.com
President Lincoln, also known as Honest Abe, worked tirelessly to save the Union and the country during his lifetime. Life was not always easy for Abraham Lincoln. According to author Kay D. Rizzo book Over the Top, at age 7, he had to work to support his family after they lost their house. At age 9, this shy boy lost his mother. At age 22, he lost his job as grocery store clerk. he also desired to attend Law School but could not attend because he did not have the money. At age 23, both him and his friend borrowed a large sum of money to buy a grocery store. Unfortunately his friend died three years later and he had to payback the loan all by himself, an act that took him many years to accomplish. At 28 he was in love and asked a beautiful woman to marry him but she refused. At 37, he was elected to Congress on his third try, but only to lose the seat 2 years later in re-election. He became ill and suffered a nervous breakdown or job burnout. At 41, his- 4 year old son died. A year later he applied and was rejected for the position of land officer. Later he was defeated for the nomination of Vice President of the United States. At 49, he ran for the U.S. Senate again and lost. At 51, he was elected president of the United States. Throughout his life, President Abraham Lincoln stood out among his peers because he believed in his core values and principles,and was a man of integrity.
Mr. David Robinson, a very successful basketball player, 2 time NBA Champion 1999,2003 and businessman continues to live a life of duty, integrity and grace for our current generation. Mr David Robinson grew up from humble beginnings. He attended the Naval Academy and went on to play Professional Basketball Ball for the San Antonio Spurs. His life of purpose, dedication and focus has made him unique among his peers. As a basketball player, he behaved wisely on and off the court. He also played an active part in the lives of his community. According to Wikipedia, In 2001, Mr David Robinson created the Carver Academy in San Antonio, Texas to give more opportunities to Inner City Children. He is a man of his word. In 1991, he once visited Gates elementary school and he promised the visiting 5th grader class he will pay $2000 in scholarship to each student that will attend college. In 1998, He ended up paying $8000 to each student in that class that attended college. In 2011, he earned his Masters of Art Degree in Administration. Mr Robinson also collaborated with Daniel Bassichis to form the Admiral Capital Group, a private equity Firm, with a portfolio of $100 million, that invest in various opportunities for the company. Mr David Robinson is a man of integrity and has made the necessary adjustments in responding to the different challenges and struggles in each stage of his life.
Mother Teresa-Courtesy of Google.com
Mother Teresa lived a life of service and helped the poor and the sick. Likewise, good parents everywhere are training the next generations of leaders.
In conclusion, people with integrity matters to the advancement of our lives and our societies.
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