Obama. Powerful. Moving. He demonstrates once again why he was twice elected President. Whatever you thought of his tenure in office, there is no denying that he can summon forth an inspiring vision of the American story.
10 ways to succeed with zero talent:
1. Be On Time
2. Show Up & Do the Work
3. Give Your Best
4. Be Positively Contagious
5. Have an Attitude of Gratitude
6. Seek Solutions
7. Have Passion
8. Be Coachable
9. Do More Than What’s Required
10. Believe in Yourself
Kicked off our new year reading The Obstacle is the Way. Great book for these challenging times! Thank you, Principal Stacie Humbles @39d30c7a62c6421 @YoungJHAISD@YoungJHEagles
Pushing for racial justice is not new to these Texas organizers.
But amid recent events, they sense a wider opening to convince more of those in power that the too often deadly interactions between black people and police are more than anecdotal. https://t.co/gVhSQTskRU
Officer A.J. Castaneda was killed when he was struck by a car while he was working an accident in Grand Prairie. A.J. is a former player of Warriors’ Head Coach, Coach Wager. Tonight the Warriors are wearing the officer’s name on the back of their jerseys to honor him.
Not today! Don’t let the negativity bring you down. Focus on the positive.
This doesn’t mean we ignore the challenges, it means we work to overcome them.
Remember... You have greatness inside you. You are worthy. You are loved. ~ Go make today great!
.@SamanthaJPower is a Pulitzer winner, an incredible writer, and a great friend. Her memoir, The Education of an Idealist, grapples with the balance between idealism, pragmatism, advocacy, and governance. It's a must-read for anyone who cares about our role in a changing world.
“Your beliefs become your thoughts,
Your thoughts become your words,
Your words become your actions,
Your actions become your habits,
Your habits become your values,
Your values become your destiny.”
— Gandhi
#FridayMotivation
Grit? What is it? I believe it’s driven by love. Inspired by vision and purpose. Fueled by optimism and belief. Powered by faith and hope. Revived by resilience. Kept alive by stubbornness. And if we’re honest includes some fear of failure and desire to prove oneself.
This can be a tricky time for a child or teen transitioning into junior high or high school. #ArlingtonISD’s Telisa Brown & Jodie Dunn review tips to prepare your child on the latest podcast of School Dazed: Help for Moms & Dads of School-Aged Kids. https://t.co/ZX6jHVEe0d
Seeing the hundreds of strangers flock to support a grieving man at a funeral in El Paso is a reminder that in times of hate we can all learn more about the urgency and power of love. And then we can do the hard work to make the world a better place.