» –Ownership http://www.characterpower.org Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:41:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Finding the Strength to Succeed http://www.characterpower.org/2010/07/12/finding-the-strength-to-succeed/ http://www.characterpower.org/2010/07/12/finding-the-strength-to-succeed/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:58:47 +0000 Ronald Court http://www.characterpower.org/?p=177
Anyone can succeed in life, no matter the adversity that they may face. It is not necessarily easy, and takes endurance, hard work, commitment, and initiative. But just as Jessica is able to use her life to be an example and a blessing to others, no matter the circumstance, so can you.

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I want to see you own land.
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It’s almost Christmas Eve and instead of talking about Giving, I’m thinking about Owning. Then again, the two are inextricably linked. You can’t give away — contribute to others — what you don’t own. Booker T. knew that.

Proof of his wisdom on this point indeed on so many of his points) is everywhere. all you need do is look.

Years ago, Chicagoan Phil Donahue created the afternoon TV talk-show genre and became a star. Along came Oprah: a copy-cat. Same town, same format. Only difference: Oprah insisted on owning her show. You know how Oprah’s doing. But we haven’t heard from Phil Donahue for years.

Even a tiny idea (below) can blossom into large profits. Think about that.
Then think about lifting others up. That’s the Booker T. way.

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