3 Lessons I Learned From Doing a TEDx Talk
We often embark on journeys with a clear vision of what we want to achieve. But sometimes, it's the unexpected lessons along the way that leave the most lasting impact. This is precisely what happened to me when I decided to take on the challenge of delivering a
Parent, Teacher, Counselor, Friend: You ARE An Influencer
People have been influencing other people long before the internet was around. Parents, relatives, and siblings affect the people in their family. Religious leaders, teachers, counselors, community lessons, and coaches influence people each day. I'm here to tell you that if you are around a child for any length of time, you influence them.
So what kind of influence are you? I have discovered two basic types of influencers in a child's life. I call them the Primary Influencer and the Secondary Influencer. Both play a critical role, and both are loud in a child's mind
Thirteen and Dreaming
What starts as a thought, moves to a belief and can end up affecting the person you become. The first time I noticed this principal at work in my life was when I was in middle school. At age 13 going to school seemed pointless. But there was one class that I looked forward to. That was Mr. Marcos’ Health class.