We understand the power compounding as it applies to interest & finance. We need to apply that same principle to our own personal growth. - Knowledge - Attention & Focus - Relationships - Health Small, smart choices + consistency + time = radical difference

“We have people now that are willing to do the really bold things. And they accept failure as an option. This is a mindset that is going to take us to the stars." - Dr. Pete Worden, past Director of NASA's Ames Research Center

Sisu is a Finnish word generally meaning determination, bravery & resilience. It's taking action against the odds, displaying courage & resoluteness in the face of adversity. Deciding on a course of action & then sticking to that decision against repeated failures is Sisu.

Clear Goals – when the brain is charged with a clear goal, focus narrows considerably and the unimportant discarded and only the here and now are important

Much respect Rodney Smith Jr We love your mission and impact. Thank you for investing in our youth and communities all around this country. This world is a better place because of you.

Because our journey and destination lie in the quality of our habits each day

"There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live. " - James Truslow Adams

"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." - Maya Angelou

"You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand." - Woodrow Wilson

Congratulation Simone Biles A true champion on and off the mat. "I'm always trying to push myself to the limit to see what I can do. It's my strong will that I've always had since I was a kid." - Simone Bilies

"Few things in the world are more powerful than a positive push. A smile. A world of optimism and hope. A 'you can do it' when things are tough." - Richard M DeVos

"Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality." - Jonas Salk was an American medical researcher and virologist who discovered and developed one of the first successful polio vaccines

"The comfort zone is the great enemy to creativity; moving beyond it necessitates intuition, which in turn configures new perspectives and conquers fears." - Dan Stevens, actor

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." Helen Keller, an American author and lecturer. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Our attention span is guided by our intentions. In an age of automation, knowing how to manage your focus is more critical than ever.

"I think that's the single best piece of advice: constantly think about how you could be doing things better and questioning yourself." - Elon Musk

Still in my prayers till this day John. Where ever you are in this world ,I hope we are able to meet one day.

Congrats BrittanyForce Brittany Force makes fastest run in NHRA Top Fuel history. Force’s run of 3.659 seconds set the track E.T. record in Las Vegas, w/ the speed of 338.17 mph gave the former world champ the fastest run in Top Fuel history.