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The Weight of The Glass: The Value of Self Reflection

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Our lives are made up of thoughts,  emotions,  beliefs,  habits  and what have you. All too often we tend to dim our light in order to fit into the crowd, believe what people have to say about us, down talk ourselves into believing we are lesser than what we should be. Did you know our thoughts control what happens to us?  I know this may sound like a cliche but believe you me it works. According to research it is reveal that positive thinking is about much more than just being happy or displaying an upbeat attitude. Positive thoughts can actually create real value in our lives and help us build skills and memories that can last much longer than a smile.

Queen of Katwe: The Story of Hope, Strategy, Perseverance

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Our geography or age does not define our ultimate potential, a strong, passionate heart charts our course when we are in pursuit of our destiny.  The Queen of Katwe is based on a true story, which follows the life of Ugandan Chess Champion Phiona Mutesi (Madina Nalwanga) as she discovers the game that will change the way she experiences the world. It is a story of fierce determination, overcoming odds and absolute triumph.  Disney’s Queen Of Katwe  is sure to move you, entertain you and even spark or reignite your interest in playing chess (thats a maybe though).

Meet Investment Guru who Teaches Financial Literacy While Serving Life Sentence

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“The limit is not in the sky. The limit is the mind.” ~Unknown After watching a Youtube video and researches about San Quentin inmate Curtis Carroll, nicknamed "Wall Street,"I got inspired to let us know that there is no limit to what you can do, neither does your environment or your present situation determine your path to success in life.  Curtis Carroll, an Illiterate who is sentenced as an adult when he was as a teenager, taught himself to read, at first he just read the newspaper sports pages, but eventually he discovered that the business section offered tremendous insight about finance and money. Carroll spends 18 hours a day studying the stock market.