Fathers are very rarely appreciated. One reason being is that they’re not there. But even when they are we take it for granted. We expect a man to step up, so when they do it’s more like “GOOD THAT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING ANYWAY.” They don’t get any extra recognition or anything of that nature. So with that said I do recognize fathers.

I recognize my father, my uncles who are fathers, and my friends that are now fathers. I appreciate everything you do. God Bless.

This song to me never gets old, Wyclef “My Father Was A Good Man”

Via: Wyclef Jean

“The key to success, is not by simple helping yourself, but by helping others reach it as well..”

I was told this by multiple businessmen and women.

After thinking about it though, I have always known this. My brother William, has helped me from the very beginning. Before I ever knew that I was going to be doing business. He has shown me through his actions, that it is good to help others. There is never a time when somebody needs his help and he isn’t there for them. In turn when he needs something, people are quick to help him.

This is a tough concept to wrap your head around, given that when in business, you are always competing. It almost goes against business instincts to help someone out. You have the mentality that “I myself am trying to make it, why would I help you.”

None the less, that is the key to success. I have literally seen it play out. From individuals to full fledge 30 year old businesses. The key to success, is not simply by helping yourself, but by helping others reach it as well.