Editor's Note

Have you ever had a strong desire for something? Or you purposefully keep away your desires thinking what if it doesn’t materialize? Then, here is an inspirational story for you. Bella Weems wished for a car for her 16th birthday. Her parents asked her to get it on her own. With a small initial capital, Bella with the help of her mother and relatives started her journey towards Origami Owl, a customizable jewelry company

The Power Of Dreaming Big: Bella’s journey

If you think dreams will not get you anywhere, here is some inspiration for you. Bella Weems dreamt of owning a car for her 16th birthday. The events that followed has brought her on the cover page of our magazine today.

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The Power Of A Second Chance: Why it worked

The planners of the 2015 National Speaker's Association Influence conference had every reason to believe he was up to the challenge. After all "Sam" had just received the coveted CSP (certified speaking professional) certification (proving he was a seasoned speaking master). But as Sam took the stage in front of 1700 of his speaking peers for his five minutes of NSA fame, he went blank.

Learned Helplessness: Don’t give it a chance

Learned helplessness is not a hip term from yet another best-selling management book;it is a concrete and scientifically proven phenomenon in the behavior of both people and animals. It is a passive attitude in which “victims” believe they have no control over events that are happening to them. Luckily there are effective measures to tackle it.

Courage: 12 things I love about courage

I love that my courage allows me to spread my wings and be all I can be. I am driven by an internal courage-fueled energy field that magnifies my spirit’s fulfillment. My courage is my antitoxin that I apply to setbacks, hurts or duties. How did I start this process? I gave myself permission to express my individuality! Did someone clip your wings?

Responsibility: Taking responsibility in 8 steps

“Many of you still have this childlike notion that you don’t have to take too much responsibility for finding your own happiness. You still believe in the fairy tale that it is someone else’s fault that you are not happy or successful.”(Dr. Phil McGraw, Author: Self Matters: Creating Your Life from the Inside Out)

A Lot To Learn At Sperry: How a relief kid touched the lives of billions

Sperry Gyroscope had been founded in 1910 by Elmer Sperry, one of the most brilliant and prolific inventors of the early 20th century. Sperry himself held nearly 400 patents – about twice as many as Thomas Edison – including the gyro-compass, which dramatically improved the navigation and stability of ships. His company, housed in a Brooklyn factory, manufactured gyroscope-related products.

Self-Employment: The elusive state of freedom

Real estate agents, freelancers, entrepreneurs, small business owners, independent consultants…if you are your own boss you are well aware that with the perceived freedom of self-employment comes a significant price. People applaud your initiative and courage to forge out into the unknown ON your own, but it is to be noted there isn't a herd of followers behind you. Why?

Make Candor A Priority: 5 things you can do to elevate candor and TRUST

“We are becoming one company,” Rolf told the top hundred people from both companies at their kickoff meeting. He went on to convey that he wanted to set new ground rules for working collaboratively in a new environment in which “together we can create something that never existed before.”