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“Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.”

Recently I got a chance to lead a meeting, and to be honest, it did not turn out the way I expected it to. I did my best, and I continued on even though it was an uncomfortable situation for me. After the meeting was over, I was hard on myself because the meeting didn’t go as I hoped. But when I really thought about it, I came to the conclusion that this was a learning experience, and the next time, I will be better prepared if the situation occurred again. The most important aspect I believe is not the mistake itself, it is letting that mistake impede me from leading a meeting again. I am totally confident if given another opportunity I will be that much better. Success is all about falling and getting up YP’s, let’s not our failures deter us from reaching our Successville! We all live and learn!  

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          So you’re a high school junior or senior looking to join the college ranks in a year or so.  If you are like most 17/18 year olds then you probably have little idea of what you want to do with your lives but you do know college is necessary.  You want that “college experience”, you know the parties, random sex partners, freedom to do what you want when you want while juggling a full 12-15 credits course load.  The aforementioned is all good and dandy but who’s going to pay for your “college experience”?  A lot of parents and college students brush the costs associated with college under the rug or have a “I’ll worry about it post graduation,” attitude.  This is probably the wrong attitude to have regarding college costs. 

          Today’s economy is full of employed and unemployed college educated  graduates with mounds of student loan debt because we all assume we’ll go to college, get a good paying job and pay off our student loan debt with no hiccups.  This is the “American Scheme (I mean Dream)” uninformed college students have been sold but this is not how things in the real world function as many have come to realize.  Now it’s time to be smart about college and replace assumptions with sound game plans.

1. Seek out scholarships: There are a plethora of scholarships for undergraduate students if you do your research you will find organizations, companies, programs willing to assist you with your educational expenses.

2. Go to a credible community college:  Take courses that transfer to a four year state school.  This will cut your college costs an half because community college [click to continue…]

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          YPs, I have more than likely touched on this subject in the past, but it is only because I think that it is important.  It seems that everyone is so caught up in ‘You Only Live Once’, ‘Tomorrow Is Not Promised’, and every other catchy phrase that you can think of.  People are not realizing the consequences of their ‘Careless’ actions.  I am all about ‘Living Life To The Fullest’ and ‘Not Taking Life For Granted’ however, you do have to be mindful of the things that you want for TOMORROW, as well. 

          T0day, with the internet and all of the other technologies that we have, it is very easy to be monitored.  People, for various reasons, are always evaluating you.  Employers do not hire people without doing their research.  People do not pick ‘lifetime partners’ without seeing what the person is about.  All I am saying is that, sometimes you should not be so surprised when you do not get the j0b, or fired later on.  Sometimes you should not be surprised when that woman/man decides not to talk to you, or even leave you after being with you for years.  The evaluation process never stops.  The things you say ARE held against you and the things you DO hold even more weight. 

          The next time you tweet about ‘Making A Poor Life Decision’ or you do things that you know your mate is not in favor of, just be ready for what may happen next.  If you REALLY do not care and are not one of those people who just SAY they do not care, then go ahead and do what you have to do.  However, if you do care about tomorrow, you should make an effort to be more mindful of the things you say and more mindful of what you do.  Your decisions directly effect you and your life, act like you know that to be true!

YPs, Stand Up!!!

YPDSing, YoungProfessionals Writer

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“10 Signs It’s Time For a New Job”

March 14, 2012

           YP’s, when do you feel is a good time to start to look for a new job? Is it when you do not feel you are not challenging yourself, dreading to go to work the next day, or not making enough money to save for the future? Whatever the case [...]

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Dos and Don’ts, For Productivity & Success

March 13, 2012

          Yps, these are just a few ‘Dos and Don’ts.’  There are many steps that need to be taken, in order to make the most out of your time and to be successful.  Put your all into everything and I am sure you will yield results!!! Do:  Make sure you have a plan.  Nothing can [...]

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Wise Words to Live By

March 7, 2012

  Watch your THOUGHTS for they become WORDS. Watch your WORDS for they become ACTIONS. Watch your ACTIONS for they become HABITS. Watch your HABITS for they become CHARACTER. We all have weak moments when we say to ourselves, “I’m only going to have one or I’m only going to do this one time or one time won’t hurt [...]

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A Talk With Dr. Cooper…

March 1, 2012

          I recently had a sit down with one of my favorite professors from my graduate program, Dr. Richard Cooper. Dr. Cooper graduated from Howard University with a Master in Social Work, and then attended Temple University and received his Ph.D. in Inter-Disciplinary Urban Education. I always enjoyed his class, and the enthusiasm [...]

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#Lincredible and 10 Lessons Jeremy Lin Can Teach Us…

February 15, 2012

          In all my years of being an avid sports fan, I have never felt as connected to any other athlete, than I do to Jeremy Lin today. Yes, he is Asian American. Yes, he is an underdog; but I believe the story goes much more deeper than that. It starts with him not being recruited by [...]

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Success Can be Found in Journalism by YPTonyaV

January 31, 2012

  YPRuck: Introducing YPTonyaV who contacted YPs via email inquiring about being a contributor to YPBlogSpot given the fact that she has the “Successful mindset” conveyed by the content of YPBlogSpot.  Tonya has provided a post that many YPs can relate to coming out of college set to face/embrace the “Real World” as a Young Professional ready [...]

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Success: How bad do you really want it???

August 30, 2011

  Great video sent to me via twitter by way of my little cousin @AmbitiousDom.  Even if you’re not an athlete please listen to the voice in the background and I’m sure you’ll be inspired if you truly want to be successful.  The video and speaker speaks for itself…Enjoy…see you ladies and gents in Successville…

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YP NEXT: Kris P. Films

August 28, 2011

YPBlogSpot debuts YP Next featuring American Dreaming Magazine’s very own, co-founder and freelance videographer Kris (@ADMagazine_kris) is making a name for himself in the filming industry.  An American dreamer, doing what he loves (literally) from his point of view.  Kris is the man behind the camera of all of the American Dreaming Magazine’s videos, whether he’s filming his Don’t [...]

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Motivation: “Keep Going” by T-Pain (Replay)

June 16, 2011

  Keep Going: T-Pain             Like T-Pain or not this short, simple song speaks volumes.  I bet when T-Pain started pursuing his dream of being an artist in the fashion in which he went about it (auto-tune), he probably had a handful of supporters and triple the doubters and naysayers.  But he kept going [...]

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I Have A Choice: What Will I Choose??? (Replay)

June 14, 2011

          YPs, life is made up of many situations in life that force you to make decisions.  The best part about life is that you always have a choice.  Choices come with consequences and rewards, but the important thing to realize is there is always an option.  You have to decide what you are and [...]

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Do You Really Though?

May 21, 2011

          YPs, I have noticed that life is full of a bunch of talkers.  People who know what they may want/need/desire, but only know how to talk about it.  People who may even encounter what they ‘say’ they want, but DO nothing that is required to keep it.  Think about all the people in life [...]

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