On this day at approximately this exact time 21 years ago I met this gal named Karen Ice in a night club on the Las Vegas Strip next to the Fat Burger and MGM Hotel.

She was a California PK (Preachers Kid) who’s eyes were as Ice-Blue as her last name and I was a good-ole’-fashioned 8-day-a-week church-going, Southern Pentecostal boy from Dallas, Texas. We had both been told that we would never find “the marrying type” in a club. Well, I’m glad we didn’t let that stop us from looking, LOL.

Truth be told, we weren’t actually looking at the time but as fate would have it, we stumbled into each other and are still here today disproving the old myth of “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas”. A happenstance-chance-meeting I think not. God was actually up to something in that night club of all places, LOL…

Yes we happened in Vegas but didn’t stay. A good, clean, old-fashioned gal made an honest man out of me and I’ve been smiling every since. This gal is not only good “to me” but she’s also good “for me” and I’m not sure where I’d be or what I’d be without her.

Thanks Karen for NOT believing the lie of where you wouldn’t find the right guy. 😉

I just had to share……..
May 28th, 1994 @ approx. 10:15 pm (PST), the date of a match made in Heaven.

Having pride in oneself is a process that should always be a work-in-progress.

Yes my friends, when it comes to our own “pride” we can never arrive. We have to stay in a constant positive flow reminding ourselves of our value and worth because the world is littered with those who appear to be hardwired to create a frown and bring us down.

It’s almost like there’s some sort of invisible, “Happy-Medium Zone” in life or something and anytime someone is too far below it, people respond by pulling them up with a kind or encouraging word or two. But, anytime we’re flying too far above it people turn into so-called “Haters” and “Crab-Grabbers” and spew-out words and engage in actions that are designed to hurt others and pull them back down to the “Happy-Medium Zone”.

Yes my friends there appears to be no shortage of would-be joy-stealers that are quick to steal peoples thunder and assault them with the lightening of a fiery word or two in an attempt to bring them back “down-to-earth” to the “Happy-Medium Zone”.

Well, I for one would like to go on record and state that I will never be comfortable with being a part of the “Happy-Medium Zone” and neither should you. I encourage you today to never just settle for a satisfactory compromise of a mediocre existence and lackluster life to appease the masses. Continue to flex your confidence muscles and think highly of yourself no matter what and know that you’re worth much more than just some-ole’ “Happy-Medium”.

You mean much more than just the world to somebody out there and don’t you ever forget it! Yes your value and worth is off-the-charts my friend and I LOVE IT!!!

Now, GET YOUR GREAT DAY UNDERWAY and Make it GREAT!!!

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On this day of remembrance something tells me that those who paid the ultimate price with their life for our flag of freedom would rest a little easier knowing that others who have said “Yes” to fight as they did will be treated like hero’s in our own land.

So we must answer the call civilians one and all to help them stand tall in honor of those who took the ultimate fall.

So let’s honor the living soldiers with pride while remembering those who died. Let’s Make’em feel GREAT!

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There’s no shortage of pretty faces of all races in many places,
But a pretty mind most of the time is much harder to find.

Now the gyms are getting packed with the so-called “gym-rats” that are getting their bodies in shape,
But when it comes to our minds we don’t have the time and put-off till later dates.

Mind, Body and Soul is the key so I’m told to having balance throughout our life.
So pay close attention with the greatest of intentions and reduce the stress and the strife.

Toning our bodies you Handsomes and Hotties is an awesome thing to do,
But please carve out some time for your soul and your mind because they need some fitness too.

So work on your knowledge even when done with college and also remember your soul.
Cause achieving a good balance and leveraging your talents should always be the number one goal.

Mind, Body AND Soul is the goal… 😉

Just a little breadcrumb for you to share if you dare…

Make it GREAT !!!

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Was having a candid conversation at our favorite spot (The Rocket Shop) today with my mentor and good-friend Retired Two-Star General James T. Whitehead (I just call him Jim). He just returned from China where he was finally able to witness a dream of his finally becoming a reality. They just opened the first museum of its kind in China honoring the “Flying Tigers” of World War II.

“It was a goose-bump experience that I won’t soon forget.” he said as he smiled with pride. “I could only be so lucky to create something that leaves such an impact on this world as what you’ve been able to be a part of doing.” I said.

After hearing this he sat up in his chair, adjusted his glasses, leaned forward, looked me straight in my eyes and told me the following words that not only made my day, but also made my week month and maybe even year.

He said, “The achievements that I’ve accomplished can only go so far and last so long, but what you’re doing Cedric has to do with the mind and the planting of principles and philosophies and this my friend becomes like the pebble in the pond that creates a ripple that is capable of resonating far and wide through many families for generations to come.”

WOW!!! You’re right Jim. Sometimes I just need to be reminded of why what I do is impactful and important. Thanks Buddy. Your “What if” has now become your “What is” and I will definitely continue on my journey to Making it GREAT!

I just had to share…

So why do you do what you do? Do you need a mentor to remind you too? No need to answer the question here, just make sure you’re crystal clear. Let’s Make it GREAT!!!

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