From Dust to Destiny

Born in poverty, raised in hatred
Laughed at, mistreated. Scolded and shunned
Lied on, blamed, torn inside...
Still I am special!
STILL I SHINE

Today's Inspiration
Our beginning does not define our destiny; for even from dust, we can rise to the stars

Chris Gardner lived homeless with his young son before accumulating millions as an entrepreneur. Kanye West (love him or hate him) shopped beats to hip hop artists while sleeping on a futon.  Famous author J.K. Rowling - think Harry Potter - was a divorcee with an infant when she penned her first Harry Potter book. The son of a janitor, Clarence Otis Jr. studied hard, and climbed the corporate ladder where he now sits as CEO of Darden Restaurants, the world's largest casual dining operator (think Olive Garden & Red Lobster).

These are more well known accounts of rags to riches.  Countless others started from meager, sometimes devastating circumstances.  Still, they achieved notable success in their chosen profession.  Of course they were fortunate to make it from the dark side of the moon to brighter days but the one thing they all possessed was the fortitude to look past the starting blocks toward the finish line.   

Every successful person in the world invested in their goals despite obstacles and blazed trails even when life suggested they turn toward a safer path. We too can ascend to greatness from humble beginnings if we decide that our future is worth the effort.  Realize that success is merely the culmination of dreams and diligence -- trust the vision of what COULD be and it shall manifest.

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