The old saying has always been “blood is thicker than water.” Not everyone who is blood related is considered family. Some of our own family members may become our worst enemy. I realize at a later age on how introverted and complicated family ties can be. At a young age we do not fully understandContinue reading “FAMILY TIES”
Author Archives: Dr. Paul Samuel Young
Criticism is a Value of Admiration
Criticism is a way of critiquing an opinion on an individual’s character. There are certain people who like to criticize others for what they have, who they are, how they carry themselves, how they think, and how they behave. Criticism and admiration are a value people should look at closely. What make these two wordsContinue reading “Criticism is a Value of Admiration”
Family Affairs
Sometimes, the obvious stares us right in the face, even when we know when the truth is lurking right within us. Secrets buried deep within our thoughts that we carry throughout our lives and hope the truth never surfaces. The old saying goes, “The truth shall set you free!” Does the truth set you free,Continue reading “Family Affairs”
The Shadow in the Streets
Growing up in the inner city, we all find something interesting that motivates us whether it is positive or negative. Whether it is sports or being a construction worker in building a foundation for an organization. We all must start somewhere but at the end of the day at what cost? Growing up in aContinue reading “The Shadow in the Streets “
Defeat into Success
We all feel accomplished when we achieve our goal but how do we achieve that feeling? When we set forth to accomplish our goals, we may not factor in or we just do not see the potential setbacks. So, what setbacks are we discussing? An example of setbacks would be, in a leadership position, leadersContinue reading “Defeat into Success”
Personal Reflection
Throughout our travels, we encounter obstacles that may set us back. Obstacles may include people, not just objects or situations, but a turn of events that may cause us to second-guess ourselves and our ability to accomplish our goals. Growing up in a household of a mother with only a high school diploma and aContinue reading “Personal Reflection”
The Heart of the Storm
Your heart is racing abnormally, you feel distraught, anxiety sets in, and you realize the situation is cataphoretic beyond repair. Some of us endure situations that are beyond our control, and the feelings we may receive are the elements described. Think back to when you were in a dire situation beyond your control. Some questionsContinue reading “The Heart of the Storm”
Special Edition: A Young Man’s Opportunity
When an opportunity presents itself, some people fear taking a chance. People do not get opportunities every day, but when an opportunity presents itself, individuals should be prepared when it does. In one case, a young man saw an opportunity and took advantage. One evening, a young man called his father; the cell phone rang,Continue reading “Special Edition: A Young Man’s Opportunity”
Leadership and Trust
When an individual is in a leadership position, common grounds must be valued. These values are having an open mind, character, decision-making process, judgment, and trust. There is another key factor that leaders should understand, and that is understanding individuals who are under their charge. When understanding an individual’s ability, leaders tend to understand theContinue reading “Leadership and Trust”
The Wandering Soul
Sometimes, when we see people, thoughts may go through our minds about what they may be going through. The thought process comes from an individual’s actions derived from their character. Let’s face it: we judge people for their actions or reactions to a situation. However, being judgmental may come at a cost. True story, aContinue reading “The Wandering Soul”
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