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FIRST TEACHER

Miss Ryan

One morning my first grade teacher, Miss Ryan, walked into the classroom and announced that she had lost her pen.

One by one, kids raised their hand to go look for Miss Ryan's pen.

They all returned empty handed.

My turn came. I went out and scoured the sidewalk and street. When I arrived at her car, I opened the door and looked around the seat . Then... Under the seat.

A eureka Moment

I FOUND Miss Ryan's pen.

FIRST TEACHER

Book Chapter-in Progress

I am writing a book with Exciting stories about my life. The title is:

"FIRSTS"

It is an auto biography ...but different.

There are 24 exciting chapters, each with stories about my life...from childhood, through youth, career, and adult.

The thread of these stories and the lessons learned is very interesting. There is much to share. Lots of wisdom has come with writing this autobiography.

Every chapter starts with the FIRST. Then I tell about all the next ones in that topic....and what I learned. I look for lessons that anyone can apply.

For example CHAPTER-IN-PROGRESS:

FIRST TEACHER

Miss Ryan

One morning my first grade teacher, Miss Ryan, walked into the classroom and announced that she had lost her pen.

One by one, kids raised their hand to go look for Miss Ryan's pen.

They all returned empty handed.

My turn came. I went out and scoured the sidewalk and street. When I arrived at her car, I opened the door and looked around the seat . Then... Under the seat.

A eureka Moment

I FOUND Miss Ryan's pen.

After other kids tried and failed, I succeeded.

Miss Ryan made a big fuss over me in front of the class

I was basking in the glory that I could do something noone else could do.

This was an experience that lingered in my subconscience and contributed to leadership qualities and business competitiveness. I think it was also the foundation in building my fundamental skill of due dilligence.

Over the years, the idea that "I can do things that others can't" became a self fullfilling prophecy. Over and over I worked hard to make things happen through persistence and strong negotiating skills. It became an essential part of my deal making business and entrepreneurial career.

Where others failed to see opportunity, I have a gift to see and execute with detailed plans

The lesson learned from Miss Ryan is the incredible power of encouragement and praise as a motivating factor. It isn't true for children alone. It is true for everyone, and for every relationship. Billionare

John Catsimatides who grew up in Harlem, in his 2013 campaign for Mayor of NYC, would say to children growing up in poverty,

"If I can do it, you can do it too"

LESSON

Everyone has a gift and it is important for teachers to support the promise that each child has.

It is not anyones' place to teach children they are victims or to hate themselves. Children deserve to learn to love themselves.

In a healthy society, this is the obligation of teachers, school boards, and Departments of education, and elected officials. To break that fundamental trust results in damaged children who become adults with dangerous lives who will compensate for lack of confidence by deviant behavior.

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In the American Dream, there is upward mobility for everyone willing to work hard and to be optimistic.

In The American Dream, the deck is fixed to reward people who work hard and have optimism.

There is a wonderful childrens' book, "THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD"

"The Little Engine That Could is an American folktale (existing in the form of several illustrated children's books and films) that became widely known in the United States after publication in 1930 by Platt & Munk. The story is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work. Based on a 2007 online poll, the National Education Association listed the book as one of its "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children".[1]" ~Wikipedia

In the tale, a long train must be pulled over a high mountain after its locomotive breaks down. Larger locomotives, treated anthropomorphically, are asked to pull the train; for various reasons they refuse. The request is sent to a small engine, who agrees to try. Despite the steep climb and heavy load, the engine slowly succeeds in pulling the train over the mountain while repeating the motto: "I-think-I-can".

"I-think-I-can.... I-think-I-can... I-think-I-can"

The story's signature phrases such as "I think I can" first occurred in print in a 1902 article in a Swedish journal.[2] An early published version of the story, "Story of the Engine That Thought It Could", appeared in the New-York Tribune on April 8, 1906, as part of a sermon by the Rev. Charles S. Wing.[2]

So it is with ALL THINGS that are part of The American Dream.

It is in America where working hard as a child and young adult in classrooms and after school shapes your life through EDUCATION that sets a foundation. EDUCATION propels the American Dream.

The LADDERS OF LIFE then open for SUCCESS.

In America, we learn that hard work and being responsible makes it possible to be attractive as a life mate. To start a family. To buy a car, a house, furniture, travel, have hobbies, and practice whatever religion and faith in God that you chose.

Our US Constitution protects The American Dream including The Bill of Rights.

Hard work and optimism opens doors for higher income and promotion.

As you climb the LADDER OF LIFE and of the America Dream, you have opportunities to create and become an entrepreneur.

No one can take The American Dream out of America.

Read THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD to your children. Buy a dozen copies and give them to young mothers. Spread the word. "IF I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT TOO!"

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FIRST TEACHER

Miss Ryan

One morning my first grade teacher, Miss Ryan, walked into the classroom and announced that she had lost her pen.

One by one, kids raised their hand to go look for Miss Ryan's pen.

They all returned empty handed.

My turn came. I went out and scoured the sidewalk and street. When I arrived at her car, I opened the door and looked around the seat . Then... Under the seat.

A eureka Moment

I FOUND Miss Ryan's pen.

FIRST TEACHER

Book Chapter-in Progress

I am writing a book with Exciting stories about my life. The title is:

"FIRSTS"

It is an auto biography ...but different.

There are 24 exciting chapters, each with stories about my life...from childhood, through youth, career, and adult.

The thread of these stories and the lessons learned is very interesting. There is much to share. Lots of wisdom has come with writing this autobiography.

Every chapter starts with the FIRST. Then I tell about all the next ones in that topic....and what I learned. I look for lessons that anyone can apply.

For example CHAPTER-IN-PROGRESS:

FIRST TEACHER

Miss Ryan

One morning my first grade teacher, Miss Ryan, walked into the classroom and announced that she had lost her pen.

One by one, kids raised their hand to go look for Miss Ryan's pen.

They all returned empty handed.

My turn came. I went out and scoured the sidewalk and street. When I arrived at her car, I opened the door and looked around the seat . Then... Under the seat.

A eureka Moment

I FOUND Miss Ryan's pen.

After other kids tried and failed, I succeeded.

Miss Ryan made a big fuss over me in front of the class

I was basking in the glory that I could do something noone else could do.

This was an experience that lingered in my subconscience and contributed to leadership qualities and business competitiveness. I think it was also the foundation in building my fundamental skill of due dilligence.

Over the years, the idea that "I can do things that others can't" became a self fullfilling prophecy. Over and over I worked hard to make things happen through persistence and strong negotiating skills. It became an essential part of my deal making business and entrepreneurial career.

Where others failed to see opportunity, I have a gift to see and execute with detailed plans

The lesson learned from Miss Ryan is the incredible power of encouragement and praise as a motivating factor. It isn't true for children alone. It is true for everyone, and for every relationship. Billionare

John Catsimatides who grew up in Harlem, in his 2013 campaign for Mayor of NYC, would say to children growing up in poverty,

"If I can do it, you can do it too"

LESSON

Everyone has a gift and it is important for teachers to support the promise that each child has.

It is not anyones' place to teach children they are victims or to hate themselves. Children deserve to learn to love themselves.

In a healthy society, this is the obligation of teachers, school boards, and Departments of education, and elected officials. To break that fundamental trust results in damaged children who become adults with dangerous lives who will compensate for lack of confidence by deviant behavior.

====

In the American Dream, there is upward mobility for everyone willing to work hard and to be optimistic.

In The American Dream, the deck is fixed to reward people who work hard and have optimism.

There is a wonderful childrens' book, "THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD"

"I-think-I-can.... I-think-I-can... I-think-I-can"

So it is with ALL THINGS that are part of The American Dream.

It is in America where working hard as a child and young adult in classrooms and after school shapes your life through EDUCATION that sets a foundation. EDUCATION propels the American Dream.

The LADDERS OF LIFE then open for SUCCESS.

In America, we learn that hard work and being responsible makes it possible to be attractive as a life mate. To start a family. To buy a car, a house, furniture, travel, have hobbies, and practice whatever religion and faith in God that you chose.

Our US Constitution protects The American Dream including The Bill of Rights.

Hard work and optimism opens doors for higher income and promotion.

As you climb the LADDER OF LIFE and of the America Dream, you have opportunities to create and become an entrepreneur.

No one can take The American Dream out of America.

Read THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD to your children. Buy a dozen copies and give them to young mothers. Spread the word. "IF I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT TOO!"