Every year, at this time, I write about resolutions that we all try to make looking into the coming reboot of our calendar. It’s a time of self pledges that, in our minds, will make us become better. Whether its weight loss, vices, or personal self-improvement; the New Year offers us an imaginary “clean slate”. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Goals
Only you can set your path…and nothing is set in stone!
So you started your career life by dropping out of grammar school and worked as a farm hand. That led to a “horse carriage” painter. Still not happy, you move on to a street car conductor. All of this turmoil by the ripe age of 14. Life is rough! Let’s keep going…steam engine coal stoker, … Continue reading
Paying your Dues
Okay… you have just graduated from University. It was a top school (thanks Mom and Dad), and your grades were decent (accomplished somehow in between keg parties). Maybe you listened to your mentors and got lucky with some summer intern programs. School’s out… time to start earning the real money, right? NO! Most people will … Continue reading
Realty vs. Reality
This is why Grace Century is involved with start-ups. Like the real estate developer, we work with “raw land” to bring it to something of value. Continue reading
It takes a village to raise a child
This is an ancient proverb that is still true today. Take the recent story of Yasir Moore, a North Carolina (USA) teen, who was about to go into a Chick- fil-A (fast food) franchise, to apply for his first job. Fair dues to his mother, who insisted he go to the interview presentably dressed with … Continue reading