by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Jun 5, 2023 | Adversity, Enhanced Perspective, Overcoming Adversity, Trail Blazer
“One of the greatest things that happened in my life was going to prison. I was increasingly drawn to the idea that God had put me in prison for a purpose and that I should do something for those I had left behind.” Chuck Colson July 9, 1974 – Maxwell Air...
by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | May 1, 2023 | Long Shots, Overcoming Adversity, Persistence
“There’s an entrepreneur right now who is making excuses about starting a business. There’s no such thing as a good time to start. Get out of your garage, take a chance and start your business.” Kevin Plank 1997 – Washington, D.C.: Kevin Plank’s...
by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Jan 2, 2023 | Against the Odds, Determination Despite the Odds, Overcoming Adversity
“God will not look us over for medals, degrees, or diplomas, but for scars.” Elbert Hubbard Pea Island, North Carolina, June 1878: Station No. 17, the Pea Island Life Saving Station, was...
by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Oct 29, 2022 | Adversity, Enhanced Perspective, Overcoming Adversity
“What looks like it may be falling apart may actually be falling together. Give it some time.” Ann Voskamp March 1988 – Louisville, Kentucky: Patrick John Hughes and his...
by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Sep 12, 2022 | Adversity, Hanging on to Hope, Overcoming Adversity, Rising Above Circumstances
“Whatever my lot thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul.” Horatio Spafford November 24, 1873 – Chicago, Illinois: The French luxury steamship SS Ville du Havre sailed...
by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Aug 6, 2022 | Overcoming Adversity, Overcoming Obstacles, Refusing to Quit
“Do not follow where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” Ralph Waldo Emerson 2006 – Tucson, Arizona: Parrish Traweek received a call from Jessica Cox. “Mr. Traweek, I’ve looking for...
