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Last month I had the unique opportunity to visit Stillwater Junior High School to "pass on" some of my key insights and stories about living in India and being an expat. My good friend, Bob Manning--a fantastic teacher, global consultant, and visionary--had arranged for these presentations to his ninth grade Geography classes as a follow-up to a series of video Skype calls from India with the same students last Fall.
My presentation, Incredible India!, highlighted my reason for moving to India and the different stories, people, and traveling destinations I experienced during my 12 months there. The presentation is similar to the one I give at Target, but customized for the minds of ninth grade students. I loved showing some pictures, telling my many stories and sharing the differences and similarities of the Indian culture--reminding the students that even though we may look and sound differently on the outside, people are generally the same on the inside--warm, friendly and willing to teach you about their culture.
I encouraged the kids to travel, learn more about the world, and focus on our differences as strengths. The world is an amazing laboratory of learning just waiting to be experienced! My hope is that I could replace a fear of the world with a curiosity of it. The students seemed to enjoy the presentations and even made comments on my Michael's India blog. I even ended up in the Country Messenger regional newspaper and was touted as a "World Traveler"--how exciting! I felt so honored to be featured in their publication.
I know that I had received the many benefits of living and traveling abroad, so it's always nice to have the opportunity to pass it on. Thank you, Bob, for allowing me to do that!
Onward,
The Ambassador of Goodwill
This past Friday was the official book launch party for Honoree Corpron's latest book, The Successful Single Mom. Most of you who know me will already be familiar with the name Honoree Corpron (aka, my "Powerchick")--a fellow entrepreneur, trusted advisor, and one of my favorite and closest friends. Honoree and I met in 2001 when I joined the Honolulu Rotary Club. We instantly connected and our friendship has sparked creative collaborations for projects from the Next Generation Rotarians (aka, the "Under 40 Club"), volunteer work with Jim Nabors and the Honolulu Symphony, to helping each other manifest our own personal visions.
Honoree's new book pays due diligence to the journey of the single Mom (herself being a single mom for many years), and gives single Moms and their families a host of tools and tips they need to quickly and effectively get moving personally and professionally. Visit her book site (and link to my review on Amazon) at: thesuccessfulsinglemombook.com
My buddy Lukas (founder and president of Gimigo) and I decided to surprise Honoree at the launch party by flying to Las Vegas Friday afternoon and just "showing up"... it was great! We had a chance to meet her new husband, Byron, and spend time with her 9-year old daughter, Lexi (without whom this book couldn't have been written!) Since I hadn't seen Honoree since returning from India our visit was both timely and appreciated. I'm constantly reminded how important my friendships are with people who support one another in manifesting their dreams. Both Honoree and Lukas are amazing examples of how you can achieve whatever you put your mind, body and soul into. It's the Law of Attraction!
As I continue to manifest my Balance Factor vision I know that I have the support of my family and friends, like Honoree and Lukas, to help me achieve my goals and dreams. It is not alone by which we truly succeed in life, but by touching the lives of others. And, like peace and goodwill, you need to pass it on. Thank you, Honoree, for passing on your love and support to me all of these years so that I, in turn, can do the same.
Onward and upward!
The Ambassador of Goodwill
Last month I had the unique opportunity to visit Stillwater Junior High School to "pass on" some of my key insights and stories about living in India and being an expat. My good friend, Bob Manning--a fantastic teacher, global consultant, and visionary--had arranged for these presentations to his ninth grade Geography classes as a follow-up to a series of video Skype calls from India with the same students last Fall.
My presentation, Incredible India!, highlighted my reason for moving to India and the different stories, people, and traveling destinations I experienced during my 12 months there. The presentation is similar to the one I give at Target, but customized for the minds of ninth grade students. I loved showing some pictures, telling my many stories and sharing the differences and similarities of the Indian culture--reminding the students that even though we may look and sound differently on the outside, people are generally the same on the inside--warm, friendly and willing to teach you about their culture.
I encouraged the kids to travel, learn more about the world, and focus on our differences as strengths. The world is an amazing laboratory of learning just waiting to be experienced! My hope is that I could replace a fear of the world with a curiosity of it. The students seemed to enjoy the presentations and even made comments on my Michael's India blog. I even ended up in the Country Messenger regional newspaper and was touted as a "World Traveler"--how exciting! I felt so honored to be featured in their publication.
