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Success (My Dream Girl)

Before I begin, I want to say Rest in Peace to my Great Uncle Marvin Hawkins. You were the nicest person I have ever met. You were a man of God, took care of your family, and I've NEVER seen you upset. EVER. You focused on the good in life, and you were an inspiration.

One of the greatest love stories of all time is the romance between man(woman) and success. Our relationship is rocky and at times mirrors the journey of a sports team en route to a championship.  Endurance becomes a factor as we encounter so many obstacles on the path to greatness.

That's just how the chase is. It's comparable to that dream girl you meet and fall in love with. You'll do anything to end up with "her". When you find that career of choice, all you desire is to be successful in that. Any other occupation is the equivalent of a jump-off, and if you "marry" that jump-off, you have to live with the fact you settled. Chasing that dream job is not peachy keen, however; it is filled with self-doubt and confusion. You ask yourself such questions such as, "Will I make it? Do I have what it takes to win? Did I mess up?"

No, you didn't mess up. God has to work his magic...well..wonders..whatever God uses, he has to work THAT. My best friend had many struggles with this girl he loved dearly. In our conversations, I would suggest to him that now is not the time. God needs to prepare you for her, and vice-versa. The same applies in chasing your dreams. Success is defined as being prepared for an opportunity. For many of us, if our opportunity came right now, we would not be 100% ready. So we must prepare. Secondly, God must prepare us for the world; more importantly the world for us. 

In closing, I say stay hungry, and do not worry about the trials and tribulations. There are moments when you feel you are climbing the mountain, and something is done or said to knock you down to the bottom. Other times you see people placed in positions you feel are tailor-made for you. My friends, these are challenges, given to build you into a WARRIOR. After claiming victory, and hoisting the title belt, you'll be glad you did not quit in the sparring sessions. 



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