“Never allow life’s circumstances to define your future. Remember that knowledge is power, and if you acquire enough of it powered by genuine intentions, your unique skill set will circumvent the notion of questioning your past.”

My life was shaped by trials and tribulations. I am an American kid, whose life was influenced by mind altering circumstances, like murder, abuse, addiction and homelessness, all before I was ten years old. It is the process of life that defines who we are. Failure is a part of the process. Fight or flight, either we summon the strength to survive, or run away from the hardship. Nevertheless, this natural procedure shapes who we become. I remember the first time I heard my mentor, Jim Rohm say, “set a goal to make a million bucks. Not because of the money. But for what you will become in the process."