Paolo Coelho on Luck, Coincidence, and Faith

Coelho is not only the internationally acclaimed author of The Alchemist (amongst other writings), but is also an outspoken activist for peace and social justice. He is a Messenger of Peace for the UN, an Ambassador to the European Union for Intercultural Dialogue, a Member of the Board of the Shimon Peres Institute for Peace, a UNESCO Special Counselor for “Intercultural Dialogues and Spiritual Convergences,” and a Board Member of the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship. He is also a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, the highest honor for a Brazilian author, and is one of the best-known authors to actively support the free distribution of his work.

 

Will Smith has the secrets to success

Willard Christopher “Will” Smith, Jr., also known as The Fresh Prince, is an American actor, producer, and rapper.  He has enjoyed much success in television, film and music. Many believe he is the most powerful actor in Hollywood.  Smith has been nominated for four Golden Globe Awards, two Academy Awards, and has won multiple Grammy Awards. Yeah  I think he knows a thing or two about success . His message of clarity, focus, and belief  should become a staple of how to navigate through life. Thoughts?

 

“Courage: the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.”

and

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.”

and

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya Angelou

 

Darwin’s Blues Bar, Phase II

After our initial visit in early July, Rob brought us back to Darwin’s Burger’s and Blues in Marietta, GA to see some of the significant changes that had taken place. Rob took time to give advice to young people, demonstrate his passion, and describe the persistence it takes to be successful in the restaurant industry!

Exposure matters

I caught up with Tim Jones in New York City. He was gearing up for his senior year at Morehouse college. It was great to have the opportunity to listen my former student. Keep up the good work Tim!

Stay out the kitchen!!!

Robert Puerto, a chef by trade, gives us a sneak peek at some of the intricate details of his Marietta, Georgia blues bar and grill. We were on 1598 Roswell Road the site of his most recent project, where he’s focused on getting the spot up and running. If you’re interested in the restaurant business, this is where it starts !

What America’s Lawyers Earn?

By Rachel M. Zahorsky

It’s no secret that the business of practicing law has changed—and continues to change—in ways that are both subtle and dramatic.

We’ve covered that transformation over the years in these pages: technology-driven efficiencies, niche practices developed around social change, new challenges to the profession dictated by both gut-wrenching recession and fundamental industrial change. (Read more)

@ the Orchestra w/ Kanye West

A beautiful rendition of one of the hottest hits of 2011. Hat goes off to the Portland Cello Project for acknowledging the brillance that can derive from hip-hop. Yeezy taught ‘em….

What does NASA actually do?!

By Mark Whittington

NASA 360 is a new Internet series, based on Hulu.com, that is designed to sell to the public what NASA does. The videos, of which there are four currently, are slickly produced and have perky young people dressed down as hosts. (Read more)

Listening to Sarah Kay…

Sarah Kay, an American poet and founder of Project V.O.I.C.E. , wreaking havoc @ the TED Conference a few months back. How hard are you trying to fulfill your dreams? Are you seeking the impossible?