What you think does matter

Who doesn’t like a David and Goliath story – where the little guy against all odds comes out winning in the end? No one, everyone loves these kinds of stories. But what if it were a bit different? What if it was more like a dream shatters and a superhero saves the day! I love stories about success – especially the ones that show and prove that when one person succeeds – other people benefit as well. A dream was formed and it became successful, time past and hard times destroyed the dream. Hundreds of people were put out of work and a business had to close – but fear not! A superhero was in the horizon. Look in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane no it’s… A small child in a cape! Fall River Apparel Company saved by unlikely hero By Sarah Lybrand Fall River Apparel is a cut and sew contracting business that has gone from a $3 million company in its heyday, to shuttered and bankrupt after the manufacturing bust, to back in business more than a decade later. Remarkably it and ...

Homeless Graduate valedictorian says – never give up. This encourages me and should encourage all of us to continue forward, to struggle, to strive for greater achievements. Our students, our children need to learn this simple but important trait – a never give up attitude. Success is often attained by people who face turmoil, difficulties or hardship and refuse to give up. Homeless High School Student Inspires in Valedictory Address By MATTIE KAHN | Good Morning America Rashema Melson will begin her studies as a freshman at Georgetown University this fall after three years of living in a Washington, D.C., homeless shelter. And her tireless determination has paid off in the form of a full scholarship. "It hasn't hit me yet, to be honest," she said today of the realization that high school has come to an end. Melson, 18, says she has refused to let her family’s misfortune define her. Not only is the teen a dedicated athlete, but she has also maintained a sterl...