Greetings!
The past week has been filled with success stories, including that of a 52-year-old janitor in New York, who graduated from Columbia University with a degree in classics, with honors. It was anything but easy: After leaving his war-torn country of Yugoslavia, he spent the first seven years in the United States learning English, and then followed it up by attending school for twelve years, taking classes in the mornings while working from 2:30-11 p.m., at times staying up through the wee hours of the morning to study for a test or finish a paper. There is also the story of a local 17-year-old girl who put in the hours of study so she can have the opportunity to graduate from high school and junior college on the same day, and she accomplished her goal just a few days ago! This spring, there were numerous examples of Mexican immigrants who came to the United States as children, overcoming a lifetime of personal and financial hurdles, who have gone on to graduate with honors from my alma mater, Fresno State. For me, one college success story hits close to home, in that one of my own family members obtained his graduate degree this year, after making the decision to go back to college after years in the career field! He accomplished this at 52 years of age, so it's never too late to get an education! As you can see, there are many, many examples of others who should give inspiration to all those that are out there treading water and wondering what to do with their lives. These are but a few examples of those who did something instead of nothing, by not making excuses for their lack of English, having no money, or having an unstable family situation! Each of these graduates realized the value of an education in their future and what it could do for them...they did not let one closed door deter them from seeking their educational goal in life. They used the obstacles and hurdles they faced as stepping stones to lead them to a better life and future. I encourage you to share these stories with those who have given up or who are about to give up, and let them know this truth: "Si Se Puede!"
Gracias,
John A. Flores, MBA - Author
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Weekly "Dicho con Café"
"Nunca falta un pelo en la sopa."
The author's translation is that "There never fails to be a hair in the soup."
What this is making reference to is that "there is always someone to spoil what could be a good thing." In this case, the floating hair in the soup makes the soup very unappealing. So it is the same when certain individuals make an event miserable by making a scene, being a jokester, misbehaving, or making a dumb or uncalled-for remark! Some do it ot make themselves stand out in whatever group they might be in, which shows their lack of class, manners, or maturity. This can also very much apply to people who drink too much and make fools of themselves. While these scenarios can be funny in a television comedy or movie, the reality is that "one in the crowd" can create a negative experience for those in the crowd who were originally there to enjoy themselves. |
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More About John A. Flores
Mr. Flores and his wife are animal lovers, and they currently have two Chihuahuas named Chica and Mikki (or as he calls Mikki, "Pelinquee," who just loves to lick people without stopping). They also adopted two female shepherd/pit bull mixes (sisters) from the SPCA a few years ago, and over time Samba and Cha-Cha have become excellent "watchdogs." In fact, a friend once stated to Mr. Flores, "John, these are great watchdogs you have...they just sit there and watch you. They don't bark, they don't bite...they just watch!" Needless to say, the Chihuahuas are in charge of security for the house! Mr. Flores and his wife also support some of the local no-kill animal shelters which are committed to sheltering strays or pet animals that were turned in by their owners for whatever reason, without resorting to euthanasia. They also have a pond of koi fish which keep adding little koi to the pond population each year, and increasing the food cost proportionately! Starting fifteen years ago with the purchase of seven koi, they now have a pond filled with koi of all sizes, as more join the pond each year! Some of the koi have been in the pond since they were about two inches long and now measure one to two feet in length! They have also been the owners of a cat named Chiquita who passed away last year after 17 years of companionship and have owned a yellow canary named Caesar, who sang and sang beautifully for many years. For those of you who have dogs, you'll know what is meant when it is said that dogs "brighten the day" by always being happy to see you even though you've only away for fifteen minutes! Mr. Flores' Chihuahuas make him and his wife laugh constantly and allows them to have a few minutes to forget their problems of the day, as they both certainly "brighten the day!" A bit of dog-owner advice from Mr. Flores: If you ever get a Chihuahua, you won't have a need for an alarm system! They'll bark at every noise they hear or at any stranger approaching, because they are very protective (unlike the "watchdogs" outside). They might be small, but have the heart of a lion and are very loveable!
When he's not writing books, Mr. Flores makes presentations to local, regional and national groups, using dichos to motivate his audiences. You can contact him for speaking engagements at (559) 456-0128 or at his personal email at jaflores1246@comcast.net
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Gracias,
John A. Flores, MBA
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