I was in awe reading a section in the  Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. For years I have made the statement; ”You may be the only person that helps someone become who they are supposed to be.”

There, in this reprint of an 1848 original my belief is captured:

“We cannot forebear relating an instance in which this characteristic was displayed. Being on a visit to Baltimore, about the close of the Revolution, curiosity led him to a debating society, where he was struck by the eloquence of a young man, a druggist’s clerk. He ascertained his name, sought an interview, and advised him to study law. The youth stated frankly that his poverty was an insuperable impediment in the way. Mr. Chase at once offered him a seat at his table and free access to his extensive library. The young man gratefully accepted the kind offer, went through a course of legal studies, and was admitted to the bar, after passing a examination with distinguished ability. That young man was William Pinkney, afterward Attorney General of the United States, and minister for the same at the Court of Great Britain.”

The world was forever changed through the actions of Mr. Chase.

You can distinguish yourself today through action in the lives you touch.

This is a cross post from July 1st on my site Discovering and Nurturing Possibilities to Transform the World

You would be awed visiting the aspiring leaders learning in the Computer Maintenance Technology class this year. Every day is an adventure embracing new skills and honing current skills. We have learned to never tell ourselves NO. Failure will not detour us. We are successful because we get up each time, we go the extra mile, and we expect the best. This leads to incredible technical skills to tackle the toughest problems.

When you have time come by and share your expertise and learn with us.

Recently a student asked, “Why were you in the classroom at 6:30 this morning?” Looking them in the eyes and without hesitation I responded, “Because I am irrationally committed.” Got me thinking how I view life. Really more than a view, being irrationally committed is action. For our classroom being irrationally committed is what ever it takes for learning to transpire. What can we do today to fully engage in and expand our learning? How can we build on our previous success to conquer today? Where do we need to tap into to reach new heights in our learning? Who can provide the boost that will propel our thinking to the next level? Why hesitate?

For greater understanding of being irrationally committed you should read Seth Godin’s blog post.

Our world looks grand as we embrace learning. We encourage you to make this your best day ever.

The students in the Computer Maintenance Technology program here at Red Oak truly shine in the “Ideal Final Result” as explained by Mark Fox in DaVinci and the 40 Answers. Our “Ideal Final Result” is making it work. Our students have unmatched troubleshooting skills that allow them to diagnose equipment malfunctions and resolve the problem. Our students are well versed in PC (desktop*laptop*handheld) and game console repair.

Let us know your technology need and schedule a time for us to assist you.