 Imagine that you could do anything in this world (and I do mean anything), and you were guaranteed not to fail. What would it be? When was the last time you had a dream? I’m not talking about a someday, maybe dream. I’m speaking of one of those big dreams—the kind that thrills you and scares you to death at the very thought of it.
Do you remember as a child, dreaming of being an astronaut, a supermodel, a racecar driver, or a rock star? Do you remember creating the makebelieve props? Do you remember how many times you stood in front of the mirror boasting your perfection? So where are you now? Did your childhood dreams fade into memories of the past? Or have you held tight to those dreams, striving each day for that freeing moment where you realize you did it—you really did it? |
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 I believe that all students can achieve greatness, and that the investment and guidance we provide youth today will shape both their, and our, tomorrows. There is a growing demand to prepare students to become aware of global issues and instill effective leadership skills to impact the world in a positive way. Yet the vast majority of teens throughout our world haven’t received clear instructions on how to reach success. If it is true that more than 80 percent of success in the workplace is based on interpersonal skills, then there is a tremendous need for students to develop these all important interpersonal and leadership skills. |
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 You don’t have to be a world-class athlete to have the body, mind, and spirit of one. Total fitness and wellness requires mostly a shift in one’s mindset. This country was built on the sweat equity of underdogs—individuals who, by all accounts, didn’t possess the tools to slay Goliath, but who somehow made a way out of no way. So, what does it take to climb Mount Everest, maintain optimal levels of health, and boast supreme energy? |
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 In late October 2007, twenty-three-year old Denisea Carey, a student at the International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) in Sacramento, watched in horror as destructive wildfires blazed across Southern California. The sight of so many displaced families touched a chord in Denisea; after seeing the images she had a dream that she was making teddy bears that contained messages of love and hope. |
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 Recently Jack was in a local delicatessen in Philadelphia enjoying brunch with his wife Sarah. A man with a kind face and friendly attitude recognized him from the Wawa convenience store where Jack works and stopped by to say hello. The man was in the Wawa that morning for a cup of coffee, but it didn’t taste as good as when Jack is there making it. Jack thanked the man for being a regular Wawa customer and for stopping by their table to share. He then turned to his wife and said with a laugh, “Sarah, how could the coffee taste better when I make it?” |
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 The couple took extra care planning this once in a lifetime vacation. They looked at this trip as an opportunity to reconnect on an emotional and spiritual level. With only a single week in August, this getaway had to fulfill exactly what they wanted: a beach destination, not too remote, but a location where they could share new experiences, commune with nature, and not lack for amenities. |
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