Those critics, those naysayers, the nags and the negative people in our lives who want to tell us: "No. It can't be done. Don't try. Give up. Why do you have to stand out? Why won't you just be sensible and give in to the inevitable?"
They don't count. And you mustn't mistake their words for truth.
Don't buy into their message of settle-settle, underachievement, and muddle-along-now.
Because you've been blessed with talent, you have a higher calling.
Use the great gifts you have been given, find the forum where your talents will shine, discover that place where your spirit soars and the work smells like… victory in the morning.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Today's Five Facts About Youth Markets
16% of players in online casual game tournaments are under 16, reports ArcadeWeb.com
29% of men had a crush on a cartoon character during childhood, says Men’s Health.
Families are more likely to say they would prefer to watch Disney XD (33%), PBS Kids Sprout (32%), and Nick Jr. (30%) programming on a smartphone or tablet than programs from the top three broadcast networks (20%), says Beta Research Brand Identity Study.
16% of teens ages 15-17 have purchased a product or service after seeing it on a TV infomercial, reports ExactTarget.
47% of Millennials are “strongly interested” in working at government agencies, such as the CIA and FBI, finds The National Society of High School Scholars.
29% of men had a crush on a cartoon character during childhood, says Men’s Health.
Families are more likely to say they would prefer to watch Disney XD (33%), PBS Kids Sprout (32%), and Nick Jr. (30%) programming on a smartphone or tablet than programs from the top three broadcast networks (20%), says Beta Research Brand Identity Study.
16% of teens ages 15-17 have purchased a product or service after seeing it on a TV infomercial, reports ExactTarget.
47% of Millennials are “strongly interested” in working at government agencies, such as the CIA and FBI, finds The National Society of High School Scholars.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
TODAY'S FIVE FACTS ABOUT YOUTH MARKETS
-29% of hiring managers believe it will be “easy” for teens to find a summer job this year, according to Snagajob.com.
-89% of parents assign chores to their children, says financial website DoughMain.
-The number of parents who seek their children’s input in car purchases has grown from 38% in 2007 to 57% in 2011, according to The Family Room market and research agency.
-25% of college libraries surveyed by Research and Markets have purchased e-book readers, iPads, or other devices for students to read e-books.
-Teen girls are more likely to be distracted while driving and look away from the roadway than male teens (46% vs. 43%), reports the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
-89% of parents assign chores to their children, says financial website DoughMain.
-The number of parents who seek their children’s input in car purchases has grown from 38% in 2007 to 57% in 2011, according to The Family Room market and research agency.
-25% of college libraries surveyed by Research and Markets have purchased e-book readers, iPads, or other devices for students to read e-books.
-Teen girls are more likely to be distracted while driving and look away from the roadway than male teens (46% vs. 43%), reports the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Please remember that in addition to Easter and Passover - The Month of April is Holocaust Remembrance Month.
No matter how many times I see the above photograph — and it is perhaps the most widely published and iconic picture from the Holocaust — I still freeze with revulsion, sadness and outrage. Makes me angry to see that children could be treated like this. Lets make sure this never happens again.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
TODAY'S FIVE FACTS ABOUT YOUTH MARKETS
-Lucky Charms is the cereal brand most widely available on college campuses, says General Mills.
-48% of MTV’s Facebook fans access its pages via mobile devices, reports the network.
-16-18-year-olds perform better academically with seven hours of sleep; U.S. federal guidelines recommend nine hours, finds Brigham Young University.
-15% of teen girls ages 13-17 who play online games purchased a virtual item in 2011, according to PlaySpan and Frank N. Magid Associates.
-43% of parents say their children’s assessment test results lose their relevance within one month, according to Grunwald Associates.
-48% of MTV’s Facebook fans access its pages via mobile devices, reports the network.
-16-18-year-olds perform better academically with seven hours of sleep; U.S. federal guidelines recommend nine hours, finds Brigham Young University.
-15% of teen girls ages 13-17 who play online games purchased a virtual item in 2011, according to PlaySpan and Frank N. Magid Associates.
-43% of parents say their children’s assessment test results lose their relevance within one month, according to Grunwald Associates.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
TODAY'S FIVE FACTS ABOUT CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
-A quarter of Americans (25%) admit to having driven a car after two or more alcoholic drinks, according to Harris Interactive, as cited in Research Alert.
-90% of Americans live in households with at least one working cell phone, finds the Pew Internet & American Life Project.
-Only 12% of Americans are willing to sit through a 30-second online ad before viewing free content, according to Poll Position.
-84% of women say they recommend brands after trying free product samples, according to Total Beauty Media Group.
-Onions are the most popular hamburger topping, according to grill maker Weber.
-90% of Americans live in households with at least one working cell phone, finds the Pew Internet & American Life Project.
-Only 12% of Americans are willing to sit through a 30-second online ad before viewing free content, according to Poll Position.
-84% of women say they recommend brands after trying free product samples, according to Total Beauty Media Group.
-Onions are the most popular hamburger topping, according to grill maker Weber.
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