Inspired and challenged, having been raised by a single mother on welfare in an East Los Angeles housing project, I began a life long journey seeking to discover the keys needed to become a success in this life. Three major keys to my life’s success were gifted to me by my mother Mary, who showed me unconditional love, a belief in me, and implanted in me her unwavering Faith in God, and a guarantee that He also loved me. From this standpoint alone, I can say that I did have a privileged childhood.

And in life, I’ve also had career successes as a supervisor with Pacific Bell (thirty years service), in the Public school system, worked internationally as a Project Manager, and attained my lifelong dream job as a Probation Officer for the County of Los Angeles. Why my dream job? Because, as a juvenile, I was once placed on probation. Educationally, I attained an Associate, Bachelors (graduating Summa Cum Laude—straight A’s), and a Masters Degree in Business. I might add that I started my college education late in life starting at the age of 52. Why? Because it was my life long desire to go to college. Discovering how to create that long sought after “Success Attitude” has been one of the crowning achievements of my life. Now, I encourage you to go for your dreams.