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EDITOR’S WORD
Hot dam! 20 issues! Now I know what you’re thinking, 20 doesn’t sound like a lot. When we only publish during the school year, have lasted longer than
the average life expectancy of new magazines, and
typically have a lot more color in our publications
than most (if not all) publications in this more or
less monochromatic region called Northern Colorado, the odds are really set against us, so milestones
need to be recognized. You shouldn’t take for granted milestones and achievements you make in life
either. Take the time to be grateful and look back
at how far you’ve climbed with your own personal
mountain because if you don’t appreciate it, I can bet
not too many other people will. I remember when
we first started, only printing 300 copies per issue
and the layout looked like something a third grader
put together. Needless to say, though proud of those
first issues, I’m a little embarrassed that we put those
out. You have to start somewhere and sometime
though. You might miss out on your opportunity if
you don’t take it now, and that’s what we did. I remember when our own friends and family expected
us to fail, expected us to only get a couple issues out
and quit. I’d like to personally thank them. Let that
be a lesson to everyone who has a dream or idea,
sometimes your most efficient fuel is desire, and if
your desire to succeed is greater than non-believers and obstacles, there’s no doubt you’ll reach your
destination.
DETERMINED NATION
MAGAZINE VOL. 3 ISS. 4
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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
“Blessings are what you get when
preparation meets opportunity.””
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Make it happen,
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