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AUGUST 2015 EDITION HOUSTON
MAGAZINE
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Tough Times Never Last
But Tough People Do!
August Greetings Everyone!
I
f someone asked me for a list of my favorite motivational speakers and authors, I
would have to include the late Dr. Robert H. Schuller as one of the top two.
I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to him several times in my life and have
been an avid reader of his books for many years. I even attended one of his services in
Garden Grove, California in the early nineties.
The title of my column this month, “Tough Times Never Last But Tough People Do!” is
one of my favorite messages by him.
As you may have read in my July column, Barbara and I have been through some pretty
rough times this year that turned our life and business (literally) “upside down” when
five feet of flood water destroyed our home, cars, clothes, contents, and furniture. In
addition, whatever the water did not ruin, chances are the toxic mold did.
Dr. Schuller’s words of advice are great and very true but sometimes when you are
in the middle of one of the most devastating experiences of your life, you might find it
difficult to keep the above in mind. It’s important to remember that G-D did not create
you to fail.
All of the subjects of this magazine’s cover stories have experienced disappointments
and challenges in starting and growing their businesses. Many were told that they
would NOT be successful in their endeavors and yet they refused to quit.
Yes, my faith and belief system were shaken as we were overtaken by flood waters and
our calls for help went unanswered. How could “My G-D” let this happen? As I write
this column 10 weeks later, I can honestly say that the experience and the support from
friends, family, and associates (and even strangers) have strengthened my faith and my
belief in the above title even more.
This month’s cover honoree, Eudora Healthcare founder, Kenny Ozoude had trouble
finding his direction in life so much that his parents worried that he would be a student
forever. Every time he thought he knew what he wanted to do in life, he found it wasn’t
for him. Eventually, he found an area he knew was a perfect fit and acquired a degree in
that field but years later he realized he was on the wrong side of the business transaction
and once more, he went back to school. Undeterred, Kenny has finally found his way
and the sky is the limit in his success.
I know you will enjoy his story.
Good Reading, Good Sales, & Success to You,
Steve Levine
President/Executive Publisher, Small Business Today Magazine