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THE LAST LECTURE
Do you dream of being free to follow your own ambitions? Do you dream of leading your own path to success? Do you dream of being self -reliant? Do you know that you are capable of achieving that end?
              You and I, we are divinely endowed with the opportunity and potential to do great things that can change the world. In fact, it is our purpose to seek out how we can change the world around us for the better. Our missions are different to be sure, but we are responsible for founding our destiny in greatness. If we take time to listen to our inner voice and the directions that it calls us in, we will not be led astray.  
          Once a direction is chosen, set up obtainable goals and ideals. Then come the guardrails. Guardrails keep us from venturing too far off track and losing our way or ourselves. Preparation is key. Be careful to remember all of the what if’s, the why’s, the when’s, and the how’s of your dream. Ask around, there is sure to be someone else that has walked a similar path to the one you are seeking. Be respectful and grateful for those people; their time and their journeys. Soak everything in that you can that will help you on your own journey. 
            Surround yourself with people that will uplift and encourage you in your endeavors without blowing smoke. Cherish honesty, ethics, and positive energy in the people around you as it will influence how you see the world around you. Seek out the best information from the best places, books, and experts to educate yourself. Master the skills that will set you above your competition. Find the flaws you hold and work on turning them to strengths. Never stop investing in obtaining knowledge and experience for yourself and pledge to make that a life-long pursuit. 
             Cultivate the seeds of knowledge you collect into ideas. Be willing to work hard and to fail. Be prepared to see that every seed you plant will progress at different paces. Commit early to not let the hard things make you bitter or tough, but let them make you more pliable and teachable. Some seeds you plant will thrive, some with shoot up only to wither away, some will live out a scrawny existence, and many will never even sprout.  Learn to take it in stride, and push on with the lesson in your pack. When you do find a seed that thrives and grows, carefully distinguish who you should share it with. Make sure that they will compliment and support you as you find ways to share it with the world.  
              Pray mightily, and step into the world with that plant with faith that they will appreciate it too. Watch it change the world and let that be the value of your success. Not the monetary worth, or the prestige of discovering it, but the very effect it has should be the gauge you rate your success with. Ride the waves of growth and potential while reaching for your goals, and watch to stay within your guardrails. Stay humble and flexible, and do not let pride lead you to a pit of humble pie. Always strive to be a person of integrity and aspirations. Then share what you have learned with others walking similar paths and watch them grow and succeed along with you. There is room for their dreams too. If you want to be an entrepreneur, seek these things.

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