Pride & Perseverance
To Those Whom Much is Given (or Earned), Much is Expected

President Barack Obama’s selection as the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize causes us all to take pause. Here’s a man who crafted an educational, career and public service plan, followed his dreams and became the leader of the free world.

Talk about a high achiever!

Now the Nobel Committee has given him the nod and encourages him to make even more of a mark on the global community by helping to bring about world peace. A tall order, but short, steady steps can result in forward progress.

One thing’s for sure, you never know who’s paying attention. Once you do a few good things, you’ll be surprised at how much you can accomplish.

Let us all leap forward to accomplish all we’ve been put here to do.

To learn more about my encounter with the President and First Lady, scroll down to read about Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Weekend experience.