Potential Without Direction

Yesterday, as I sat through an assembly and listened to some well known retired basketball and football players I couldn't help but to tweet something profound. "What's the point of having potential without any direction." Although the retired ex-Laker didn't say it quite like that, the phrase makes perfect sense.

I was speaking with my LB last night and I had to share that message with him. We speak a lot about our futures and I said to him that we are much different. We don't believe in failure being the end result but rather to witness failure at some point in our careers but to face it head on.

Jim Collins and his phenomenal books stressed that in order for your entrepreneurs like ourselves to go from Good to Great is to face the brutal facts with unwavering faith. This concept of Potential Without Direction resonated with me because that's what makes us different than so many others; we have direction.

Therefore, if you feel like you aren't where you want to be in life, it is never too late to pursue your dreams. Dreamers never make the dream come true. Dreamers that DO make the dream come true.

Live. Learn. Grow

Black Male Educators: The Difference Between Yale and Jail

Well, according to one of my fraternity brothers, I need to step my blogging game up. With that being said,I have decided to update with a post. Today, my first article for Mused Magazine was published at

http://www.musedmagonline.com/2012/04/op-ed-black-male-educators-the-difference-between-yale-and-jail/

I am truly excited that God is blessing me with the ability to follow my dreams. I could never imagine that I would have achieved this much in the very short years of my life. Reflecting on the past few months, I am truly grateful to be only almost two years of out of college and to have so much to show for it. More than most who are double my age. Very humbly, I stand as a vessel to be used by God to change lives and impact people.

I am looking forward to the next few months as I take leaps of faith and continue to pursue my dreams.

http://www.seanlarry.com/

@SeanLarryRashad, @Formula22, Formula22Inc

www.amazon.com/dp/1470074206

Trials and Triumphs

God is amazing. As my student diligently work at their desks and help their classmates practice a new math concept I just taught, it furthers enforce in my mind that I am indeed a great teacher. I have learned in the past month that satan will try to work through people in order to get you down. It's unfortunate that I have been dealing with that on a daily basis. Everyday, he tries to attack me using the same few people that I am forced to interact with everyday. However, my faith is strong and I have stayed grounded in the word lately. No weapon formed against me shall prosper.

It's amazing to have people say, "OMG I just googled you....this is amazing." I am truly humbled by this experience. Who would have known I would have my first publication at such a young age. Most recently I wrote an email to be apart of an online magazine on a weekly basis. The response I got last night from the editor warmed my heart and I think I am going to take this opportunity. I have a lot to say about so many issues and I think it would be great for me to expand my network and writing skills.

I wanted to take a second to acknowledge the tragedy that has plagued our people in the past few weeks. The killing of Trayvon Martin is something that cannot go unaddressed. Martin Luther King Jr. said, "If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything." I encourage everyone to support every initiative they see. My prayers go to the families and friends that were affected by this tragedy.

Lastly, as I close this chapter in my life and so many more open, I am truly grateful for all the support my friends and loved ones have shown me. UnSeen Thoughts has been a blessing in my life and it feels great to know that someone is being changed and motivated by my words. God is amazing. Live through me, learn with me, grow with me.

New Beginnings

It's been a time since I last blogged. God has been AMAZING to me in 2012. I prepared myself for this miracle and blessings are flowing.

www.amazon.com/dp/1470074206 and www.SeanLarry.com

In the past month, I have published my first book entitled, UnSeen Thoughts: Invisible Words That Inspire. Never would I have imagined that something this amazing would happen. I am forever grateful!

Thank you to all my supporters, friends and family, and every individual who I have encountered that contributed to this endeavor.

Please show some support!!

This weekend was absolutely amazing!! My best friends came to visit me this weekend in DC and we had the TIME of our lives! I love you guys and can't wait until we all see each other again.

"Everyone has the power of choice."-Sean Larry, Author