Open to opportunities and big problems for growth
The passage urges seeking big opportunities within large problems and challenges. It highlights that solutions reveal opportunities, stresses surrounding oneself with talented people, and cites Walt Disney and Benjamin Franklin on leveraging people and controlling costs. It ends with a warning not to listen to naysayers and a nod to the Wright Brothers as inspiration.
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Wright Brothers
Laying Brick Streets and Lasting Influence
A reflection on an early mentor’s bricklaying in downtown and how the paths we lay today shape future generations. The piece urges leaving a road of strong values and responsibility so others can find success and happiness.
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James Allen
Paw-Paw
Bush launches re election bid amid Texas campaign plan
Gov. George W. Bush announced his bid for a second term from Midland ear-marking a $13 million campaign chest and signaling a platform prioritizing reading and math testing, teacher training, tax changes, child care funding, and programs for teen mothers. The piece also notes candidate filings, court leadership moves, and related state political shifts.
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Garry Mauro
Texas
Bush
Dan Morales
Court of Criminal Appeals
Morris Overstreet
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