Growing up in Pauma Valley, California, I had the privilege of being mentored by a good friend Bud Bradford. He spoke highly of his time at Stanford and the overall college experience he lived and how his actions enabled him to achieve great success in building his business later in life. His words were an inspiration for me; they made me think deeply about what my future could be if I took ownership of it. I knew that to get there, I would have to plan, be determined, resilient and patient, and work hard.
Shaping our own destinies requires us to take control over our lives by setting clear goals, working hard with determination and resilience, and exercising patience throughout our journeys towards achieving success! My mentor Bud Bradford inspired me through his story about shaping his own journey while at Stanford University which ultimately led him down a successful path in life. Do not forget that no matter what struggles may come along our paths we must continue pushing ourselves forward by remaining focused on our goals until we reach them β taking ownership of one’s life starts within each one of us!
Robert Larios 