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Philosophy on Education
Philosophies, educational or otherwise, vary from person to person, and I, too, have mine. Statistically speaking, I should not be an educator, let alone have lived past the age of 22. I was a high school dropout who made drastic life changes to put myself in a position to live the life I desire.
Speaker offers motivation for life. Glenn Burke talks with inmates about choices, education.
Inmates at the Larimer County Detention Center got a reminder Thursday that they have control over their lives and their future, a message some of them said served as a good reminder.

Another Lesson from the HS Dropout
Someone asked me today what I do when I have "one of those days."

The day when nothing goes right. Nothing goes according to plan. One of those days that turns into the next day. When you feel like nothing will ever go your way again.

Well, I thought about it for a moment, because, like many of you, I, too, have had those days. And the story I related is from over 20-years-ago, and I shared it because it ALWAYS keeps me in check.

From High School Dropout to...
I'm often asked "Glenn, you're a Motivational Speaker with two college degrees, and a multi-million dollar sales company, but you were once a high school dropout. What made you go back to school and do all you've done?"
Sales People are Not Bill Collectors Subject: Selling, Account Payables, Collecting Bills, Sales

Every time I want a cigarette I read or think about this story.
On Monday (8/1/5) I received an e-mail from a close family friend who said his Mother (with whom I was even closer) was dying of cancer and said "Mom told me you promised to visit her before she died.&q