Be you!

Last year I had an very affluent millionaire that I admire tell me that I needed to write at least 3 speeches so that I can have different presentations for different groups of people that I speak too. I was very hesitant because if you have ever heard me speak then you know that I never use notes, I always speak from the heart. Well, I decided I would listen and take his advice so I put together a speech for me to use at the Zig Ziglar Corporation and before I left my desk I saw a quote from Benjamin franklin that said Well Done is better than Well Said. I liked the quote so much that I took a moment to write it down BUT I dropped my speech in the process. When I arrived at the Ziglar Corporation, I had one sheet of paper in my hand and I just laughed as I shared that quote when I began to speak and then I spoke like normal, from the heart. I realize now that if I had relied on that speech, I would have made a complete fool of myself. As we go through life, be real. Share your Failures and Successes so people can understood who YOU are and where YOU come from. With the economy in such disarray, people are looking for hope and encouragement and when you share your story of just making it through whatever you have experienced, others can draw strength from you.

Don't let your dreams be just Dreams. Share it and give hope and life to those around you.

Action Jackson

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WHATEVER HAPPENS DON'T GIVE UP ON YOUR HOPES AND DREAMS! DON"T WORRY ABOUT THE PAIN LOOK AT YOUR PURPOSE!

Moving Forward

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Our first ride in the 24 foot truck donated by TGI Fridays

It was only a few years ago that we would have to drive up to six cars to the North Texas Food Bank to pick up food to distribute to families in the community. Because of the generosity of TGI FRIDAYS, we will never have to do that again! This shows if you are persistent and live your purpose it pays off. Thank you to my TGI Fridays family. A video of the presentation of the truck to Minnie's Food Pantry will be uploaded to my website soon. Cheryl Jackson

What in the world are you doing?

I read this article by Chris Widener and I had to share it with you. What kind of impact are you making? What I believe sets the successful apart is that they don't just live the average life. They don't just pass time. They make an impact. They have something compelling in their life that drives them-something that gives them an answer when they are asked that question: What in the world are you doing? I'm helping children. I'm creating a business that supports many families. I lead a church. I am defending our liberties. I am raising great children. I'm teaching others to improve their lives. I help people have fun. I create memories for people. In other words, successful people always come down to this: I make an impact and help other people by (fill in your purpose here). What in the world are you doing? If you want to be successful, you need to be able to answer that by describing how you help others. If you aren't helping others, if you aren't making an impact, you are just taking up space, eating food and waiting to die. Here's the question for you to answer and what to do with your answer: What in the world are you doing? If you know, then you are good to go-live it and make an impact! If you don't know, then maybe you need to reflect on what you are doing, what your life is about, and how you can explode the mundane bubble you may be living in! The world needs impact makers-so live to be one! by Chris Widener

My Son Rj interviews Will Smith.

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This was my son Rj's first red carpet interview and look who he landed, the one and only Will Smith. Watch the interview and leave me your comments. They made a huge connection. I am extremely proud of him! Sometimes we have to let them go to see what we have taught them, It was my son RJ who found the first family that we served at Minnie's Food Pantry on April Fools Day, 2008. 92,000 people later we are still going strong. I am a proud mother!

What happens when you have a dream and a desire to help others? What happens when your dream is so much bigger than your personal bank account? That's where I have been for the last year, I have questioned who I really am and am I doing the right thing because times are getting tougher and when I look into the eyes of people that NEED help I feel helpless myself. I am not sure where to start but on this day, I will start by saying I am so grateful that there are people who have connected to my dream and to the vision.
Yesterday when I returned from Good Morning Texas there was a wlady with a wonderful smile and she seemed very quite but her donation to our organization spoke for her. (Let's call her Laurie) she handed a check to us that would feed almost 200 families for ONE WEEK! or purchase enough toys for 75 kids! I was so happy and the best part is that she may come back and volunteer with us!
Sometimes you never know where your blessing will come from so I will end by saying always trust your heart and trust that people with good hearts like Laurie and John will find you when you need them the most.
Until tomorrow,
Do Something good today!

No Kid Hungry-

To say that I am honored to be a voice for the hungry is an understatement. I found out the way to get what you want is to give what you need. When I started Minnie's Food Pantry I needed food but I had just enough money to pay the first and last month's rent. I asked my husband if I could take all the unopened boxes of food to the pantry to give to the community and he said yes. Three years later, I stand in awe of what has happened with Minnie's Food Pantry. Lives have changed through the giving of something as small as a loaf of bread. As the tears flow, I want to say thank you to every person that responded to the Food Network, Hunger Hit Home documentary. Remember change begins with you and we can change the future of hungry children in OUR country. I call on everyone with a voice to be a voice. Be the change and remember if you can't feed 100 people, then FEED JUST ONE. Join Me donate $25.00 or more and your name will be added to our website as a hunger hero. Together we will achieve our goal. YES, WE CAN. Hungry to Serve, Cheryl Action Jackson