Dare To Dream

George Bernard Shaw said, "Some men see things as they are and say why --(others) dream things that never were and say why not."

Thought of the Day

You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses.  - ZIGGY

Katy Women's Conference Sep 23rd

Join me on Sep 23rd as I am the Keynote Speaker for the Katy Women's Conference in Katy Texas. For more information go to http://www.katywomensconference.com/

Ouote for the Day

It's Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness - Chinese Proverb

View and Download the Flier for Achieving the Extraordinary with Ron Graves and Guests

We have created a new flier for my upcoming motivational event on Wednesday, April 7. I invite you to download it and share it with friends. Or use the "Share" button at right to share it through your social media pages--like Facebook or LinkedIn.

Download the Achieving the Extraordinary flier in PDF format here.

April 7, 2010 "Achieving the Extraordinary with Ron Graves" Seminar

A formal announcement is coming this week but pencil in April 7th today to join me, Sonny Melendrez and Donald Braswell and others to be announced this week for a great day in San Antonio for my "Achieving the Extraordinary with Ron Graves" Seminar.
This will be an all day motivational and inspirational seminar that can change your life and give you a better perspective on how to live your life to its full potential. Anyone can overcome the adversities life presents and "Make Lemonade from Lemons".

Look for more information this week. Contact me at ron@optimisticday.com for a registration form or more information.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT COMING IN DETAIL

April 7th is a big day. I will have my first ever "Achieving the Extraordinary with Ron Graves" Seminar. This will be conducted in San Antonio and as soon as I sign the contract for the hotel this afternoon I will announce the location. Also, I am almost ready to announce the three great speakers who will be part of the seminar. All three speak and perform now nationawide. One has been on national TV within the past year and another has his own radio show.

More details coming very soon but this will be a seminar with lunch and great speakers. I am looking forward to this event.

I can take this seminar to other cities. If you have an interest in working with me in putting on a seminar contact me at www.optimisticday.com

My Last Show On KTSA

January 10, my good friend Bill Johnson joined me for a retrospective of the last six months of my KTSA broadcasts, Achieving the Extra-Ordinary.


I am in the process of negotiating a new time slot on Sunday mornings on WOAI AM 1200, and hope to be able to go back on-air within a couple of weeks.

In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this review of the many fascinating and inspiring people I have interviewed. Use the audio toolbar below to hear this show.

My Interview with Judge Edward Butler about the Sons of the American Revolution

This past Sunday, retired judge Edward F. Butler, Sr., the current President General of the organization, Sons of the American Revolution, was my guest on my weekly radio broadcast. We talked specifically about the group's programs for youth. SAR provides a number of scholarships and awards for teachers and young people, with a goal of encouraging the young people of today to be inspired by the stories and values of our country's Founding Fathers. You can hear the interview by using the audio toolbar below.

My Guest Last Sunday was Jennifer Drum

Jennifer Drum is actually a neighbor. But, she has such a fascinating story of overcoming physical adversity, that I wanted to give her a chance to share that with my listeners. She has worked (and prayed) her way through Cerebral Palsy, seizures, and two brain surgeries. She is one of the most inspiring people I know. You can hear our interview by using the audio toolbar below.

My Guest Dec. 13 was Kit Cummings

Kit Cummings, a speaker and mission coach, was my guest on my Achieving the Extra-Ordinary radio show on KTSA Radio.

Kit's message combines his interest and study in psychology, physics and theology to help people get beyond the fear, anxiety and drama that can prevent people from living a fulfilling life. He calls this "Attitude Science," and uses it to re-direct people toward living a more victorious life--a life with less stress and more tapped into their passions.

Click on the audio toolbar below to hear the entire interview.

My Radio Show's Topic Was Grieving a Loved One

On the December 6 edition of "Achieving the Extra-Ordinary," my guests and I tackled a difficult topic--grief. Several of my guests are board members for the Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas, an organization that works with children who have lost a parent, sibling or other family member or who have a parent who is terminally ill. It was a timely topic, since the Holidays are often an especially difficult time for those who have lost a loved one--even if the loss is not recent.

To hear the discussion, use the audio tool bar below.

My Interview on KOB-TV Albuquerque

I recently did an interview on Good Day New Mexico, on TV Station KOB in Albuquerque. The segment promoted my book, Adversity to Success, and I explained my philosophy that optimism is a choice--one I choose to make every day.

SMILE

Sometimes the day makes you smile and sometimes you have to chose to make the day smile...either way, life is too short and precious to live it with a frown - even for a minute.   --- Anonymous

Thanksgiving Thoughts

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them" JFK

"Silent gratitude isn't much to anyone."  Gertrude Stein

 Psalm 150:6 "Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord, Praise ye the Lord."

"Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." Melody Beattie

My November 22 Radio Show

This past Sunday, I interviewed several guests, including James Castro of St. Peter St. Joseph's Children's Home in San Antonio, Clayton Cochran, the president of the choir at Fellowship of San Antonio, and Brandon Parrott, with Touchdown for Life.

We also learned something about how to achieve the extraordinary from Jo Condrill, a leadership training consultant.

To hear the show, use the audio toolbar below.

My Guest This Week Was Chris Cannon, Founder of Fighting4Youth

Chris Cannon is a former teacher and coach who has dedicated his life to helping young people avoid the pitfalls of drugs, alcohol and other harmful distractions. He provides seminars for parents and teachers and participatory presentations for young people throughout the US. Hear my interview with him by using the audio toolbar below.

My Guest November 8 was Dr. Eli Whitney, Founder of MOST

This past Sunday, my guest on Achieving the Extra-Ordinary was Cardiologist Dr. Eli Whitney. Dr. Whitney not only is a well-known heart specialist, he is also the founder of MOST--Motivating Our Students Texas. In our interview, Dr. Whitney describes how his own experience growing up in a "tough" neighborhood has inspired him to develop motivational programs for youth. Click on the audio toolbar below to hear his fascinating story.

TFTD - USMC Happy Birthday!

Yes, the 234th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps deserves comment under The Thought for the Day. Take time today to reflect upon the dedication to duty and the courage to defend our country that these brave men and women have displayed for all these years.

Today is the day before Veterans Day where we honor all Veterans but the USMC, today, celebrate their 234 years of service and we should celebrate with them.

SEMPER FI

My Interview with America's Got Talent Finalist Don Braswell

San Antonian-area resident Don Braswell has an amazing story of overcoming the effects of an accident to get his singing career back on track. Here it by clicking on the audio toolbar below: