[music] [music] Heat. Heat. [music] >> [music] [music] >> Let me tell you about a STORY BASED WAY [screaming] BACK IN THE 1800S.Back in the day, there was a farmer named Ned who was enslaved and he was so good at farming that he was moved from Virginia to Tennessee to continue his farming legacy. After Ned came his son Meredith. Now, Meredith was also a very good farmer just like his dad.And around the age of 13, my age, he was freed from slavery. And in his late 50s, he bought over 300 acres of land. 317 t ...

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Core Argument - The speech emphasizes the transformative power of community, particularly for "comebackers" - individuals returning to education or career paths later in life [1][4][5] - Community fosters healing, multiplies potential, and enables individuals to rewrite their personal narratives [5][6] - The speaker advocates for building and supporting communities to empower comebackers and unlock their potential [4][5] Supporting Evidence & Logic - Personal anecdotes illustrate the speaker's journey through addiction and recovery, highlighting the role of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in providing support and belonging [1] - The speaker's experience pursuing an MBA at 47 demonstrates the value of community in overcoming challenges and achieving academic success [1] - The story of "H" exemplifies how community can rewrite negative self-perceptions and empower individuals to pursue education [2][3][4] - A 2024 study in the Journal of Learning Development and Higher Education is cited, showing that structured communities and peer mentorship improve student retention, grades, and overall support [1] - The State University of New York's coaching communities program is presented as a successful example of how community can enhance student outcomes [6] Key Attributes of a Good Community - A good community offers acceptance and support, allowing individuals to be vulnerable and authentic [7] - A good community provides consistent engagement and reminds individuals of their value and importance [7] - A good community helps individuals rewrite their stories by offering new perspectives and beliefs [4][7][8]

[music] I need to get something out of my chest. I absolutely love networking. I find that when the networking is going on, I'm always very excited.When I stand in the crowd of the hotel ballroom bringing out business cards, clutching a cup of our produce, I find it quite interesting. Of course, that's a lie. For most of us, networking feels awkward.shallow and sometimes downright painful. In Yoruba, the language spoken by the tribe I'm from in Nigeria, we don't have a word for networking. The word that sou ...

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No matter where you are, turn to someone and say thanks. Many of us are thankful that the community is still here, and we want to extend that thanks to the wonderful people who build and support and carry the spirit of Dogecoin, wherever you are. Let's hear what you're thankful for, Dogecoin related or completely otherwise. ...

🧡 Happy #Thanksgiving from all of us at BitMart! 🧡Today, we’re taking a moment to say a big thank you to you - our amazing community, partners, traders, and builders, who make every milestone possible.Thank you for your trust.Thank you for your support.Thank you for growing, building, and dreamingwith us🍾Here’s to a season full of joy, prosperity, and exciting opportunities… and to many more moments we’ll share together! ...

Thankful for this community.Those that love Avalanche. Those who critique it. Those who spend every single day thinking about this ecosystem and how to make it better.Thankful for you. 🔺 ...