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Singer tries to spread positivity

“One of my favorite songs is ‘The Change’ by Garth Brooks. Basically, the lyrics say, I might not be able to change the world. But if I start with one person at a time, maybe I can make a difference. I feel that’s life for … Continue readingSinger tries to spread positivity

Posted on October 19, 2021October 20, 2021by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Spiderman and daughter take positivity to the streets

“I bought a costume and put it on under my regular clothes. I wanted to do a secret reveal for my daughter, who was 5 at the time. The idea was to trick her into believing that I’m the actual Spiderman. We were at Discovery … Continue readingSpiderman and daughter take positivity to the streets

Posted on October 22, 2019October 24, 2019by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Positive thinking paying off for college student

“I’m a pretty positive person. My parents have always encouraged me to think positively and not negatively. They say that’s the way to achieve success. Keep moving forward, never stop, be someone. I have the best family. They love me. They take care of me. … Continue readingPositive thinking paying off for college student

Posted on February 8, 2018June 17, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Spreading positivity helps him cope with depression

“A lot of my friends who follow me on Facebook know that I suffer from depression and that I’m being treated for it. Other than seeing my doctor and being on medication, one of the main ways I learned to cope with it is through … Continue readingSpreading positivity helps him cope with depression

Posted on September 13, 2017June 26, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Life coach gets gift of compassion from parents

“I’m a certified life coach. I don’t practice it now, but I still use it in my work. I’ve always had people come to me and say, ‘Hey, I need to talk to you. I need your advice.’ So I just lend an ear. I … Continue readingLife coach gets gift of compassion from parents

Posted on August 22, 2017June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Transformation leads to positive outlook on life

“It’s all about surrounding yourself with the right people. It’s so easy to get with people who can persuade you to do things that are not right. You know they’re not right, but you just want to fit in like I did. I wanted to … Continue readingTransformation leads to positive outlook on life

Posted on May 3, 2017June 18, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

School bus driver looking to ‘spread the love’

“I like to play. But when I’m at work driving these buses, I’m there. I’m going to do whatever it takes to do a good job. When I decided to get a CDL and I walked in the door at the school district, I told … Continue readingSchool bus driver looking to ‘spread the love’

Posted on November 18, 2016June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Positivity helps steer him in the right direction

“You can become anything you want to be if you have the work ethic to do it. As a young man I attended the Gulf Coast Trades Center, where I started the journey that led me to the automotive industry. Being at this school gave … Continue readingPositivity helps steer him in the right direction

Posted on June 22, 2016June 20, 2018by Elizabeth ErwinLeave a comment

After beating cancer, ‘I’ve got another shot at life’

“One day I noticed this lump and figured it was a hernia. I had been at the driving range a lot, so I thought it might have been from practicing golf too much. I went to the doctor and he said, ‘That’s not a hernia. … Continue readingAfter beating cancer, ‘I’ve got another shot at life’

Posted on May 27, 2016June 19, 2022by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Avid walker known for her positive attitude

“My grandmother, who is 85, walked everywhere in Baytown. People would comment on how strong a woman she is for walking all the way from Texas Avenue to Walmart and back. Even though she knows how to drive and has a vehicle, she enjoyed every … Continue readingAvid walker known for her positive attitude

Posted on January 24, 2016June 21, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

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