Posts by Dallas
The Face of Success
The Story: For as long as 14-year-old Evan Ducker can remember, he was different. He was born with a birthmark on his cheek. It’s known as a port-wine stain, similar to the one former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev had on the crown of his head. His mother at first was ashamed to take him outside, but as he grew older she decided that the mark wasn’t something to be embarassed about,...
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The Story: His mom always knew he was gifted. After all, how many 7-year-old boys are learning Greek and reading at a 12th grade level? While other boys his age were playing Nintendo, John Paul Pigeon was reading the Wall Street Journal and breaking into the latest business book. By the age of 10, he had taken the stage, and was speaking to crowds of hundreds on the importance of financial...
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The Story: Ever since he was old enough to hold a crayon, Jordan Culpepper was an artist. After winning art contests in elementary school, he decided to start designing buttons for his family and friends. Pretty soon, everyone wanted one. He realized that there was money to be made. He remembers borrowing $500 from his parents to start his bedroom business called Buttons by Jordan. When the...
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