It is said “birds of a feather flock together”
Chickens are not with eagles. The sparrow does not fly with penguins. Well, penguins don’t fly, so that says that.
Having the right connections determine the right trajectory.
When one is surrounded by great people there is pressure to be great too. This is good pressure. Great people will love you enough to ensure they are an example to model greatness and help you acquire greatness.
THINK BIG
Those who think small want others to think the same. They may seem pessimistic but their thoughts are limited and stay within the box.
To be great, one must defy the boundaries and go beyond the limitations placed upon them. These limits can be themselves or others. When one sees greatness, they have something for which to strive. The game changer is to think GREAT so you can be GREAT.
Connect and network with those who are smarter and help you to be better than your best. Yes, let others in the room be the smartest in the room. Color outside of the lines and redefine them.
Set yourself up with the right network for the proper connections.
Yes, #connections matter!!
Published by Viva White, PhD, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, MAC, ACS, SAP
I am a native Patersonian. In 2001, I received my BSW degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a double minor in Public Policy and African American Studies. Afterward, I entered the MSW program with Advanced Standing at Yeshiva University. In 2004, I received my Master's degree in Social Work, and in 2022, I earned my Ph.D. in Social Welfare from Yeshiva University-Wurzweiler School of Social Work. The research study topic was "The Phenomenological Exploration of Academic Re-engagement for High School Completion." The qualitative method was employed to examine students who leave high school before graduation and choose service-learning as a means of high school completion.
Professionally, I hold credentials as a School Social Worker, Supervision in Field Instruction (SIFI) supervisor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), and Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).
My practice experience has been in the areas of substance abuse with/without medication assistance, mental health, and education/special education. Currently, I am a Program Coordinator, Adjunct Professor, Community Advocate, Activist, and Organizer, Founder/Executive Director of Balm In Gilead Community Services, Inc., a non-profit organization in the City of Newark, Chief Executive Officer of Making Connections Professional Services LLC, and a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc 💙🤍🕊️
My professional goal is to formulate and implement policies to address the systemic issues related to racism, poverty, education, violence, and health care. Also, advocate and articulate the negative effect of those issues to decision-makers for providing a better understanding of the impact/outcome of those decisions upon individuals, families, and communities.
#advocate #activist #organizer who talks about #love #wellness #antiviolence #wellbeing #socialwork #mentalhealth #education #health #antiracism #poverty
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