As I sit here and think about what I should blog
about the first thing that comes to mind is my new read.
Recently I began
reading a very inspiring book called "Produced
by Faith" by Colombia Pictures executive Devon Franklin. The books tag line says " Enjoy Real Success
Without Losing Your True Self" - How powerful is that premise? I was first
introduced to Franklin through the entertainment media new circuit, as he was
gaining notice because he was set to marry one of Hollywood's Leading Black
Actresses, Megan Good. But his genius has come to my attention a numerous
amount of times over these last few months. Oprah Winfrey was one of the many
who took heed to the greatness in this man and featured him on her OWN network
show 'Super Soul Sundays.' Which aims to give her viewer a little faith,
a place where people could become inspired, a sort of Food for your Soul type
of show.
Franklin started
out in the film industry over fifteen years ago for megastar Will Smith at his
production company Overbrook Entertainment. He was raised in a Christian home
and the church as a Seventh Day Adventist and has always been steadfast with
his faith and able to find solace in the Lord. The book 'Produced By Faith'
shares Franklin's views on obtaining real life success while being bold about
ones beliefs. Franklin states, "To get where you want to go, you first
have to become the person God want you to be." This obviously connected
with me.
This book has
special importance to be because it is opening my mind, while helping me to
truly believe in myself and the ultimate power of my God. I believe for someone
to fully understand their purpose in life they must be connected to a higher
and greater being. Through this book I have learned that by embracing who I am,
the right doors will open and not shut until its time to move onto the next
stage of development. This book has also helped me to understand that there is
a purpose to everything we do, and it’s that its just preparation for the
greater things that life has to offer us.
Ambition,
Beliefs and Career should not be separate if one wants to obtain real life
success. They must be in harmony.
"I have put my faith front and center for everyone to see... not only has relying on my faith not harmed my career prospects, its has actually enchanted them." - DeVon Franklin
-RB
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