“ What do I and a diamond have in common? We are tough, brilliant, and carbon based entities which evolved into something better under immense pressure, tribulation, and trials. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ When you look down the length of your chain and see it is made mostly of weak links it is time to pull out the bolt cutters. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ My position is for one to be thought of as a CHARACTER is totally different from one having CHARACTER. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ Life Algebra 101 - I truly value my own ignorance of what is to come for me, It is those unknown variables the shape my future based on my knowns of today and yesterday. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ Strength isn't measured by how many things or people you manage but more prevalent is how much you can self manage and guide yourself to your next check point. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ Fear is a liar and a good one at that, Fear feeds on self doubt and insecurities both internal and external. Know this, optimism, faith, and resilience are like penicillin to fear if it has been allow… Donavan Nelson Butler
“ You don’t know what your account balance of personal courage is until that situation presents itself where that check needs to be written and cashed Donavan Nelson Butler
“ You've evolved when you realize the effect that your positive contributions to others create ripples of humanity in the sea of life. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ We are one people until you decide we are one person in the churning sea of humanity. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ In all trust there is a possibility of betrayal, but without trust there is no friendship, closeness, or the emotional bonds that give us so much happiness when the time is right for it. Trust is a ha… Donavan Nelson Butler
“ Envision life as you're juggling 6 balls. The balls are called faith, work, family, health, friends, and integrity. But one day, you realize that work is a rubber ball. If dropped, it will bounce back… Donavan Nelson Butler
“ You have a nearly a 0% chance of affecting change in others attitudes, behaviors, and skullduggery. However, you have a 100% chance of affecting your own attitude, behavior, resiliency, and reaction t… Donavan Nelson Butler