2021 Black Men eCalendar - Boys

Celebrating Black Men and Their Careers to Inspire Black Boys to Become Anything They Want to Be

2021 Calendar

Here's How To Use Your Career Exploration Calendar

Focus on what makes these men successful and try to practice these character traits

Every Sunday read these goals and challenge yourself to accomplish them throughout the week When things are getting difficult say these words of affirmations to yourself to stay motivated

At the beginning of each month ask you parent or guardian if you can sign up to virtually interview the featured professional

Quotes We To Keep You Encouraged Throughout The Year

"With enough desire nothing will stop you" "Stay curious"

"If you can dream it, you can do it" - Walt Disney

"It doesn't matter what you're trying to accomplish. It's all a matter of discipline... " - Wilma Rudolph "Our life is what our thoughts make it " -Marcus Aurelius

"It's You vs. You today"

"You should keep going just to see what happens"

"You and you alone stop the pursuit of your dreams"

"Tough times don’t last, tough people do" - Gregory Peck

"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do" - Pele

"It’s only crazy until you do it" -Nike

"The biggest risk is not to do anything"

"You Win Because You Keep Going"

"It’s ok that it’s hard"

Today I Want to Be a...

Medical Device Trainer like Brandon Tillman 3 Things that Make Me Successful at My Job Goal-oriented Organizational skills Relationship developer

Photo Credit S I K E Images www.SikeImages.com

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Business Owner like Larry D. Gilmore 3 Things that Make Me Successful at My Job Being prompt Being thorough Being dependable

Photo Credit Jamie Coleman

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Eye Doctor like Dr. David Dada 3 Things that Make Me Successful at My Job Good listener Problem solver Desire to help others

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Wealth Advisor

like Matthew A. Rose 3 Things that Make Me Successful at My Job Being a risk taker Willingness to be coachable Ability to connect with others

Photo Credit Anthony Powell Photography Email: Powellphotography5@yahoo.com

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Assistant Professor in Engineering like Dr. Leroy Long III 3 Things that Make Me Successful at My Job Being creative Interests in math, science, and technology Strong communication skills

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Executive Chef like Nick Wallace 3 Things that Make Me Successful at My Job Being flexible Listening to others wants Accepting that everyone has a right to their ideas

Photo Credit Julian Rankin

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Author

like Cory Collins 3 Things that Make Me Successful at My Job Being a creative writer Being a great storyteller Having a strong vocabulary

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Pest Control Technician

like Alonzo Ferguson, Jr. 3 Things that Make Me Successful at My Job Good listener Offering great customer service Performing thorough inspections

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Engineering Project Manager like Xavier Crutcher 3 Things that Make Me Successful at My Job Problem solver Public speaking Effective listening

Photo Credit Amanda Kay Wyse www.AKWysePhotoAndDesign.com

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Director of Diversity and Inclusion

like Cordney McClain 3 Things that Make Me Successful at My Job Purpose driven Emotional intelligence Entrepreneurial mindset

Photo Credit S I K E Images www.SikeImages.com

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Medical Doctor like Dr. Don Long 3 Things that Make Me Successful at My Job Being punctual Paying attention to detail Actively seeking knowledge

Photo Credit Wessography www.Wessography.com

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Real Estate Developer like Ron V. Collins 3 Things that Make Me Successful at My Job Problem solver Willingness to learn Having essential math skills

Photo Credit Qdot Jones Photography, LLC www.QDotJones.com

The Interactive Calendar that Celebrates Black Men and Inspires Black Boys to Become Anything They Want to Be

@TodayIWant2Be

Today I Want 2 Be

2021 Calendar

Each Month Includes: 3 things that make these men successful at their jobs.

Weekly goals so kids and youth are focusing on reaching their fullest potential!

Words of affirmation and character builders throughout the month.

Visit Us Online www.TodayIWant2Be.com

Live interviews with the professionals aired on Today I Want 2 Be YouTube channel and Facebook page so kids and youth have an opportunity to ask these men questions to explore their careers.