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Does Freedom Exist In USA In 2015?

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Free? Yes

Are things perfect? No

I am grateful to God for being born an American with the ability to live free

Free? Yes

Are things perfect? No

I know that many focus on an inconsistent Government, or things that occurred in the past, but what I see after traveling in much of the world is that we are FREE!!!!

2/3 of our world lives in extreme poverty and have NO CHOICE in much of what they do. Their governments offer no rescue of any type (no welfare, special kids programs, stimulus packages, income tax, social security, etc.) It really is crazy when you think about it. A man or woman in much of the world will bathe in the nearest river, live from river bank to river bank, and even in the absence of 1 or more limb in some cases.

I am sure this probably seems to be of exaggeration, but I am not at all. I am sad when I see so many children at night in the cities who’s parents had to leave them on their own, selling their bodies, and begging for enough money to get high to get over the pain and more…

So yes, I know I am free even though I am black and my forefathers/mothers were slaves.

Yes I am free even though there are places that would not serve my family in the south when growing up because of our color.

Yes I am free even though my father was often called “Boy” and could only get jobs as a helper because his knowledge and craft were not recognized.

Yes I free even though there are many things that are not perfect with my country, and or the people running it.

Free how?

Free to be whatever I want to be because I was taught that because I live in the USA whatever I become has more to do with me that whoever is in power of government.

Free to work and run several major companies and a consultant firm and travel all over the world as a FREE man, not as a black man who is being held back.

Free to know that in my life time much of our world was under a dictatorship where travel, vocation, commerce, and more were limited. Walls have since then come down, elections have been going on, and other countries are getting closer to achieve what I have had all my life in spite of non-perfect race relations.

Free to worship and serve God as I choose knowing that in many countries even today men and woman are executed for such beliefs.

Grateful?

Yes grateful for all of the lives that were sacrificed so that I can enjoy such freedoms

Yes grateful for all the my parents gave up so that my brother’s and I could live out the dream of free people, even though they never were able to enjoy much themselves.

There were 7 boys and we were stair-step children.

For example: I am the same age as my brother Derrick on his birthday in September, and then on November 13, I am the same age as my brother Rob until his birthday in Dec.

Dad and brothers just a few months before we lost our mother who passed away with Alzheimer’s

I am grateful that I didn’t listen to the educational system when I was told that I was slow and was placed into special education. I am so grateful that I was able to go to College in my 30’s and get my undergrad in Biology/Chemistry, and then graduate when I was 40 with a Master’s In Business Administration!

I am grateful that I had the opportunity to serve my country in the United States army and now retired with full benefits.

Grateful to offer my wife and children the best of me without government interference deterring how many children we can have, or even what vocation I would have. I was given the opportunity to live my life as my parents told me was possible.

Now does that sound like someone who is not free and bound by their government?

Understand born in most other countries my life would be valuable but certainly I may have missed much of what the freedom allowed.

Thanks for reading my post and note that if you would like to know more about the freedoms that I fully take advantage of, you can follow my blog to hear more.

I have posted below more pictures below of this free life that I am able to enjoy because of the price of so many others who have gone before me.

Interviewed in Latin America about our 3.5 year old software company about what we offer now more than 154 countries.

Golfing at Trump International in West Palm Beach with friends in support of the Police Athletic League.

Alaskan cruise 2006

My friend Jacks TV show

Recording with my good friend and producer Burnie Stevenson. In the last 10 years we’ve produced 4 albums, many jingles and still making magic today.

Snap shot of one of our music videos we’ve done

India 2011 during my 4,000 + mile tour while on contract as a consultant

#Freedom #Independence #USA #America

On behalf of PA Hope & The American Cancer Society, I would like to personally thank all of you who have made donations, prayed, volunteered and also cycled for this amazing event.

As promised I have done a drawing of the known donors great than $50 and I am pleased to announce the winners of my personal bike in excellenet condition.

Congratulations to Pam & Ron Harshman!

I will confess that I was unable to ride on Day 2 of this amazing fund raiser as I now am nursing my knee and lower back, however I expect to be ready for the next cylcling fundraiser in a few months.

God bless each of you for your contributions to make the lives of families dealing with the devistation of cancer, I wish you the very best.

You guys are so awesome, and together we can give Cancer the kind of fight needed to eliminate it.

Dear Dwayne. Thank you for your amazing story of your health, well-being, recovery and now your ongoing lifes journey as a Cancer sufferer and survivor. It is obvious by your involvement in your IC videos that are going to be around for a lengthy while yet and so I wish you much success in your biz ventures and more. Thank you for bringing IC to us and I look forward to a lasting exciting relationship. Blessings. Ray T Isaacs - Work at Home biz Owner, Top Freelance Kiwi Musician.

Ray thank you for your kind comments man. If you have any samples of your music, and/or want to share you YouTube channel that would be awesome. I love music and my son is a musician.

Blessings to you and your family.

Dwayne

Now I have to use my secret weapon

Many don't know that I myself and a survivor of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (Lukemic Disorder) which I spent much of 1990 - 1994 with much of 3 years blood transfusion dependent, over 48 surgeries and procedures and still to this day on a bone marrow donor lists (don't need one now).

My family was touched greatly as my boys had to spend their younger years visiting me in the hospital. My wife spent her early twenties as my caregiver and not much and mother of our boys.

Although I was told I would not survive a full 12 months after my diagnosis, I am fortunate that today after countless procedures and surgeries, I am here to see my first grandchild born.

Many see me as a MLM CEO, or internet marketer, and /or software creator. But the truth is those things are not who I am, I am in fact a son, father, husband, friend and servant of God to make our world better.

Now I am telling you that I am going to show you that I am not playing!

Last year I only donated money to cancer, but this year, I am going another step by riding between 140 and 150 miles and raising money.

I am asking you to lock arms with me and fight too and together let's make a difference.

Everyday more than 1,600 people will hear they have cancer, and what's really scary is that many people die each day from cancer.

Thank God that today that cancer is not necessarily a death sentence. Because of donations, research and organizations insisting on fighting this disease daily, the quality of life for those diagnosed now is much better.

There is hope, and that is what I am asking you to do with me, offer hope by making a donation that will be used to help with research, and aide a family who struggles with caring for a loved, and even provide many of the daily needs the ease the pain of the battle.

Donate now!

Giving away my Cerlove bike that when bought new it costs more than $2,500 and even now if you look it up on EBay, or internet you would still pay more than $1,000 for it.

For everyone who donates more $50 or more towards this fight against cancer, I will add your name into a drawing to win that bike. The only thing needed is to get the bike. We can work out the details to get the bike to you even if you don’t live in the USA.

Monday I will post the winner around 6pm est and contact the winner to congratulate them. This is for a great cause and as much as I love this bike, I am more than happy to make this contribution.

I just started a new page and you can Donate now!

Stay tuned for post during this ride,

#PAHopeRide #CancerFight #americancancersociety

Giving My All! I am in Pennsylvania visiting family and I am giving away my “baby”! Make a $50 Donation to the American Cancer Society and your name will be entered into a drawing on Monday to get this amazing bike! More post coming with details!

Donate now!!! http://main.acsevents.org/goto/dwayne

#Rideforcancer donatenow Fightbyriding

62.3 Miles last week on my bike, and on Wed I pushed the envelope with 17.88 miles. See the google earth ride...

<a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/205783882" data-mce-href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/205783882">17.68mi road cycling on 5/9/13</a> and more rides in Royal Palm Beach, FL on MapMyRide. <a href="http://www.mapmyride.com" data-mce-href="http://www.mapmyride.com">Find ride</a>

#Dwayne Golden #Bike #excercise

Another great message at Christ Fellowship as we soon finish the "He said - She said" series. My mother was amazing and certainly has an amazing impact on the lives she touched

#Dwayne Golden #Christ Fellowship #Carolyn Golden

Home sweet home in a few hours. 1 more flight in from ATL :-)

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Keeping It 100?

The reminders for all of us to keep things at 100% living each day giving life our best effort, are all around us. We are only closing week 2 of 2012 and already close friends, celebrities, and icons saying goodbye as they are no longer with us. Seeing how easy it is for any of us to get caught up in pity parties, victimization, and even just plain old fashioned depression, I can't help be see how fragile and short this life we live is. In fact I just flew north to Pennsylvania to attend the funeral and life celebration for Henry Brown.

Celebrating the life and legacy of Henry J. Brown

Henry Brown was a loving man, husband, father and an all American athlete in his youth. As a basketball player Henry was the 1st 1,000 point scorer in Middletown high school history, h broke state records as a high hurdle competitor, was the 1966 McDonald's All American player, and was voted the Big 33 classic MVP of 1966 as a wide receiver. To top it all off Henry was drafted to the Patriots in 1970 and later went to the Green Bay Packers before retiring.

I have told you all about Henry because as great as those things are that he accomplished, they are not the highlights of his life. The real highlights of his life didn't begin until after sports. Henry Brown has done what many talk about now a days and that is he "kept it 100". Gave all out over the last 30 + years finding out how he could help others (widows, influence young athletes, and mentor many). After reviewing the quality of life this man lived, I would love to see entrepreneurs live there life by keeping it 100. However instead many turn around and give up when things don't work right away, blame others for the lack of results and expect very little from themselves.

I want to encourage all business owners to step up in 2012 and own the responsibility for your success or the lack of it. I believe we were all create for a purpose and that we all have gifts, and strengths that can enable us not to fulfill that purpose. However many of us will never see that day because we focus more on the gifts and strengths that we don't have and blame others or the lack of support for our failures. Join me in making sure that 2012 is better than any year yet for your business. Maybe you think that God loves those who are more successful than you, more than you, but not true. They too were given 24 hours a day, air to breath, etc.

More About Henry Brown: Click Here!

Reminders for you here in the end of week 2 of 2012: Already Etta James has passed away, as well as Penn State football coach legend Joe Paterno died and perhaps one of your loved ones and friends too. Let this be a reminder that we have no time to sit and whine about things, but in stead we should look for ways to over come those challenges by using the principles that God has placed in the universe.

An ending that din't stop his legacy, or lives that were touched!

More on Etta James: Click Here!

The big question for you is do you really have a lot of time to get things done? If you recognize with me that not only that life is short, and also that there is no better time than now to get it done, then let's join hands commit to a no excuse year and not take for granted that we will always be here.

#Henry J. Brown #Joe Paterno #Etta James #Dwayne Golden

2012 NFL Playoffs With The Family

The 2011 NFL season has been quite a fiasco starting with the lock out, and then a string of quarterback positions that opened up. Nevertheless with all the parity in the league, our family enjoyed an amazing competitive game watching the Pittsburgh Steelers play against the Denver Broncos.

If you look at the picture in below you will see that many of us are Pittsburgh Steeler fans. The Denver Broncos won by 6 in overtime but we enjoyed the game anyway. It was amazing to be able to watch the game while my lead generator was working. In the past I rarely had enough time to enjoy a full night like this, however since the introduction of http://www.ExtractionPro.com, I had more to do. During the entire game the lead scraper was working hard the entire time and didn't require a break. LOL

Although my favorite team is no longer playing, I will hopefully enjoy a few more games this year. I will certainly have the freedom as my new internet scrapers deliver more work so that I can enjoy more fam time.

#Dwayne Golden

December 12, 2011 Posting

Daily Resolutions Eliminates The Need For New Years Resolutions.

I believe that those who wait till January to make resolutions about their lives are doing a good thing. I also believe that those who choose to make daily changes where needed are doing the best thing. The end result is that those who choose to make daily changes are light years further in this short life of ours than those who make the plunge once a year.

Take a look at history and note that those who dared to change daily to become better are the ones who are remembered and still are impacting the world they left. There have been millions who have gone on before us, however we only remember those who championed this short life by changing daily to become the best they could be.

Helen Keller who wrote more books than most people have read in spite of the fact that she could not see, hear, or speak required the challenges of daily resolutions. How much more should we?

Gandhi led an entire nation of people through change, independence, and an end to many centuries of being ruled by others who would only exploit India and set them back. His choice to make consistent resolutions for a better life kicked open the door to freedom from Great Brittan in 1947. Now India has the 2nd fasted growing economy in the world.

I could go on and on, but I think you get the point. Step up and make the choice to resolve to be different this year and not wait till January 1. Life is like a vapor that goes so fast. I recommend giving your family, business, relationships, and commitments more than ever before today. You can begin with a few areas to focus on as we close out 2011.

As I lay in bed right now and not looking forward to my hepatologist appointment tomorrow, am reminded why I have been giving my life over the past decade to squeeze the most out of it.

Incidentally I will be doing my first webinar tonight at 9:00 PM EST. I will be doing a live demonstration for business owners to help them to avoid ever paying another dime for a lead.

#Dwayne Golden #New Years Resolution

Thanks for joining me on my bike ride today ;-)

<a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/52217200" _mce_href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/52217200">iMapMyRIDE : Sep 27, 2011 11:56 AM</a> and more rides in Royal Palm Beach, FL on MapMyRIDE. <a href="http://www.mapmyride.com" _mce_href="http://www.mapmyride.com">Find ride</a>

Closing Strong, and Starting Blast!

Following an exciting month long trip to Asia, and amazing prospects for my return a few more times before the end of the year, I am faced with a decision.

It's been such an exciting year that not until I am diagnosed with a rare parasite in my digestive system do I reach my 2011 point of "mental sobriety". With inconsistent digestion, loss of weight, and stomach pain and just not feeling right, I make an appointment to get out to my Dr. as soon as possible.

My first attempt to see the Dr. didn't work because she was backed up for at least 45 days, and was told based on the symptoms that I gave that I was certainly not dealing with any type of parasite, etc. So in frustration, I just started to pay more attention to my body and had to limit my diet to minimize the stomach pain and discomfort.

By this time it is time for my trip to Mexico where I would enjoy the wedding of Ty and Tammy in Cancun. Sadly enough I spent much of the time in bed, however I did attend the wedding activities and dinners. In fact the only way you would know I was sick is if I told you, or if my wife Patty told you that I was in bed the entire day sleeping and just not myself.

See for yourself, I was not looking sick, just feeling that way, LOL

I returned from Mexico on Monday and maneuvered by way in my Dr.'s office by Tuesday demanding a complete physical. The day after the physical I woke up to a morning of what looks like a storm coming from the east. I shut my eyes for about 30 seconds more and then the phone rings quite loud and sure enough the caller id, says "VA Medical Center". At this time I am not sure if I should be relaxed, or a bit scared of what they could have possibly found so quickly.

Wow!!!! I have a rare parasite and have to get to the hospital right away for more blood work, anti-biotics and metal therapy to begin ridding the horrible festy boogers. WAKE UP CALL!!!!!

This began a long 5 weeks of fatigue, sleeping all the time, stomach discomfort and side affects from medicine.

I knew it was time to step in and stop the spiraling downward and figured I would share it with those who rarely, or ever get to have that renewing.

So although we were well with in the 3rd quarter of the year, it was time for me to begin my annual year ending plunge into rebuilding and preparation for the year ahead. What better way to do it than to dive into a record breaking ending to this year, and lay the proper foundation for 2012.

So here is my recipe that I was forced to get started with this year before October 1st.

90 Days of spiritual renewing

90 Days of mental renewing

90 Days of physical renewing

I found that one of the greatest gifts in life is the opportunity to begin again, and finish goals with a bang. So over the last few years I have discovered tools that make it easier to renew, and also more efficient for tracking. For example for each of the areas in which I renew, I use an application so that I can accomplish more this year in less time.

Spiritual renewing I use a bible application called "YouVersion". Using this app I am able to complete the entire bible in just 90 Days visually and/or using audio. It may be that you are not a christian and wouldn't read the bible. I realize that and decided to include my recipe any way because this is what works for me.

The renewing spiritually can be done in many ways, however for me this year it is important to finish the bible before the new year in this time period. But the application is one that you can use for almost any category such as marriage, youth, leadership, etc. and you can create an appropriate plan for you.

Mental renewing I use books that I have purchased from iTunes. Some books that I am reading are re-reads, and others new reads but the object is to spend at least 1 hour each day in these readings aiming to complete the list prior to the end of the year. Mental renewing should always be readings that will grow you and not entertain you. I have included my reading list below that I will complete prior to December 23rd

Today Matters - John Maxwell

The Road Ahead -Bill Gates

What The Dog's Saw - Malcom Gladwell

The tipping Point - Malcom Gladwell

The Success Principles - Jack Canfield

One Minute Millionaire - Mark Victor Hanson & Robert Allen

Multiple Streams of Internet Income - Robert Allen

Please notice that I have chosen books in which it is required that I continue to grow as a president of an international company, however you can choose areas in which you must grow as well, but certainly not the same areas necessarily.

I have found that listening to these books while riding, working, and even reading when siting in traffic, etc. make it easy to complete and stay true to the task of learning from the experiences of others.

Physical Renewing is a little bit of a challenge because I have had more than 40 surgeries and 17 of them were on my lower extremities. So, I cannot run as when I was younger, and have limitations to doing cardiovascular exercises. Therefore the fastest way for me to get going physically is biking exercises. I begun using the Map My Ride application and it is just amazing. You can use it for jogging, riding, etc., and see your progress daily. My goal is to get up to 25 miles each day before January 1. I currently ride a minimum of 10 miles each day and you can see using the application one of my routes.

Click here to see example: http://t.co/ujwNvTI9

To see the actual app in action, look to the right of the map and click on "3D" and there you will have to opportunity to download google earth and then see me actually on the route doing the 10 miles.

The bottom line for me is that I will take the 46 years of life's experiences, relationships, and accomplishments and use them to leverage 2012 for great success. I am claiming excellent health, relationships, and abundant success that I will be able to share with the world.

Too many people expect the year to change but do nothing to change themselves only to be frustrated that things are the same every single year. Utilize your own methods for renewal and rebirth to ensure a better year because you will be better.

I believe that all blessings come from God, and that no matter what age you are, or how bad your past, that you too can have a successful year and new beginnings.

Please check in here to see my blog post as we move closer to the end of the year and I will certainly share any best practices that I am using to assist you. Please share yours with me as well.

#Dwayne Golden #Pyxism #dgolden464 #Twitter

Ok not as good as yesterday but I'm getting back on track

I just completed a 5.16 mi bike ride in 24:56 using @MapMyRide. http://www.mapmyride.com/view_route?r=255131281341043130 #bike #cycling

Sunday short workout

I just completed a 5.13 mi bike ride in 24:23 using @MapMyRide. http://www.mapmyride.com/view_route?r=544131273172847388 #bike #cycling

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