Ask Maxy

Dear Maxy,

Over the years , I have helped my friends achieve their goals , and they have often achieved great success . I know I have the skills and talent to do some great things myself . Somehow , I feel as if I do not deserve personal success   . I make great strides , and all fo a sudden I get scared . Ten I have to start all over again. What do I need to do to bury my fears? I am getting to old for this .

Eduardo

Dear Eduardo.

You have helped many others , now it is time to help yourself. Take a look at your life and the skills you mentioned . Write down the specific skills that you believe you have . Next , envision how you can utilize those skills in a profitable manner. Think about the jobs  and / or projects for which your skills would best be served . Be creative in your thinking .

Also engage the people you have helped over the years that is still accessible to you , and ask them to support you in your mission at achieving  your personal sucess. Remember that the best way to attract greatness os to believe you are great. Trust your skills , and focus your intention on achieving your best.

Dear Maxy,

I read an article about my future college , and it mentioned an incident of racism that occurred recently . I don't know the outcome , but it disturbed me.

As a minority , I was wondering what you think would be the best way to handle any incidents of racism  I may come across.

Betty ...Stamford , Conn.

Dear Betty,

Racism exists in America , so I'm not surprised that you found it on your future campus.

The question is, what did the school do about the once the incident was reported ? You should investigate further to find out how the situation was handled .

Be proactive . Contact your future school , and ask them how they handle such challenges . Ask about their history of managing volatile situations.

Ttell them that you are excited about attending their college and want to be fully prepared to handle whatever comes your way . Since there was a recent incident of racism that made the news , you what to know from them how they handle the situations.

Maxy

Dear Maxy,

I'm a guy without a date , and the prom is just a few weeks  away . The girl I've had a crush on for the pass  two years  complained to me yesterday that she hadn't been able to find the right guy to go with . I think I'm the right guy , but how do I ask her in a way that will sweep her off her feet and get her to say yes ?

Larry , Atlanta

Dear Larry ,

It's time to man up ! Drum up your courage , and ask this young lady to attend the prom with you . While it sounds romantic  to want to sweep her off her feet  , I would recommend that you simplity your approach . Skip the melodrama  because it could be off-putting to her . She doesn't need to know that you have a crush on her for two years  . She needs to know that you would love to escort her to the prom. 

Ask her if she would give you the honor of escorting her to the prom , tell her you are sure she will have a great time. Absolutely tell her that you believe you are the right guy to take her because you care about her and you are certain that the two of you will make a memorable occasion.  Good luck !

Maxy