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WUSA 9: Planning for a future without the NFL
October 11, 2016
Sarah Dohl
WUSA 9: Planning for a future without the NFL
Sarah Dohl
October 11, 2016

WUSA 9: Planning for a future without the NFL

Sarah Dohl
October 11, 2016

One percent of high school football players will make it to the NFL. So what will the other players do?

Source: http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/planning-for-a-future-without-the-nfl-1/333710316

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Have you ever wondered why most people who volunteer have an overall more positive outlook on life? 😎 Giving back to your community and serving others through volunteering (with JA!) can benefit your mental health and enhance your own skills. Lucky for you, we have plenty of ways for you to get involved. More details via the link in our bio. . . . #volunteer #giveback #DCvolunteer #volunteeropportunity #JuniorAchievement #JAinaDay #JAFinancePark #educate #community #WashingtonDC Our Learn about the Laureates series concludes with @chefjoseandres of @ThinkFoodGroup! . Did you have a mentor or a role model over the course of your career? . José: “I have been inspired by so many people over the course of my career, from the cooks I have worked alongside to the farmers and growers who are responsible for feeding the world, to all of the amazing volunteers who have given their time in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, California, Guatemala, and beyond. One person who has been incredibly inspirational is Robert Egger, who founded DC Central Kitchen and LA Kitchen. It was Robert who taught me about the importance of community and giving back – he was the one who helped me understand that the people we help, they don’t want our pity, they want our respect.” . What’s the one thing you want the Greater Washington business community to know about your company this year? . José: “My company, ThinkFoodGroup, is continuing to grow both in DC and far beyond – just this year we opened a new restaurant in Georgetown, as well as in Texas, in Los Angeles, in the Bahamas … and we are planning to open in Disney in the fall. And we are also expanding the non-profit I started in 2010, World Central Kitchen – after serving more than 4 million meals in the past year in Puerto Rico, Texas, Guatemala, and Hawaii, we have recently started working on new missions to feed evacuees and first responders at the California wildfires. To me, it is great to have a successful and growing restaurant group, but it is very important to be using our skills and our resources for something beyond.” . If you were to create a slogan or a theme song for your life, what would it be? . José: “I would have to borrow my slogan from the great writer John Steinbeck… “Wherever there’s a fight so hungry people can eat, I’ll be there.” . Join us this Nov. as we honor José and five other outstanding Washingtonian business leaders at our 31st Annual #WashBizHOF! . *Check out the full Q&A with José by visiting the link in our bio* Do you dream of someday owning your own startup? With the JA Company Program, you can turn those dreams into reality. This experience sparks the entrepreneurial spirit in high school students by helping them understand how to incubate and foster a successful enterprise. Visit the link in our bio to get started! . . . #entrepreneur #juniorachievement #startup #students #dreambig #success #JACompanyProgram Time for our next Learn about the Laureate feature!✨ Meet Mark Ein, Founder & CEO of Venturehouse Group, LLC... . • What was the hardest job you have ever done? . Mark: “My first job out of college in investment banking at Goldman Sachs during one of the most active periods on Wall Street was like business boot camp, but it was also an invaluable experience. It was 100 hours a week of relentless work around the clock for three years, but that experience changed the trajectory of my career as it taught me how to do every single thing at the highest levels of professionalism, from the menial to the most meaningful. It gave me important insight into what it takes to do world class work and also gave me a set of mentors that taught me a lot.” . • If you were to create a slogan or a theme song for your life, what would it be? . Mark: “I have three! ‘It’s a long life and a small world’ so always take the long view, protect your reputation and treat people well. My family’s history surviving WWII, after having a prosperous life prior, has taught me that ‘life is precarious’ so enjoy the journey and never take for granted your good fortune. And finally my wife’s and my life slogan is ‘EAWO: Everything Always Works Out’ which is a great reminder that, while not every single thing actually does go your way, most things do work out, keep things in perspective, and, in the end, don’t forget how fortunate we are.” . • What do you think is the single greatest challenge facing the next generation? . Mark: “I love the ideals and values of the next generation that are grounded in the belief that making the world a better place and a more fair and equal world for all people should be the guiding principal and the top priority. That generation is a real source of hope, but their single greatest challenge will be to find common ground to pull together and solve the very significant long-term issues that confront our nation and our world...” . *Link to full Q&A in bio!* #WashBizHOF With many #JAkids headed back to the books this week and next, we'd like to officially welcome Greater Washington's future leaders back to school! Make this year a great one. 🍎📏📚💡 . . . #BacktoSchool #JuniorAchievement #DC #DMV #DCPS #MCPS #PGCPS #FCPS #WelcomeBack #School #Education #Entrepreneur
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