I teach entrepreneurship at Hofstra in the evenings and just started another class last week. Each class is filled with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds from matriculated students to single working Moms. As I start every semester, every student stands and describes their business idea and what they would like to get out of the class.

While listening to each person's dream, I am always inspired. Most individuals in the class have worked a full day, taken care of themselves as well as their family then...listen to me rant and rave about what it takes to be an entrepreneur and start or grow a successful business for 3 hours. (with a break thrown in there too:)

Their perserverce and motivation never cease to amaze me. I am very grateful for the opportunity to meet these future business leaders. They are already successful.