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Rick Saldan is an excellent inspirational speaker who tailored the seminar to the needs of the individual students being instructed. This office thanks the Mayors Office of Information Services for having such a vendor.

 

Timothy K. Lynch

Office of Fleet Management

City of Philadelphia

 

 

Rick has a magical approach that provides a clear and concise message specifically designed to the needs of his audience. Rick will provide all the motivational magic you will ever need, propelling your organization to the next level of greater success.

 

Thomas Mulhern

Frontier Communications

 

 

Rick Saldan is a compelling and absorbing motivational speaker and magician.  I have been to five of his Motivational Magic presentations and it is amazing how he keeps our college audiences on the edge of their seats. A highly entertaining performer with great comedy flair. Rich content to increase students' productivity, peak performance and motivation. If you need an outstanding motivational speaker for colleges, Rick is definitely one of the world's greatest speakers and magicians!


Dr. Rob Gilbert, Sport Psychologist,

Montclair State University

 

 

Rick Saldan has the wit, wisdom and sorcery of a wizard. He has a dynamic personality, and all will enjoy his captivating stories, comedy and magic!

Dennis Slaughter
Credit Suisse First Boston

 

 

Rick Saldan delivers a first-class show! A pro in every sense of the word. Funny, unique, entertaining and polished.

Brian Letscher, Actor

Hawaii Five-O, NCIS, Cold Case, Law & Order and The Mentalist.

 

 

Rick Saldan is a wonderful combination of master magician, comic improviser and first class speaker. The audience loved his program, which was music to our ears. If you love celebrity motivational speakers such as Tom Hopkins, Dale Carnegie and Zig Ziglar, then you'll love Rick!

Dottie Burman, President
Burtley Productions, Inc.

 

Rick Saldan is an incredibly talented performer and motivational speaker with great insight. He shares many powerful motivational messages that will enhance your life for the better!

Jack Murray, President
Dream Illusions

 

Rick is one of the best inspirational speakers on the scene today. Funny, fun loving and highly energetic. If you want to make your next event into an extraordinary one, then invite professional speaker  Rick Saldan and his amazing  Motivational Magic.

 

Andres Lara, President

Inspiration Times Magazine

 
 

Education Is An Investment in Yourself
Author: William G. Covington, Jr. PhD

copyright 2005 by Dr. William G. Covington, Jr.

An education is an investment that takes both time and money. It's an intangible commodity, but well worth the cost. At least that's the opinion of Benjamin Franklin who wrote, "If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest."

Education is more than formal schooling. It is holistic, encompassing all of life. Everyone you meet knows something you don't know. We are all unique windows on the world. We learn by being observant of other people, humble and willing to connect with something other than ourselves. The Swiss writer Jean-Antoine Petit-Senn (1792-1870) noted as much when he wrote, "The wisest man may always learn something from the humblest peasant."

Acquiring wisdom has to do with attitude. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom," we're told in Proverbs 9:10a. An education is attained through observation and engagement. Being aware is at the heart of learning.

American philanthropist Peter Cooper (1791-1883) opined, "Neither piety, virtue, nor liberty can long flourish in a community where the education of youth is neglected." That is to say, everyone has a vested interest since we're all connected through out interactions.
Education goes beyond the ability to increase one's income. Studies reveal that the more education one has, usually the higher one's salary. But the richer meaning of an education is that it enhances your quality of life. It enables you to think thoughts you would not otherwise be able to think.

Nineteenth century clergyman Sylvester Scovel talked about the importance of learning truth, i.e., the way things really are and being able to adapt accordingly. He wrote, "To know the laws of God in nature and revelation, and then to fashion the affections and will into harmony with those laws--this is education."

An education cost something, but the return on the investment of time and money is well worth it. Education isn't a drudgery, but an exciting lifelong adventure. Every time you learn something new you grow. Investing in education is investing in yourself and the people who will be influenced positively by you.






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Dr.William G. Covington, Jr. holds seminars for businesses in various countries and is frequently interviewed in the media.

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