Reflecting on what Father's Day means to Me

Marion Lewis Adams, Sr.
1923 - 1995

by C. Henry Adams

It was the Summer of 1979 and 12 months had passed since my brother Marion Lewis Adams, Jr. passed away while serving in the US Army.

Sadden by his death, yet, determine to move forward in life, my parents were outgoing people.

This particular year and season, my Father decided to take my Mother, my nephew and myself on a journey from the State of Georgia to California via car.

This journey took us through Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and California.   To name a few memorable sites; we saw where JFK was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. We ate Buffalo Burgers in Arizona.  We drove through the desert without air condition per advice of a Gas Station Attendant. We heard, ' Tie a yellow ribbon around the ole oak tree ' a thousand times on the radio during travel.  (LOL)  We visited Las Vegas, Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon.  We drove by a Car Wash in Los Angeles, California that reminded us of the 1976 Movie named 'Car Wash'.  We cross the Golden Gate Bridge to the disappointment of my nephew, fore, it did not appear gold, but red instead. We rode the San Francisco Street Cars or Trolleys.

Perhaps, this unique venture was a pivotal moment in life for all of us.

In fact, when I pass by the Atlantic Station in Downtown Atlanta, I don't always glance at its wonders.

Why? Well, before there was an Atlantic Station, there once was an Atlantic Steel Plant.  It was where my father worked over 30 years for this company from a switch-man in the Norfolk-Southern Railroad yard to a local Locomotive Engineer employed to ship in and out steel.

I recall when he once was a Crane Operator for the aforementioned; moving scrap metal from bucket rail-cars,when the boon of the crane fell backward on him nearly taking his life.   Yet, as a US Veteran & Montford Point Marine (USMC), his motto was to finish what you start while never giving up the fight.

I realized that I slightly jumped off the tangent here, therefore, allow me to realign.

I would summarize that memories of my late Father aren't a once a year thing.

Fore, I reflect on his ordinary capability to do extraordinary things in life daily.

That being said, if you are a Father or even a Mother, please don't think for once you struggle alone or that your struggles to move forward in life are fruitless.

Yes, struggling is real, but the love, devotion and commitment you give your children are too.

Please continue to be blessed and a blessing to others knowingly or unknowingly.

Happy Father's Day!

C. Henry Adams
Benefits Advisor
Aflac
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A Quick Review of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Event - Atl, GA GSU 060519

by C. Henry Adams

I will be the first to admit that we are all human, therefore due diligence must apply in all aspects of doing business.

Having attended a prior engagement on Wednesday June 5th 2019, I missed two things on the program agenda: 1) Opening Remarks and  2)  How to Do Business with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC").

I can hear someone say, ' So why am I reading your blog at this point!? '  

Answer:  Because, all was not completely loss, IF you arrived late to the event.

In fact, the NRC was quite prepared to accommodate Contractors or Small Businesses with Personnel that was disabled by blindness or were deaf to say the very least.

I was impressed with the Networking Break and Expand Your Small Business Growth with Government Agencies on the Agenda. (A deaf-interpreter was on duty.)

The NRC left business cards on the display table embossed in braille for the blind.   Furthermore, the NRC left a three mini disc pamphlet set that possess 2011-2012 Information Digest, Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2008-2013 and 'Making Our Business Your Business'.

This organization greatly impressed myself by providing seven overall opportunities: 1) contact information for the NRC, 2) research information on the NRC , 3) the ability to do business with the NRC, 4) CDC - U.S. Center for Disease Control, 5)  GSA - U.S. General Service Administration , 6)  the Fulton County Georgia Government and finally - 7) the ability to network with other companies.

Much appreciation goes out to Georgia State University for accommodating this event.

Thanks!


C. Henry Adams
977 Montreal Rd
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A Quick Review of R.E.V.I.V.E. City of Atlanta Business Expo 2019

by C. Henry Adams


Having pursued the chance to contract with the City of Atlanta with no immediate success and great difficulty years ago; I was weary regarding visiting the 2019 City of Atlanta Business Expo.

Nevertheless, the Georgia World Congress Center was an ideal location for an expo.

It was a honor to standby when Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms made her entrance with entourage.

I thought the continental  breakfast was nice.

Also, a chance to network with Other Local Government Entities, Non-Profit Entities, For-Profit Companies and Business Owners was nice too.

As an early morning riser, I'm learning that being  ' On Time means to be ahead of time, period. '

If one steps into an Expo Hall when it officially opens and the exhibitors are still setting up exhibits or have yet to arrive, what should be interpret?

Pressed for time, I did not make an attempt to visit any break-out sessions.

Final comment:  Due diligence must apply in all aspects of doing business.

Thanks!


C. Henry Adams
Benefits Advisor
Aflac
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
bienminc@gmail.com
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The Importance of BGP or Border Gateway Protocol to Telecommunications

by C. Henry Adams


Imagine for a moment that you own a smartphone or cellular phone that access the Internet, not to mention - allowed you to receive or send video images of yourself (Telecom & Video Caller A) to another individual (Telecom & Video Caller B)  to say the very less.

OK, its Sunday, June 9th 2019, this mere technology just mention is no longer a figment of the imagination, but a reality.

That being said, I can hear those of my generation saying, " DUH "  or another generation saying, " REALLY C. Henry !? ".

(LOL)

Well, here is my poignant statement,  " Pay close attention to high technology and learn all that you can about it. "

Why?  Well, from an ordinary person, investor and business owner point of view; it is important to identify what could have vast effects on your daily life, investments or business.

So, speaking in those regards from a telecommunications stand point; when a little bird tweets on your screen regarding information that's not fake news in reference to technology, whether it be on your desktop computer, laptop computer, electronic tablet, smartphone, smartwatch, video game, in your vehicle or even IoT Household appliances; take a moment to read or listen for comprehension.

So, what is the end game of this discussion?   Answer: Learn about BGP or Border Gateway Protocol.

What?   BGP is a large scale Internet Protocol utilized to exchange routing and other information among autonomous systems (AS) on the Internet.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Border_Gateway_Protocol

Quick Example: BGP Technology allows you (Telecom & Video Caller A) to speak /Video chat with that person (Telecom & Video Caller B) who is visiting Europe from the US with the new smartcard chip they just purchased prior to riding the local train in Paris, France.


Thanks!


C. Henry Adams
Benefits Advisor
Aflac
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
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Looking In The Wrong Direction

by C. Henry Adams


In the form of a cliché;  I heard someone say, " Man, close your eyes, because you are looking in the wrong direction. "

How many times have we all looked in the wrong direction in life?

To even try and grasp the thought or understand the statement above, perhaps, there is a need to define it first.

Consider the meaning of  ' Close your eyes, because you are looking in the wrong direction ' to say that you are pursuing an answer to a problem while seeking the wrong steps to resolve it.

Perhaps, if we live a lifetime from birth to old age, there are (4) four events within our life-cycle that we may or may not experience on this Earth.  It is likely, that we will not have control over each of the following circumstances:

1)  Our own Childhood Development
2)  The likelihood of one or more disasters occurring of some magnitude.
3)  A form of despair with hope restored.
4)  Our own Old Age

The inability to control fate filled moments could be terrifying to think about, but I would like to encourage you NOT to fear. 

Instead, take a moment when one of the (4) four events mentioned above occur. Close your eyes to look within oneself for hope & expectation of positive changes while believing beyond one's conjecture to move forward.  Fore, prayer surely changes things.

Thanks!


C. Henry Adams
Benefits Advisor
Aflac
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
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3 of 3 Series : A Wise Dividend Growth Investor (Wealth Building)

by C. Henry Adams


On Sunday, April 21st 2019, I was invited to attend dinner with Family & Friends as a Guest.  Because I did not get permission or authorization from my Hosts to mention their names prior to writing this blog, I will not mention their names at this time.

Nevertheless, following the great meal, I had the opportunity to set down with the Lady of the Home and her Colleague & Visitor, Mr. Larry Bennett.

What thought struck me in my mind regarding the Gentleman was that he built mainframe computers for IBM 42 years ago.

Well, 42 years ago was 1977.   I was not old enough to drive a car or pretty much do anything else as a 7 year old.

As I sat with a closed mouth and open ears listening to two renown individuals ( the Lady of the House & Larry Bennett ) converse regarding their accomplishments, I was impressed.

OK, I'm going to shorten the story due to my long tale telling capabilities.

So, there I was observing two 'Liked Minds' or Brilliant Business People.  It was like watching ordinary People who do extra ordinary things.

Mr. Bennett is a Wise Dividend Growth Investor.  Yeah, yeah, you have heard of Warren Buffett, but it is not often we encounter these Investment Gurus up close like Larry Bennett.

What stood out about his character that goes along with his intelligence was the fact that he was down-to-earth and willing to educate anyone seeking to learn about investments.

Here are some thoughts to ponder regarding the wise advice of  Mr. Larry Bennett:

• Try to save 10% of your earnings.
•  Become an avid reader regarding Business & Finance.
• Set a goal to obtain a number of shares of a particular company.
• Perform thorough research regarding companies in stock markets; know what you are
  getting into prior to involving oneself.
• Consider choosing 7 companies that yield or pay dividends.
• Observation or Due Diligence of each selected organization's growth for a 10 year period should be applied.
• Consider discussing the Finance Markets with 'Liked Minds' or Brilliant Business People, privately.
• Spend time with your Family and balance your life.

Finally, to close out this series of 'Wealth Building', please understanding that wealth encompass many more things, then shared in these three (3) blogs:

• 1 of 3 Series:  Teaming Arrangement Strategy  (Wealth Building)
• 2 of 3 Series:  Assets & Liabilities (Wealth Building)
• 3 of 3 Series : A Wise Dividend Growth Investor (Wealth Building)

However, if I was to take one term from each of these blog articles regarding this series to make a final statement, it would be:

Consider teaming while building a reputation of being an asset to a community where you receive dividends in your business, as well as, others.

Thanks!


C. Henry Adams
Benefits Advisor
Aflac
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
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2 of 3 Series: Assets & Liabilities (Wealth Building)

by C. Henry Adams

According to Investopedia,  asset is a resource with economic value that an individual, corporation or country owns or controls with the expectation that it will provide a future benefit. Assets are reported on a company's balance sheet and are bought or created to increase a firm's value or benefit the firm's operations.  https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/asset.asp

Furthermore, Investopedia define the term liability as a company's legal financial debts or obligations that arise during the course of business operations.  https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/liability.asp

I recall hearing a very good,  Big Brother Mentor make a profound statement. He said,  " You are either an Asset to someone or a liability.  Once you become liable, your services are no longer useful. "   Dannie James, Sr.

Warning:  This statement could perhaps be interpret in multiple ways.  But, for the purpose of this blog, let's identify a company or organization as a whole being either an Asset or Liability.

Nevertheless, when one recalls the above quote; a flurry of thoughts trickle down within my mind.

These terms & phrases appear as such below:

• Ethics
• Ethical Practices
• Best Practices ( BP )
• Integrity
• Speaking or addressing an issue in a professional forthright tone
• Utilizing Tact
• Utilizing the three F's technique. ( Feel, Felt & Found)

Ethics & Ethical Practices is having knowledge of the right thing to do while being proactive to resolving incidents or situations to say the least.

An organization utilizing ' Best Practices '  ,whereas, regulations, rules, laws or guidelines are implemented regularly, should consider this a high priority.

Integrity should be attributed throughout a company's BP.  Perhaps, a Company's Spokesperson should always speak or address an issue in a professional forthright tone.

Often times, emotional circumstances could elicit behavior unbecoming; utilizing tact is imperative.

Finally, pro-activity helps prepare an establishment for the unexpected.  Utilizing the three F's technique ( Feel, Felt & Found) when conceivably available to resolve an issue; helps
builds business relationships.

Please understanding that wealth encompass many more things, then shared in these three (3) blogs:

• 1 of 3 Series:  Teaming Arrangement Strategy  (Wealth Building)
• 2 of 3 Series:  Assets & Liabilities (Wealth Building)
• 3 of 3 Series : A Wise Dividend Growth Investor (Wealth Building)

Thanks!


C. Henry Adams
Benefits Advisor
Aflac
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
bienminc@gmail.com
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1 of 3 Series: Teaming Arrangement Strategy (Wealth Building)

by C. Henry Adams

Imagine (5) five companies working together to provide solutions for a common client or clients.

Based off the foremost need or needs, one of the companies serve as the Primary Provider of the Contractors for a particular customer. The purchaser is either a multi-million dollar or multi-billion dollar buyer.

W2 or W-2 in the above illustration is identified in the United States as a Internal Revenue Service Tax Form that employers utilize to report taxes withheld from employees.   Thus, we are recognizing a business that provides these forms while legally reporting taxes taken to submit to the US Federal Government.

1099 or Form 1099 in the above illustration is identified in the United States as an Internal Revenue Service Tax Form that companies provide independent contractors with to report the various types of income they may receive throughout the year.  Note: There are a number of different 1099 forms, but our focus point here is on independent contractors.

Can a business contract as an  independent contractor with another business?   Answer:  Yes

A Teaming Arrangement (TA) is also a Contractor Team Arrangement (CTA) which two or more organizations come together to provide a total solution to meet a particular customer's needs.

Thus, the model mentioned above recognizes an organizational structure that could be conceived as a TA or CTA.  Please understand that wealth encompass many more things than mentioned.

• 1 of 3 Series:  Teaming Arrangement Strategy  (Wealth Building)
• 2 of 3 Series:  Assets & Liabilities (Wealth Building)
• 3 of 3 Series : A Wise Dividend Growth Investor (Wealth Building)

Thanks!


C. Henry Adams
Benefits Advisor
Aflac
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
bienminc@gmail.com
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Define Benefit

by C. Henry Adams

According to a particular dictionary found on the Internet,
'Benefit' is define as an advantage or profit gained from something.

Would not you want to gain something or a financial profit for years yet to come?

So, what must you do to gain something or possess a financial profit for possibly decades?

The simple answer is in bullet points below:

1) Make up within your mind by establishing the firm thought to prosper.
2) Plan the journey to gain something or possess financial profit, then simply implement it.
3) Focus on this venture.
4) Identify various legal & moral ways to gaining more stability.
5) Prepare to enhance oneself, as well as, others involved in the undertaking while being available to learn, adapt and overcome obstacles to success each new day.
6) Share while giving during the development or enhancement of your ' soft skills or people skills '.
7) Repeat 1 through 6 to improve your future outcomes.

Thanks!


C. Henry Adams
Benefits Advisor
Aflac
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Box 1089
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Are You of an Eagle, Owl, Parrot or Dove Character?

                                          Dr. Roger W. Garret in Downtown Atlanta


by C. Henry Adams


I can hear someone say, " C. Henry Adams, what does the ' Species of Birds '  got to do with my character!? " (Possibly an Owl).

In my reply, I would state, that it is an effort to help develop your "Soft Skills or People Skills".

To expound, to the best of my ability; allow me to tell you a very short story.

Recently, I had the opportunity to sat in a fortune 500 Company's training session, whereas, I heard the lecture of Dr. Roger W. Garret.

Dr Garret is a professor at Georgia State University that developed a Behavior Assessment System design to teach individuals, as well as, professionals a better way to approach people in life, quite simply stated.

He wrote the book, ' Who Moved My KEYS? '

In a recent blog article, I alluded to a plethora of wealth through wisdom by simply keeping Family & Friends in your life.   Dr. Garret's teachings helps one to make assessments while developing this well being.

Purchase Book here:  https://shorturl.at/lortH


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