Achieving your dreams takes hard work and dedication.  Without a burning passion to succeed, it is easy to lose the necessary focus and commitment to go the distance.  Growing up in poverty, Kevin learned that life lesson in many different ways.  Join

Good parents put limits on their children's behavior because self-control has to be learned.  Some of the things they place limits on are candy, snacks, bedtime, and video games.  As the child matures and learns self-control, those limits become self-im

Every encounter, every experience in life is a learning opportunity.  Even a bad teacher can impart a valuable lesson, which is sometimes what NOT to do.  That is exactly what Kevin learned many times by watching his father.  Join Kevin as he describes

If money were no object, what kind of car would you drive?  For Kevin, the dream car was a '69 Camaro.  Join him as he explains how the pursuit of that dream taught him that the important things in life take time, especially if you do it right.    

Do you trust your instincts and play your hunches or do you need hard facts and empirical data before you act?  Too much of the first one can lead to rash decisions, and too much of the latter can cause you to miss out on valuable opportunities.  Join K

Whenever I see a car with a really bad paint job, I always wonder how and why it happened.  Does the car's owner think that mismatched colors or an irregular finish looks better than bare metal or chipped paint?  Join Kevin as he describes how a broken

For most children, a visit to Grandma and Grandpa's house involves some level of pampering, if not outright spoiling.  Unfortunately for Kevin, the periodic visits to stay with his grandparents in Maryland were completely devoid of any royal treatment. 

"Let me buy your lunch."  Whether we are on the giving or receiving end of the request, buying lunch for someone is a win/win.  Both parties feel good about it.  Unfortunately, a free school lunch wasn't a positive experience for Kevin because his pink

It's usually pretty easy to tell if an animal has been abused.  Whether it's nervous pacing, averted eyes, or defeated posture, the body language indicates blows have landed and more are anticipated.  With people, the signs might not be quite as overt.Â

There is no denying that strong families make a child's life better.  Unfortunately, nationwide, more than 463,000 children live in foster care.  Chances are, you know a child that is or has been placed in foster care.  In this episode, Kevin shares an