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Facing Giants, Finding Strength

Welcome to hartforddawson.com. I’m Hartford G. Dawson, and I wrote The Apple and The Stone to show that every obstacle can become an opportunity. The book is a blueprint built on the stories of Steve Jobs, who rose after being fired from Apple, and David, who defeated Goliath, offering twelve strategies you can use to overcome the giants on your own journey. Each week, I will share reflections to inspire and encourage you to keep moving forward with courage, perseverance, and faith toward the life you are meant to live.

If these words resonate with you, I invite you to subscribe to weekly encouragement and explore The Apple and The Stone to begin applying the twelve strategies in your own life.

Together we can turn setbacks into steppingstones.

Every Journey Starts With One Small Step

Every journey starts with one small step. Steve Jobs didn’t stop after being fired from Apple, and David didn’t freeze before Goliath. They moved forward, even without guarantees.

Too often, we wait for perfect timing, but progress begins when we act in faith, not certainty.

This week, ask yourself:
 What is one step I can take today toward the life I’m meant to live?

Small steps, taken with courage, can change everything.

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Hartford Dawson, PhD

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