Talent, persistence, my friend Dennis, and his July 20th Music Museum gig

Everyone has a purpose in life…a unique gift or special talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique talent with service to others, we experience the ecstasy and exultation of our own spirit, which is the ultimate goal of all goals. Deepak Chopra

TALENT AND PERSISTENCE are a lethal combination.  According to a wise man, former US President Calvin Coolidge, the world is full of talented failures.  On the other hand, persistence takes you miles further than if you simply had talent.  Says one of my favorite authors Mr Stephen King, what separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.  How could you disagree with either of them? My friend Dennis Sy, whom I have known since we were snot-nosed and in shorts, is blessed to have the first, but is destined to have a lifelong supply of the second.  He has always been gifted with The Voice, but he has cultivated it, shared it, and is not afraid to continue improving it like good wine. He works well solo, supported by a band, or blending in with a chorus of equally beautiful voices, like his crew Chapter 2.  They have been acclaimed musicians in the Tri-State area on the US East Coast, have been honored by the L.A. Music Awards, and have been recognized by the Asian and Filipino communities of New Jersey and New York.  If you need further proof that they’re good, Dennis and Chapter 2 were the first Filipino band to perform at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall,  New York. 🙂 May I add a third ingredient to talent and persistence, when searching for success and happiness?  I humbly propose that when you push the limit of your persistence and talent for the objective of helping the less fortunate in life, then you can do no wrong.  Success and happiness are almost an afterthought, but it comes naturally. And this is exactly what Dennis is doing, for the street children of Cainta Rizal through the New Hope to Asia Foundation.  His concert at the Music Museum on July 20th is for one night only, but the benefits and good vibes will be paid forward for days and days to come. Speaking for my grade school friend, I daresay that he would love for you and yours to come. Thanks for reading! Noel PS. Starting 25th May, tickets will be available online on ticketworld.  Woohoo!

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