ON THE INSIDE 06
FAITH– LEAP OUT
THE IMPORTANCE OF FITNESS
10
08 COVER STORY
DETERMINED TO FLY
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BUSINESS CHAT
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Are you on the road to financial independence?
MARRIED AT 21
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Fear is like a python. Once it has you in its’ grips you become paralyzed, unable to move and sometimes even speak. You may be afraid to take the leap into business or ministry. You feel a passion, pull and call to move but cannot seem to jump because of the serpent that’s slowly creeping upon you. If you are currently experiencing the grip of fear know that all hope is not lost. The presence of this enemy is because it smells the sweet fragrance of success lying just on the other side. Slay that serpent by taking the leap! Afraid, unsure and without a safety net, JUMP!!! I pray that the articles in this edition would inspire and motivate you to LEAP OUT of the grasp of fear and into your destiny!
Faith– Gilberta Thompson
Business Chat- Damalus Curry
Fitness– Linda Clarke
Finances– Dr. Melissa Hall
Contributing Writers
FAITH
FITNESS
Lincoln DETERMINED TO FLY!
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or many of us flying is something you can only do in a figurative sense. For Lincoln deal he made a business out of shooting in the air. Lincoln deal is the proprietor of Jetlink Adventures but his journey to the sky did not come as an easy ride. Despite the many challenges Lincoln faced he was determined to fly and in in an exclusive interview with Faith Over Fear Magazine he shares some of his pitfalls motivations and successes.
Lincoln's knack for business began at a very early age as he would construct forts, make lemonade and even popsicle stick structures to sell to his church members and neighborhood. In
high school he joined organizations such as Junior Achievement, the gentlemen's club and Kiwanis to further enhance his natural entrepreneurial spirit.
In the latter part of his college years he noticed the emergence of the jetpack as a water sport and the Americas. He thought that this would be a great addition to our tourism product and thus the journey began. With his dream in his heart and no money in his pocket he came home hopeful to gain funding and the necessary licensing to bring his dream to life.
Lincoln says that Jetlink Adventures is a story of faith, persistence and trust in God.
He was denied licensing seven times and would have been completely stopped if not for a court ruling. After three years and seven denials he received the license needed to begin the business but there was a long road ahead as financing was still needed. Lincoln’s faith was put to the test yet again as rejection flew in from 17 different investors.
Lincoln’s story is one that is truly inspiring for the entrepreneur who is going through a drought or at a crossroad in their business.
His advice to his younger self and by extension those wanting to begin a business is to: 1. seek mentorship he says that although you may be bursting with energy it needs to be refined by those with more experience and knowledge.
2. To plan all the way to the end you may not know what challenges may arise but have good core planning and financial planning economic planning and business development.
3. Continue to seek God and follow his plan stay in time throughout your process.
Lincoln says that the four most immobilizing factors when it comes to beginning a business are the mental barriers, economic barriers/ red tape for license, access to capital and fear to take that leap of faith. However, he
“entrepreneurship may be hard but it’s not impossible. The life of an says
entrepreneur is a LEAP but if you have a passion for what you’re doing and you plan all the way through, you will push through and keep going no matter what happens. If you don’t love something at the first denial you will give up.”
BUSINESS
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FINANCES
HAPPY 44th INDEPENDENCE BAHAMAS Five fun facts about The Bahamas
1. Before Christopher Columbus named it San Salvador the natives the island Guanahani.
2. The Obelisk monument that stands at Western Esplanade is a tribute to 5 brave men who risked their lives at sea on a rescue mission: Thomas Eden, Felix Ruby, Joshua Edwards, Isaac Knowles and Henry Strachan .
3. On July 10, 1973 Sir John Warburton Paul, was appointed to the post of governor general but retired July 31, 1973. Sir Milo Butler was then appointed August 1, 1973 and did not retire till January 22, 1979.
4. ZNS was launched in 1937 but was not the nation's first station. VIBAX was the nation’s first broadcasting station and closed down after less than a year because proper licensing was not granted to the company to continue the radio broadcasts.
5. The first movie was shown in Nassau in 1911 at the Royal and Imperial theatres.
FAMILY