COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) – Shaw High School’s 11th- and 12th-grade young men heard from Morehouse College Director of Admissions Michael D. Gumm today during an assembly focused on overcoming personal barriers to success.
Gumm spoke to students about internal obstacles that limit achievement, including fear, procrastination and negative self-talk.
“You are powerful beyond measure,” Gumm said. “But too many of you are standing in your own way. When you change your mindset, you change your future.”
Personal stories and call to action
Gumm shared stories from his own experience and told students that adversity does not define destiny unless someone allows it to. He emphasized discipline, focus and taking ownership of choices…