Meet Charles Foreman

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Charles Foreman . We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Charles , sincerely appreciate your selflessness in agreeing to discuss your mental health journey and how you overcame and persisted despite the challenges. Please share with our readers how you overcame. For readers, please note this is not medical advice, we are not doctors, you should always consult professionals for advice and that this is merely one person sharing their story and experience.
I believe that it comes down to consumption! You are what you eat. What we read, the people we listen to, the music and media that we consume, start to program how we think, act and respond to daily challenges.

In my case I have been consuming a mostly healthy diet of positive messages from family, inspiration from the books I have chosen and trying to embrace and emulate the good habits I have witnessed from those who I looked to for inspiration and guidance.

Most people have heard, “You are what you eat “ or “ Garbage in Garbage out “. These sayings sound simple but carry so much weight and credibility. The lyrics in music and social media that we are allowing to penetrate our minds set the blueprint and the tone to how we move through the external world, how we see ourselves and the decisions we make. So I do my best to consume the right words and messages and in turn I hope that this positive input comes out in a positive way.

So when it comes to my mental health, personal life or my business I understand that my mindset is what determines my trajectory. Most people don’t understand that depression is focusing too hard on past experiences or situations that can’t be changed. Conversely people produce anxiety for themselves by painting future scenarios and worrying about outcomes that haven’t happened. The only power we have over future outcomes is to be present and diligent in the preparation of the present moment, and the realization that sometimes nothing we plan will change what is to be. So I feel fortunate that I understand this and I do my best to try to remain positive and present- and that is the best way that I have found to live.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
The part of the business that brings me the most joy and happiness is, The Scoop Fund- this is the part of the business where we support local kids and families that we just want to spread a little love to. It started out with a few free cones of ice cream given to a few neighborhood kids who let’s say are not as financially stable as others. Well the Scoop Fund has been supported by so many parents and members of the community who just want to do something nice for their neighbors and it feels so rewarding and meaningful to be able to help facilitate the community giving.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Two very important things that I have as skills are:

1- The understanding that customer recognition is so crucial. When you provide people with a warm and sincere appreciation they begin to feel like family and family members will support you because they feel invested in your business.

2- Costs analysis. I cost every item that we sell down to the cost of each napkin and this way I am aware of how to operate in the margins, and the margins are where the profit is built.

Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?
The friends that you surround yourself with can make you or break you. The people that you allow to orbit inside your atmosphere can encourage you to do more, be better, and keep you motivated. It’s said that on average, groups of friends financially make within $1000 to $2000 dollars of each other salary wise. This I believe is due to the fact that peers will chase one another up the ladder of growth and development. So when i was at the crossroads of deciding what to do career wise after I had lost my 14 years position with the company I was working for at the time, one very important person in my life asked me what I was going to do next? I couldn’t answer, but then they asked me, “What would you do if you were not afraid?” That question changed everything!

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