“A mind is a terrible thing to waste” – UNCF

By Rusty Potter

I was a child when this commercial aired. This message is still true today. Your mind is your greatest tool. The mind is a powerful force. When you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change. There is no supercomputer on earth that can come close to the ability of your mind. Your mind is the most complex creation in the universe. Your mind is a gift to you from God. When you control your mind, it can become your greatest friend. It enables you to imagine, create, and solve problems. Humans are the only creatures on earth able to analyze and prioritize to improve the world. It is our job to use the power that we have been given. Barbara Jordan said, “ Do not call for black power or green power. Call for brain power”. A mind is a terrible thing to waste. This was true in the 1970s and this is still true today.