Gideon's Academy

This is such a needed reminder that emotional intelligence isn’t about being agreeable—it’s about being authentic with awareness. It allows us to feel without being ruled by emotion, speak truth with compassion, and lead with both courage and care. These dualities support not just mental wellness, but healthy workplace cultures and resilient leadership.

These boy’s deserve all the positive energy that comes their way 🙏🏽

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It’s not too late to help out our program! We are close to our goal 🙌🏽 Help these young guys succeed on the basketball court this season 🙏🏽

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Basketball Equipment Fundraiser By Victorious Establishments

Here are a few of the organizations that will be in attendance at tomorrow’s Job, Career & Wellness Fair:

✅JNA Institute of Culinary arts
✅National Health Corps
✅Lincoln Herritage
✅2 Moms Bonded by Grief
✅EDSI ECC (Education & Career Connections
✅CTS Works (Record Expungement)
✅Delta T group
✅TN Ward Construction
✅PA Youth Vote
✅Philadelphia Job Corps
✅Philadelphia Fire Department
✅Philadelphia Parks & recreation
✅City of Philadelphia Office of Community Empowerment & opportunity
✅Philadelphia Police Department

We will also be featuring our Resume Clinic with Teya Campbell along with mobile car washing services with Leon Rip Kha Mobley

There will be interview clothes available at our Career Closet with Kia Graham

And finally there will be a team ready to serve you! We look forward to seeing you. Come check us out from 10a-1p

If anyone has any new or gently used “interview” clothes to donate please contact me or Kia Graham

We are hosting an interview closet for those who are attending a job fair next week. Your donations are appreciated.

Bethel Highway Church

Gideon's Academy will be outside this Thursday afternoon! We are taking our Elementary & Middle School Mentees to Elmwood Park Zoo for a day of relaxation, education, & exploring. Big thanks again to Teya Campbell and Africana Studies at Penn for the sponsorship! This is a great start to our summer program with more exciting trips to come 🙌🏽

Bethel Highway Church

Excited about the session tonight, the young men have been doing hard and staying consistent with the program. They bring so much energy each week and I love the positive results and testimonies I’ve been receiving 🙌🏽

Tonight we continue, thanks to Blair Cummings for donating towards food for the young men, we appreciate you 💪🏽



Register here:
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When “WE” have each other “WE” have everything 🙌🏽

At Gideon's Academy we rise by lifting others.

Tonight we start a new session on “Building Confidence”

What
Building Confidence is an important step to becoming strong and healthy. What does it mean to be confident in something? It means to believe just yourself and your abilities. Confidence can help us feel good about ourselves, stay motivated, reach toward our goals, take bigger risks, and even get back up again when we make mistakes.

Objectives:
1. Students will identify and describe what self-confidence means.

2. Students will compliment themselves and highlight their own expertise.

3. Students will identify and use positive self-talk.

I want to propose a question to you:
-How can improved self-confidence help you? Why is it important to?

Tonight: 6p-7:30p
4221 Aspen St, Philadelphia PA

Register your kid today:

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5 Mental Models Used by Peak Performers 🛡️
(that will transform your mindset 👇)

Having a thick skin isn't about being indifferent.
It's about equipping your mind with resilience.

Here are some mental models to use:

1. The Spotlight Effect

↳ We often think we're the center of attention.
↳ People are more self-focused than you think.
↳ Be mindful to reduce self-consciousness.

2. The Perception Razor

↳ Others' perceptions reflect more on them than you.
↳ Detach from others' opinions.
↳ Focus on self-improvement.

3. The 10% Hater Rule

↳ Criticism is inevitable and universal.
↳ Develop emotional resilience to handle criticism.

4. Growth Mindset

↳ Treat challenges as learning opportunities, not setbacks.
↳ Embrace failure as a stepping stone to success.

5. Accept that 'No' is Normal

↳ Recognize rejection as a part of life, not an exception.
↳ Practice resilience in the face of rejection.

Having thick skin isn't about hardening your heart.
It's about strengthening your mind.

"Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient." - Steve Maraboli

As we approach the final session of our Self-Awareness Session our goal is to finish with a BANG❗️

The young men have learned:

-Embracing challenges & set backs to focus on a positive outcome

- Identifying their strengths & capitalizing on them

- Self-reflection & Accountability

- The importance of brotherhood

-The enjoyment of learning

The first month and a half of our pilot program we’ve embraced challenges & many setbacks. However, we find joy and serving others and we give praise to God for the opportunity. This program has never been about self-fulfillment, it’s about the example we portray, the experiences we give and the positive outcome we receive with each young person we encounter.

“Strive not to be of success, but strive to be of value”

Register your kid(s) today

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Self-awareness is a powerful tool that allows us to understand our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It’s like a mirror that reflects our inner self, giving us insights into our strengths, weaknesses, and potential areas for growth.

Self-awareness is the conscious knowledge of one’s character, feelings, motives, and desires. It’s the ability to take an honest look at yourself, to understand who you are, why you do the things you do, and how you relate to others. It’s a key component of emotional intelligence and a crucial factor in achieving success and happiness in life.

Tonight as we continue our Self-Awareness series with the young men of Gideon’s Academy we hope to understand them better by knowing their strengths and weaknesses. We can work on improving their decision making skills, which will allow us to monitor their progress as they grow and evolve. Then, by measuring their self-awareness, we can identify areas where they may need to focus more attention or seek help.

Register your kid today. Session are free and available weekly.

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