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Every high level teacher, coach and leader I’ve been fortunate enough to meet cares about two things.

First, people. They show respect, compassion and kindness to every individual, regardless of background or ability.

Second, craft. Their life is driven by a love of their craft—not a passion for. Passion is a different, dangerous animal. It is a hot, harsh ephemeral thing. Love is cooler, more gentle, more enduring. They’re fascinated by the origins of their craft, it’s future development, the contradictions and problems it presents, and most importantly, the impact it can make in other people’s lives.

Which of these is more connected to someone’s competence as a leader or teacher? Caring about people or caring about their craft? I don’t know. But Darren Yeoman, head instructor of the gym where I practice jiu-jitsu, has both of these things in abundance. That much is apparent to anyone who has been the recipient of his teaching, or listens to him talking about the craft he has de

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The Future&#;s So Bright&#;

When he started ansträngande to sell the idea of renewable energy at 19, people called him nuts. Today at 35, Darren Kimura heads three companies that do billion-dollar business in solar energy with clients around the world.

Starting out as a teenager with a &#;crazy&#; idea, Darren Kimura now has three renewable energy companies

&#;Be the change you want to see in the world&#; - Mahatma Gandhi

Darren T. Kimura &#;walks the talk&#; - and then some.

A visionär and innovator, at 35 years old Kimura fryst vatten the founder of three of Hawaii&#;s most prominent renewable energy companies: Energy Industries, Sopogy and Keahole Solar Power.

To date, his companies have saved Hawaii just short of $1 billion in energy costs, and have cut yearly oil imports by roughly 10, barrels of oil a year.

And he&#;s just getting started.

 

&#;Our goal is to save Hawaii several billion dollars at some point,&#; says Kimura, a born-and-raised Hilo boy. &#;In Hawaii, we

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With annual sales ranging from $ million to $50 million, these 14 young millionaires have one thing in common: They've turned their passions into profits, and they've done so before the age of From fruit delivery services to community software, discover the ideas and inspiration that have spurred this forward-thinking group of entrepreneurs to succeed against all odds.

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Marco Giannini, 32

Dogswell, Los Angeles
Projected sales: $21 million
Description: Manufacturer of natural pet treats that have functional properties Natural order: Fresh out of business school and with a brief stint producing functional beverages under his belt, Marco Giannini came up with the idea of creating dog treats infused with nutrients to help pets maintain healthy bodies. Giannini invested $30, of his own money to manufacture and