27 min

Ep.266: Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson – The Moves You Make Determine The Road You Take Respark Your Life

    • Self-Improvement

"Don't focus on what you lost, focus on what you have left.” 

When you think back to your childhood, did you ever find yourself at a crossroads, unsure of which path to take? Imagine having a mentor who could steer you away from danger and towards a brighter future. 

Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, has dedicated his life to saving at-risk youth through the strategic game of chess. He teaches kids valuable life lessons, helping them avoid drugs, gangs, and violence. He was a gang member himself, he turned his life around thanks to a teacher who introduced him to chess. Now, he pays it forward by mentoring thousands of kids, guiding them towards making better choices and realizing their potential. Teaching chess to introduce critical thinking, responsibility, and love in his students. 

Support Orrin's mission by making a donation to Be Someone. Your contribution can provide resources to keep his program running and reach even more kids in need. Visit BeSomeone.org and make a difference today. 

Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent’s Soul. Raymond’s latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire’s Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!.

www.Aaron.com

"Don't focus on what you lost, focus on what you have left.” 

When you think back to your childhood, did you ever find yourself at a crossroads, unsure of which path to take? Imagine having a mentor who could steer you away from danger and towards a brighter future. 

Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, has dedicated his life to saving at-risk youth through the strategic game of chess. He teaches kids valuable life lessons, helping them avoid drugs, gangs, and violence. He was a gang member himself, he turned his life around thanks to a teacher who introduced him to chess. Now, he pays it forward by mentoring thousands of kids, guiding them towards making better choices and realizing their potential. Teaching chess to introduce critical thinking, responsibility, and love in his students. 

Support Orrin's mission by making a donation to Be Someone. Your contribution can provide resources to keep his program running and reach even more kids in need. Visit BeSomeone.org and make a difference today. 

Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent’s Soul. Raymond’s latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire’s Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!.

www.Aaron.com

27 min