Producer 10 magazine shares the insights of leading African American men in an effort to guide aspiring producers. They are uncompromising, set the bar high and never settle. Here you will find the tools that helped them win.

Knowledge
Knowledge is recognizing reason and purpose, which are housed in the fundamentals of experiences. It is the beauty of learning who we are and it is the foundation required to achieve our goals and dreams. The individuals featured in this magazine provide a basis for interpreting our experiences and help us to determine who we are and what we will become.

Sanctuary
The individuals featured in Producer 10 have a place inside that’s very special. It’s this kind of refuge that allows us to create, transform and mature, and prepares us to take our proper places in the world. This is where we can retreat to re-examine and re-energize when we are fatigued or in the throes of a dilemma. It is a place of reflection. Peace and serenity keep us intact while we rejuvenate our spirits. It is here that we can recognize and embrace our passions.

Transformation
The spirit of change and the quest for greatness have allowed the individuals featured here to receive recognition. They aren’t permanently stationed where they were when they came to this earth. Transformation is the essence of change that is communicated through human example so that others can follow suit to effect it and make a difference. What ultimately manifests is beyond our expectations.

Vision
The future is ripe with possibilities and that proverbial prosperity is just around the corner. Vision is foreseeing the championships that will be won and the plays it will take to win. It’s the paradigm shift that allows you to understand that the only tragedy is not being and doing your best. It is walking in faith and hearing the voice of one’s ancestors beating the drums of victory before the race has begun. Vision is the driving force and the wellspring of great men.

Blueprint
The journey is not without distinction. The path has to be taken. The destination is marked but the obstacles along the way may be many. The lines that intersect to form the union of a life’s mission and passion are the directions to living a full and fruitful life and to creating a path for others to follow. X marks the spot where careers converge and chart new courses of achievement. The blueprint is a map for living an extraordinary life, constructed on a foundation of commitment to the pursuit of one’s goals.

Admiration
Onlookers praise the good works of activists; it’s awe-inspiring. Admiration denotes respect and accomplishment and a sense of worthiness. It is available to everyone who is waiting for that moment in the sun and to experience profound appreciation. These men have experienced that uncommon glory and they serve as reminders that we must strive to do the same.

Intuition
Intuition is an an innate understanding of physical and psychological components and all of the possible interactions and outcomes. Perhaps the environment and the terrain on which we tread should be traversed with caution, with each step and action calculated, so we will not be surprised or encounter unanticipated circumstances. It is the bastion of strength that serves as the pillar in the person who can gauge and analyze without external assistance and who has a sense of security, or of impending peril. It’s a natural, albeit advanced state of thought that allows us to hear and transmit inaudible messages that protect and preserve our dignity and integrity.

Tenacity
Life must be lived to the fullest without stopping short of greatness. There is very little to be achieved by those who use the word “can’t.” The men who you will read about in these pages stand and deliver, confident that victory is at hand. When others have concluded that failure is imminent, they defy the odds and the naysayers and press on. That is the course of champions and winners, whether they are in pursuit of a Grammy or an MVP ranking. They carry on relentlessly in the tradition of heroes and great men who consistently do more with less.

Vigor
The intense emotion that exhilarates us, causing us to yearn internally  for change and to have a zest for life. The stamina embodied by the concept precludes us from pausing–becoming frozen and motionless. It implies an urgency to engage ourselves and forge ahead toward new meaning with lively determination. It is that point inside you that smashes all barriers and convinces others that they can, too. It is what has made the difference in the lives and careers of these driven and accomplished men.

Appeal
The magnetism that can be felt, the adulation that can be shared, the crowd showing appreciation for you and the desire to be in your presence are the effects of appeal. It leads to others wanting to take your photo and emulate your personal brand. People are energized by your expressions and constantly crave to flatter you. With appeal comes an outpouring of recognition.