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“My greatest accomplishment is that I am here today.” Throughout James Tima’s childhood, he was told that he would likely not make it past high school. He was raised in rough neighborhoods and witnessed the untimely and unnecessary death of friends and family members, plus the shooting of his cousin, an event that became a turning point in his life. That is when he decided to join the military, a move that would shape his present and his future. James had many mentors throughout his young adulthood who also influenced his choices. His uncles were his father figure throughout his life, who invested the gift of time in James and taught him that, regardless of whether he had a biological father in his life, he should strive to be the best man he could be. He also had a basketball coach, Mr. Maren, who was instrumental in keeping James off the streets by getting him involved in basketball and introducing him to church. He turned basketball into life lessons and taught him the values of honesty and integrity. James always had a desire to serve his country and travel the world. Becoming a Marine would provide both opportunities. He served eight years in the Marine Corps and has been to the Middle East, Cambodia, and several other third-world countries. During this time, he realized it is a much bigger world out there than the one he grew up in, and despite the violence, he had witnessed as a young adult, America offered opportunities seldom seen in other parts of the world. That is when the words ‘American Dream’ first became real. James’ decision to pursue real estate as a career came after a fateful encounter at Publix one day. He started chatting with a shopper who told him real estate agents were giving her the runaround because she did not have perfect credit. He realized that if people were not perfect, they were less likely to find someone to help them achieve their dreams. He connected the Publix shopper with a Realtor he knew would help her. Eventually, she could purchase a home, and that achievement stuck with him. It is what launched his real estate career and how he earned the mantra, the ‘American Dream Agent.’ Today, James lives in Orlando. When he is not helping people achieve their dream of homeownership, he reads uplifting and inspirational books, plays sports of all types, and spends time with his family and friends. He also does many volunteer work for Habitat for Humanity & Big Brothers organization and donates to Wounded Warriors through United Way. He still plans to travel the world, go on his first cruise, start a family, and represent the American dream and all that goes with it.