Go for Yours: A Compilation of Young, African Americans Who Were Brave Enough to Reach for the Stars.

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AuthorHouse, Oct 14, 2011 - Biography & Autobiography - 248 pages
Go for Yours, a guide for ambitious, faithful and progressive individuals who yearn to break conventional models of living; is a collection of stories and examples of young, African Americans who followed their dreams no matter their age, background or years of work experience. This book uses examples of celebrities who portrayed a certain attitude that led them to their success and unveils the world to young and fearless trailblazers, entrepreneurs and leaders. By taking a glance at people who followed their dreams in spite of their adverse encounters, you will be left encouraged to create your own opportunity instead of wait for it. More importantly, this book highlights individuals who are successful in a world that tends to focus on the negative aspects of African Americans.
 

Contents

THE GO FOR YOURS MYTH
1
GO FOR YOURS WITH A GREAT ATTITUDE AND POSITIVE SPIRIT
17
GO FOR YOURS KNOWING WHO YOU ARE
37
GO FOR YOURS MAKING POWER MOVES
47
GO FOR YOURS BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
67
GO FOR YOURS READY FOR ADVERSITY
79
GO FOR YOURS KNOWING HOW TO HANDLE COMPETITION
97
GO FOR YOURS WHEN FACING DIFFICULT PEOPLE
107
GO FOR YOURS MOVING FORWARD
137
GO FOR YOURS WITH SWAG
153
GO FOR YOURS WITH FAITH
173
GO FOR YOURS WITH THE SPIRIT OF A TRAILBLAZER
189
Go for Yours NOW
203
AUTHORS STORY
207
CREATION OF GO FOR YOURS
211
Acknowledgements
217

GO FOR YOURS AND PAY IT FORWARD
123

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About the author (2011)

Erika R. McCall resides in Chicago, IL. She is a writer, entrepreneur and motivational speaker. She has a Masters Degree in Higher Education and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority Incorporated.

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