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