Peek Inside the Book

Introduction

Chapter 1. Opportunity 

Chapter 2. Loss 

Chapter 3. Struggle

Chapter 4. Ignorance

Chapter 5. Betrayal

Chapter 6. Community

Chapter 7. Faith

Chapter 8. Values

Chapter 9. Principles

Chapter 10. Ambition

Chapter 11. Mentorship

Chapter 12. Love

Chapter 13. Leadership

"Sometimes, in those moments when we are at our

weakest, when it is most difficult to see the path before

us, the doors of opportunity are cracked open for us. We

are given a choice. Whether or not we choose to walk

through those doors is another matter."

"Whenever I experience a new loss, which I know

will inevitably come, I look for those opportunities to

recycle the gifts loved ones have given me. I look for ways

to escape the locks of depression and find the beauty in

their life."

"I am reminded that I have so many of these moments

in life when I must be woken up from my own ignorance.

Sometimes, it comes in the form of a hard slap in the

face. Other times, it is more subtle. Regardless, I need to

constantly remind myself to become immersed in the

larger world around me—to escape my own ignorance.

Because if I don’t, I might just be missing out on some of

the best parts of life."

"Daily, I take a look at those pieces of paper hung on

my wall showing the fancy degrees I have received to

remind myself of that important lesson: degrees can be

used to justify our comfortable life but they can also be

used to inspire us to take that leap of faith—take a chance

on the unknown.

Because, when we do so, we find our authentic self.

And, when that happens, superficial realities seem to

dissipate in life."

". . .eroding your principles keeps you in a constant

state of dehydration. You will never be satisfied and

will likely wind up turning into some image of yourself

you never knew existed. Living a principled life, however,

is the vehicle toward finding internal happiness with

yourself and long-term satisfaction with your community."

"Only fools tell you that you either have or don’t have

ambition. We all do. It may manifest differently and in

different degrees as others, but we all have it. Ambition is

one of those rare traits that has advanced our species to

the top of the food chain; however, unchecked ambition is

a lonely affair. It becomes self-isolating and self-subscripting

and can cause fractures in our foundational values

we thought so solid."

"We all have Pivot Points in our life. They are opportunities

to grow to the best version of our authentic self.

Any one of those apparently small decisions has the power

to drastically change our life. My hope for you is that you

find your own Pivot Points. When you’re presented with

those Pivot Points, give them the respect they deserve.

Seize them. Analyze them. See where those choices have,

or could, lead you. I’ll bet you it leads you toward a journey

of growth, self-discovery, fulfillment, and purpose."