by Chris Paul
First published 2024
Eric Thomas opens with his story of being a homeless teenager failing in school and struggling as a young Black man in America. He shows how he broke free from victim thinking to recognize his unique gift for connecting with diverse audiences across boardrooms, locker rooms, churches, and classrooms. Thomas argues that success requires deeply understanding yourself and your environment, identifying your core motivation, and accepting that achieving greatness may mean sacrificing good opportunities. He presents his method for taking immediate action rather than waiting for inspiration. The book draws from his work with top athletes and business leaders to offer concrete steps for rewriting your life script. Thomas addresses readers who feel success belongs only to others, providing the wake-up call he wishes he had received as a teenager. The book promises to help readers stretch toward their potential and become authentically themselves through his proven approach that has already guided hundreds of thousands on their journeys.
Genres: african-american, self-help, biography-memoir, inspirational
Vibes: inspirational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, rags-to-riches
288 pages · Paperback · Rodale Books