Have you seen people in public ranting and raving excessively that they are entitled to something for a bad product or service? Perhaps you have heard a younger worker professing how they should get high wages when just starting in the workplace. Maybe you feel you are not getting what you deserve because of what your family may have done. Have you seen parents give everything to their children without teaching the value of the effort it takes to achieve what they have done? Do we see our next generation disrespecting adults and elders? Do we see many cases of these scenario's in our schools and eventually the judicial system because certain values were not taught in the home? Do you feel that you are not where "you should be" in your career or finances? Our society seems to show people their inadequacies quite well but does not remind us of the greatness within us. Now I understand some people try very hard to instill good values in their kids. I believe we need to show our next generation the value of hard work, respect, and achievement at home. We can learn to change our tempers to understand the "big picture" of a situation so we do not explode with an attitude about a minor issue in public or on social media. We can build on the greatness we have within us by learning more, growing and applying our knowledge to situations and interactions with others. "Life Don't Owe You Nothin' - A Reality Check to Achieve Greatness" is a blunt, "in-your-face" reality check for many. A reminder for some, encouragement and hope for others. A reminder of personal responsibility values that when applied will allow people to achieve the greatness they have within them. A realization that we: -Are not entitled to anything-Need to put forth effort to achieve what we want-Need to make good choices to direct our lives in a positive direction-Don't get a "participation trophy" just for existing-Are not entitled to the fruits of other people's labor-Need to show our value and worth through our efforts, knowledge, and experience This is a book that encourages individuals and groups of the values our society seems to be missing today that can make our personal interactions great again. The value that you can control your destiny by your actions and focused effort toward a positive result is what this book is about. No one is entitled to anything and life doesn't owe you a thing just for being here. If you want greatness, you need to make an effort toward your goal and realize there are other people on this big planet that can help you to achieve the goals you want. Not to mention you can help many people by sharing your knowledge and experience with other people so we all get better. This book is a positive transformation of your outlook on everyday events. Realization of your value and the abilities you have. Values that apply to every situation in your life and will improve your attitude in yourself and your abilities which will improve your production. The realization that taking positive action toward a goal you want provides encouragement, strength, and stamina. Not to mention the satisfaction of knowing you have the abilities to achieve great things.