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Many so-called experts have counted this generation of teens out. They believe yours is a lost and hopeless generation. Opportunities to join gangs, sell drugs, waste time and talent and make other crippling decisions are all around you. No, it is not easy being a teenager in America today. You want to be independent, yet you feel confined by your parents' rules. You attend school but have no idea how this will really help you later in life. Friends, dating, earning money, and choosing a future career may be important to you right now, but you don't know where to begin. Here's the good news: You are about to learn simple yet powerful ideas that will teach you how to take control of your life regardless of what your circumstances are. You can make it around all the traps and live a successful life if you have the right blueprint. This book provides such a blueprint. If you understand and apply the principles and strategies I outline, you are virtually guaranteed to gain respect, success, and power in all the right ways. If you take this information seriously, it can help you make sense of yourself and the world around you. This book will teach you: -The importance of loving yourself-How to develop self-confidence-How to prepare yourself right now for the future-How to make good decisions-How to choose friends -How to manage your time-The importance of aiming for excellence-How to avoid major traps in lifeNote: This edition and all forthcoming editions only contains information for youth. The parent section will no longer be included.
About the Author: Agyei Tyehimba is an educator, writer, and activist from Harlem, New York. He is the co-founder of KAPPA Middle School 215 in the Bronx, New York. He has over 20 years experience as a schoolteacher, educator and youth development specialist. Agyei co-wrote the Essence Bestselling memoir "Game Over: The Rise and Transformation of a Harlem Hustler," which was published by Simon & Schuster in 2007. In 2013, he wrote "The Blueprint: A BSU Handbook," which provides Black college student activists with the skills and information they need to effectively lead Black Student Unions. A powerful speaker, Mr. Tyehimba has been featured on NY1 News, C-Span and was a commentator in the A&E documentary "The Mayor of Harlem: Alberto 'Alpo' Martinez. Agyei is a professional consultant providing political advice and direction for Black student organizations, community activist groups, and nonprofits. Agyei earned his Bachelor's degree in sociology from Syracuse University, his Master's degree of Professional Studies in Africana Studies from Cornell University, and his Master of Arts degree in African American Studies from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781497420434
  • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publisher Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 176
  • Series Title: English
  • Sub Title: A Self-Empowerment Book for Teens
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1497420431
  • Publisher Date: 03 Apr 2014
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 10 mm
  • Weight: 295 gr


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