Creating Success from the Inside Out: Develop the Focus and Strategy to Uncover the Life You Want

Introduction.

Who Am I, And Why Should You Care About What I Have To Share?

A Disclaimer.

Section I. Begin Where You Are Now.

Get Up Off Of Yourself.

More Than Business.

Section II. Taking Responsibility For Your Own Life.

The Black Hole Of Excuses.

Excuse Number One: I Don't Have The Money.

Excuse Number Two: I Don't Have The Time.

Excuse Number Three: I Need An Education First.

Excuse Number Four: The Lack Of Information & Knowledge.

Excuse Number Five: I Don't Have The Experience.

Excuse Number Six: I Don't Have A Car.

Excuse Number Seven: I'm Just Not Ready.

Section III. The Dark Hall Of Fear.

The Magic Bullet: Self-Confidence.

Fear Of People.

Fear Of Failure.

Fear Of Loss Vs. Hope Of Gain.

Choosing Failure. Choosing Success.

Section IV. Empowerment Vs. Victimhood.

Responsibility & Power vs. Blame & Powerlessness.

Empowerment.

Decisiveness and Determination.

Change Your Life, Break The Cycle.

Forgiveness, Key To Overcoming.

Get Uncomfortable And Face Your Fears.

Conventional Wisdom Is Almost Always Wrong.

Section V. Why Every Young Person Should Start A Business.

What If I Don't Know What I Want To Do?

Start With What You Know.

Don't Wait Til You're Old, Or Even Grown Up.

True Success & Giving Back.

What Is True Success?

I Don't Do It For Money, Neither Should You!

Socially-Conscious Investing To Empower Urban Communities.

Section VI. Getting What You Need To Succeed.

How's Your Starter Switch?

Where To Get The Information & Knowledge You Need.

Information & Knowledge.

Mentors.

Section VII. Failure: Losing It All & Building It Again.

Epilogue. Dream Bigger Dreams!

About Ephren W. Taylor II.

Ephren Taylor Timeline.

About W. Emerson Brantley III.