Summary of You Owe You by John A. Shepard:Ignite Your Power. Your Purpose, and Your Why
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You Owe You by John A. Shepard
In this opening chapter, I serve as a guide to help you understand your inner strength and purpose. Think of this book as a roadmap that will steer you toward discovering your 'why,' using many of my personal challenges and triumphs as real-life examples. No matter where you currently stand on your journey towards greatness, this book is tailored for you.
ET acknowledges his indebtedness to children, particularly those who grew up without fathers. I, too, once felt as though the world was conspiring against me. I lost my home, scavenged for food in trash cans, and slept in abandoned buildings. I adopted a victim mentality, but over time, I managed to find my way out of it and transform myself into a conqueror.
Success requires self-awareness and purpose discovery. It involves recognizing when to sacrifice something good in pursuit of greatness, as well as realizing your full potential. I strive to live up to my potential daily and fulfill the purpose I was born for.
There weren't many expectations for me when I was a child. My parents' possession of a home and cars exceeded what their ancestors could have ever imagined. My great-grandparents had been sharecroppers, and they had endured lives as slaves. How can one even contemplate a greater purpose when survival is the primary goal?
