Creating Success from the Inside Out

ISBN-13: 9780470177136 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 272 str.

Ephren Taylor

Opis

Creating Success from the Inside Out shares the inspiring and motivational story of Ephren Taylor, one of the world's youngest-ever CEOs of a publicly traded company. A millionaire by the young age of sixteen, Taylor tells you what it takes to succeed in life by following your own path and refusing to be defeated. When you ignore the voices of negativity and follow our own true passions, there are no obstacles you can't overcome.

Spis treści

Foreword.

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.

O autorze

Ephren W. Taylor II founded his first company at the age of twelve, became a millionaire at sixteen, and was the CEO of a multimillion–dollar public corporation by the age of twenty–three, one of the youngest CEOs to ever run a publicly traded company. His socially–conscious business vision has included building affordable urban housing and developing biofuels initiatives globally.

W. Emerson Brantley III is a thirty–year marketing and business growth consultant and CEO of Web3Direct. Author of dozens of books, courses, and thousands of marketing campaigns in all media, Brantley serves on Taylor′s board and oversees all marketing activities for his company.

Blurb

Praise For Creating Success From The Inside Out

"At once inspirational and highly actionable, Creating Success from the Inside Out serves as a definitive manual for achieving success through self–actualization in today′s daunting entrepreneurial landscape. Ephren Taylor has succeeded in systematically constructing a blueprint for business and personal wealth on various levels. This is very compelling material."
Neal Lemlein, President, Around the Bend Media, Inc., and former senior marketing executive at Universal Studios, Twentieth Century Fox Pictures, and D′Arcy Masius Benton and Bowles Entertainment

"Ephren Taylor, an early phenom in the entrepreneurial business community, has proven himself a true professional who understands the power and principles of success. Creating Success from the Inside Out inspires all of us to become the next Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, or Oscar De La Hoya of the business world."
Omar Tyree, New York Times bestselling author

"Many believe that past years of experience and education are the biggest predictors of future success. Wrong! Ephren Taylor is living proof that success can come on your own terms, at any stage, and at any age. His refreshing industry insight is exactly what the next generation of wealth–builders needs to grow."
Marshawn Evans, Esq., President, EDGE 3M Sports & Entertainment, and former contestant on The Apprentice