Publisher's Synopsis
"The Working Man's Tony Robbins," multi-book author Tony Howard again shares his inspirational, humble, powerful, streetwise wisdom, this time focusing on how to hold yourself responsible in the face of hard times, and how to be a positive influence on today's youth. Based on his experiences in the navy, on the street, and as an entrepreneur, Tony's books are short, easy reads, aimed at the average person facing adversity today. Single moms, ex-cons, unemployed, people facing economic hardship-here is specific, motivational advice not coming from some distant professor, but from a diligent young man who has overcome the same obstacles so many of us face, and has learned how to take control of his own life through hard work, persistence, sacrifice, and smart decisions. Tony Howard has sharpened and improved his own life through tough experience. With gratitude, he has learned from his own mistakes. Sections include: -Building a sense of community - and why-Challenges facing today's youth-Choosing/ being role models and mentors-The importance of appearances-Courage and sacrifice-How to learn from our mistakes"Dream big but be realistic," Tony says. This is not pie-in-the-sky, happy-go-lucky advice from a silver-spooned "motivational speaker." This is advice born of the street from someone who has been there. Tony Howard won't tell you it's okay to complain or sit back and wait for things happen. He'll tell you to take life on with both hands and get out there make things happen, yourself-for your sake, for your children's sake, and for all our children's sake. No one else will do it for you, and nothing else is more important.
