Publisher's Synopsis
Refusing to accept boundaries imposed by birthright, this unique self-help guide shares universal lessons garnered from real experiences of life on the streets. Former Chicago gang chief Burrel Lee Wilks introduces fresh, dynamic approaches for replacing negative behaviour s with positive ones, swapping stress for success, and taking the initiative to stand apart from the crowd. Highlighting the importance of self-confidence, ingenuity, and individuality, this insightful handbook guides readers through effective leadership strategies toward attaining sustainable success and achieving common goals -- including security, control, appreciation, love, and happiness. Cutting across social, ethnic, and demographic divides, this unusual account delivers a different kind of success story, offering an alternative perspective for achieving one's personal potential.
