Live Your BEST Life: The Advantage of Disadvantage
Artis, Patrick ; Tucker, Monique Royal ; Cunningham, Gwen
Synopsis "Live Your BEST Life: The Advantage of Disadvantage"
When you hear the phrase "the Advantage of Disadvantage" it almost seems like an oxymoron. How can being faced with a disadvantage be an advantage? But trust me, it is real. Life is going to throw challenges at us, but our response to those challenges is what gives our life more meaning. This book is filled with stories of people who faced challenges, but who then used them and the disadvantages that came with them, to get the most out of their lives. Think about it, do you recall ever hearing about a heavyweight boxing champion that grew up with a silver spoon in their mouth? I bet you do not. Most of them grew up in a very difficult environment, facing numerous challenges every day. However, despite the fact that they were placed in difficult situations, they decided that they must fight their way out of it to live the life they desired. They would use their disadvantages to their advantage. Life gives us setbacks and challenges to see how we will respond. We can give up and decide that there is no hope or we can decide to give it our all and create a way even when there doesn't seem to be one. The truth is, champions are known by their triumphs but they were developed by their trials. The co-authors within this book did a masterful job at articulating just how tough life can be. Like all of us, they faced difficult times, challenging situations, and unforeseen negative circumstances. There were times that they needed help and felt as though they had no one to assist them. That's when they realized that sometimes the only helping hand you're going to find is at the end of your own wrist. If you're looking for strategies to overcome life's difficult situations, they are in this book. If you know someone who is facing a difficult time and needs a glimmer of hope, give them this book. If surviving is just not enough and you want to learn steps and strategies to thrive, I urge you to use the ones listed in this book. If you have challenges in your life just know that they were not put there to stop you, they were put there to bring out the best in you. Join me along with these authors and learn how to use your disadvantages as your advantage.
