“Greatness” has been defined as a quality of being great, distinguished, or eminent. “Road to Greatness” employs examples of selected individuals who achieved greatness. The road begins with a desire to become successful by creating a personal path to attain exceptional goals. “Genius= 1% Inspiration and 99% Perspiration.” - Thomas Edison (Inventor: He made 1000 unsuccessful attempts before inventing the light bulb.) “Never, never, never, never give up.” – Sir Winston Churchill (Historian, Nobel Prize Winner in Literature (1953) and Prime Minister of the UK during World War-2.) “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” – Albert Einstein (Theoretical physicist; Winner of the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics.) “If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney (Entrepreneur, animator, writer, film producer; record holder for individual Academy Awards.) “People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things.” Sir Edmund Hillary (Mountaineer, explorer, philanthropist; first climber with Tenzing Norgay to summit Mount Everest in 1953). “Road to Greatness” explores four groupings of over forty success factors that are instrumental in extraordinary achievement: Physical and Mental Fitness Connection of Inner and Outer Circles Constant Learning Skill Development Achieving competence in the success factors enhances an individual’s ability to achieve greatness and can be developed through discipline and deliberate practice by incorporation in small increments into routine activities. True greats consistently grow through self-awareness to overcome their limitations, take on challenges, and endeavor to face the obstacles they encounter. The characteristics and traits that drive greatness are inherent within all of us and can be applied to any field, subject, or discipline. “Road to Greatness” provides a roadmap to create a personalized path to extraordinary achievement for students, parents, teachers and graduates entering the workforce. Although it is uncertain what challenges you will face, the roadmap and exploration of greatness arms you with the tools you will need. As such, only one question remains: Are you willing to embark on your own road to greatness?

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with the acclaimed author Samil Raza as he takes you down 'The Road to Greatness,' a mesmerizing chronicle of his two-year odyssey in the world of running. This isn't just a book about running; it's a compelling narrative that encapsulates the essence of human determination and the pursuit of excellence. It's also a comprehensive guide for runners of all levels. Through the pages of 'The Road to Greatness,' Samil Raza invites you to step into his running shoes and experience the highs, lows, and sheer euphoria of his remarkable journey. As you flip through these pages, you'll be swept away by the vivid descriptions of breathtaking landscapes, the camaraderie forged on the open road, and the grit required to conquer every mile. In this book, Samil doesn't just share his passion for running; he imparts a life philosophy that transcends the sport itself. You'll learn about the power of perseverance, the boundless joy of pushing your limits, and the unwavering commitment needed to conquer the road ahead, not only in running but in life.

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UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHYKOBE BRYANT: THE ROAD TO GREATNESSIn the fascinating world of basketball, there is one name that shines brightly, a legend that transcends the court and becomes an endless source of inspiration. That name is Kobe Bryant, and his life and career are a testament to the power of determination, passion and unwavering self-belief. Now, we invite you to immerse yourself in his gripping story through our book, "Kobe Bryant: The Road to Greatness."Top 5 Themes of the Book1. The Ascent from Humility2. The Mamba Mentality3. Leadership and Legacy4. Resilience and Overcoming5. Global InfluenceCONTENT (30 CHAPTERS)IntroductionPART I: THE BEGINNINGS OF AN ICONA Boy In PhiladelphiaKobe And His FamilySchool Basketball BeginningsThe Decision To Jump To The NbaPART II: THE LEARNING YEARSKobe And Shaq: A Dominant DuoThe 2000 ChampionshipChallenges And FailuresOvercoming ObstaclesPART III: THE RISE TO STARDOMThe Development Of The Mamba MentalityThe Nba Mvp TitleEpic RivalriesKobe At The OlympicsPART IV: INJURIES AND RESILIENCEInjuries And RehabilitationThe Triumphant ReturnThe 81-Point AchievementPART V: LEADER IN THE TWILIGHT OF HIS CAREER.The Nba Title In 2009 And 2010Kobe Off The CourtRetirement From The NbaPART VI: LEGACY AND LIFE AFTER BASKETBALLBusiness VenturesPhilanthropy And ActivismKobe As Mentor And CoachPART VII: TRAGEDY AND LASTING LEGACYKobe's Tragic LossTributes And TributesImpact On Pop CulturePART VIII: REFLECTIONS AND MEMORIESPersonal Recollections From Friends And FamilyKobe's FuneralKobe's Legacy In EducationPART IX: KOBE BRYANT'S GLOBAL INFLUENCEKobe In The WorldHis Inspiration ContinuesKobe Bryant's Path To GreatnessPHRASES

You were created for great things! Yes, you! You have picked the right book, at the right time, so you can live an extraordinary life. Whether you have a desire to own your own business, be a great employee, be in full time ministry, or become a great stay home mom, your season to accomplish something great and live the great life God has in store for you is now. In this book, "You Were Created for Greatness," you will learn the 12 steps that will help transform your life. You will also learn: To embrace your God given dream! To release your hidden potential! To focus on your "one great thing!" To overcome 3 major obstacles in your life and more! Yes, you were created for great things! Your Creator wants you to have a great marriage, a great job, a great ministry, great health, great finances, and more! It is time to release His greatness so you can glorify Him! CJ Small is a Christian Motivational Speaker, Author, and Minister that lives to encourage others to live life to the fullest. CJ resides in Plano, Texas with his best friend and wife, Ida Small, and is the father of four wonderful children.

Uel Blank's primary career focused upon economic and community development. Much of it involved extension and classroom teaching and research in the Land-Grant universities of Missouri, Michigan and Minnesota. He also served as an economic development consultant to businesses and communities in the Midwestern United States and overseas---in the Middle East, the Baltic States of Estonia and Latvia, and in Post-Soviet Russia. In contrast to his present career, his first job after undergraduate college was as an industrial chemist. He also covered 100,000 miles of the Pacific Ocean aboard a destroyer in World War II. In even sharper contrast, he grew up on the family farm where, despite the on-rushing events of the Twentieth Century, life retained many of the semi-subsistence characteristics of the previous century. These wide-ranging experiences equip him well to bring to life the events and people recorded in the diaries that provide the basis for this book's narrative.

Have you ever wondered that your life is meant to be more than what it is right now? Have you ever had this unshakeable feeling that you are meant to do something great? Well, I am here to inform you that those feelings are accurate; you are created with purpose on purpose! Those feelings that you are experiencing are because you have greatness locked up inside you, and it is trying to break free, but there is something holding you back! What is it? Ever since the foundation of the world, we have been fighting an enemy that has been trying to diminish the greatness that is inside all of us. The Bible says in John 10:10 that the enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy; so the enemy wants to rob you of the destiny that has already been prepared for you. He wants to kill the gifts and talents that have been given to you by God and destroy any thought of you becoming successful. I’ve come to let you know that you were predestined for greatness! God told the prophet Jeremiah that before he was in his mother’s womb, he knew him and set him apart and appointed him to be a prophet to the nations (Jeremiah 1:5). So God had called you and had a plan for you before you were even born! This book is to encourage you that no matter what have happened in your past to try to discourage you from becoming successful, it will not stop you from reaching your highest dreams. The negative things that have happened in your life were a plot and scheme from the enemy to try and stop you from discovering your God-given purpose. After reading this book, you will be confident and reassured that what you have been through was all a setup for you to walk right into your destiny!