The Blueprint to Manhood: Greatness Is Your Birth Right, but It Is up to You to Maintain It | for Males Ages 8 to 18

By Rashid Rashad

The need for this type of book is quite prevalent. It does not take a social scientist to see the impact of the increasing number of children growing up in households where the father is not present. Without the socializing benefits of a responsible mature male influence, whose authority is rooted in love and fatherhood for his family? We as a nation are headed toward some serious social issues that will impact our way of life negatively in the United States of America for generations if we continue sweeping the revolving issue of fatherless males under the rug. Far too many young boys are growing up without the slightest understanding of what a dads presence means in a home plus the daily interaction with a loving father, just to talk men talk. The fatherless male does not realize the brainless and clueless behavior patterns that they have been betraying or depth of his situation until they get older and really see how much they truly miss out on by having a positive, male role model father figure in earlier stages of their everyday life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jun 12, 2015
• ISBN: 9781503566804

Rashid Rashad

Rashid Raziq Rashad was born in Atlanta, Ga. On November 17, 1967 and grew up in Techwood Homes the first public housing project built in United States. Throughout the 70s and 80s the area was synonymous with urban blight cascading in drugs and violence; prior to Techwood’s destruction Congress designated the project as the “deadliest housing project in the country”. Rashid’s father Woodrow Stargell Jr. was murdered when he was only eight yrs. old, he has three brothers and one sister; his mother Eloise Stargell was only twenty nine yrs. old at the time of the murder. Rashid graduated from Henry Grady High School in Atlanta, Ga. with a four year athletic scholarship from Savannah State University in football. Rashid has ten children, eight grandchildren and a loving supportive wife Anisa Rashad. Rashid is the parliamentary of the PTA board at Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, Ga. Chairperson of the school council at Pine Ridge Elementary School in Stone Mountain, Ga. also den leader for Boys Scout pack 1891 in Lithonia, Ga. Rashid is the author of the book “The Power of Family Unity: How to Use it to Gain Economical Freedom for Generations”. Mr. Rashad is the president of a non-profit organization called “The Custodians of Faith”, which feed the homeless in downtown Atlanta, Ga. every weekend and travel throughout the country on missions to help the poor. Rashid is a member of “A Titus Man”, a non-profit organization with his brother Scott Chatman which mentors young men.

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The Blueprint

to Manhood

Greatness Is Your Birth Right,

But It Is Up To You To Maintain It

For Males Ages 8 to 18

VOLUME I: MASTERY

Rashid Rashad

Copyright © 2015 by Rashid Rashad.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

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Rev. date: 06/10/2015

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Contents

Introduction

Purpose of the Book

What is Manhood?

What is a blueprint?

The Road to Success and Freedom: Accepting Responsibility for Your Life

The Power of a Clear Goal

Goals and Reticular Cortex

Character Development

You Must Have, a Personal Value System

Solution Oriented Thinking

Got a Problem?

Instant Gratification Impulsive Society

Govern Your Life by Principles

The Last Man Standing: Personal Accountability

Self–Motivation

More Powerful Tips for Self–Discipline

The Rites of Passage: From Boys to Men

Do We Need Rites of Passage?

Is the Rites of Passage Practical in a Modern World?

Entitlements: You Owe Me!

From Entitlements to Thankfulness: Learning to Be Grateful

The Importance of Extracurricular Activities for Teens:

One of Your Greatest Assets; Always Be a Gentleman!

Personal Responsibility

Authenticity

3 Short easy steps in being your Authentic Self:

(W.P.S.D) Will Power and Self–Discipline

Obeying Your Parents Leads to Success and Wisdom

Introduction

You may have been born a male but to become a man is a choice… your choice!

Purpose of the Book

The need for this type of book is quite prevalent. It does not take a social scientist to see the impact of the increasing number of children growing up in households where the father is not present. Without the socializing benefits of a responsible mature male influence, whose authority is rooted in love and fatherhood for his family? We as a nation are headed toward some serious social issues that will impact our way of life negatively in the United States of America for generations if we continue sweeping the revolving issue of fatherless males under the rug. Far too many young boys are growing up without the slightest understanding of what a dad’s presence means in a home plus the daily interaction with a loving father, just to talk men talk. The fatherless male does not realize the brainless and clueless behavior patterns that they have been betraying or depth of his situation until they get older and really see how much they truly miss out on by having a positive, male role model father figure in earlier stages of their everyday life.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 24 million children in America, -one out of three- live in homes where the biological father is absent. The absence of fathers in America’s homes has a direct impact on nearly all of the social issues facing America today. The emotional problems and insecurities of fatherless boys and girls play out in our inner-cities, suburbs, public schools, private schools, social media, and communities daily. But the hope lies in the fact that we as a nation have some very caring people, who recognize that there are some serious multifaceted issues with the majority of our young boys that do not have fathers in their homes and are willing to do something about it. I pray that this book is a reference guide or blueprint to manhood, because young men, greatness is your birthright but it is up to you to maintain it. I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection. Sigmund Freud

Believe it or not, this book is not just for males! I know at first glance, females may think this book is only for their male counterparts. On the contrary, for several reasons it is also extremely valuable for all females whether they are married or single, but especially for those that are single, including their mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunties, and certainly for any aspiring young teenage female. First: As a teen or young woman, you may probably have many misconceptions of what a man could or should be. Second: As you grow older, you may want to think about and learn what to look for in the future a mature male mate. Third: If you hope to be a mother someday, you will play a critical role in teaching your sons how to grow up to be the right kind of men, one that is a strong, wise, mature, caring, and loving man. I just do not believe that any caring mother wants their