How to Become a Champion in Life

By Francile Curry McCottry

The journey of life is so uncertain, and along the way, individuals will encounter many unexpected obstacles. My hope is that this book will be a guide to enhance, educate, and empower teens and young adults, propelling individuals into a successful, prosperous future.

Beloved I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth (John 3:2, KJV).

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jan 30, 2017
• ISBN: 9781524568474

Francile Curry McCottry

Francile resides in Cedar Hill, Texas. She is the author of several books and two stage plays. She is a wife, a mother, and a grandmother. If you would like to contact Ms. Curry, you may do so through the following mediums: Email: [e-mail] Facebook: Francile Curry Instagram: angelwing6 Phone: [phone] P.O. Box 1524 Cedar Hill, TX 75106-1524

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Copyright © 2017 by Francile Curry McCottry.

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CONTENTS

Introduction

One Plan for Your Future

Two The Importance of Education

Three You Have The Power To Make Your Dreams Come True

Four Setting Goals

Five Stupid Is as Stupid Does

Six Do You Know Who You Are?

Seven Attitudes

Eight Making Good Choices and Good Decisions

Nine How to Maintain Good Credit and Save for the Future

Ten Giving Back

From the Author

Words of Wisdom

BELOVED

I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

3 John 1:2, (KJV)

This book is

dedicated to my beautiful family.

Bountiful blessings to everyone with all my love.

INTRODUCTION

Y OUNG PEOPLE, HOW would you like to become a champion in life? I know this is a hypothetical question, but I must ask this question because based on my personal observation, in this day and time, individuals tend to deliberately sabotage their own lives. How, you ask? By acts such as having sex at an early age, having unprotected sex, abusing drugs and alcohol, committing violent acts such as bullying, dropping out of school, senseless killings, gang banging, and the list goes on an d on.

An overwhelming percentage of individuals between the ages of 12 and 17 lack the personal desire and the commitment to obtain a better life for themselves. They seem to not have respect for themselves or for others. It is also a harsh reality that the majority of the overcrowded prisons in the United States are overflowing with individuals, both male and female, as young as 21 years old.

It is my personal belief that the major reason for these catastrophic actions are due to the lack of making good decisions. It is my