Parlay: Transforming My Stress Into Mental Resilience

By Tyrone Crawford

Parlay is a book for teens, young adults, and seniors. There is something that everyone can benefit from. From financial stress to mental depression. If you wake up feeling confused about your purpose in life, then this book is for you. If you have or ever had anxiety, stress, concussion, or a tough time discovering your purpose in life, then this book is for you. Parlay is designed to address real life mental struggles and help people manage and overcome the mental prison they may be trapped in. Lastly, even if you aren't dealing with mental challenges, Parlay provides the tools you can use to help those around you that may be going through.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Oct 14, 2021
• ISBN: 9781667800028

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Copyright 2021 by Tyrone Crawford

ISBN: 9781667800028

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the author, except by a reviewer who may quote brief passages in a review to be printed in a newspaper, magazine, journal, materially or electronically.

I dedicate this book to…

My wife, Bridget Crawford.

You are the most loving, amazing, humble, caring, and God-fearing woman ever. Continue to help those around you through prayer and giving. Keep pushing and praying through the challenges that life may bring. I am blessed that you are my wife.

Love you forever.

My children, Isaiah and Kyira Crawford.

Keep being yourselves and striving to be the best you, you can be. I love that both of you are walking your own paths. Continue to follow in the will that God has set for the both of you. I love that you have come to know Christ at such an early age. I pray that blessings continue to cover both of you all the days of your lives.

Love you forever.

Those battling mental health issues.

Be strong through this ongoing mental health battle. You aren’t alone, so you don’t have to fight alone. Never give up and never quit praying. No matter how bad things may seem, life will get better. The struggle is where you sow and grow. You are loved.

Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

What Leaders Are Saying About Parlay

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1: Circle of Trust

Chapter 2: The Unsweetened Truth

Chapter 3: The Quiet Place

Chapter 4: But What If …?

Chapter 5: Comparative Success

Chapter 6: The Mirror of Stress

Chapter 7: Financial Stress

Chapter 8: Control What You Can

Chapter 9: Letting Go

In Closing

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

To my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, thank You for giving me the ability to write this book, and the opportunity to be used by You when you call. Thank You for saving me from a life of sin and thank You for allowing me to travel the world doing Your will.

To my wife and children, thank you for being the greatest support system a husband/father could ever ask for. You all have supported me for years and have always provided great feedback. Wife, you have been a huge part of the success of writing this book. Your positive words and time given to help me write this book has been the inspiration that helped me push through. Love you all forever.

To my mom, thank you for raising, loving, supporting, and helping me become resilient.

Love you.

To my dad, thank you for the wise words, encouragement, love, and support. I am grateful to have you in my life.

Love you.

To my uncles, aunties, and cousins, thank you for helping raise me, supporting me, and being a pillar of hope in my life.

Love you all.

To my mother, sisters, and brother in-laws, thank you for your love and support. Love you all.

To my friends, thank you for your continued support in everything that I do. You are greatly appreciated.

To my high school English teacher Ms. Carmen Jones. Thank you for teaching me the basics of writing and always believing in my abilities to excel to new heights.

To my circle of trust, I appreciate all the guidance, counseling, and support that you’ve provided and continue to provide me. Thank you for holding me accountable, praying for me, and being available when I need someone to talk to.

What Leaders Are Saying About Parlay

As a retired Professional Athlete, I experienced all these emotions and feelings! I wish that I had this book to rely on when I was going through my toughest challenges. As stated in the book, we sometimes feel weak or soft when we seek help, but really, it’s the opposite! We are weak when we don’t seek help! Through the Grace of God, he has provided the help we need through Tyrone and his birthing of Parley!

~ Andra Davis – NFL Player (Retired)

Tyrone Crawford manages to capture and convey a variety of tools and techniques when dealing with mental health and life in general, in this short, easy-to-read, and practical self-help book. His ability to use his personal experiences—sharing some raw truths at times—and weave them with biblical scriptures gives the reader pause and prompts some soul searching. Parlay is a must read for youths and seniors alike. Regardless of your age, there is something for everyone in this book.

~ Toni J. Whaley – Lieutenant Colonel (USAF Retired)

In Christian circles, mental wellness has often been overlooked. Tyrone Crawford has done an excellent job at showing the importance of being a whole human being by finding synergy between your mind, body, and spirit. One of the most important byproducts of turning stress into mental resilience is hope. Our current stress doesn’t have to hinder us, but it can propel us forward into a more healthy view of our purpose. That alone makes this book worth the read!

~ Derek Minor – Grammy & Dove Award Winning Recording Artist

"WOW! This book was Raw and Freeing. Tyrone was vulnerable throughout the book and that was refreshing. It caused me to really examine myself and assess my mental