Smarter You, Smarter Them

By Samuel Walker

Raised in the heart of Columbus, GA, Samuel's journey began with humble roots. His unwavering determination and desire to make a difference in his life led him to take actions described in Smarter You Smarter Them. These actions were instrumental with his successes in life, a 22-year career as a distinguished and decorated US Marine Corps officer, father of three, post military career as a Senior Process Engineer in Banking, Vice President of a Nonprofit, Accredited Investor, and countless other achievements and recognitions. Armed with the knowledge enclosed in this book, Samuel has passed this knowledge to his children and coached friends, family, co-workers, and numerous others on how to become just as successful.

 

This is not a book that simply tells you the old cliché, "If I can do it, you can do it, too;" it explains the Why to effective development, which gives you a better understanding of How it is possible to succeed in life. Smarter You, Smarter Them will influence the path you choose to travel in life toward success. If we specifically understand our Why in life, it will fuel the How we go about achieving our goals. 

 

Why is this book different from any other book you've read? Because, unlike other books, I've incorporated the ability to either read the entire book, the bolded words, or view the displayed charts at the end of each chapter and come to the same conclusion. I know learning occurs in various methods and not one singular path. Whichever way you decide to consume Smarter You, Smarter Them, you will receive the same outcome which is VALUE-ADDED TOOLS to assist with creating better outcomes in your life. Enjoy your new journey to becoming a better you to develop a better them—family and friends—thereby creating true generational wealth.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Direction Over Speed Press
• Release date: Oct 29, 2023
• ISBN: 9798989329809

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INTRODUCTION

This is not a book that simply tells you the old cliché, If I can do it, you can do it, too; it explains the Why to effective development, which gives you a better understanding of How it is possible to succeed in life. Smarter You, Smarter Them will influence the path you choose to travel in life. If we specifically understand our Why in life, it will fuel the How we go about achieving our goals.

This book became a thought while I was serving our country during my twenty-two years in the world’s most elite fighting force, the United States Marine Corps. My career required me to spend a lot of time away from my beautiful children, Samuel Jr., Solomon, and Lael. Most of this time was filled with volunteering and mentoring within the local communities of my newfound residence. As I committed my time to these efforts, a common factor arose while having conversations with different people. Not many understood the Why of their efforts in life in order to be successful, not even my own children. Many of us believe that, since our children are young, we have plenty of time to instill knowledge in them. But, a question we rarely ask ourselves is, What if something unexpectedly happens to me? How do I guide my children then?

I got just that wakeup call while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan during 2011. A rocket hit within yards of the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) building where I was calling my wife and children. My children were six and a newborn who’d been born days after I’d arrived in Afghanistan. The rocket vibration shook everyone out of their seats. At that time, I’d thought that I might not leave that place alive, that my children were too young to know who I was, and my youngest would never get the chance to meet me.

That’s why I’ve written this book.

I was born in a poverty environment, but, over many years, I’d decided to become a lifelong learner, someone who keeps acquiring new skills and capabilities well past the formal education years. Becoming a lifelong learner improved my life to levels I’d only dreamt of; I began to understand that KNOWLEDGE is the number one equalizer in life. Therefore, I must pass on the knowledge I’ve gained during my life as my legacy to the next generation of learners.

This book is to, first, pass down