King - The power of 100!: kickstart your dreams, Build Momentum, and discover Unlimited possibility

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Did you know that theres a blueprint for becoming a hero? In The Power of 100!, Shaun King helps everyday leaders discover the energy and ideas they need to realize their deepest passions and most important dreams. Crack open this book, strap on your cape, and soar.

Joshua DuBois, author, The Presidents Devotional , former executive director of the Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships in the Executive Office of the President of the United States

Passion is great, but eventually it has to lead to a plan or youll only end up with a lot of what-might-have-been moments. Fortunately, Shaun King has created a personal, practical resource to help dreamers, achievers, and leaders accomplish the goals theyve always felt called to!

Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of Start: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average & Do Work That Matters

When it comes to making a difference in the world, Shaun King knows that it starts with leading yourself, with setting smart goals and going after them. I have learned so much from him and know you will, too. It all begins with understanding the power of 100.

Jeff Goins, author, The Art of Work

Were all guilty of backing away from a dream that seems impossible. I was almost moved to tears by the conviction I felt while reading Shauns words about the fear and doubt we get once we grow up. In this book Shaun not only makes you reenergize those ridiculous dreams you have, but he also gives practical steps on how to realistically achieve them. Im going to keep this one close!

PJ Morton, Grammy winner, member of Maroon 5

Success is nothing without a plan. If you are like me, a leader with many great ideas, you need help with how to see them manifested. The Power of 100! by Shaun King has amazing tools to get you right where you want to be.

Ledisi, eight-time Grammy nominee

Shaun King does the work and is who we say we should see more of. This book, with so many amazing stories and lessons from his life, is going to help you.

Talib Kweli, hip-hop artist, activist

To my beautiful best friend, Rai.

Youve had my back since 97 and have encouraged me to pursue my passions at every stop along the way.

Thank you, baby. I love you so much.

F or some reason we avoid thinking about death. Its as if we truly believe it will never occur to us. Its almost delusional.

But as I grow older, I gain more clarity on the human condition. I realize life is more than a series of chaotic events slammed together. Its more than time passing and experiences had. And its more than fading away at an old age.

Over the past few years, its been my mission alongside leaders like Shaun to help people escape the ordinary and to encourage them toward the life they love. At our core, humans desire purpose, connection, variety, and freedom. Yet many still find themselves locked in careers, cities, and bodies they dislike.

Why? Have we given up? Have we settled for typical? What shift in thinking have we allowed to creep into our hearts and minds?

Shauns The Power of 100! unlocks the secrets for producing a wholesome life, a life of adventure and deep relationships and faith. Shaun offers simplicity, where many only bring complexity. His system is practical, functional, and proven. Even more, Ive watched Shaun live out this book in his own life. From his exotic travels and fathering his large family to launching companies and building exciting relationships, his life is his research, and his dedication has continued to walk thousands down the path of purposeful living and authentic joy.

In the words to come, youll learn that crafting a great life is not difficult; its intentional. But we require a guide. A tool to assist us on our journey and to sustain our efforts. Here is your answer. Its more than a book. Its more than a plan. Its wisdom and opportunity bleeding from a page.

Its an answer to what really matters: your life.

To a story you want,

Dale Partridge, founder of TheDailyPositive.com and Sevenly.org, author of People Over Profit

I smelled smoke. I tasted my blood and could feel the skin falling off my face. I strained to move my mouth and realized that it was full of glass. Jagged, large chunks of my teeth were missing. I thought I was going to die.

Just moments earlier everything on my checklist for a perfect life seemed to be in place:

New car? Check.

A good credit score? Yes.

Brand-new house? Check that one, too.

A fulfilling job that paid the bills? Check.

A church we loved? Definitely.

Some pocket money? Check.

A happy wife? Check.

A healthy baby? Yes indeed.

Seriously? What more could I ask for?

As I drove down the Kentucky interstate with my wife, Rai (pronounced Ray), that wintry Friday evening in November, my heart was full, my mind was clear, and I was one happy dude. We were visiting our family for Thanksgiving and had woken up ridiculously early the following morning to hunt down those insane Black Friday sales, wandering all over Lexington to buy items for our very first family home. We had racked up deals and were scheduled to move into our house back in Atlanta in four days. After dinner, we hopped in the car to drive a couple of miles down the road for a movie date with my brother and his wife.

It seemed like the perfect day.

Blasting from the speakers of the car was a fast-paced gospel song that we loved. I hardly ever listened to gospel music, but this song was our jam! Rai and I were both laughing and screaming the lyrics like crazy. The hook of the song says, The presence of the Lord is here, and no one could tell me I didnt sound exactly like the dude on the record as I sang along with him. When the track ended, I did what any respectable man does when his favorite song ends... I reached down and hit the repeat button, so we could sing along just one more time.

In that instant the entire trajectory of my life changed. Within a second of restarting the song, the tires of our sedan hit an invisible patch of black ice. At sixty-five miles per hour the car began to spin out of control right through the middle of the interstate. I kid you not, with every fiber of my heart, soul, hands, and feet I tried to will that car straight, but I just couldnt do it.

Today, as I write these words, that stretch of road has a guardrail separating northbound and southbound traffic (maybe because of us), but back then it didnt. Nothing but a steep ditch divided the flow of cars in each direction. Our black Mitsubishi was careening straight for the divide, completely out of control. When we hit the ditch, the impact was so jarring that it alone likely gave us both concussions. Unfortunately, it wasnt enough to stop my car, and according to eyewitness accounts I read in the police report, we barreled out of the ditch and went airborne ( Dukes of Hazzard style) into oncoming traffic.