Burdens of a Dream: 33 Actionable Nuggets of Wisdom for the Creative Entrepreneur: Burdens of a Dream, #1

By Craig M. Chavis Jr.

WINNER OF THE 2020 BEST BOOK AWARDS FOR BUSINESS: ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SMALL BUSINESS

 

Don't Chase Your Dreams-Manifest Them!

 

Do you feel like time is passing you by? Are you dreaming of living a more fulfilling life? Does your mind desire something greater? In Burdens of a Dream: 33 Actionable Nuggets of Wisdom for the Creative Entrepreneur, author Craig M. Chavis Jr. guides readers through the ups and downs of his journey of entrepreneurship through 33 powerful life lessons.

 

In this book, Craig reveals how he transformed from a collegiate athlete into a businessman, left everything behind to serve citizens of a foreign country, and found joy in life after a sudden and unexpected betrayal. Through candid stories and practical advice, he provides the vital spark of hope that will reignite your inner creative genius.

 

Within these pages you will discover:

 

How to learn from other people's mistakes

How to design a business around your unique skills and talents

How to identify hidden traps

Why so many people fail to find their purpose

How to make decisions in your best interest

 

If you are feeling stuck in your present circumstances and have a deep burning desire to take back control of your life, this book is for you. Abandon the status quo, follow the road not taken, and discover who you're truly meant to become!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Author Academy Elite
• Release date: Feb 26, 2021
• ISBN: 9781647460235

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33 Actionable Nuggets of Wisdom

for the Creative Entrepreneur

Craig M. Chavis Jr.

Copyright © 2019 Craig M. Chavis Jr.

All rights reserved.

Printed in the United States of America.

Published by Author Academy Elite

P.O. Box 43

Powell, OH 43065

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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means – for example, electronic, photocopy, recording – without the prior written permission of the author. The only exception is brief quotes in printed reviews.

Library of Congress Control Number: 2019918566

ISBN: 978-1-64746-021-1 (Paperback)

ISBN: 978-1-64746-022-8 (Hardback)

ISBN: 978-1-64746-023-5 (eBook)

Available in paperback, hardback, e-book, and audiobook.

Any Internet addresses (websites, blogs, etc.) and telephone numbers printed in this book are offered as a resource. They are not intended in any way to be or imply an endorsement by the author and Author Academy Elite, nor does the author or Author Academy Elite vouch for the content of these sites and numbers for the life of this book.

This work depicts actual events in the life of the author as truthfully as recollection permits and can be verified by research. To maintain anonymity, some scenes have been compressed, some dialogue has been recreated, and some names and characteristics of specific individuals have been changed to respect privacy.

Creative Direction and Book Design by Craig M. Chavis Jr.

Cover Design by Jon McGregor and Debbie O’Byrne

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to all those who’ll dare to answer their calling to abandon the status quo, follow the road not taken, and discover the person they’re truly meant to become.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Growing Pains

Chapter 2: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions….

Chapter 3: M. A. G. I. C.

Chapter 4: Pattern Recognition

Chapter 5: Discover Your Gifts

Chapter 6: Start Where You Are

Chapter 7: Human Behavior Reveals All

Chapter 8: Collaborate and Elevate

Chapter 9: Processes for Profits

Chapter 10: Purposefully Seeking Purpose

Chapter 11: Weather the Storms of Life

Chapter 12: Selfish and Selfless

Chapter 13: Carpe Diem

Chapter 14: Treat Yo’ Self

Chapter 15: The Power of the Pen

Chapter 16: Scarcity Fuels Resourcefulness

Chapter 17: Base Hits Outscore Home Runs

Chapter 18: Own Nothing, but Control Everything

Chapter 19: Eyes on the Prize

Chapter 20: The Point of No Return

Chapter 21: Trust, but Verify

Chapter 22: The Devil is in the Details

Chapter 23: Blood, Sweat, and Energy

Chapter 24: Go with the Flow

Chapter 25: Closed Mouths Don’t Get Fed

Chapter 26: Murphy’s Law

Chapter 27: Leverage Strategic Partnerships

Chapter 28: Burnout is Real

Chapter 29: Pay Attention to Subtle Warnings

Chapter 30: Ego Death

Chapter 31: F. A. I. L.

Chapter 32: Remember Who You Are

Chapter 33: A New Hope

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

One ironic thing about life is that no matter how hard you try, you can never run away from yourself. For years, I struggled with my past and continually questioned why things happened the way they did. I figured writing a book would remedy this process, yet, there were days when I wanted to forget everything, ignore my thoughts, and leave this project in the dust.

Thankfully, I had an excellent support system, and without the following individuals, it would have been impossible to bring this book into fruition:

Mom, Dad, and Celeste – I am truly blessed to call you family, and without you three, I would not be where I am today.