Well Disciplined To Excel
Published:
9/6/2005
Format:
Perfect Bound Softcover
Pages:
252
Size:
6x9
ISBN:
978-1-42087-624-6
Print Type:
B/W
Well Disciplined To Excel Since immigrants began arriving in North America, they have had aspirations to achieve. But for most it has not been a rosy ride since nobody prepared them for the experience ahead. Inspired by experience, Chrispin Ntungo founded Thursday with Chrispin Ntungo, popularly known as TwCN, with the goal to chronicle the experiences of modern-day immigrants. Well Disciplined to Excel is the first volume in the series of TwCN dedicated to sharing the accomplishments, challenges and dreams of modern-day immigrants. Consider this book’s Table of Contents. Think of any relevant topic – leadership, politics, relationships, youth, women, professionals, employment, immigration, etc. It has been discussed at TwCN and you will find articles related to it in this book. Combining wit with wisdom, experience and practicality Chrispin Ntungo explains the unexplainable using easy to understand language. This book provides practical examples from the world of immigrants. It’s a book that parents can share with young people. What parents can’t say boldly to their children is boldly and clearly written in this book. Why struggle with trial and error? Well Disciplined To Excel contains invaluable information to inspire, motivate and empower you to go for your dreams and successfully achieve them. This book contains stand-alone chapters. You can read any chapter at any time anywhere and still get the inspiring, motivating and empowering messages. The book will fulfill its purpose when every time you read it, you will not only be inspired to pursue your dreams, but act immediately. Indeed from TwCN to you, here now is the book you will enjoy.
FREE BOOK PREVIEW: hat is child’s success? Martin Rossman, associate professor of family education at the University of Minnesota, partly defines child’s success as quality relationships, finishing education, and getting started in a career. It is an excellent definition that probably every parent can live with. The dream of every parent is to raise successful children. And it is not as easily done as written down. But it is important to know, strive for and hopefully achieve. Our children and youths may not fulfill their parents’ dreams unless they avoid problems in which many of today’s youths find themselves. This edition of TWCN focuses on identifying, or simply reaffirming, the four challenges or some destructive habits that confront young people, including our children. 1. Alcohol I still remember when I was a kid, perhaps 12, and my parents, or some guardians, drank some home brewed “katata” drink. Often on a Saturday, when I was home, some of these older people offered me some alcohol to taste. And I remember I did taste it once. I didn’t like the taste of it, let alone, its smell. From there on I refused to drink any alcohol, and to this day I never. Looking back, I can only say I was the lucky one. Other kids, however, did taste. Although many like me did not like the taste, somehow, they embraced the habit even into their school years. Generally speaking, most of those who loved and took to alcohol at an early age did not grow into such successful adulthood as their parents may have dreamed for them. The habit of drinking alcohol overwhelmed many, at one time or another, during their early budding lives. Yes, some people still argue, as long as you drink responsibly,
Chrispin Ntungo is a self-published author of Turning Your Dreams into Reality – Personal Planning Guide for Success and Prosperity, and an African immigrant living in C a n a d a < / S P A N > dedicated to enhancing personal and professional development of others. Since 1996, Chrispin Ntungo has served as a part-time advisor on immigration, employment and small business development issues. After helping hundreds of modern-day immigrants develop strategies for their lives overseas, Chrispin Ntungo founded Thursday with Chrispin Ntungo (TwCN) in 2003. Through TwCN people come and spend Thursday with Chrispin Ntungo. Anyone from the audience can ask Chrispin Ntungo questions related to immigrant experiences, including accomplishments, challenging issues, and dreams. In turn, Chrispin Ntungo provides advice that not only inspires, but also motivates and empowers the listeners and readers. The advice is summarized in form of a story every Thursday highlighting accomplishments, challenges and dreams of immigrants. The popularity of these stories speaks volumes to their practicality and relevance in the lives of modern-day immigrants. Chrispin Ntungo is well known for his commitment to promoting unity and prosperity amongst immigrants, particularly those from Africa. To help achieve this Chrispin Ntungo established the African Community Secretariat based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, C a n a d a < / S P A N >. Most recently, Chrispin Ntungo founded the Overseas African Magazine, which can be accessed at www.overseasafrican.com. By sharing immigrant experiences, the magazine’s purpose is to inspire, motivate and empower Overseas Africans to be united, overcome challenges and achieve their dreams. Chrispin Ntungo has a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of M a n i t o b a < /SPAN>. He has been interviewed by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation radio to highlight the accomplishments, challenges and dreams of Overseas Africans. He is also a well sought after speaker and contributor on issues affecting African communities on the Globe.
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