Sam Brown, a national speaker and bestselling author, discusses his book 'Grow Through What You Go Through' and his journey as an author. He shares his writing process, including repurposing content and creating a schedule. Sam also talks about his future goals, such as turning the book into a curriculum and impacting college campuses.

He emphasizes the importance of personal development and the flaws in the education system when it comes to preparing young adults for life. In this conversation, Sam discusses the importance of seeking help and providing help. the symbolism behind the cover of his book, the process of growth, repurposing content to reach different demographics, motivation and drive, overcoming imposter syndrome, breaking limitations and creating your own path, the impact of sharing your story, finding balance and unwinding, and creating purposeful and impactful content.

Takeaways

Repurpose existing content to create a book

Focus on the most important topics and provide practical value

Create a curriculum to have a long-term impact on youth development

Support young adults beyond the age of 18 It's important to seek help and provide help to young people who may be struggling

The cover of Sam's book symbolizes the process of growth, with the rose representing true growth and the concrete representing the resistance faced during growth

Repurposing content allows for reaching different demographics and expanding the impact of the message

Motivation and drive are essential in pursuing goals and making a difference

Overcoming imposter syndrome is crucial in realizing one's potentia l

Breaking limitations and creating your own path is key to personal and professional growth

Sharing your story can have a profound impact on others and save lives

Finding balance and taking time to unwind is important for overall well-being

Creating purposeful and impactful content can inspire and educate others

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:32 Background and Book Release

04:05 Writing Process and Content Selection

07:06 Repurposing Content and Writing Schedule

10:16 Creating a Curriculum

12:06 Book Cover and Target Audience

13:32 Impact of the Book and Future Goals

16:04 Continuing to Set Goals

19:58 Selling Out Books and Impacting College Campuses

20:23 Passion for Youth Development

22:11 Flaws in the Education System

25:21 Supporting Young Adults

30:09 The Importance of Seeking Help and Providing Help

30:53 The Symbolism of the Book Cover

34:16 The Process of Growth

36:28 Repurposing Content and Reaching Different Demographics

37:56 Motivation and Drive

38:24 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

44:12 Breaking Limitations and Creating Your Own Path

45:30 The Impact of Sharing Your Story

53:20 Finding Balance and Unwinding

57:06 Creating Purposeful and Impactful Content

58:08 Where to Find Sam and His Book

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