12 to life is a play on words.  This episode is discussing what it's like to transition from 12th grade to real life.  I discuss some of the challenges and how to prepare for real life using my 1 stage 2 phase process.  The stage is called "The Gap" and phases are...

You ever spend year after year perfecting your talent or skill, so you can become the best at it just to hold out on using it? You or someone you know hold out on living your best life because you are waiting on something special to happen before you start living?  

Most of the time we talk about trying to “make it”.  We spend years trying to “make it” but the crazy part is that we don’t even know what making it is. We don't even know what making it looks like. What does it mean to make it?  What does it look like to make it?  

Have you been praying and asking God why you're not progressing?  Maybe you've been stuck in the same spot for the last few years and don't know how to move forward.  What has been stealing your future?  This episode will help you get your future back.

Do you know your value? 
Why do people hang around you?
Are you a value thief?  
Are you adding value to others?

These are just a few things that will help you understand how to maximize your value.

People always say things like “You gone make it” or “You gone be successful”.  What does being successful mean?  Is being successful even important?  How do we know when someone is successful?  How do we become successful?  
This is very important for you to know so you can have a successful future. 

I've been noticing a trend when it comes to people not being themselves.  If you or someone you know has ever wondered why you can't reach your goals or achieve success.  This will change your life.

Being great doesn't just happen overnight.  Becoming successful requires a key ingredient and that ingredient is determination.  How determined are you to be successful?  How determined are you to become great?  This episode will answer these questions and help you understand the value of determination to achieve your goals.  

JUST A KID FROM CLEVELAND
HOST: TYRONE CRAWFORD

Welcome to "Just A Kid From Cleveland" podcast.  For most of my adult life I've been know for Christian rapping.  Rapping is something that I absolutely love, but it's not all of who I am.  I realized that God has placed multiple gifts inside of me, two of which are speaking and teaching.  I believe that we should use our gifts and talents not just to benefit ourselves, but to serve and benefit others as well.  I've notice that people are straying away from the faith, losing their identities, losing hope, and seeking out ways to achieve their dreams.  I believe that with this podcast I can help with these things.  I'm just a young kid from Cleveland, Ohio that has been through more than you can imagine as an only child.  Through my life experiences and love for people I believe these episodes will change and impact lives.