There is no such thing as a “Self Made Man”

I am so grateful for my team that helped me with my book. If it weren’t for them, I don’t think How Far Will I Run would be out for the public eyes today. Wendy pushed me along with the chapters that were on the opportunistic side. When I tried…

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The words introducing my chapters

I have grown up loving poetry and have paid extra attention to the words of songs that were introduced to me growing up. The songs and poems came to me at times that I needed them the most, comforting me through my opportunities and tantalizing me into wide smiles through…

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How Far Will I Run Cover

I love my cover! Michael Kendrick and I took three photo shoots to come up with it. The black and white pulls out the  contradiction the that I battled throughout my life. The dirtied feet announces my journey and endurance, with the light between them lighting my path with hope.…

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Where How Far Will I Run came from

My idea to write my book came from going back to college and watching my younger generations. I realized that some of their ambitions were limited to short-term goals. I wanted so much more for them and I thought if I shared my story, they would realize how attainable their…

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