{"product_id":"9780992800307","title":"Your Elephant's Under Threat: How to tap into the transformative power of positive change that eludes you and your business","description":"I always knew I'd be a shepherd. Not in the literal sense, but in the sense that I knew I would be a leader. \u003cp\u003eOne that people would seek direction from. Seek guidance, inspiration, and answers from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp until a few years ago, I was the furthest thing from a shepherd. I was the proverbial sheep. My whole life had been run by someone else's dream, someone else's goals. I would do things because I was expected to do so. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat word, 'expect,' has become something sacred to me, along with another word: success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose words in combination came much later, though.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI was doing what I thought was expected of me, what I was supposed to do. As you'll discover, growing up for me wasn't exactly a walk in the park. Don't get me wrong, I had a wonderful, loving family and great friends, but I always felt like I was different. I was fascinated by the world outside of Galway, outside of Ireland, and always looked to places like America for inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn school, I always tried to go about my business and fit in. As you'll find out, this didn't always go as planned. I was bullied, big time, to the point where I kept my voice hidden and locked up for fear of being ridiculed more. I did what everyone else did, even if I didn't agree with it. Other kids were skipping school, so I'd skip school, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSame could be said about alcohol and trouble. I always hung around with guys a little older than me. Guess I wanted to fit in with the cooler guys. I did what they did because it's what I was supposed to do, right?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSame in college, I did what everyone else did, still hiding my true voice. Still following someone else's path, not my own. College was fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, had my degree in the bag, and now what? London. Investment Banking, here I come. This, too, was someone else's dream, not mine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe problem was that I somehow managed to sabotage myself each and every time. I thought I was just not hire-able and wasn't suitable. And at some level, that was probably true. I've now to come to realise that I was purposely self-sabotaging because investment banking and finance wasn't the path for me. It was something else entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI was going through some major changes as all my work over the last few years seemed like it was for nothing. I was completely lost and didn't know where I was going in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWas this normal? If it was, it sure as hell shouldn't be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProinnsias (one of my friends) and I decided we'd both head off somewhere and get our heads straight. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis time I said to Proinnsias, \"We're going to do something that's not normal, against the grain.\" I was sick of dong what everyone else did. It was time to do what I wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Where will we go?\" he asked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Not Australia, not Canada, and not America. Everyone goes to those places. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI know, we'll go to South America. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI don't know anyone that's ever gone there....\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat, as you'll discover, was one of the best decisions of my life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will discover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The real reason you cannot change and why no amount of positive thinking will fix it...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• How to overcome the threats in your life keeping you from excelling...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The three types of people you need in your life to succeed...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• How to tap into the power of the three words that will change your life and business forever...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The secret to breaking free from the shackles of living someone else's life so you can start living your own...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• How to start accepting failure for what it really is...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The 'expect success' mentality that allows you the freedom and confidence to do whatever you want...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The powerful question that if answered openly and honestly will set the stage for you to live your dream life...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• And much more...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expect Success Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49849787711728,"sku":"9780992800307","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780992800307","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}