If You Can See It, You Can Be It: 12 Street-Smart Recipes for Success

by Jeff Henderson

In his latest book, Chef Jeff Henderson, the  New York Times  best-selling author of  From the Streets to the Stove, From Cocaine to Foie Gras , presents two decades of life lessons that he gained on his redemptive journey from drug dealer to TV celebrity chef to nationally acclaimed speaker. 

He has devoted himself to mentoring and motivating at-risk and vulnerable Americans, and his remarkable achievements and inspiring presentations have made him a sought-after speaker for business and non-profit organizations, addressing tens of thousands of individuals each year at conventions, conferences, and seminars. 

Now, with the 12 inspiring and pragmatic "recipes" he offers in this book, you can discover your hidden business aptitudes, make life-changing decisions, and secure bulletproof personal and professional success. 

Whether you’re a "have-not" suffering from generational or situational poverty or a "lost-a-lot" knocked out by the economic recession, you’ll learn something from Chef Jeff’s unique perspectives on the virtues of self-knowledge, hard work, determination, and leverage in the real world. Reboot your dreams and gain a new foothold on the ladder to success!

360 pages, Paperback

First published October 15, 2012

Reviews

[Gilbert Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book for people looking to get their life back on track or young people want to better themselves.

[Juan Chavez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book on steps to take control of your life. I met Chef Jeff Henderson and I found him to be very inspirational. It is not only his story but the way he tells it that is very moving. His 12 steps are

[Merry Miller moon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chef Jeff's 12 street smart recipes for success. If anyone can write a self-help book about becoming successful, it is indeed Chef Jeff. He served a ten year prison sentence for dealing drugs. He was educated and learned to cook while serving his sentence. I don't know of any other celebrity chef who has risen from such lows to become so successful. Chef Jeff lays it all out here, chapter by chapter on how you too can become a successful person. He lays out the basics, such as 'hustlepreneur', a term to describe a person who hustles, but does it for the right reasons. He lists 12 street smart tips, self-controller, sacrificer, knowledge-jacker, ESP-er, gambler, gab master, chameleon, crew master, winner, last in liner, no-strings giver, and shot caller. Each chapter is spoken in basic, easy to follow and understand language and it's not 'preachy'. Chef Jeff has been there and down that, and he explains it in a realistic way that makes sense so that anyone can understand it and become a more successful person after reading and applying his concepts. I thoroughly enjoyed this self help book and found it to very useful in my day to day life. Bonus-my copy is signed by Chef Jeff! I saw him give a talk and he was amazing! If you get the chance to see Chef Jeff, do it! He is a down to earth man, who is sincere and real.

[Elaine Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it. I think his book is inspiring, and upbeat.