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Breakthrough: From the streets to success
Change your mindset. Grow self-belief. Achieve success.
Omar Sharif grew up in London surrounded by gangs with fierce loyalties. Carrying a knife offered him protection; belonging; family. But after three of his friends were murdered, Omar sought to change his life. He is now a Pride of Britain Award winner, coach and keynote speaker who inspires teens and young people to believe in themselves, resist peer pressure, and make the most of their lives.
In this book, Omar shares his inspirational story and his 7 secret ingredients to success,
· -Growing from your mistakes
· - Seeking the right type of friendships and overcoming peer pressure
· - Discovering self-belief and knowing your worth
· - Finding fulfilment and happiness instead of chasing short-lived hits
· - Switching your mindset and unlocking the science of habit formation
· - Showing vulnerability and expressing your emotions
From scared teenager to a young man with purpose and direction, Omar's story is one of inspiration and resilience, providing a roadmap for all teens and young people to navigate challenges and achieve success.
Omar Sharif grew up in London surrounded by gangs with fierce loyalties. Carrying a knife offered him protection; belonging; family. But after three of his friends were murdered, Omar sought to change his life. He is now a Pride of Britain Award winner, coach and keynote speaker who inspires teens and young people to believe in themselves, resist peer pressure, and make the most of their lives.
In this book, Omar shares his inspirational story and his 7 secret ingredients to success,
· -Growing from your mistakes
· - Seeking the right type of friendships and overcoming peer pressure
· - Discovering self-belief and knowing your worth
· - Finding fulfilment and happiness instead of chasing short-lived hits
· - Switching your mindset and unlocking the science of habit formation
· - Showing vulnerability and expressing your emotions
From scared teenager to a young man with purpose and direction, Omar's story is one of inspiration and resilience, providing a roadmap for all teens and young people to navigate challenges and achieve success.
212 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 8, 2025
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May 17, 2025
"Breakthrough" by Omar Sharif is a compelling and deeply inspiring read. Omar's life story is a powerful testament to resilience, ambition, and transformation. His personal experiences, particularly those rooted in his youth, resonated with my own early years and the drive for 'street success.' Unlike Omar, I never faced the same life-threatening challenges—but that only deepened my respect for his journey. This book grips you from the first page and doesn't let go until the very end. A must-read for anyone seeking motivation and perspective
June 26, 2026
I listened to this book because I was interested in the author’s story. A former gang member and Pride of Britain Award winner, he shares how he turned his life around and encourages readers to believe in themselves and make better life choices. I’m not the target audience, but I still found it an interesting and worthwhile short listen.
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