It's Not about the Knockdown: A teen guide to winning the fight for your life

by Ian J Humphrey

With the pressure of success being greater now than Academics, sports, and relationships, just to name a few. Today's youth often struggle with adversity, and when they fall short of the many expectations placed upon them, are unsure how to pick themselves back up again and continue.In It's Not about The Knockdown, Ian Humphrey, gives teens practical, yet strong advice they need to face adversity and continue moving forward with confidence. Using his own life, Ian shows teens how to stop making excuses, take positive risks, choose better friends, build self-esteem, and more. This book/journal will help teens see adversity as an opportunity instead of an obstacle.

132 pages, Paperback

First published March 31, 2014

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ian Humphrey's book is an easy read. The target audience is teenagers, so some of the content is a little simplified for the adult reader, but that doesn't make it any less powerful or touching. I truly found Ian's story inspiring, his methods and message are powerful, real, achievable, and tangible. I will definitely share this book with my kids, and my nieces & nephews. Read it in one sitting, even while completing the exercises within, and despite being well over the age of the target audience, I am walking away with new ideas and a new attitude!

[Gina Schlicksup · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great message for teens and adults alike!

[Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading about Ian's personal journey through life and the steps he took to fight through adversity to get to where he is today. What a journey it was! Additionally, the book provides a wealth of practical tips and exercises that encourages readers to assess our present situation, and focus on the steps to take for a successful future. The book will transform skeptics who are at a standstill into motivated believers who are equipped with confidence to reach for their goals! I will definitely share this book with my kids and nephews, as it is written for the younger generation. However, I found myself benefiting from the book as well!

[Rick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ian's book is outstanding and a great way for teens or anyone to take control of their own future. Ian tells his story about being in prison and setting goals to stay out once he was released. He has done an admirable job of demonstrating there can be success after the knockdown. His advice to the reader, if taken, will help them earn a positive future without the 'knockdown.' I highly recommend this book for those who sincerely want young people to succeed, especially those who may be destined to repeat the same failed behavior they may have been exposed to as a child.