I Think Myself Happy

Growing up, Robert was faced with many obstacles. He lived in a tough neighborhood where the temptation of drugs and alcohol, as well as violence is present daily. As a young man, he witnessed a shooting in his school, and was held back in the sixth grade. To make matters worse, a teacher told him that he wasn't college material. Nevertheless, he pressed on through life's circumstances. Because of sports, family, faith, hard work, and resilience, he beat the odds. At present, he is an Assistant Principal at the same middle school where he was held back and told he wasn't college material. Throughout life, he has learned that it is the mind of the man that must change in order to accomplish success and true happiness. Through poetry, short stories, and meaningful straight-talk, he hopes to inspire young people across the nation to change their thinking, therefore changing the outcomes of their situations. He believes this book will motivate students to dream big and know that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to.