Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell

Are you caught in a cycle of confusion, uncertainty, and pain?Knocked Down, Set Straight will take you on a transformational journey of turning your life's pain into your ultimate gain In this hilarious guide to mindfulness, Spiritual Teacher and Thought Leader Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell, Esq. serves up ways to balance your mind (IQ), heart (EQ), and soul (SQ), and merge them into what she eloquently explains as the Aggregate Intelligence Quotient (AQ)(TM).You will be thrust toward your life's purpose in 25 eye-opening chapters wherein Mitchell-Blackwell sets you straight by: -Sharing recognizable stories of pain, darkness and confusion-Exploring the lessons you learn as you emerge from the cycle of pain-Gifting you with the blessings in the lessons and how to turn that pain into passion in the following five steps:1.Face it 2.Speak it - Roar 3. Forgive it 4. Release it 5. Soar By the end of this powerful roadmap to your better self, you'll understand how to embrace your life's experiences, eradicate foolish behaviors, and obliterate self-defeating patterns "Your ego is an unsupervised child running around your mind. Grab her by the hand, sit her in the corner, and let her know Momma's got it from here." Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell"Knocked Down, Set Straight" described it as a...-Cathartic cleansing: "Amazing platform for transforming pain into something positive. This book is cathartic from the introduction and throughout the book." Dr. David Staten, Editor-in-Chief, The HBCU Times-Call to action: "A refreshing reminder that what has happened in our lives is not 'to' us, but 'for' us; and should be used to unmask and uncover who we truly are." Evelyn L. Richards, Diversity Program Administrator, MARTA-Reminder of grace: "A poignant reminder to 'embrace the pain and watch the blessings reign'." Ruby Jackson, Esq., President - Magic City Bar Association-Tool to navigate success: "Disappointments provide fertile ground for the best lessons. Lynita propels these lessons into success and shares her method for navigating the process." Deborah Hightower, Forbes Coaches Council Member-Desire to be better: "With light-hearted humor and satire, Lynita addresses consequences of and solutions to unhealthy attitudes in a way that causes the reader to self-analyze, and desire to learn more." Attorney Ida Tyree Hyche-Aid for resiliency: "This book is a must read for all leaders and entrepreneurs who are determined to succeed." Judge Joy Lampley-Fortson-Promise for the faithful: "Pain is not permanent, it] is a tool placing you in position for the promise." Evangelist Stephanie Davenport

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YOU are the woman you've been waiting for all of your life Do you believe that YOU are the best thing that could have ever happened to you? If not, do you want to? Join Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell and the "everyday leading women" featured in this book as they show you how they came to be the Leading Ladies of THEIR lives If you are tired of trying to be like someone else, tired of trying to "keep up with the Joneses", and ready to get out of other people's shadow, then this is the book for you The Leading Lady Legacy explores how and why we try to shrink ourselves into "mini me's" of people we admire; and enumerates step-by-step how to stop the self-defeating cycle. Learn how to maximize your greatness and unique qualities so that you may realize your ultimate purpose and incredible power. You ARE the woman you've been waiting for, and you have all you need to be great in this life Get encouraged, empowered and CHAMPIONED to be 'THE' Leading Lady of YOUR life

You've passed every test, earned the certifications, learned to play "the game"; yet still struggle with the intangible skills needed to be successful socially and professionally. Here's the secret: the game is won using the sage wisdom your granny taught you growing up. Seriously Courtesy will take you places book knowledge never will. Who you know is important; but whether they like you or not determines what happens next. Described as a "mentor in your pocket", Amazon #1 Bestselling book "Leading Through Living" explores the importance of treating people well to one's career, social and civic relationships, and personal growth. Author Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell frankly shares her experiences - the good, bad, and downright embarrassing - as a young woman navigating career, several organizations, and relationships while earning her degrees and certifications. "The most important three phases in one's quest for personal growth and professional success are please, thank you, and I apologize," says Mitchell-Blackwell. "Learn them well and life will be full of unexpected triumph."