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It‘s been a busy week and not a lot of reading happening, but I did get to see Stacey Abrams here in Charlotte on Wednesday! She is an incredible person who has a bucket load of achievements, and I am sure many more to come! Definitely gave me some food for thought too, in regards to local activism.

Also, she has a children‘s book coming out soon!

I am completely in awe of all Stacey has accomplished, especially after reading this. Here, she shares strategies on how she made these strides and what you can do to achieve your own goals. I loved the concrete examples she pulled from her own life and others she‘s met through campaigns. And I loved her explanations of things like work/life Jenga because it is a puzzle. 😂 A very empowering book! #hoopla

Great advice on leadership from a great women ! Found out Stacey Abrams is a Trekkie! That makes her that much more awesome in my book. I picked this book because I recently took over as Vice President for the equality alliance in my city. I‘m super overwhelmed by this and don‘t know if I got in over my head . This was a refreshing and no nonsense approach to leadership for those who are not the “norm “ to lead. The underdogs and the outsiders .

I‘m posting one book per day from my ever-increasing TBR. No description. No explanation. Just books to read. Join the fun if you want.

Day 81.

#fromthetbrstacks - ebook edition

Do you want to see the behind the scenes of how Stacey Abrams helped flip Georgia? Read this book.

#staceyabrams #leadfromtheoutside #shero #blackgirlmagic #georgia #minorityleader “The temporary win and later loss seemed to agree with headline, but one of the aspects of holding power in understanding the long game-that battles add up overtime and create space for others to feel emboldened to act. And sometimes, a single act of defiance raises awareness and action.”

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As others have noted, this is an awkward mix of self help and political/personal memoir. I would have preferred none of the former. She‘s great, though. I look forward to our collective future path. 🙂

Just and FYI:

Stacy Abrams book is on kindle sale in the US today if anyone is interested!

Stacey Abrams is awesome, but this book is not what I was hoping for. I was hoping for a political memoir.. but it is actually more a self help book (which I should have guessed from the subtitle, but I didn‘t.) I am not a fan of this type of book where an author is all like “I‘m super successful so I‘m going to tell you what to do..” the biographical parts were good. #NFNov @rsteve388 @Clwojick

I was a really caught up in local races in 2018, so hadn‘t paid much attention to Stacey Abrams. Starting this book now and wow! She is amazing!! #nfnov @Clwojick @rsteve388

Kicked off the Decatur Book Festival Day 1 with Stacey Abrams. I left so energized!!! It was a packed house!! #DBF2019

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Finished What is the Bible and on to Lead from the Outside. I already enjoy it and find Stacey Abrams wisdom timely. Don‘t allow fear to hold you back from your ambition.

Also my steps for the day are on track to meet my #bfc #bfcr2 goals. Picture of my backyard where I get in most of my steps.

Some really good stuff on how to make the most of opportunities that do come your way with clear recognition of ways the system prioritizes some.