A SPECIAL THANKS TO…
My family and friends...
who have supported me and pushed me out of my comfort zone. I always said that I wanted to write a book, and you all encouraged and inspired me to do so.
My Creator...
I thank God for the vision he gave me and for blessing me with the perseverance to see it through. I hope that He has spoken through me to one of you readers. In Your name, we pray... Amen.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO…
YOU.
Yes, YOU! I thank you for taking the time to purchase and read this book. I have poured my heart into these pages and hope that at least one thing on at least one page inspires you to chase your wildest dreams. You have the power of achieving anything you dream of, but you just haven't figured out how... YET!
DeVante Wynn, MBA, MAT.
A NOTE TO THE READER …
This is not a book for people interested in getting rich quick. It is, however, an opportunity for you to be introduced to concepts vital to the success of developing a growth mindset. If you are someone who has significant concerns regarding the treatment of a mental health condition, please seek medical or professional guidance.
FOREWORD
So I bet you're wondering, why the astronaut? Why would someone writing and speaking on the Power of Yet use an astronaut as a visual point of reference? The word astronaut derives from the Ancient Greek word astron which means “star.” We all know that stars appear to shine the brightest in the midst of some of the darkest skies. According to Oxford, an astronaut is a person trained, equipped, and deployed by a human spaceflight program to serve as a member aboard a spacecraft. An astronaut explores the unknown and pushes the limits of our universe to discover the most beautiful and intricate specimens of our galaxy. An astronaut defies most human physics, even the odds of gravity, to establish new boundaries for all humankind.
Now, you may not be a literal astronaut but you have been trained, equipped, and deployed into this world with amazing gifts and talents. You have the ability to explore the unknown and push the limits of your personal universe to discover the most beautiful and intricate parts of yourself. You will be the person in your family to defy the odds and establish new boundaries. You will be the one to restore hope where it has been lost. You have the ability to be somebody’s shining light in their darkest moment. You can accomplish your wildest dreams and inspire countless people in the process. You can and you will, but you haven’t figured out how… YET! The Power of Yet is rooted in your attentiveness to the details of your life. It is in the details that we retrieve the keys to our greatest successes. Speaking of details, take one more look at the front cover...
The astronaut invests his attention in the details of his reflection. That is the purpose and goal of this book. Can you capture, in the details of your reflection, the daily habits, ineffective self-talk, and incompatible environments that have contributed to your current stagnation? Can you hold yourself accountable to make the necessary changes as outlined in this book?
I challenge you to be real with yourself and make the necessary adjustments to your habits that will put you closer to where you want to be. Maybe you haven't considered how your habits, self-talk, and environment affect you. For many, you know how these factors contribute to your current position but you just haven't figured out how to adjust them for positive outcomes...YET!
Finally, pay attention to the background. Look at all the blank space. Look at all the open canvas. Did you notice all that room? Can you see all the opportunity in this space? I hope ...