​STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

Someone very wise once said, “Life is God’s Gift to us and what we do with our life is our gift to God.” Throughout my life’s journey I have worked hard to show appreciation for such a gift. The reality is that it has not always been easy. I have made numerous mistakes, celebrated many triumphs and climbed out of multiple valleys. Actually, my story is probably no different from yours. On this journey called life, none of us are exempt from the many distractions that can get in the way of us living the life God intended for us. The lesson for me was learning that these distractions are necessary pieces of our legacy, cleverly disguised as permanent disruptions. However, these distractions are merely life lessons that take the form of "temporary inconveniences" which bring opportunities to grow to the next best version of ourselves!"

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As I was having this discussion with one of my friends while preparing for an event, God placed the following words in my spirit “Action Action... Despite The Distraction!!” This has become my personal battle cry and each time I share it from the stage it resonates with the audience as I hope it does with you. If I had quit when facing the various distractions of my life, we wouldn’t be connected now.

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The irony of my story is that I have faced every imaginable distraction in publishing this book for you. One of my Aunts cautioned that I may have shared my plans to publish this book way to soon and probably with way too many people, which caused a series of delays. While that may in part be true (you can’t always let the right hand know what the left hand is doing), I now know God needed me to experience a few more valuable lessons before sharing the complete story.

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In this process, I have learned that we cannot do this thing called life alone and if we try we cause ourselves unnecessary headaches. However, we can continue to grow through life with the right support. It would be near impossible for me to measure the impact that support has had in my life and it hurts my heart to hear from so many people I work with tell me that they NEVER had anyone to support them in their goals and dreams. As I listened to their stories, it became clearer that part of my purpose is to be that support for others in taking “Action Action... Despite The Distraction!!”

PLEASE DON’T OVERCOMPLICATE THE ROAD TO WALKING IN OUR DESTINY BY FALLING PREY TO THE DISTRACTIONS IN OUR LIVES.

There will always be something to test our resolve and/or interrupt our progress. You just can’t quit before your blessing. The ultimate purpose of this book is to transparently share 7 of the most challenging life lessons I have learned in order to walk in my destiny. Now as the old adage goes, “there is nothing new under the sun”; what is new is our evolving paradigm shifts in how we appreciate the lessons learned. My prayer is this book joins the library of work that inspires you to THRIVE & LIVE in your Divine Destiny Now!

The goal of each chapter is to create a sense of urgency around your goals and dreams! When we move casually towards executing our divine assignment we can create casualties if we miss the chance to save a life we were assigned to. I asked God to forgive me for anyone who may have stumbled because I didn’t release this message sooner. Learn from my mistakes and move now with volume and velocity towards your goals and dreams… “ACTION ACTION... DESPITE THE DISTRACTION!!”

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.” Chinese Proverb

“We stand on the shoulders of those in our family who have paved the way for us. This book is dedicated to my Grandmother Pernell Agatha Rhoden and all my collective and communal ancestors (some whose names I may never know) that dared to dream a bigger dream for their future generations than they could for themselves. I am a product of their ingenuity, sacrifice, character, style, faith, and grace. “

Dr. Stacie NC Grant

“They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint!” - Isaiah 40:31