OLIVE BRANCH, Miss., February 21, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- How easy it would be to magically achieve success with no failures to mar the journey. Then again, hard times almost always offer the most important lessons. In his new book, The Powerful Four D's: Dream, Desire, Direction, Discipline (now available through AuthorHouse), Kerry A. Leake Sr. inspires readers to keep dreaming, even the road through life becomes difficult to navigate.
"Throughout our lives, we sometimes struggle through events that seem so unfair at the time," Leake writes. "While in those struggles, we ... look around and see things that seem impossible to overcome." This message is effectively portrayed in The Powerful Four D's.
The book's introduction takes readers through one of Leake's more stressful days at work. He shares his feelings at various times of the day, which shift from peace and serenity to pressure and agitation. As he arrives home, he analyzes his hectic day from a spiritual perspective, and suddenly things fall into place. An important lesson has been learned.
From there, Leake delves into the positive influence of dreams and visions. He encourages readers to keep the childhood wonder of dreams alive as they move into adulthood and the working world. They are vital to one's path toward success, he explains.
Desire is the next "Powerful D" discussed. This is what creates choices in life, according to Leake. Drawing from personal experiences, he relates passions that became realities because he chose to listen to his heart, which is yet another key to success in one's career and in life.
Leake also guides readers toward a clearer sense of direction and discipline, the final "D's" addressed in the book. He not only examines the importance of these two mindsets, but also builds on the previous chapters to effectively show how the "four D's" interrelate. Throughout, a strong spiritual foundation is built, upon which one can move forward in life while learning from present experiences.
A thoughtful map that empowers readers to plan their journey toward success, The Powerful Four D's can help anyone realize their full potential in life.
Leake was born in a remote farming community. He had a loving family that instilled in him a strong faith in God. The Powerful Four D's is his first book.
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