Two people can experience the same situation at the same place, at the same time and have completely different outlooks about what occurred. Paradigms are the maps of mental territory and the framework of how we add meaning to our experiences. This book is a personal development life guide that will teach you how to Shuttup and Listen, Take a Walk in their Shoes, Shift your Scope and to practice Response + Ability. In this book Souder expounds upon the basics of active listening, highlights the parameters of different view points and capitalizes the power of emotional intelligence. Learn how to expand your perspective, become a person of understanding and master emotional intelligence!

Gather all men from all walks of life and what do they have in common? The inability to express their deepest thoughts and emotions! In this book which is a poetic collation author Trayvond Souder and author Jeremy Bell have used transparency to bridge the gap between the young and the wise. Poems in this book depict the societal pressures of black men.

Many people are faced with adverse situations that leave them feeling trapped. In this book, which is also a life guide, you will notice that I have faced a plethora of challenges in my life. Even though the dust of my situations blinded my vision, my faith in God remained strong. I encourage you to stop living life according to your plans and start living life according to God's Plans. Don't give up. Keep fighting. About the Author: Trayvond Souder has overcome many obstacles in his childhood. While growing up in poverty stricken conditions Trayvond Souder knew that life had more to offer. Trayvond did not allow the dust of harsh conditions to blind his vision. Despite the obstacles Trayvond faced he was able to attend college and create his own identity. Trayvond has impacted his peers through mentoring, teaching and helping others.