Book excerpt: You Are Destined was written to uplift and motivate teenagers to pursue their dreams with passion and purpose. It was born out of my own dreams, setbacks in trying to accomplish those dreams, the encouragement I received from others, the lessons in stick-to-it-ness and perseverance I learned, and the eventual success I attained by staying the course. The sixteen lessons, questions, and action steps outlined in You Are Destined will enable teenagers to develop and maintain habits and will equip them to take control of their lives and accomplish their goals and dreams.