Refusing to accept boundaries imposed by birthright, this unique self-help guide shares universal lessons garnered from real experiences of life on the streets. Former Chicago gang chief Burrel Lee Wilks introduces fresh, dynamic approaches for replacing negative behaviors with positive ones, swapping stress for success, and taking the initiative to stand apart from the crowd. Highlighting the importance of self-confidence, ingenuity, and individuality, this insightful handbook guides readers through effective leadership strategies toward attaining sustainable success and achieving common goals?including security, control, appreciation, love, and happiness. Cutting across social, ethnic, and demographic divides, this unusual account delivers a different kind of success story, offering an alternative perspective for achieving one's personal potential.