Edgar Alan Cole's Blog
July 13, 2015
Motivational Monday: Creating the Reporter
At least once in our lives, we get a clear vision of our purpose in life. Sooner or later, many of us will answer our calling. When I wrote my first novel, Reporter from Hell, I knew my purpose in life was being fulfilled. Many of us come from humble beginnings that develops the person we become.
Unfortunately some grow up in an environment that leads them down a dark path. If a person grows up where violence and poverty are norms, there is a high probability his or her life will be plagued with the same adversity. As sound as the premises may be for that valid argument, I believe there is a flip side to that coin. What about the good kids that grow up in bad environments?
Why doesn’t anyone ever tell their story? Reporter from Hell is that story. I believe in my heart it was placed on my shoulders to tell it. The “reporter” I created in my novel is Isaiah King. The following synopsis gives a brief description of Isaiah’s life:
At an early age Isaiah King thought he had it all. He had a loving family that spoiled him rotten, and his neighborhood was full of hustlers and wise guys that he greatly admired. As he started to get older, Isaiah quickly realized that his family and neighborhood held deep, dark secrets that would eventually rule his life. After he witnessed a brutal murder, nothing would ever be the same for him. His life would become a living hell. When he thought things couldn’t get any more complicated, Isaiah finds out that the dark dreams he’s been suffering from have a deeper meaning. Even though Isaiah tries to stay on a righteous path in his chaotic life, evil seems to follow him every step of the way. Isaiah gives the reader a vivid, eyewitness account of what it’s like to be a good kid growing up amongst so many negative influences. Take an epic journey into the life of a young man trying to find his way, in an environment plagued with drugs, violence, evil and despair. After reading this novel, you will never be the same…
To tell you the truth, I thank God that I was the one chosen to tell Isaiah’s story. I believe Isaiah’s report is not uncommon. There are a lot of good kids growing up in tough environments, but they find a way to survive and make it out. One of those kids graduated from college and became an author. To read a free sample of Reporter from Hell, click on the following link:
Reporter from Hell
I didn’t write this book for fortune and fame. This book was written to motivate kids that grew up like me. I want them to know that God loves them, and there is a way out of their tough environment. For me I had to keep God first, create a plan, and execute that plan. Thank you for being here. God has a plan for us all…
Unfortunately some grow up in an environment that leads them down a dark path. If a person grows up where violence and poverty are norms, there is a high probability his or her life will be plagued with the same adversity. As sound as the premises may be for that valid argument, I believe there is a flip side to that coin. What about the good kids that grow up in bad environments?
Why doesn’t anyone ever tell their story? Reporter from Hell is that story. I believe in my heart it was placed on my shoulders to tell it. The “reporter” I created in my novel is Isaiah King. The following synopsis gives a brief description of Isaiah’s life:
At an early age Isaiah King thought he had it all. He had a loving family that spoiled him rotten, and his neighborhood was full of hustlers and wise guys that he greatly admired. As he started to get older, Isaiah quickly realized that his family and neighborhood held deep, dark secrets that would eventually rule his life. After he witnessed a brutal murder, nothing would ever be the same for him. His life would become a living hell. When he thought things couldn’t get any more complicated, Isaiah finds out that the dark dreams he’s been suffering from have a deeper meaning. Even though Isaiah tries to stay on a righteous path in his chaotic life, evil seems to follow him every step of the way. Isaiah gives the reader a vivid, eyewitness account of what it’s like to be a good kid growing up amongst so many negative influences. Take an epic journey into the life of a young man trying to find his way, in an environment plagued with drugs, violence, evil and despair. After reading this novel, you will never be the same…
To tell you the truth, I thank God that I was the one chosen to tell Isaiah’s story. I believe Isaiah’s report is not uncommon. There are a lot of good kids growing up in tough environments, but they find a way to survive and make it out. One of those kids graduated from college and became an author. To read a free sample of Reporter from Hell, click on the following link:
Reporter from Hell
I didn’t write this book for fortune and fame. This book was written to motivate kids that grew up like me. I want them to know that God loves them, and there is a way out of their tough environment. For me I had to keep God first, create a plan, and execute that plan. Thank you for being here. God has a plan for us all…
July 9, 2015
Why Do I Grind?
What is the purpose of Grinding for Greatness? Is it all about me publishing a book? No! Grinding for Greatness is a documentary series I created to do three things: inspire, inform, and entertain. I want the audience to see what it looks like to turn your dreams into reality. How many of us have had a dream and given up? I’ll be the first one to say that I have. Why? Because I let doubt, adversity, and life get in the way. Once I stop letting the trials and tribulations of life stop me from my dreams, I started turning my reality into something grand and fulfilling.
This is the life of a legal hustler. Our money doesn’t come as fast as others. We don’t cut corners or put ourselves at risk by doing things that can take our freedom or lives. I grew up around nothing but illegal hustlers. I looked up to those guys. I have to admit it. These guys were more influential to me than my own father. Why? I would see my father work himself to death, and the company he worked for still laid him off. The only thing I saw my street hustlers do was get money and a lot of it.
Something that changed my life was when my favorite hustler ended up with his head blown off. That’s when I realized there has to be a better way. I started studying more; graduated from high school; went in the Army, got out of the Army; got a couple degrees; got a great job; got laid off (just like my father); and decided to start a business. 20 years later, here I am. As you can see, the road of a legal hustler is not an easy or quick route to success. But I’m a very successful in my own lane, and I just want to motivate and inspire others to live out their dreams. Grinding for Greatness is about anybody who is trying to make their dreams come true. The road won’t be easy, but it is very rewarding at the end of the day. I know some view my positive spin on life as unrealistic, since I don’t spend my time talking and promoting negative things. If you knew anything about me, you would know that I spent too much of my time doing negative things and living a savage life.
When I truly accepted the plan God had for me, I realized that the path I was on was going to take me to prison or the grave yard. Honestly, I don’t want to see anymore of my brothers and sisters in those situations. That is why I try to show people the positive side of hustling and how to handle themselves when adversity tries to take them down. I’m still on this journey like everyone else. I have my good days of hustling, and God knows I have my bad days. At the end of the day, I know I’m on the right path, and I won’t let anyone or anything stop me from reaching my greatness.
If you are afraid of failure or the rough road to reaching your goals, remember what the Word says: God didn’t give us the spirit of fear. Grinding for Greatness is the blueprint to changing your life one dream at a time. Check out the episodes in the documentary section of this website when you get a chance. I hope you decide to step out on faith and Grind for Greatness.
Edgar Alan Cole, M.B.A.
This is the life of a legal hustler. Our money doesn’t come as fast as others. We don’t cut corners or put ourselves at risk by doing things that can take our freedom or lives. I grew up around nothing but illegal hustlers. I looked up to those guys. I have to admit it. These guys were more influential to me than my own father. Why? I would see my father work himself to death, and the company he worked for still laid him off. The only thing I saw my street hustlers do was get money and a lot of it.
Something that changed my life was when my favorite hustler ended up with his head blown off. That’s when I realized there has to be a better way. I started studying more; graduated from high school; went in the Army, got out of the Army; got a couple degrees; got a great job; got laid off (just like my father); and decided to start a business. 20 years later, here I am. As you can see, the road of a legal hustler is not an easy or quick route to success. But I’m a very successful in my own lane, and I just want to motivate and inspire others to live out their dreams. Grinding for Greatness is about anybody who is trying to make their dreams come true. The road won’t be easy, but it is very rewarding at the end of the day. I know some view my positive spin on life as unrealistic, since I don’t spend my time talking and promoting negative things. If you knew anything about me, you would know that I spent too much of my time doing negative things and living a savage life.
When I truly accepted the plan God had for me, I realized that the path I was on was going to take me to prison or the grave yard. Honestly, I don’t want to see anymore of my brothers and sisters in those situations. That is why I try to show people the positive side of hustling and how to handle themselves when adversity tries to take them down. I’m still on this journey like everyone else. I have my good days of hustling, and God knows I have my bad days. At the end of the day, I know I’m on the right path, and I won’t let anyone or anything stop me from reaching my greatness.
If you are afraid of failure or the rough road to reaching your goals, remember what the Word says: God didn’t give us the spirit of fear. Grinding for Greatness is the blueprint to changing your life one dream at a time. Check out the episodes in the documentary section of this website when you get a chance. I hope you decide to step out on faith and Grind for Greatness.
Edgar Alan Cole, M.B.A.
