Straight Out of the Trailer Park! - Hawkins, Loyd
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Growing up in poverty as the only child of a single mother, Loyd had the odds stacked against him. With no father figure or strong male role model, Loyd was forced to figure out life on his own. Fortune smiled upon him when he made the decision to join the US Army. During his time in the Army, he flourished, serving in a variety of roles, most notably as a paratrooper in the 5th Special Forces Group (A) and the renowned 101st Airborne Division. It was here that Loyd received a graduate-level education in leadership. After leaving the Army, Loyd sought his next challenge by enrolling in…mehr

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Growing up in poverty as the only child of a single mother, Loyd had the odds stacked against him. With no father figure or strong male role model, Loyd was forced to figure out life on his own. Fortune smiled upon him when he made the decision to join the US Army. During his time in the Army, he flourished, serving in a variety of roles, most notably as a paratrooper in the 5th Special Forces Group (A) and the renowned 101st Airborne Division. It was here that Loyd received a graduate-level education in leadership. After leaving the Army, Loyd sought his next challenge by enrolling in graduate school at Florida State University. There, he earned his MBA and promptly joined the esteemed global consulting firm Accenture. During his tenure at Accenture and other consulting practices, he cultivated a deep understanding of sales, delivery, small and large team building, as well as interpersonal relationships and communication. "Never satisfied" is the best phrase to aptly characterize Loyd's mindset. Whether achieving his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or participating in the 'Escape from Alcatraz' swim, Loyd constantly seeks personal growth. Scuba diving and skydiving are also among his cherished passions. Loyd aspires to wring the most out of life and hopes to share his passion and perspective with you, inspiring you to lead your best life.
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Born into a hardscrabble childhood in the American underbelly, Straight Out of The Trailer Park follows the unlikely rise of a man who refused to be defined by his circumstances. With an uneducated mother, an absent father, and a string of abusive stepfathers, his future seemed preordained. Yet, fueled by unshakeable willpower and a relentless work ethic, he defied the odds, scrapping his way from a meager 10th-grade education to a life brimming with accomplishment.This memoir of the power of mindset and perseverance is more than just a rags-to-riches tale. It traces the author's evolution from the shackles of his white-trash roots to the pinnacle of a full and enriching life with humor, grit, and hard-won wisdom, peppered with captivating anecdotes that illuminate the lessons learned along the way. From overcoming poverty and neglect to navigating the twists and turns of an adventurous life, Straight Out of The Trailer Park offers a roadmap for anyone yearning to break free from their limitations and live their fullest potential.