“True success begins when we simply find that inner spark, that talent, that passion in our lives, and go after it to the exclusion of all the other things”—Ephren Taylor

America has always been hailed as “the land of opportunity” and entrepreneur Ephren Taylor personifies that belief. Coming from humble origins, Taylor founded his first business at 12 (a video game company), and was a multimillionaire CEO merely a decade later.

In CREATING SUCCESS FROM THE INSIDE OUT: Develop the Focus and Strategy to Uncover the Life You Want (Wiley. $24.95, November 2007, Hardcover), Taylor explains how multimillionaire young entrepreneurs think about success and achievement.

CREATING SUCCESS FROM THE INSIDE OUT isn't a get-rich-quick scheme, but honest insight into the mindset and skills it takes to get ahead. He believes that every person has what it takes to succeed, if they can find the inspiration and creativity to think about success in the proper way. It's not what they wear, what they read, or where they go to school that determines success for today's young entrepreneurs, but how they think. Taylor breaks down perceived limits and disadvantages and provides examples of people, including himself, who have achieved great success starting from scratch. Taylor, along with co-author Emerson Brantley, offers readers straightforward advice on how to tell if they're going in the right direction, how to avoid the success-killers of life, their own fears and excuses, and how to succeed in business and life by:

▪ Taking responsibility for your own life

▪ Saving, investing, and raising capital

▪ Overcoming obstacles

▪ Getting past fear

▪ Moving past excuses

▪ Finding motivation and mentors

▪ Developing focus and creativity

▪ Working faster and smarter

As Taylor says, he cannot provide readers with “a road map for their lives,” but he can give them a compass and some powerful travel tips. And though he makes an excellent guide, acting on the information and using the compass is all up to the individual.

Inspirational, motivational, and informative, CREATING SUCCESS FROM THE INSIDE OUT is the smart and timely response to the typical book of business advice.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 

Ephren W. Taylor founded his first company at the age of 12, became a millionaire at 16, and was the CEO of a multimillion-dollar corporation by the age of 23. Today, he is one of the youngest CEO's to ever run a publicly traded company. He leads City Capital Corporation (CCCN) which manages diversified investments ranging from real estate to biofuel production.  City Capital’s special focus is on developing socially-conscious investing to empower urban communities.  Emerson Brantley is a 30-year marketing and business growth veteran.  He serves on Taylor’s board at City Capital and heads the company’s marketing programs.   For media and press relations contact: Biz N Need at 1.888.639.1694 or info@bizinneed.com

CREATING SUCCESS FROM THE INSIDE OUT:

DEVELOP THE FOCUS AND STRATEGY TO UNCOVER THE LIFE YOU WANT

By Ephren Taylor with Emerson Brantley

Wiley; November 2007

$24.95; 978-0-470-17713-6, Hardcover