Writing was something I always wanted to do ... so I just started. In August 2013, my personal blog was launched with a goal of sharing my writing with a few individuals. In September 2014, I became a blogger on The Huffington Post, which provides me with an opportunity to reach thousands. Don't be afraid to take a chance to achieve a dream!

1. My Unlikely Journey from a Website
to Huffington Post Blogger
S. L. Young
Author, Blogger, Business Professor,
and Inspirational Speaker

2. CONTACT INFORMATION
Beyond SPRH, LLC:
Website: www.beyondsprh.com
Email: info@beyondsprh.com
S. L. Young:
Personal Website: www.slyoung.com
Personal Email: info@slyoung.com
HuffPost Blog: www.huffingtonpost.com/s-l-young
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3. BACKGROUND
Former at-risk student who failed 6 of 7 class
during 10th grade
Graduated high school in the bottom 8%
Left colleges due to educational challenges
Graduate of the American and The George
Washington Universities
Dreamt of becoming a writer
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4. PUBLICATIONS
Above Expectations – My Story: an unlikely journey from
almost failing high school to becoming a college professor
Bullies…They’re In Your Office, Too: Could you be one?
Ethical Opportunity Cost: It’s a matter of choice
It’s a Crazy World…Learn From It
 Part I: Taking Care of Me
 Part II: Moving Forward
 Part III: Keeping It Going
 Part IV: The Journey Continues
Management Spotlights
 Topics: Belief, Communication, Negotiation, Time Management,
and Workplace Bullying
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5. JOURNEY
Released my first blog post in August 2013
The hardest part was the first blog post
Created my writing niche over the next year
Allowed myself to be vulnerable about my life’s
challenges
Wrote about my experiences openly and honestly
Received an invitation to become a blogger on
Huffington Post’s platform in September 2014
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MY WRITING MOTIVATION
My life and business
experiences and
challenges provide
inspiration for my work
Educational Challenges
Ethical Considerations
Depression
Suicide
Workplace Bullying

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LEARNING TO SEE
Individuals usually don’t
change until they learn to
SEE; that is, the individuals
experience a (S)ignificant,
(E)motional, (E)vent

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CREATE A VISION
Understand intentions
before beginning to
write

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TAKE CHANCES
Writing styles are boring
Give readers something
that creates connections
to the work
It’s okay to be original

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LIMIT INTERACTIONS
WITH NAYSAYERS
Minimize conversations
with anyone who doesn’t
appreciate the written
work

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WRITE FOR YOURSELF /
THINK ABOUT THE READERS
Writing is a personal
process, which should
be enjoyed
Writing should attempt
to meet the readers’
needs or interests
Be honest with your
writing; otherwise,
readers won’t trust
you

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WRITE ONCE THE MIND
IS DEDICATED
Don’t write just
because time is
available
Write once the
mind is dedicated
to the task

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DON’T WORRY ABOUT
READERS’ REACTIONS
Worrying about
reader reactions
inhibits an ability to
write for a specific
purpose

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WRITE FOR A PURPOSE
Understand the
reason(s) for writing
the piece
Discussion
Information
Controversy
Evolution
Satisfaction

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KEEP WRITING
The more that is
written, the better
the writing

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DON’T WORRY
ABOUT PERFECTION
Perfection isn’t realistic, but
excellence is achievable

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EVERYTHING WON’T BE
RECEIVED WELL
Sometimes articles
won’t connect with
readers

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CREATE WRITING
OPPORTUNITIES
There are a lot of
ways to get published
Don’t be afraid to try:
different styles;
topics;
publishers;
publications;
and more

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HAVE FUN!
Readers know if there
is commitment to the
work

20. CONTACT INFORMATION
Beyond SPRH, LLC:
Website: www.beyondsprh.com
Email: info@beyondsprh.com
S. L. Young:
Personal Website: www.slyoung.com
Personal Email: info@slyoung.com
HuffPost Blog: www.huffingtonpost.com/s-l-young
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