Books
LIFE IN PROGRESS
Our decisions are informed by what we believe, I have learned. What we believe about ourselves and about the world around us determine many of the outcomes we experience in life. My journey through life, which started out in West Africa and continues in North America, is a Hero’s Journey of sorts. From my bright-eyed teenage days, through my ambitious young adult phase, and into my perceptive adult years, I’ve often had a different perspective on many things.
I’ve asked questions, learned lessons, tested opinions, and sought facts. In the process, I discovered the critical role that decisions play in realizing my purpose, facing my fears, nurturing thriving relationships, wrestling with matters of faith, and pursuing happiness. Winning where it matters is not easy, but it is possible. A life on your own terms is possible. Here, I offer some ideas for your consideration.
CLARITY OF PURPOSE
Clarity of Purpose distinguishes between purpose and profession, and challenges narrow definitions rooted solely in religious or cultural expectations. This reflective journal is not about having all the answers; it is about asking the right questions and being willing to reflect on the answers that emerge.
Inspired by Life In Progress: Winning Where It Matters, you’ll find included summaries of all the chapters of Life in Progress, discussing how what we believe about ourselves and about the world around us determine many of the outcomes we experience in life.
Our beliefs about big and small things inform our decisions, and our decisions drive many of our outcomes. By reading and responding to the prompts in this journal, you’ll ask questions and learn lessons; test opinions and seek facts. In the process, you’ll discover the critical role that decisions play in gaining clarity for leadership, service and impact.
FELT THE FEAR BUT DID IT ANYWAY
Felt the Fear But Did it Anyway explores the nature of fear, emphasizing the importance of identifying the source of fear to distinguish between helpful caution and harmful paralysis. This reflective journal is not about having all the answers; it is about asking the right questions and being willing to reflect on the answers that emerge.
Inspired by Life In Progress: Winning Where It Matters, you’ll find included summaries of all the chapters of Life in Progress, discussing how what we believe about ourselves and about the world around us determine many of the outcomes we experience in life.
Our beliefs about big and small things inform our decisions, and our decisions drive many of our outcomes. By reading and responding to the prompts in this journal, you’ll ask questions and learn lessons; test opinions and seek facts. In the process, you’ll discover the critical role that decisions play in making intentional choices inspite of real or imagined fears.
ALL I DO IS WIN
All I Do Is Win explores what it means to truly “win” in life—not only through isolated achievements or recognitions, but through consistent progress and learning from experience. This reflective journal is not about having all the answers; it is about asking the right questions and being willing to reflect on the answers that emerge.
Inspired by Life In Progress: Winning Where It Matters, you’ll find included summaries of all the chapters of Life in Progress, discussing how what we believe about ourselves and about the world around us determine many of the out comes we experience in life.
Our beliefs about big and small things inform our decisions, and our decisions drive many of our outcomes. By reading and responding to the prompts in this journal, you’ll ask questions and learn lessons; test opinions and seek facts. In the process, you’ll discover the critical role that decisions play in winning where it matters most to you.
THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
The Pursuit of Happiness explores what happiness means, how it is defined differently by each of us and what it really takes to experience it consistently. This reflective journal is not about having all the answers; it is about asking the right questions and being willing to reflect on the answers that emerge.
Inspired by Life In Progress: Winning Where It Matters, you’ll find included summaries of all the chapters of Life in Progress, discussing how what we believe about ourselves and about the world around us determine many of the outcomes we experience in life.
Our beliefs about big and small things inform our decisions, and our decisions drive many of our outcomes. By reading and responding to the prompts in this journal, you’ll ask questions and learn lessons; test opinions and seek facts. In the process, you’ll discover the critical role that decisions play in your pursuit of happiness.
WHAT MATTERS MOST
What Matters Most explores how identifying and focusing on what truly matters in a person’s life can create stability and direction in life. This reflective journal is not about having all the answers; it is about asking the right questions and being willing to reflect on the answers that emerge.
Inspired by Life In Progress: Winning Where It Matters, you’ll find included summaries of all the chapters of Life in Progress, discussing how what we believe about ourselves and about the world around us determine many of the outcomes we experience in life.
Our beliefs about big and small things inform our decisions, and our decisions drive many of our outcomes. By reading and responding to the prompts in this journal, you’ll ask questions and learn lessons; test opinions and seek facts. In the process, you’ll discover the critical role that decisions play in your assessment and prioritization of what matters most to you.
LOVE LOCKED DOWN
Falling in love is one of the best feelings in the world. Beyond falling in love, many people desire a meaningful relationship that makes them feel loved and fulfilled. Okyeame Kwame and Annica share anecdotes from their compelling love story and offer their unique points of view on finding and maintaining lasting love relationships. With practical tips and relatable ideas, they bring fresh perspectives to dating, intimacy, sex, conflict, communication, transparency, commitment, collaboration, security and excitement.
Whether dating, in a relationship, engaged, or married, this book offers an innovative resource to help you find clarity about the kind of relationship you seek. Through the stories, research, concepts and worksheets, this is a uniquely pragmatic approach to finding a life partner and navigating the sometimes-elusive areas of love and family life.
LEADERS DON’T HAVE TO YELL
Ghana’s Coach James Kwasi Appiah highlights experiences from his international playing and coaching career, and showcases his thoughts on Ghana football’s past, present and future. Appiah also discusses major events during his time as a player, his journey to becoming an international coach, qualifying the national team to the World Cup, his teams’ preparations and participation in the 2019 African Cup of Nations, Ghana’s Best XI, and leaving a legacy.
The book is divided into four parts: Part 1 – From Boy to Man, about his childhood through to his days with Kumasi Asante Kotoko; Part 2 – A Leader of Men and Teams, about becoming a coach and eventually the coach of the Black Stars; Part 3 – Champions Always Play to Win, about key events in his playing and coaching career; and Part 4 – Leaving a Legacy, about money, Ghana’s Best XI, and the future of Ghana football.
