September Book of the Month — Straight Shooter by Stephen A. Smith

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September Book of the Month — Straight Shooter by Stephen A. Smith

 

There’s something magnetic about stories that are both unapologetically honest and fiercely inspiring. For September, we’re diving into one of those stories—loud, layered, and absolutely unforgettable.

 

This month’s Book of the Month is Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes by the one and only Stephen A. Smith. You may know him as the bold, unfiltered voice of sports media, but in these pages, you meet a different side: the young boy navigating loss, the man wrestling with failure, and the dreamer fighting to rise through it all.

This isn’t just a celebrity memoir. It’s a blueprint for growth through grit, grace, and second chances. And we chose it for September on purpose—because this is the month of reset, reflection, and realignment.

 

Why We Chose Straight Shooter

Second Chances: We believe in the power of the comeback. This story proves that even when you fall hard, you can still rise louder.

Real Talk: No fluff, no sugar-coating. Stephen A. gets candid about the pressure of being underestimated and the cost of ambition.

Legacy & Self-Belief: At its core, this memoir is about breaking cycles and believing in your voice—even if it trembles at first.

What to Reflect On This Month

As you read through Straight Shooter, here are some journaling prompts and mindset questions to explore:

What was a moment in your life where you were underestimated—and what did you do about it?

Have you permitted yourself to take a second chance? What would it look like if you did?

What lessons from your past are still shaping your future—for better or for bolder?

We chose this book not just to inspire you, but to remind you:

 

You’re not defined by where you start. You’re defined by what you choose next.

 

And you, my friend, get to choose bold.

 

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💬 Drop us a comment: What part of Straight Shooter shook you up or shifted your perspective?

 

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📚 Let’s read bold. Let’s live louder.

 

Welcome to your September glow-up.

 

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