Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Eyes Closed: The Vision
How does a young man of humble beginnings defy the odds and become a leader? It all starts with unexpected greatness, uncommon faith, and unusual determination. In this chapter, Brandon Siler will tell his origin story and describe the blueprint for discovering the greatness inside you.
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Chapter 2: Developing Discipline
Why do some succeed and others fail? Why do talented people live lives below their potential? This reflection will reveal the dangers of possessing greatness without the discipline to match it. In this chapter, Brandon gives homage to his mother and challenges the reader to live beyond, not below, their potential through discipline and determination.
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Chapter 3: Bringing the Best Out of Others
The test of every great leader is leading others and bringing the best out of them. But what happens when the ones you are supposed to be leading end up teaching you? In this chapter, Brandon tells the story of his brother, Devante, and learning how to adjust when people are unexpected.
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Chapter 4: Behind Every Great Man
The most important person in Brandon's life is his wife, Pam. In this chapter, he shares how impactful she has been in grounding him with truth and wisdom.
He also speaks candidly about his spiritual journey and struggles.
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Chapter 5: The Gift of Being Underestimated
What separates the Top 1% of all successful people? Is it their wealth, connections, or influence? Or is it their humility to remain a learner despite adversity? In this chapter, Brandon will share his journey of recruiting and navigating the adversity of being underestimated.
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Chapter 6: Leading from the Middle
All leaders are not at the front when they start leading. Most of them are not even at the front when they begin leading. Brandon encountered this in his first year at the University of Florida. He shares how his life changed and how he learned to lead in spaces where he was not yet #1.
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Chapter 7: Leading While Broken
In this chapter, Brandon bares his soul about leading from a broken place of mental health during his college success. What do you do when you are broken mentally but still have to appear strong?
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Chapter 8: Don't Talk About It. Be About It.
What happens when you demand greatness from others and refuse to take "no" for an answer? In his national championship season, Brandon experiences the peak of being a successful leader.
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Chapter 9: Leading from the Middle
As he transitions to being an NFL player, Brandon realizes that not everyone is on his side. Transitioning from notoriety to obscurity can be frustrating. Brandon shares his journey and how it changed his future.
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Chapter 10: Two Steps Back
Why does success so often feel like you're taking two steps forward and five steps backward? Why does it feel like you've put in the work but cannot experience the benefits? Brandon wrestles with this reality as he continues his NFL career.
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Chapter 11: The Transition
How do leaders pivot to greatness? In this chapter, Brandon details his transition to corporate America and the historic founding of Legacy Pro Sports.
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Chapter 12: I Am My Own Role Model
Who inspires you? Who is your role model? These questions have devolved into cliche and lost their significance. In this chapter, Brandon offers a different perspective: his only role model is the future version of himself and the legacy he leaves for others.
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