Pro Status: From A Small Town To The Big Leagues Kindle Edition

Willie Green is an unlikely success story. Raised in the Pauldoe Projects in Athens, Georgia in the 1960’s and 70’s he was surrounded by racism, poverty, and struggled with a severe learning disability. But he was able to overcome his circumstances to get drafted to the NFL. Pro Status: From a Small Town to the Big Leagues is a record of Willie Green’s life from childhood to becoming a professional athlete, businessman, and civic leader. Whether it’s facing intense racism, closing million dollar deals, opening a sports arena, or navigating political barriers—Green has stood firm by applying the foundational principles he learned as a young man.This book is based on real stories and experiences of Green’s distinguished life, including being raised by a strong and influential mother who was a community leader and a proud hardworking father who never learned to read. Each chapter documents a specific time in history that invites the reader into his world to engage with the story and glean lessons that are designed to encourage and empower. With a graceful and unapologetic tone, Willie provides the information, motivation, and spirit required for anyone to go from playing small to living big! Read more