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With Rewrite Your Rules we're going to take control of how you're navigating the ups and downs of life to position yourself to achieve success on your own terms. In part one, Master Yourself, you'll gain clarity on your core values, beliefs, and priorities. By getting brutally honest about what you value and what you stand for, you'll build the mental toughness to handle whatever life throws your way. In part two, Master Your Methods, I'll reveal the key to setting goals that actually matter, prioritizing like a CEO, and taking action even when you don't feel like it. Whether it's through ruthless efficiency, strategic delegation, or simply caring less about everyone else, you'll develop a no-nonsense approach to living your life. Last, in part three, Master Your Growth, we'll explore how to keep pushing yourself to new heights, even when you feel like you've plateaued.

REWRITING THE RULES

Close your eyes for a moment and picture a life where the impact of how you spend your time resonates deeply, success is a constant companion, and personal freedom is not just a wish but your everyday reality. It may seem like a fantasy, especially when facing an endless labyrinth of decisions and unpredictable challenges. You long for quality time with your family, but the climb up the professional ladder demands so much. You dream of immersing yourself in creative pursuits, yet weekend responsibilities drain your energy before you even begin. But here's the exciting part: As you journey through this book, you're not merely flipping through pages, you're walking a path with me, unraveling a decade of entrepreneurial discoveries and lessons that you will be able to apply to every area of your life, be it work, passion projects, or daily living. I'm kind of known as the straight shooter, no-filter type of friend. I tell it like it is, even if it ruffles some feathers. I believe that life's too short to beat around the bush or sugarcoat things. If there's an elephant in the room, I'm the one who's going to point it out and say, "Hey, let's deal with this." I have an uncanny ability to see the holes in someone's playbook and help them reroute. Often getting them to their destination a bit faster, having enjoyed the process a lot more. I've had the privilege of advising some seriously impressive people—we're talking CEOs of Fortune 100 companies, top fundraisers for presidential campaigns, founders with companies worth over $300 million, the real deal. And you know what I've realized? So many of us are living from someone else's playbook, even as we're out there playing at the top of our own game. And it's just not sustainable. This book is more than words. In it, I offer invaluable frameworks and mindset transformations, each designed to empower you. Together, we'll navigate through these insights, helping you firmly grasp your life's vision and turn it from a mere dream into a vibrant, tangible reality. This moment is a celebration, a turning point where you start taking control of your destiny, one page at a time.

I've been a cubicle warrior, struggling entrepreneur, and scared-shitless risk-taker, and I have found myself in every uncomfortable situation that you can imagine a Black female leader in corporate America might find herself in. (There. Are. Many.) For years, emails from curious professionals, both seasoned and green, have accumulated in my inbox wanting to know how I did it. In the digital era, everyone seems to be peddling a new hack, trick, or system, yet few offer the battle-tested mental armor and strategies that allow us to drive our ambitions forward. People have asked me: "Morgan, how do I smash through fear to ascend the corporate ladder?" "How do I turn my side hustle into a thriving empire?" "How do I maximize my potential, impact, and wealth simultaneously?" "How do I avoid burnout in pursuit of an extraordinary life?" That's why I created my signature coaching program, WorkSmart, to provide an arsenal of field-tested strategies for those seeking transformative change in business and life.

Over the last decade, I've advised more than ten thousand small business owners and professionals stepping into the next stage of business and personal expansion. But here's the thing: Our journey of growth never truly ends. I want to give my community a resource they can continually reference as new challenges emerge and their goals evolve.

If you've picked up this book, chances are you see yourself in parts of my story. You are a high achiever chasing bold dreams and determined to actualize your potential. Yet somewhere along the way, your relentless drive has left you feeling frustrated or maybe even working backward, like key pieces of the puzzle are missing. The realization creeps in that keeping up the ambitious path you've laid out requires harmony between pursuing your goals and enjoying the journey.

I'm a total nerd when it comes to devouring start-up, self-help, and entrepreneurship books, so I can tell you with complete confidence that there is a major connection between the science of personal growth and the strategies of high-performing CEOs across the world. As I consumed book after book written by the most revered business leaders and self-help gurus, I noticed a glaring gap. The vast majority of these bestselling staples were written by white men, yet they're marketed as containing universal advice. Try as I might, I struggled to find practical frameworks that took into consideration the everyday realities and unique challenges faced by ambitious women and people of color—the new majority in this country.

What some celebrated male leaders failed to acknowledge were the extra hurdles and demands so many of us juggle day-to-day. The never-ending balancing act of managing a household, the pressure of being the first in our families to reach new heights of success, caring for elderly parents, limited affordable childcare options, impossible mortgage rates, and battling bias and discrimination at work—all while trying to get ahead professionally and financially. The emotional and mental labor often falls disproportionately on our shoulders.