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Welcome to my website!
This site will give you access to learning about myself, my career, and my books. This site will also connect you with information about media stories and interviews about me.
To find out more please visit: www.lifeisagame.info
Jimmy H. Copeland III was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina. His father, a now retired Army Lt. Colonel/Psychologist and his mother, a Social Worker, encouraged their son to take advantage of their military lifestyle to see the world and to embrace diversity through culture and education.
Educated at Texas A & M University-Commerce, Mr. Copeland received his Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Communications and his Masters’ Degree in Secondary Higher Education. Certified by the State of Texas in Special Education, Mr. Copeland current works for the U.S. Department of Justice as a Special Education Coordinator for the Federal Prison System.
The recipient of numerous awards and accolades for his leadership ability and community involvement, Mr. Copeland is also a public speaker. He currently resides in Texas with his wife, a professional photographer, and their two children.
Dear Readers,
I appreciate your support and investment. My goal is to inspire you to be successful in all your endeavors.
This book is for everyone, however, I have a special message for young people, Teenagers and Pre-teens, alike I do understand how hard it is to find yourself. I have moved 27 times in my lifetime. I went to 3 different high schools. I am 28 years old. I am the product of a military family. I understand how it feels to break ties with friends and move forward. I know how it feels to be forgotten. I know how it feels to be alone, and trying to fit in. Through my trials and transitions, I found that the harder I tried to fit in, the more I lost myself. When I say losing myself, I mean I lost my identity. I was so busy trying to fit in, that I became more like them for acceptance and less like me. I slowly began to see through negative and positive choices that all I need is within me, and all I have to do is to be myself. Being who God created me to be is all that is necessary for me to have joy and peace in my life. There is nothing wrong with being an individual. All great men and women in the past had to stand-alone for a season. After standing alone, people gravitated to them. People gravitate to strong people, because they have something that they need. You have what they need, so be that trendsetter and strong person.
Readers, sometimes you have to go where no one has gone, to be something no one has been. I work in a Federal Penitentiary with some of the most violent people in the world. My job is to provide educational services to them, through counseling, and direct instruction. I love what I do because I love to communicate and teach. I know also that in this field I can aspire to be the best. Not many people want to do what I do, but it gives me joy, and I know at the end of the day I have peace. Knowing that I gave it my all and provided an opportunity for someone to be successful, is life changing for me. I also know that I look forward to going to work everyday. I believe you can be even better. I do have my bad days, but I have to count up the cost and search myself to see where my passion and commitment lie. Do I want to give up? A lot of times, the guys I teach aren't very nice, however, I know if I can touch that one person's life, maybe he can make a difference in his child's life. If he can make a difference in his child's life, then maybe his family may be changed. One positive seed sown (word of encouragement or good deed) can change the world. Will we be world changers or changed by others?
One of the most dangerous things in life is contentment. It causes us to be lazy, and limits our accomplishments. It's time to break that string of contentment. I hope this book inspires you to look into yourself and get up and do something. Revisit those ambitions, passions, and gifts that are within you. It's time to walk in those giftings. This book is short and simplistic, the book is not meant to be a novel or a 3-week reader. I hope this book gives you a jolt of encouragement that causes you to think about what gives or gave you joy, and assess where you are today. I also hope it causes you to think of where you want to be tomorrow. Life is a game; your success lies in how you play it.
I know this book will encourage you and re-affirm some things you have within you. All I ask is that if you know someone who might need encouragement or a positive word. Please share this book with them. It is a short and simple read. I believe this book to be one you can read several times and draw new insight from it. If the book has blessed your life, please write a review about it. I challenge you to live with integrity. Your past makes you who you are, but your passion determines whom you can be.
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