Kudos and congratulations to Errol Lawson in his first published book: From zip code to globe In this quick but comprehensive reading, Mr. Lawson gives a personal and moving story about how he went from the depth of the “zip code” mentality to one of the growing, learning and achieving high goals.
Mr. Lawson begins by describing life in the United Kingdom and what he likes for many of the young people. Of his portraits, he could very well speak of some of the major cities of America; Some of the similarities are wonderful. In case you are interested in what the book title says, the zip code is the same as America. I live in the United States in California and I am only a few hours drive from Los Angeles, a city where the zip code is significant.
For many young people in the UK, the socio-economic, status and, unfortunately, fate often lies in where the zip code or location is with growth. Only in Los Angeles there are well-known street gangs that divided the city into “zip code: Fangs and Blood”, Mexican and South Mexican gangs, MS-13, Aryan brotherhood, etc. There are many others. If you grow up in these areas, your whole world of influence and outlook on life is based on what happens inside this place. Mr. Lawson describes such a scenario for many British From zip code to globe ,
As we move forward, we will learn how Mr. Lawson was able to escape from crime, poverty, depression, and the hopelessness of the streets where he is today. In just a few short years, Errol Lawson became a young pastor, public speaker, author, and created an international ministry that primarily covers problem youth. And, according to statistics, there are not enough young people in the world who are experiencing great difficulties.
If you read any classic works such as Dale Carnegie, Napoleon Hill, Tony Robbins, Norman Vincent Peale and Robert Schuller, you will learn many of the concepts that Lawson writes about. These items include setting goals that surround them with positive role models, daily nourishing the mind with the help of promotion and growth materials, taking action, helping others and supporting it all, changing thinking and attitudes towards one of enthusiasm and optimism.
But before you think that Lawson’s work is just a repetition of all of this, consider which sets From zip code to globe Besides. Lawson writes to a whole new and younger generation of people who have not even heard of some of the above names. Almost a third of seven people in the world are under the age of 25 years. There are many young people, and many of them need such encouragement from someone of their generation to whom they can relate.
Further, Lawson's work is very personal. It comes from a situation with which many cannot be associated. He doesn’t just make out “good advice”; rather, he tells his readers: “I was there, I did it, and that’s how I returned my life to the best. It even ends with a chapter on financial responsibility and wealth management. In the era of rapid enrichment, this advice to many people at all stages of life.
Finally, Lawson creates a great spiritual foundation in much of what he says. Note that he does not preach to the reader. But he openly writes about how biblical wisdom and his relationship with God made a huge and positive difference in his life. He urges the reader to consider some of what the Bible has to say, because again he worked in his life.
If you are like me, you will find From zip code to globe be encouraging. This is not fiction, this is a real young man who, despite many problems, rose above it all and put his life on a completely different course and fate. I wish Errol Lawson success in his continued journey of life to success and goals. I would say that by the time he finishes, he will make a pretty positive dent in the universe.
