Are you tired of just getting by? Do you feel like you're capable of more but don't know where to start?
The truth is, average is crowded. You were not meant to be average.
In Defy Average, author and coach Scott Zellmann gives you the playbook to unlock the best version of yourself. It is the essential guide for all high school students?from those who feel lost to those who are straight-A students?who want to achieve more. Scott knows what it's like to feel adrift?after struggling through high school and being told he wasn't "college material," he discovered the secrets that separate high-achievers from the crowd. Through decades of experience as an educator, he has distilled those lessons into a powerful guide for anyone who refuses to settle.
This isn't just another motivational book; it's a practical, no-excuses guide packed with 91 short, powerful chapters that will equip you with the tools to build the life you were meant to live.
Inside, you will discover how to:
- Build the Unshakeable "Anchor Habits" that serve as the foundation for all success.
- Master Your Inner Dialogue and turn self-doubt into unstoppable confidence.
- Choose Discipline Over Motivation to keep going even when you don't feel like it.
- Stop being a Follower by developing your own standards and owning your power.
- Connect Your Daily Choices to the person you ultimately want to become.
- Implement Practical Toolkits for executive functioning and financial freedom.
- Turn big ideas into daily practice with actionable "One-Degree Shift" challenges.
A Note to Parents and Caregivers: This book is designed to be a conversation starter and a powerful ally. Written by a veteran educator and coach, it reinforces the timeless values of character, resilience, and self-discipline. It's a resource that provides the language and structure to help you empower your teen for the challenges of high school and beyond.
It's time to stop drifting and start becoming the person you know you can be. If you're ready to leave "average" behind and unlock the greatness that's already within you, this book is your first step.
Your journey to becoming your best self begins now.
