Within "Gain Favor and Get Ahead: 20 Ways to Beat the Competition", ADULTS AND YOUTH will find engaging stories, easy-to-apply strategies and simple application prompts that will permanently and positively impact their lives. "Gain Favor & Get Ahead" is an easy book to read because of its practical strategies that are easy to understand and apply. The storytelling, memory tools, familiar quotes, graphic examples, discussion prompts and practice opportunities will help you become the master of building relationships and becoming the "go to" person in your family, work or community. Beyond the engaging chapter titles, each chapter includes the following sections: -Introduction - Grabs the reader's attention-Food for Thought - Nuggets of Wisdom for readers-Check It Out - Story or Scenario emphasizing main points-Caution Alert - Important things readers should avoid doing-Adult/Youth Strategies - Practical strategies for adults and youth to try-Discussion Challenge - Thought-provoking question for group-talk or self-talk-Homework & Practice - Practice opportunity for readers to master the strategy givenWhen you finish reading this book and practicing the strategies, you will notice an increase in academic, ethical and social performance. If you want to give yourself the best chance of reaching every dream while standing out from others, then this is the right book for you. BUCKLE YOUR SEATBELT AND ENJOY YOUR JOURNEY TO SUCCESS!