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Raven Magwood is an author, motivational speaker, and screenwriter who is truly a force to be reckoned with. At 21 years old, she has accomplished more than most do in their lifetime. By 11, she was a national gymnastics champion. By 13, she had published her second book. By 15, she was a state titleholder in track-and-field competing nationally. By 16, she had graduated from high school number one in her class with a 5.1 GPA. By 19, she had graduated from Clemson University summa cum laude, simultaneously inspiring thousands of individuals in schools, organizations, and businesses with her moving testimony and captivating personality.

Her latest release, The 7 Practices of Exceptional Student Athletes, has already sent shockwaves throughout the nation. Switching Lanes, a feature film written by Raven, will be released in Spring of 2014. When asked about all of her success, Raven humbly replies: “When you’re dedicated to something you love, determined to work hard, and disciplined to plan how you’ll get there, then you can achieve success.”

For more information, please visit RavenMagwood.com

Setting Goals Before You Start Your Journey

We have to know where we are going if we want to get there. What does this mean? We have to set goals. Imagine you are given a box of LEGOs and asked to build a castle. There is only one problem. There is no blueprint or picture of how the castle is supposed to look. So where do you start? What pieces should be placed together? Of course, you can start building; however, without a blueprint or picture, you can never be sure if you are heading in the right direction. Life works in this same way. We have…

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