Category:
Faith/Success
Synopsis:
Take Me With You VOLUME 2: The 7 Types of Friends in your Life is the
second installment in the Take Me With you series. Take Me With You
(Volume 2) boldly explores the people in your life and challenges you to
consider who they truly are. It is easy to call everyone your friend
based solely on their presence, but The true measure of friendship is
not weighed by attendance. Friendship is measured by their actual
intentions.
This book is available at Amazon.
About the Author:
“Not
every man can be famous, but every man can be great!” Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. “When I first read those words from a memorial wall
at South Carolina State University, I was touched,” Gathers said.
“In life, sometimes all we can hold on to is words and a belief
that they will manifest.” “Growing up, all I could do was
dream.”
These
words continuously push Troy Gathers towards his dream to strive for
excellence. When asked about his childhood, Troy explains how it has
played a major role in his future; Troy said, “The pain from my
past has prepared me for the future.” “In college though, I found
that I was very different. I found that welfare and section 8 were
foreign to some college students.” The entrepreneur said that he
began to see his purpose for his upbringing; “I have the voice to
help people grow through trials.” After graduating from South
Carolina State University, Gathers sought out to be a voice for the
young and an inspiration to all. “As a public speaker, I have the
stage to reach people far and near with my message”, he says
joyfully. I’ve actually spoken to inmates on a continuous basis
across the state of South Carolina in penitentiaries.” I have
spoken to groups ranging from age eight to forty. Since I am one with
the generation it is possible to hold their attention throughout the
entire speech,” Gathers said. “Knowing that the speaker went
through a similar situation less than ten years ago allows the
audience to leave with a sense that there is a way to overcome their
present adversities.”
By
the time Troy reached seventeen years old, he had attended seven
different schools and lived in six different neighborhoods. To escape
the everyday troubles of society, Troy focused on success. In High
School, despite the constant moving Gathers still managed to join
NJROTC, the newspaper staff, and Future Business Leaders of America
to name a few. Gathers stated, “Because of the constant moving, I
spent a lot of time wishing for stability and praying for strength.
Throughout my life I remained positive and knew that if I continued
on this path I would be successful. Given my life experiences, I am
able to communicate and relate to the younger generation.”
Once
Gathers got settled at South Carolina State University he finally got
a chance to show one body of students what he was capable of
achieving. At South Carolina State University Gathers formed
Intramural Sporting teams, served as the Vice President of freshman
dormitory, joined the Young Democrats, SGA, wrote/directed two short
films with students and made the grades for The National Deans List.
Troy was also the host of the radio show B.E. Y.O.U. which aired on
WSSB 90.3FM. (SCSU Radio) The show was based on positive individuals
and their accomplishments. Gathers credits his focus at SCSU to his
mother and mentors that assured his faith and head was always high.
“Even in college people doubt you and try to bring you down, but I
have special people that kept me focused on the big picture”.
After
successfully completing his MBA program, Troy is currently enrolled
in the Public Policy and Administration PhD program. B.E. Y.O.U. is
Troy’s Educational Lecture Program for the youth that promotes
success in their lives. B.E. Y.O.U is Troy’s cry to the youth to be
themselves and step out of the crowd. Under his B.E. Y.O.U. imprint,
Gathers has published 3 book titles. In all of Gathers endeavors he
keeps God first and only expects great things for the future.
