{"product_id":"ripping-off-the-mask-paperback","title":"Ripping Off The Mask - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoseph Lee\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRIPPING OFF THE MASK: From Hustler, Entertainer to CEO\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA raw, unfiltered memoir of transformation and triumph against impossible odds. Approximately 105 pages.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the treacherous streets of New Orleans' notorious 9th Ward to the boardroom as a successful CEO, Joseph Lee's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this riveting memoir, Lee pulls back the curtain on his remarkable life transformation-revealing the harsh realities of growing up amid crime, drugs, and violence in one of America's most dangerous neighborhoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt just fifteen, Lee became the \"Street Hustler\" and de facto head of his household, shouldering responsibilities far beyond his years. When a pivotal decision by his mother relocated him to Maryland, his life took unexpected turns-from working multiple jobs to becoming a charismatic male entertainer known as \"Debonair,\" all while pursuing education and building toward an unlikely future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ripping Off The Mask\" chronicles Lee's evolution from at-risk youth to IT and Cybersecurity entrepreneur, and his profound journey into fatherhood as a \"CEO Girl Dad\" navigating the complexities of shared custody. With unflinching honesty, Lee shares the mental battles, societal prejudices, and self-doubt he conquered along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than just a memoir, this book serves as a blueprint for anyone facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Lee offers hard-won wisdom on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransforming fear from adversary to catalyst for positive change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinding authentic passion beyond mere motivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting achievable goals amid chaos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrioritizing self-care and mental health while pursuing greatness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapting like a chameleon to life's ever-changing challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor readers seeking inspiration to overcome their own battles with doubt, prejudice, or adversity, Lee's story proves that your beginnings never determine your destiny-only your courage to pursue it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 106\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 24, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68368378953949,"sku":"9798992905212","price":34.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/s99NOYwdPE9798992905212.webp?v=1793429523","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/ripping-off-the-mask-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}