index

About the Author

Preface - Note to the Reader

Acknowledgements

SECTION I

HOW TO BE ACCOUNTABLE IN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE

1 How to Suvive Unemployment

2 How to Save Your Home

3 How to Get Your Finances in Order

4 How to Change Careers

5 How to Set Up Your Own Non-Profit Organization

SECTION II

HOW TO HOLD THE COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABLE

6 How to Mobilize Effectively in the Community

7 How to Become an Effective Leader in the Community

8 How to Get Your Candidate into Office

9 How to Get Legislation Passed

10 How to Change the Education System

11 How to Stop Racial Profiling and Police Brutality

12 How to Set Up Legal Defense Funds (Wrongful Terminations, False Imprisonment, Racial Profiling, Police Brutality, etc.)

SECTION III

HOW TO CHALLENGE WORKPLACE PRACTICES

13 How to Recognize and Survive Discrimination in the Workplace

14 How to Blow the Whistle on Unethical Practices Both On and Off the Job

15 How to Survive the Worker's Compensation System

SECTION IV

HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN MEDIA OUTLETS

16 How to Build a Presence on the Internet

17 How to Work Effectively with the Media While Avoiding Costly Mistakes

18 How to Launch Your Own Media Campaign On Issues You are Passionate About (Wrongful Terminations, False Imprisonments, Racial Profiling, Police Brutality, etc.)

19 How to Become a Freelance Writer

20 How to Become a Syndicated Columnist

21 How to Write a Book

22 How to Become a Professional Speaker

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PREFACE - A Note to the Reader

How To Take Control of Your Own Life:

A Self-Help Guide to Moving Forward

(www.HowToTakeControl.com)

by Cathy Harris

This is an action-oriented book which solves many of the problems in the community. Cathy Harris is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to moving forward. Known for her guerilla marketing style by means of forums, radio interviews, e-broadcasts, web postings and newsletters. Cathy comes full circle with the release of her series book. Her series book has been referred to as a pocket-sized encyclopedia and mini-Webster’s dictionary.

As a 27 year retired federal employer and whistleblower, Cathy fought the system - the U.S. Customs and Border Protection under the Department of Homeland Security and came out triumphant on the other side.

As a Community Organizer, Advocate and Entrepreneur, she transitioned into a successful business owner while gathering a faithful following.

This book is for those who have had "temporary setbacks" because of the current administration, the outsourcing of jobs and the downsizing of corporations.

Cathy believes now more than ever that community advocates like herself must speak for the people who have no voice - such as the young, the elderly, the poor, the homeless, injured workers of America, and other sick people.

Due to the current economy, these persons are now living without the basic essentials of life, which are food, clothing, and shelter. She believes we all need to be in the business of taking care of people. If we are not, then we need to seriously look at how we are living our lives.

The tragedy is that this book is necessary. The good news is that once educated on your options, you can make more educated decisions on how to live your life. This book provides options that can put you on the right track toward taking control of your own life. It will guide you to the resources, mentors, and experts that you need to put you on the right path to peace, joy and happiness.

This is the first of a "Take Control " series book designed to provide you with powerful information that will allow you to take control of your own life and move forward.

If you are not having a temporary setback, then buy this book and give it to family members, friends and neighbors who might need a little help in moving forward.