Failing up : how to take risks, aim higher, and never stop learning / Leslie Odom, Jr.

"A Feiwel and Friends book"--Title page verso.

Prologue: Take me to the world -- The mentor -- The big break -- What you own -- Hollywood or the token -- Permission to fail -- The turnaround -- Hamilton Act 1: our town -- Hamilton Act 2: the new American dream -- Permission to prosper -- Epilogue: Seriously.

Leslie Odom, Jr. burst on the scene in 2015, originating the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical "Hamilton." Since then, he has performed for sold-out audiences, sang for the Obamas at the White House, and won a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. With personal stories from his life, Odom asks the questions that will help you unlock your true potential and achieve your goals even when they seem impossible. What work did you put in today that will help you improve tomorrow? How do you surround yourself with people who will care about your dreams as much as you do? How do you know when to play it safe and when to risk it all for something bigger and better? These stories will inspire you, motivate you, and empower you for the greatness that lies ahead, whether you’re graduating from college, starting a new job, or just looking to live each day to the fullest.