Books
LIFE IN PROGRESS
Our decisions are informed by what we believe, I have learned. What we believe about ourselves and about the world around us determine many of the outcomes we experience in life. My journey through life, which started out in West Africa and continues in North America, is a Hero’s Journey of sorts. From my bright-eyed teenage days, through my ambitious young adult phase, and into my perceptive adult years, I’ve often had a different perspective on many things.
I’ve asked questions, learned lessons, tested opinions, and sought facts. In the process, I discovered the critical role that decisions play in realizing my purpose, facing my fears, nurturing thriving relationships, wrestling with matters of faith, and pursuing happiness. Winning where it matters is not easy, but it is possible. A life on your own terms is possible. Here, I offer some ideas for your consideration.
LIFE IN PROGRESS: yOUNG READERS EDITION
Growing up brings opportunities, challenges, decisions and plenty of questions. I share stories of my journey through life, which started out in West Africa and continued in North America. From my bright-eyed teenage days, through my ambitious young adult phase, and into my perceptive adult years, I’ve often had a different perspective on many things. That different perspective has informed the questions I’ve asked, how I have navigated relationships and developed the values that I deem important.
Along the way, readers will explore important ideas about purpose, values, better understand themselves, developing confidence, making thoughtful decisions and taking greater responsibility for their lives. Rather than expecting young people to have everything figured out, Life in Progress encourages them to keep learning, growing and becoming.
Life is not about having all the answers. It is about making progress and learning to win where it matters.
CLARITY OF PURPOSE
Clarity of Purpose distinguishes between purpose and profession, and challenges narrow definitions rooted solely in religious or cultural expectations. This reflective journal is not about having all the answers; it is about asking the right questions and being willing to reflect on the answers that emerge.
Inspired by Life In Progress: Winning Where It Matters, you’ll find included summaries of all the chapters of Life in Progress, discussing how what we believe about ourselves and about the world around us determine many of the outcomes we experience in life.
Our beliefs about big and small things inform our decisions, and our decisions drive many of our outcomes. By reading and responding to the prompts in this journal, you’ll ask questions and learn lessons; test opinions and seek facts. In the process, you’ll discover the critical role that decisions play in gaining clarity for leadership, service and impact.
FELT THE FEAR BUT DID IT ANYWAY
Felt the Fear But Did it Anyway explores the nature of fear, emphasizing the importance of identifying the source of fear to distinguish between helpful caution and harmful paralysis. This reflective journal is not about having all the answers; it is about asking the right questions and being willing to reflect on the answers that emerge.
Inspired by Life In Progress: Winning Where It Matters, you’ll find included summaries of all the chapters of Life in Progress, discussing how what we believe about ourselves and about the world around us determine many of the outcomes we experience in life.
Our beliefs about big and small things inform our decisions, and our decisions drive many of our outcomes. By reading and responding to the prompts in this journal, you’ll ask questions and learn lessons; test opinions and seek facts. In the process, you’ll discover the critical role that decisions play in making intentional choices inspite of real or imagined fears.
ALL I DO IS WIN
All I Do Is Win explores what it means to truly “win” in life—not only through isolated achievements or recognitions, but through consistent progress and learning from experience. This reflective journal is not about having all the answers; it is about asking the right questions and being willing to reflect on the answers that emerge.
Inspired by Life In Progress: Winning Where It Matters, you’ll find included summaries of all the chapters of Life in Progress, discussing how what we believe about ourselves and about the world around us determine many of the out comes we experience in life.
Our beliefs about big and small things inform our decisions, and our decisions drive many of our outcomes. By reading and responding to the prompts in this journal, you’ll ask questions and learn lessons; test opinions and seek facts. In the process, you’ll discover the critical role that decisions play in winning where it matters most to you.
THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
The Pursuit of Happiness explores what happiness means, how it is defined differently by each of us and what it really takes to experience it consistently. This reflective journal is not about having all the answers; it is about asking the right questions and being willing to reflect on the answers that emerge.
Inspired by Life In Progress: Winning Where It Matters, you’ll find included summaries of all the chapters of Life in Progress, discussing how what we believe about ourselves and about the world around us determine many of the outcomes we experience in life.
Our beliefs about big and small things inform our decisions, and our decisions drive many of our outcomes. By reading and responding to the prompts in this journal, you’ll ask questions and learn lessons; test opinions and seek facts. In the process, you’ll discover the critical role that decisions play in your pursuit of happiness.
WHAT MATTERS MOST
What Matters Most explores how identifying and focusing on what truly matters in a person’s life can create stability and direction in life. This reflective journal is not about having all the answers; it is about asking the right questions and being willing to reflect on the answers that emerge.
Inspired by Life In Progress: Winning Where It Matters, you’ll find included summaries of all the chapters of Life in Progress, discussing how what we believe about ourselves and about the world around us determine many of the outcomes we experience in life.
Our beliefs about big and small things inform our decisions, and our decisions drive many of our outcomes. By reading and responding to the prompts in this journal, you’ll ask questions and learn lessons; test opinions and seek facts. In the process, you’ll discover the critical role that decisions play in your assessment and prioritization of what matters most to you.
MY OBITUARY
My Obituary is a reflective journal designed to help you think more deeply about the life you are living, the choices you are making and the legacy you are creating.
The book includes the chapter from Life In Progress that inspired it and then guides you through a series of reflections, self-assessments and practical exercises that encourage you to examine the reality of time, evaluate the current direction of your life, consider the chapters still to be written and reflect on how you hope to be remembered.
Along the way, you will identify what matters most, the opportunities worth pursuing and the choices that will help shape your future.
Whether you are at the beginning of your journey, navigating a season of change or reflecting on your life, My Obituary invites you to pause, reflect and live with greater intention. Because while your obituary may one day tell the story of your life, the story itself is still being written.
LOVE AND MARRIAGE
Love and Marriage explores the opportunities and decisions that shape healthy relationships and lasting marriages. This reflective journal is not about finding the perfect person; it is about becoming more intentional, self-aware and prepared for the realities of love, commitment and partnership.
Inspired by Life In Progress: Winning Where It Matters, you’ll find included summaries of all the chapters of Life in Progress, discussing how what we believe about ourselves and about the world around us determine many of the outcomes we experience in life.
By reading and responding to the prompts in this journal, you’ll examine your beliefs about love, learn from your experiences and gain greater clarity about the kind of relationship you want to build. In the process, you’ll discover that preparing for a healthy marriage begins long before a wedding day and continues through the everyday decisions that strengthen love over time.
BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO WINNING WHERE IT MATTERS
Beginner’s Guide to Winning Where It Matters is your practical, hands-on guide to taking control of your story and building a life that counts.
No matter your age or stage, this book helps you reflect on your beliefs, habits and decisions—the things that shape the outcomes you experience. Through stories, exercises and actionable prompts, you’ll learn how to clarify your purpose, set meaningful goals, navigate relationships, and take consistent steps toward the life you want. This book puts you in the driver’s seat by helping you consider the choices you make, the patterns you repeat and the mindset that guides your actions.
Whether you’re just starting out or seeking a fresh perspective, this book gives you the tools to think deeply, plan thoughtfully and live intentionally. If you’re ready to learn and grow into the person you hope to become, then your journey to winning where it matters starts here. This book is for you.
THIS IS WHAT YOU'VE GOT
This Is What You’ve Got: Making Progress When Life Isn’t What You Expected is a reflective guide to moving forward when your life doesn’t look the way you thought it would.
Plans change. Opportunities disappear. Progress takes longer than expected. Sometimes the distance between where you are and where you hoped to be can leave you disappointed, frustrated or wondering what comes next. This Is What You’ve Got begins with a simple idea: acknowledge where you are, take ownership of what is within your control and work with what you have.
Through reflections, practical exercises and thought-provoking prompts, the book explores the beliefs, habits and choices that can either keep you stuck or help you make progress. You’ll consider how comparison, resistance and unmet expectations influence you, while learning to focus on small, consistent actions that can move you forward.
Like a pawn on a chessboard, your current position does not determine your ultimate potential. You may not have everything you expected, but this is what you’ve got—and it is enough to take the next step.
FIVE THINGS THAT SHOULD NOT DIE WITH YOU
Five Things That Should Not Die With You is a reflective journal about living life well and making sure the things that matter do not end with you.
Each of us carries something worth passing on—our stories, ideas, knowledge, relationships and resources. Yet too often, we wait until later to share what we know, pursue the ideas that matter, strengthen important relationships or put our resources to meaningful use.
This journal invites you to take stock of what you have accumulated through your life and consider what should be shared, developed, repaired, given or put to work while you still have the opportunity. Through reflections and practical prompts, you’ll identify what matters most and the actions you can take now.
The goal is not simply to leave something behind. It is to make better use of what you have while you are here. Some things are too valuable to die with you.
HOW TO MAKE A GOOD IDEA BETTER
Everything starts with an idea. But not every idea is ready to be executed.
Some ideas arrive fully formed. Most don’t. They begin as possibilities—interesting, exciting and sometimes half-baked. Turning them into something worth pursuing requires taking the time to think more clearly about what the idea is, why it matters and how it might work.
How to Make a Good Idea Better provides a simple three-step approach for doing just that: Capture it. Clarify it. Challenge it. Instead of rushing from inspiration to execution, you’ll learn how to capture your thinking, develop greater clarity around it and challenge your assumptions before deciding what comes next.
Through practical prompts, worksheets and exercises, this book will help you examine your ideas from different perspectives, strengthen what works, identify what doesn’t and determine which ideas deserve your time and attention.
Because having a good idea is only the beginning. The real opportunity is making it better.
HELPING YOUR CHILD SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND
Every parent wants their child to succeed. But supporting a child’s learning involves more than making sure homework gets done or celebrating good grades.
Helping Your Child Succeed in School and Beyond is a practical guide for parents and guardians who want to play a more intentional role in their child’s development. It explores simple, everyday ways to help children become more confident, curious, responsible and engaged learners.
From creating routines and encouraging reading to helping children think critically, use technology wisely, learn from mistakes and develop greater independence, the book focuses on practical actions that can become part of everyday family life.
You don’t have to be a teacher or have all the answers to make a difference. What matters is being present, paying attention and creating an environment in which your child can learn, grow and thrive—in school and beyond.
THE BUREAUCRAT
The Bureaucrat tells the remarkable story of Dr. Alex Glover-Quartey, former Head of the Ghana Civil Service, and a lifetime shaped by service, leadership and faith.
From his early years and education to his rise through Ghana’s public service, the book traces the experiences, relationships, opportunities and challenges that shaped both the man and the public servant. Dr. Glover-Quartey reflects on his work across government and education, offering a firsthand perspective on leadership, public administration and the complex institutions within which important decisions are made.
Along the way, he shares lessons about integrity, discipline, relationships, resilience and the responsibility that comes with leadership. He also reflects candidly on the role of family, mentors, colleagues and faith in shaping his values and sustaining him through the different seasons of his life.
More than the story of a distinguished career, The Bureaucrat is a personal reflection on what it means to serve, to lead and to remain grounded in one’s values. It offers insights for public servants, leaders, young professionals and anyone interested in the people and institutions that have helped shape modern Ghana.
LOVE LOCKED DOWN
Falling in love is one of the best feelings in the world. Beyond falling in love, many people desire a meaningful relationship that makes them feel loved and fulfilled. Okyeame Kwame and Annica share anecdotes from their compelling love story and offer their unique points of view on finding and maintaining lasting love relationships. With practical tips and relatable ideas, they bring fresh perspectives to dating, intimacy, sex, conflict, communication, transparency, commitment, collaboration, security and excitement.
Whether dating, in a relationship, engaged, or married, this book offers an innovative resource to help you find clarity about the kind of relationship you seek. Through the stories, research, concepts and worksheets, this is a uniquely pragmatic approach to finding a life partner and navigating the sometimes-elusive areas of love and family life.
LEADERS DON’T HAVE TO YELL
Ghana’s Coach James Kwasi Appiah highlights experiences from his international playing and coaching career, and showcases his thoughts on Ghana football’s past, present and future. Appiah also discusses major events during his time as a player, his journey to becoming an international coach, qualifying the national team to the World Cup, his teams’ preparations and participation in the 2019 African Cup of Nations, Ghana’s Best XI, and leaving a legacy.
The book is divided into four parts: Part 1 – From Boy to Man, about his childhood through to his days with Kumasi Asante Kotoko; Part 2 – A Leader of Men and Teams, about becoming a coach and eventually the coach of the Black Stars; Part 3 – Champions Always Play to Win, about key events in his playing and coaching career; and Part 4 – Leaving a Legacy, about money, Ghana’s Best XI, and the future of Ghana football.
