- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: McClelland & Stewart (Aug 3 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0771088825
- ISBN-13: 978-0771088827
- Product Dimensions: 14.1 x 2.9 x 21.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 386 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #261,919 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"'Stick To Your Vision' and '416/905' were legendary moments in my life, not to mention this man's career. Those two songs let me know that it was possible to make a city so far removed feel like it was a part of it all. Now every song and move I make I think about my people back home and how proud I am of them and they are of me. I owe a part of my confidence as a rapper to Maestro."
- Drake
"Maestro poured the foundation that many have built their homes on. The second act in his career shows he has a lot to offer and is worth listening to."
- George Stroumboulopoulos, host of The Hour and The Strombo Show on CBC
- Drake
"Maestro poured the foundation that many have built their homes on. The second act in his career shows he has a lot to offer and is worth listening to."
- George Stroumboulopoulos, host of The Hour and The Strombo Show on CBC
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For young adults and people who want help achieving their goals, Wes's advice based on his life experiences as the "Godfather of Canadian Hip Hop" will guide them on the right path.
As someone who has experienced the highs and lows that come with being a performer, Wes "Maestro" Williams has had to overcome many challenges in his life. These are also the same challenges that we all face on the way to where we want to be, and Wes's practical and empowering strategies will help you get there. Sometimes these obstacles come from within, whether it's a fear of failure or low self-esteem. Sometimes they come from your circumstances; perhaps there are people around you who are keeping you down or "in your place," even if they don't mean to. In Stick to Your Vision, Wes shows you how to define your vision, how to achieve it, and what to do once you're there. He offers useful tips and advice, as well as inspirational stories and quotes, and exercises that will keep you moving towards your own vision.
As someone who has experienced the highs and lows that come with being a performer, Wes "Maestro" Williams has had to overcome many challenges in his life. These are also the same challenges that we all face on the way to where we want to be, and Wes's practical and empowering strategies will help you get there. Sometimes these obstacles come from within, whether it's a fear of failure or low self-esteem. Sometimes they come from your circumstances; perhaps there are people around you who are keeping you down or "in your place," even if they don't mean to. In Stick to Your Vision, Wes shows you how to define your vision, how to achieve it, and what to do once you're there. He offers useful tips and advice, as well as inspirational stories and quotes, and exercises that will keep you moving towards your own vision.
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A Great Black Canadian Story & Guide for Success, Sep 6 2010
By Stacey Marie Robinson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Stick to Your Vision: How to Get Past the Hurdles and Haters to Get Where You Want to Be (Hardcover)
Reading Wes "Maestro" Williams' new book Stick to Your Vision was powerful for me on many levels, but the main reason was summarized early in the second chapter when Williams said: "As we grow up...we need to feel that we are part of a community that reflects and reinforces our identity and experiences."In the late 80s, Maestro Fresh Wes was the Canadian hip hop/urban experience, and to this day in any venue across the city, if the DJ plays Let Your Backbone Slide it continues to hit us with the warmth of nostalgia and also the recognition of growth.
Williams represents the story of building the black Canadian identity, so it is only fitting that he has shared his testament and experiences in print.
This book needed to be written, and I'm so glad that it was, because as a legend of the urban Canadian experience, Wes Williams truly represents the journey that started about 30-40 years ago when many of our immigrant families were first arriving in Canada to establish themselves...and it continues to the present time when "our" generation is creating a new generation of Canadian-born and Canadian-influenced citizens...
*****Read full review @ : [...].
By Stacey Marie Robinson,
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