Self Belief: The Vision, Level 6: Keep It Fresh

An inspirational, interactive series of ebooks by 22-year-old entrepreneur Jamal Edwards, designed to give young people the tools to become a success.

When people ask me what an entrepreneur is, my answer is someone who wants to make a difference to other people’s lives. Jamal is a walking definition of the word.

Foreword by British TV and film actor, Idris Elba. 
 
At the age of 15, Jamal Edwards was starting to build a social media empire. Using a hand-held camera, he filmed his mates rapping, giving them a platform to showcase their skills. The response the videos received was phenomenal. 
 
With so much demand for his videos, Jamal quit his part-time job and by the age of 20 had signed a deal with Sony RCA to become CEO of his own record label, Just Jam Records. Now 22, Jamal Edwards is CEO of SB.TV, the UK's most successful online youth broadcaster with over 150 million views. 
 
So you want to know how Jamal beat the system and made it big in business his own way? Self Belief: The Vision will help you learn how: a mix of inspirational business book, memoir and game, these 6 ebooks (each of which are a Level) will teach the reader how Jamal overcame obstacles on the way to success, as he shares his tips for getting to the top. 
 
But the reader has to be up for the challenge. In each of the six downloadable 'Levels', the reader will find out how to make their dream idea a reality, using Jamal's life as an inspiration. There are crunch decision points where the reader has to choose which path they'll take on their business journey. Each ebook works via links, so the reader has to follow their chosen route, where they'll have to do tasks set by Jamal and ultimately learn how to build up their self-belief. 
 
Level 6 is 'Keep It Fresh', where Jamal keeps pushing you to stretch yourself and find out just how much you're capable of. You'll look at improving on your initial idea or product, look at things you might be worrying about, check in with the competition and make sure you're keeping your focus.

Self Belief: The Vision, Level 5: Going Large

An inspirational, interactive series of ebooks by 22-year-old entrepreneur Jamal Edwards, designed to give young people the tools to become a success

Foreword by popstar and one of the coaches on The Voice UK, Jessie J. 
 
At the age of 15, Jamal Edwards was starting to build a social media empire. Using a hand-held camera, he filmed his mates rapping, giving them a platform to showcase their skills. The response the videos received was phenomenal. 
 
With so much demand for his videos, Jamal quit his part-time job and by the age of 20 had signed a deal with Sony RCA to become CEO of his own record label, Just Jam Records. Now 22, Jamal Edwards is CEO of SB.TV, the UK's most successful online youth broadcaster with over 150 million views. 
 
So you want to know how Jamal beat the system and made it big in business his own way? Self Belief: The Vision will help you learn how: a mix of inspirational business book, memoir and game, these 6 ebooks (each of which are a Level) will teach the reader how Jamal overcame obstacles on the way to success, as he shares his tips for getting to the top. 
 
But the reader has to be up for the challenge. In each of the six downloadable 'Levels', the reader will find out how to make their dream idea a reality, using Jamal's life as an inspiration. There are crunch decision points where the reader has to choose which path they'll take on their business journey. Each ebook works via links, so the reader has to follow their chosen route, where they'll have to do tasks set by Jamal and ultimately learn how to build up their self-belief. 
 
Level 5 is 'Going Large'. Now your idea is off the ground and you've got people buying into it, this is the stage where you'll learn how to keep the momentum going, keep your self-belief up, and make sure you stay on your game.

Self Belief: The Vision, Level 4: Launch Time

Foreword by chart-topping singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran. 
 
At the age of 15, Jamal Edwards was starting to build a social media empire. Using a hand-held camera, he filmed his mates rapping, giving them a platform to showcase their skills. The response the videos received was phenomenal. 
 
With so much demand for his videos, Jamal quit his part-time job and by the age of 20 had signed a deal with Sony RCA to become CEO of his own record label, Just Jam Records. Now 22, Jamal Edwards is CEO of SB.TV, the UK's most successful online youth broadcaster with over 150 million views. 
 
So you want to know how Jamal beat the system and made it big in business his own way? Self Belief: The Vision will help you learn how: a mix of inspirational business book, memoir and game, these 6 ebooks (each of which are a Level) will teach the reader how Jamal overcame obstacles on the way to success, as he shares his tips for getting to the top. 
 
But the reader has to be up for the challenge. In each of the six downloadable 'Levels', the reader will find out how to make their dream idea a reality, using Jamal's life as an inspiration. There are crunch decision points where the reader has to choose which path they'll take on their business journey. Each ebook works via links, so the reader has to follow their chosen route, where they'll have to do tasks set by Jamal and ultimately learn how to build up their self-belief. 
 
Level 4 is 'Launch Time' - where you'll be making sure everything's in place to get your idea off the ground in a public arena, whether you're selling a product or putting on a show if you're a performer, or pitching your idea to your company.

Self Belief: The Vision, Level 3: Building the Foundations

Foreword by YouTube stars Finn and Jack Harries of JacksGap. 
 
At the age of 15, Jamal Edwards was starting to build a social media empire. Using a hand-held camera, he filmed his mates rapping, giving them a platform to showcase their skills. The response the videos received was phenomenal. 
 
With so much demand for his videos, Jamal quit his part-time job and by the age of 20 had signed a deal with Sony RCA to become CEO of his own record label, Just Jam Records. Now 22, Jamal Edwards is CEO of SB.TV, the UK's most successful online youth broadcaster with over 150 million views. 
 
So you want to know how Jamal beat the system and made it big in business his own way? Self Belief: The Vision will help you learn how: a mix of inspirational business book, memoir and game, these 6 ebooks (each of which are a Level) will teach the reader how Jamal overcame obstacles on the way to success, as he shares his tips for getting to the top. 
 
But the reader has to be up for the challenge. In each of the six downloadable 'Levels', the reader will find out how to make their dream idea a reality, using Jamal's life as an inspiration. There are crunch decision points where the reader has to choose which path they'll take on their business journey. Each ebook works via links, so the reader has to follow their chosen route, where they'll have to do tasks set by Jamal and ultimately learn how to build up their self-belief. 
 
Level 3 is 'Building the Foundations'. This is when you'll find out how to get people to support you, learn some skills for marketing your ideas, and get some tips on how to promote yourself.

Self Belief: The Vision, Level 2: The Knowledge

An inspirational, interactive series of ebooks by 22-year-old entrepreneur Jamal Edwards, designed to give young people the tools to become a success. .

When people ask me what an entrepreneur is, my answer is someone who  wants to make a difference to other people’s lives. Jamal is a walking  definition of the word.

Foreword by multi-platinum-selling recording artist, Emeli Sandé 
 
At the age of 15, Jamal Edwards was starting to build a social media empire. Using a hand-held camera, he filmed his mates rapping, giving them a platform to showcase their skills. The response the videos received was phenomenal. 
 
With so much demand for his videos, Jamal quit his part-time job and by the age of 20 had signed a deal with Sony RCA to become CEO of his own record label, Just Jam Records. Now 22, Jamal Edwards is CEO of SB.TV, the UK's most successful online youth broadcaster with over 150 million views. 
 
So you want to know how Jamal beat the system and made it big in business his own way? Self Belief: The Vision will help you learn how: a mix of inspirational business book, memoir and game, these 6 ebooks (each of which are a Level) will teach the reader how Jamal overcame obstacles on the way to success, as he shares his tips for getting to the top. 
 
But the reader has to be up for the challenge. In each of the six downloadable 'Levels', the reader will find out how to make their dream idea a reality, using Jamal's life as an inspiration. There are crunch decision points where the reader has to choose which path they'll take on their business journey. Each ebook works via links, so the reader has to follow their chosen route, where they'll have to do tasks set by Jamal and ultimately learn how to build up their self-belief. 
 
Level 2 is 'The Knowledge' - where you'll start getting your ideas down and find out what you need to know about whatever area it is you want to get into; whether that's music, running a caf, or just getting an idea off the ground at college or work.

Self Belief: The Vision, Level 1: Take Control

An inspirational, interactive series of ebooks by 22-year-old entrepreneur Jamal Edwards, designed to give young people the tools to become a success..

Foreword by pioneering international entrepreneur, Sir Richard Branson. 
 
At the age of 15, Jamal Edwards was starting to build a social media empire. Using a hand-held camera, he filmed his mates rapping, giving them a platform to showcase their skills. The response the videos received was phenomenal. 
 
With so much demand for his videos, Jamal quit his part-time job and by the age of 20 had signed a deal with Sony RCA to become CEO of his own record label, Just Jam Records. Now 22, Jamal Edwards is CEO of SB.TV, the UK's most successful online youth broadcaster with over 150 million views. 
 
So you want to know how Jamal beat the system and made it big in business his own way? Self Belief: The Vision will help you learn how: a mix of inspirational business book, memoir and game, these 6 ebooks (each of which are a Level) will teach the reader how Jamal overcame obstacles on the way to success, as he shares his tips for getting to the top. 
 
But the reader has to be up for the challenge. In each of the six downloadable 'Levels', the reader will find out how to make their dream idea a reality, using Jamal's life as an inspiration. There are crunch decision points where the reader has to choose which path they'll take on their business journey. Each ebook works via links, so the reader has to follow their chosen route, where they'll have to do tasks set by Jamal and ultimately learn how to build up their self-belief. 
 
Level 1 is 'Take Control' - where you'll do tasks to help you find your strengths and weakness, step outside your comfort zone and start to focus on what idea it is you want to make happen.

Jamal Edwards

His work in music but also as an ambassador for a new generation, including his work for The Prince's Trust, were an inspiration to so many.

Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall

An incredible innovator and entrepreneur, Jamal Edwards MBE has been an inspiration for so many young people, through our work and beyond.

A truly extraordinary young man who made a huge difference to so many people's lives.

A truly humble and blessed soul. Your legacy will live on for years &amp; you've inspired a whole generation.

How to Be a Success on Your Own Terms

From the iBooks Number 1 bestselling ebook series. 
 
 Jamal Edwards will forever be remembered as an inspiring and pioneering figure in the music industry. His book Self Belief: The Vision will show you how this trailblazing music entrepreneur beat the system and made it big in business in his own way. 
 
 At the age of 15, with only a hand-held camera and a Wi-Fi connection, Jamal started to build his media empire. The videos he made showcased undiscovered talent on the underground music scene. 
 
 By the age of 20 Jamal signed a deal with Sony RCA to become CEO of his own record label, Just Jam Records and was named one of Richard Branson's Virgin Media Pioneers 2012. Jamal Edwards was founder and CEO of the UK's most successful online youth broadcaster SB.TV which helped launch the careers of artists like Stormzy, Ed Sheeran and Dave. 
 
 The book features six levels, in which Jamal sets tasks and challenges to help the reader get to where they want to be. Along the way the reader will come across Decision Points where they will have to choose a path through their business journey. 
 
 Each level features a foreword by one of Jamal's friends or mentors, including successful people in music, media and business such as Sir Richard Branson, Emeli Sandé, JacksGap, Ed Sheeran, Jessie J and Idris Elba. 
 
 Level 1 - Take Control is where you'll step outside your comfort zone and find out your strengths and weakness. 
 
Level 2 - The Knowledge is where you'll start researching your ideas. 
 
 Level 3 - Building the Foundations is where you'll build your team and learn how to market and promote you and your idea. 
 
 Level 4 - Launch Time will show you how best announce your idea to your audience. 
 
 Level 5 - Going Large is where you'll learn how to grow and develop your idea. 
 
 Level 6 - Keep It Fresh is about building the momentum, keeping your focus and looking to the future. 
 
A mix of inspirational business book, memoir and game, Self Belief: The Vision shares Jamal's own story and some of the things he learned, in order to inspire other young people to get some self-belief and turn their dreams and ideas into reality.

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