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Teetering confidence levels, feeling different and living as the ""other"" are stories we often do not hear from Black men. These remnants of inadequacy seep into their evolving identities and highlight differences as deficiencies. Standing at 7'2, NBA athlete Alexis Ajinça, shares intimate confessions and personal stories of growing up as an outcast and the impacts it has had on his mental and emotional wellness since childhood. From avoiding public appearances so people won't sneak a photo or make comments about his large stature to overcoming feelings of social anxiety and insecurity, in this book, he highlights the challenges that were birthed from living in a body that very few can relate to. Taking readers on a candid journey of self-acceptance and using self-mastery as a way to regulate his emotional responses, Ajinça details the practical tools and mindset shifts he has developed in order to build his confidence. Through his own hardships with being tall, he shares an engaging and powerful message for anyone who has ever felt broken, less than or different. He reminds readers that no matter how successful you may become, feeling good about yourself is a prerequisite to happiness and fulfillment that far outweighs any accolade or dollar amount.

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Alexis Ajinça is a professional NBA athlete, who has spent over fourteen years on the court. The Saint-Etienne native decided at twelve years old that basketball was where he wanted to invest his time and energy, leading to a 20th overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft. Now living in North Carolina with his wife Courtney and their two sons, Ajinça has redirected his efforts towards the development of T.R.U. Home, a non-profit organization aimed at providing employment opportunities and shelter for the homeless population. With the basketball season on pause, Ajinça has had the opportunity to grow his business portfolio and most importantly, spend time with his family.

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