Author, editor and founder of one of Africa’s largest publishing houses
BOOKS ARE MY FIRST LOVE
Champion: achieving with excellence
Imagine stepping into the ring of life, gloves laced tight, the roar of possibility echoing in your ears—and knowing that every jab you take is a lesson, every round a chance to grow stronger. In Champion: Achieving with Excellence, David Waweru invites you into his own epic journey—from the dusty social hall gyms of Nairobi to global stages—where the raw grit of boxing becomes the ultimate metaphor for overcoming life’s fiercest opponents.
This isn’t a book about punches and footwork alone. It’s a battle plan for your dreams:
Round 1: Believe in Yourself . Harness the unbreakable conviction that “you can win,” no matter how many times you’ve been knocked down.
Round 2: Become a Dream Machine. Learn to forge visions so vivid they’ll pull you forward through doubt and distraction.
Round 3: Build Your Vision . Design a blueprint for success that moves beyond ambition into actionable strategy.
And that’s just the opening bell. With each subsequent chapter—“See Your Weaknesses,” “Forge Your Strengths,” “Plan for Success,” “Stay the Course”—you’ll discover my hands-on “Champion’s Workouts,” practical exercises that turn insight into impact. I share the same step-by-step drills I used to rebuild after a serious shoulder injury, the mindset hacks gleaned from boxing greats like Sugar Ray Leonard, and the resilience rituals that turned near defeat into my greatest victories.
Champion delivers more than inspiration; it offers a ring-tested system to train your character, sharpen your focus, and land the decisive blows in your own life fights—whether you’re scaling a mountain of doubt, strategizing a breakthrough business launch, or simply striving to be your best self.
Lace up, read on, and be ready to raise your hands in triumph.
Soar: 52 reflections
to power your life through its seasons
Imagine standing at dawn’s edge, the world aglow with possibility as each ray heralds a new chapter. In Soar: 52 Reflections to Power Your Life through Its Seasons, I become your copilot on a year long voyage of self-discovery—one illuminating insight per week to guide you through life’s ever-changing landscapes.
By journey’s end, you won’t just have read a book—you’ll hold your own seasonal atlas, ready to spread wings and SOAR.
Spring (Explore). Lay the groundwork for transformation with “Navigating Uncertainty.” Plant seeds of hope in fertile ground even when the soil feels cold.
Summer (Align). Nurture growth through “Quiet Influence” and “Purpose in Action,” cultivating habits that turn intention into flourishing reality.
Autumn (Amplify). Harvest your efforts “From Tattered to Triumphant” gathering the fruits of hardearned wisdom and preparing them for wider impact.
Winter (Reflect & Renew). Find warmth in stillness with “A Calmer You,” stoking your inner fire to sustain you through life’s chill.
Fuel your spark
Whether you’re brewing big ideas or steering teams through complexity, this is where your next chapter ignites. From executive coaching, to tailored masterclasses, to cultural‑strategy training—all anchored in The Thryve Model™ to help you forge your excellence.
Book a free 15-minute Zoom discovery call with David.
No cost, no commitment. Walk away with immediate clarity and your first action step. Or connect with me on LinkedIn to start the conversation.
