Higher Is Waiting: A Lesson in Faith, Trust, and Perseverance

In his book Higher Is Waiting, Tyler Perry shares his personal story of how he went from a disadvantaged childhood to becoming one of the most successful filmmakers and producers in Hollywood.

Though his story is unique, the lessons he learned along the way are universal. In this blog post, we'll explore some of those lessons and how they can apply to all of us, no matter what our circumstances may be.

No Matter How Small You Start, Keep Going

Tyler Perry didn't have an easy start in life. He grew up in a poor, single-parent household in New Orleans and was often the target of bullies at school. Despite all of the obstacles he faced, Tyler had a dream of becoming a success story. He didn't let his circumstances define him; instead, he used them as motivation to keep going.

When he was just starting out in his career, Tyler couldn't afford to pay actors, so he cast himself in all of his plays. He also worked multiple jobs to make ends meet. His grind paid off; today, Tyler Perry Studios is a 330-acre lot that features twelve soundstages named after successful African Americans such as Oprah Winfrey and Quincy Jones.

The takeaway here is that no matter how small you start, keep going. Don't let your circumstances define you or dictate your destiny. Be like Tyler Perry and use your hardships as motivation to achieve your dreams.

Take Smaller Steps to Achieve Success

In Higher Is Waiting, Tyler Perry talks about how he took smaller steps to achieve success. After deciding that he wanted to become a filmmaker, he bought a camcorder and started making movies in his backyard with his friends. From there, he began writing screenplays and eventually made the leap to directing full-length feature films. By taking smaller steps, Tyler was able to gain the skills and experience he needed to achieve his ultimate goal of becoming a successful filmmaker.

The same principle can be applied to any goal you want to achieve in life. If you want to start your own business, for example, don't quit your day job and pour all of your savings into it. Instead, take smaller steps like developing a business plan or networking with people who are already in business.

By taking smaller steps and building on each success, you'll increase your chances of achieving your goals—and avoid putting yourself in a precarious financial situation in the process.

Be Patient and Have Faith

Tyler Perry's journey to success was not overnight; it took many years of hard work and dedication before he achieved mainstream success. Even when it seemed like his dreams would never come true, Tyler persevered because he had faith that things would eventually work out for him. And they did—in 2010, Forbes magazine named Tyler Perry the highest-paid man in entertainment, with an annual earnings total of $130 million dollars!

Though it might not happen as quickly as we'd like them too, good things come to those who are patient and have faith. So if you're feeling discouraged because your goals haven't yet been met, don't give up!

Stay the course and have faith that everything will work out in the end.

In Higher Is Waiting, Tyler Perry shares his personal story of how he went from a disadvantaged childhood to becoming one of the most successful filmmakers and producers in Hollywood today.

The lessons we can learn from his story are many—but some of the most important ones are about staying focused on our goals despite adversity, taking smaller steps to achieve success instead of quitting our day jobs and pouring all our savings into our passion projects right away (Tyler didn't do that!), and being patient when things seem like they're taking too long.

By following Tyler's lead and applying these lessons to our own lives, we can overcome any adversity and achieve great things!

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