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Nearly thirty years ago, in a tiny, impoverished Ghanaian village, a young boy dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player and competing against European powerhouse Manchester United. Despite being told that he wasn't good enough, he was drafted by Seattle Sounders FC and competed against Manchester United in front of sixty-seven thousand fans. At twenty-three years old, Michael Tetteh had realized his childhood dream.

Then, late one night, an encounter caused him to give up soccer, the single thing that had defined his entire life. In one moment, he surrendered to a new vision and stepped into the unknown. Was he crazy-or brave?

Giftocracy takes you on an inspiring journey of self-discovery with author Michael Tetteh. Powerful lessons from real-life experiences, along with thoughts from trusted influential and transformational leaders-including Myles Munroe, John C. Maxwell, and Zig Ziglar-will lead you to a new awareness.

Become empowered You can transform and transcend the opinions, conditions, and circumstances of your life. Discover the gift trapped within you and share it with the world.

Christopher Glyn trained as a stage actor at the Rose Bruford School of Speech and Drama in the United Kingdom. After receiving Jesus, he forsook a career as a Shakespearean actor to devote his life to missionary work, with a personal calling to minister through radio. In the thirty-plus years since, Chris' inspirational radio shows have been heard on over two thousand radio stations on all seven continents. He has also narrated over one hundred motivational works on audio, which have been heard by millions worldwide. Chris' end-time Bible documentaries, Countdown to Armageddon and Beyond Armageddon, are considered classics in their genre and earned worldwide acclaim. In 2000 Chris set up a Christian audio production company called RadioActive Productions in Uganda, where he hosts a nightly gospel radio show. He also produces syndicated Christian radio shows and audio inspirations for audiences worldwide.

Michael Tetteh was born in the Volta region of Ghana. His soccer career began early in life, playing for the Right to Dream Academy in Ghana before moving to California. Tetteh's professional career began when he signed a Generation Adidas contract with Major League Soccer and was drafted by the Seattle Sounders, where he played for two years. Tetteh founded One Kingdom Foundation, a nonprofit organization that seeks to be a catalyst for a new generation of African leaders with honorable character. He is also a certified John C. Maxwell leadership coach and speaker who leads businesses and individuals to set smart goals and overcome tremendous odds.