Have you faced many challenges while trying to pursue your dreams? You probably have and you are not the only one. Millions of people are faced with adversity on a daily basis, but you have to be determined that you will not allow anything or anyone prevent you from accomplishing your goals. This book begins with a powerful testimony to show readers that challenges can be defeated. Lakishia builds the book from life experiences to help readers gain insight on various challenges and how to overcome them. Once you face your obstacle head on, it is then that you can pursue all that you ever desired. You may read this book once and apply the principles and for others you may have to read it two or three times. However many times you need to read it, you are guaranteed to go higher if you apply the strategies to your life that is written within these pages. Lakishia Banister was born and raised on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at the age of 20. She is now the Associate Pastor of her church, Foundation of Faith Ministries, where she received all of her Biblical teachings since she gave her life to the Lord. She received her bachelor's degree from Salisbury University located in Salisbury, Maryland and her master's degree from University of Maryland Eastern Shore located in Princess Anne, Maryland. She and her husband have relocated back to the Eastern Shore with their three children, Shykeem, Shykera and Shykayla.