After achieving his dream, Trent still felt incomplete and found himself seeking out worldly possessions in an attempt to fill that hole. After playing for Baylor University and graduating college, Trent was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2007, the Seattle Seahawks in 2008 and the Washington Redskins in 2009. Growing up, Trent dreamt of one day becoming a professional football player. Trent is a best-selling author and has penned five previous books: Inner Circle, You’re Perfect: for the Heart that’s Meant to Love You, See My Heart Not My Past, Breaking Your Own Heart, and The Greatest You. He is known for being “The Most Impactful Speaker” and is ranked one of the “Top Influencers in the Personal Development Space.” He aspires to promote positive change in others and reaches 50-60 million people weekly through his various social media platforms, as well as traveling the world speaking to people about how to create lasting change in their lives and reminding them that there is hope for a brighter future. Trent Shelton is a former NFL wide receiver, who is now considered one of the most significant speakers of his generation.

Trent vulnerably shares his own story, including his own missteps that have resulted in the hard-won lessons he shares today. Straight Up is imminently honest and practical, helping you take real next steps toward being the best you. And while you might not make it out of the storms of life unscathed, the wisdom and lessons in this book can help you make it out stronger.

Who do you have in your life who’s not afraid to tell you the honest-to-God truth? Who do you have who’s a real source of wisdom when life gets real? With his trademark combination of raw honesty and practical next-steps, Trent Shelton will help you navigate through some of the most confusing topics of life, including relationships, friendships, fear, depression and your own past trauma.

Published by Zondervan, Straight Up releases today, August 4, 2020. In his new book, Straight Up: Honest, Unfiltered, As-Real-As-I-Can-Put-It Advice for Life’s Biggest Challenges, motivational speaker, former NFL player and the founder of non-profit RehabTime, Trent Shelton, offers advice and insights to guide today’s young adults to establish healthy relationships, chase after their dreams, and live their best lives.

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