Devin Robinson has went from being arrest 5 times by the age of 17 to publishing 5 books within the next 17 years. He grew up the son of a police officer but that didn't stop him from facing felonies and near-death situations. Known in his community as one of toughest juvenile delinquents of his time, he was not expected to make it out a life of crime and defiance. Being expelled in his senior year of high school, the murder of close friends, and life in prison sentences handed out to other friends sparked a small desire to live a better life. Though he didn’t quite live one. His first second chance at life was granted when a plea was made to the district superintendent asking that Devin be re-admitted to finish his senior year under tight restrictions. This second chance worked. 3 months later at age 17, Devin graduated from high school. He wasn't in the clear just yet. He was still facing 3 felonies and jail time. His second, second chance came when the judge allowed him to enter the U.S. Military to avoid jail time. At this point, his high school diploma proved to be an asset. This has been his life. He went from facing callus detriments to earning college degrees.

He eventually realized that his success was not up to the public but instead up to his potential. He dug deep and learned how to apply techniques that would make his dreams a reality. His ability to remove himself from the victim mentality to the victor's reality makes him the best candidate for many groups' desiring success, especially the younger population. He designed the "change of course" matrix, textbook, and curriculum to help reshape the thought-process of at-risk teens.

To summarize his life thus far, By age 3,he knew how to read. By age 6, he knew how to swim. By age 10, he was labeled a childhood genius. But by age 17, he was labeled a juvenile delinquent. However, after being given a second chance by a juvenile court judge and many years of adversity he managed to eventually land on the pinnacles of success. Through his material, you can find out how he took a journey (with whom he thought were friends) that almost led him to the cemetery or prison and then how he was able to beat the odds and escape this popular trap many of today’s young males fall victim to. Not a convicted felon but convicted about showing others to success. He now shows others how to not (LUI), Live Under the Influence. “If nothing changes, nothing changes…”

Devin has been featured on national platforms such as Ebony Magazine, the Rev Al. Sharpton Radio Show and the Michael Baisden Radio Show. He has also been featured on many local and regional platforms.

He currently writes for several publications on personal development and coping with a rebellious child. Bitter? No, better! He also knows than inside every person, the best is yet to come!

Individuals were inspired at:

Morehouse College

Youth Empowerment Institute

Future Business Leaders of America National Conference

Atlanta Security Exchange Commission

University St. Louis Missouri

Law Enforcement Planning Commission

Lithonia Middle School

West Lake High School

Elena J. Christian Middle School

University of the Virgin Islands

Bishop Elementary, Queens New York

Plus more…

Books Include:

Raising a Rebel Son: What’s REALLY Wrong with Him and How to Tackle It

Blacks: From the Plantation to the Prison

Go to www.goingagainstthegrainpublications.com for full book listing 

Education:

Bachelors in Business Management

Masters in Business Administration

Doctorate in Business Administration Current
Small Group Leadership Course

Consequences of Bad Decisions