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Empty Your
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Not your physical backpack but the negative thoughts you carry, the ones holding you back from a life of meaning.
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Your dreams are completely within reach. Empty Your Backpack shows you how.
You have big dreams, but when people (or that nagging inner voice) tell you they’re impossible, it’s easy to feel weighed down. That heavy feeling of doubt is what Sam Demma calls your backpack. It’s full of limiting beliefs and dreams crushed by the opinions of others- but it doesn’t have to be.
It’s time to empty your backpack and release that weight from your shoulders.
In this easy-to-follow guide, Demma shows you how to move closer to your dreams faster than you ever imagined. By cultivating empowering beliefs while committing to consistent actions that fuel creativity and growth, you can turn your vision into reality.
Discover actionable ideas for keeping faith in your dreams (even when those around you lose theirs) and pathways that can help bring dreams to life and empower you to be the best version of yourself.
Filled with tried-and-tested principles and inspiring stories from Demma’s remarkable life, Empty Your Backpack will help you optimize your beliefs and actions...
to get you where you want to be!
NEW Book
Return on
Goodwill
“This is a timely and urgently needed book... a powerful reminder that kindness still matters.” — Senator Cory Booker
The most meaningful returns in life don’t come from strategy or self-interest. They come from showing up for people with genuine kindness and expecting nothing in return.
Through unforgettable true stories, from a barefoot soccer player in Kenya to a flight attendant with a paper cup to a stranger who offered an empty chair, Sam shows how goodwill is created in the everyday moments we often overlook. Filled with real stories and eight everyday practices, Return on Goodwill will help you see the world differently.
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Children’s Picture Book
Be Someone’s
Taco
Big magic starts with small acts of kindness.
Ella lives in a magical world full of unicorns and adventure, but when she misses the Big Goal in the Big Game, her friends join together to cheer her up.
Join Noah, Sophia, Caden, and Ella as they learn that if someone needs a cleaning helper, be a cleaning helper. If someone needs a lunch buddy, be a lunch buddy. And if someone needs a taco… then you should Be Someone’s Taco! The perfect gift for children of all ages.
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About Sam Demma
Sam Demma is a best-selling author and one of the most in-demand keynote speakers today.
OVER HALF A DECADE, HE HAS DELIVERED over 800 PERFORMANCES ACROSS CANADA, THE UNITED STATES, AND KENYA.
He has delivered two TEDx talks, co-founded PickWaste—an organization that mobilized volunteers to pick up over 3000 bags of litter—and was awarded the prestigious Platinum Jubilee Award for his exceptional national contributions.
During the pandemic, Sam produced two viral graduation videos for students who missed their ceremonies and launched a partnership with Taco Bell to encourage people to engage in acts of kindness.
HIS WORK AND INTERVIEWS HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN:
...AND HE HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE TOP 25 UNDER 25.
Sam’s multimedia platform, The High Performing Educator, has spotlit over 250 educators, and his bestselling debut book, Empty Your Backpack, has been called:
“a must-read for young dreamers.”
— Sarah Wells,
Olympic Athlete
Sam is one of the most creative and inspiring dreamers I know.
Some people talk about taking action and making an impact, and then there are those people who execute on making an impact because they know they are destined for it. Sam is the latter.”
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Empty Your Backpack is honestly the book that I needed when I was starting out my journey of activism. The book teaches people how to lead with love, be critical, and be strong and successful in your path.”
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Wise beyond his years, Sam shares captivating stories and strategies to fill your backpack. This must-read book is guaranteed to inject new meaning into your life while gently guiding you to step into your power.”
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Sam has blazed a pathway to his own definition of success. In Empty Your Backpack, Sam doesn’t just write about leadership; he passes on skills to the reader to help them become better leaders every day.”
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Life is tough, but it’s much harder without a helpful reality check. Sam delivers friendly and entertaining hard-hitting truths about what makes the difference between a life of pain versus prosperity.”
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Sam is one of the most authentic people I have ever met, and he is fearless in his pursuit of helping others uncover their authentic voices and living in ways that make sense to them.”
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The fact is that there are many of us who allow self-doubt and the opinions of others to weigh us down and hold us back. Sam’s book challenges us all to “empty the backpack” and be intentional with the beliefs, actions, and relationships that will accelerate us forward.”
Sam is undoubtedly the best person to speak about how to build a winning mindset and maximize life’s opportunities. This book does a great job of balancing theory with practical tips that any student can implement right away.”
Sam has courageously followed his curiosity and through this book distills impactful learnings about life and pursuing paths less travelled. A must-read for young dreamers.”
Sam is a true servant leader dedicated to helping others. His book inspires action and is a must-read for young athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs.”
There are so many pathway options for youth to consider that choosing ‘the right one’ must feel overwhelming. This timely book full of advice provides tools and encouragement for youth to follow their individual curiosities and dreams.”
Sam is a breath of fresh air and an inspiration for generations to come. I normally read to help me sleep, but the issue with this book was the fact that I couldn’t put it down!”
Sam’s take on creating a life of unique purpose isn’t only inspirational but actionable for readers who want to make a difference in their lives. You can’t help but be moved by his stories and motivated to find ways to make your own mark in the world.”
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Empty Your
Backpack
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If you purchase 50 books or more, email book@samdemma.com to arrange a complimentary book Q/A with Sam.