Life is tough, but so are you! Learn how to work through life's trials with advice from popular youth speakers, including Hank Smith and Al Carraway, who have endured a few challenges of their own. This encouraging book will help you see trials as essential stepping-stones to becoming who you're destined to be.

You've Got This! How to Look Up When Life Has You Down

Teen & Young Adult

Al Carraway

Hank Smith

Chad Hymas

Tamu Smith

Zandra Vranes

Whitney Wilcox Laycock

Dallas Lloyd

Religion & Spirituality

Cedar Fort. Inc.

Hank Smith loves the youth of the Church, and it's easy to see why they love him in return. Hank has a unique ability to connect with youth, to make them laugh, to help them feel the Spirit, and to want to do better in life. In Build Your House upon a Rock, Hank encourages youth to look at their foundations those things they do that are part of their private or unseen life. He shares with them specific things they can do to learn self-mastery, to overcome temptations, and to live the standards found in For the Strength of Youth. Using the example of the new Provo City Center Temple, he gives youth hope that they can overcome any challenges as they examine their own foundations and turn to the Savior. This extended-length talk delivers a life-changing message that both youth and their parents will treasure.
 Also included in this 2-CD set is a bonus talk, How Can I Know If I Am Feeling the Spirit?

Build Your House Upon a Rock

Covenant Communications,Inc.

"Be of good cheer." These were the words first spoken by Christ when He came walking on the water to His disciples, who were cowering in a wind-tossed ship. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said: "Such counsel [to be of good cheer] is not a jaunty pep talk about the power of positive thinking, though positive thinking is much needed in this world. No, Christ knows better than all others that the trials of life can be very deep and we are not shallow people if we struggle with them. But even as the Lord avoids sugary rhetoric, He rebukes faithlessness and He deplores pessimism. He expects us to believe!"
 In his latest talk, Hank Smith shares a warm message of hope amidst the adversities of life. As always, Hank uses humor, teachings from the scriptures, and tender stories from his own life to make his point. He says that one of the best ways to be of good cheer when nothing seems to go right is to learn to laugh. Quoting from a study on the subject, Brother Smith says: "Laughing lowers your blood pressure, it reduces your stress hormone levels, it raises the level of infection-fighting antibodies, it lowers your blood sugar, it improves your memory, and triggers the release of endorphins. It will extend your life and make the lives of all around you more enjoyable." The good news is, Hank's message will make you laugh as it helps you keep the commandment to "Be of good cheer."

Be of Good Cheer

You can be happy—solidly, genuinely happy—no matter what's going on around you, no matter what happens to you, no matter what storm comes along to batter and bruise you.
 Keep reading, and I'll show you how . . .
 Face it: it's not always easy to feel happy. With all of the worries and trials of day-to-day life, the cares of the world can seem overwhelming. But as popular speaker and author Hank Smith demonstrates, no matter your circumstances, you can be happy—the kind of happy that illuminates you from the inside out, a joy that does not depend on what happens to you but on what you do with what happens. With his characteristic humor, Hank offers readers a fresh perspective on finding joy in the journey with a collection of tools and strategies designed to inspire genuine happiness, such as: • Learning to develop an optimistic outlook
 • Understanding how to deal with feelings of depression

Be Happy

You can be happy&#8212solidly, genuinely happy&#8212no matter what's going on around you, no matter what happens to you, no matter what storm comes along to batter and bruise you. Keep reading, and I'll show you how . . . Face it: it's not always easy to feel happy. With all of the worries and trials of day-to-day life, the cares of the world can seem overwhelming. But as popular speaker and author Hank Smith demonstrates, no matter your circumstances, you can be happy&#8212the kind of happy that illuminates you from the inside out, a joy that does not depend on what happens to you but on what you do with what happens. With his characteristic humor, Hank offers readers a fresh perspective on finding joy in the journey with a collection of tools and strategies designed to inspire genuine happiness, such as: • Learning to develop an optimistic outlook • Understanding how to deal with feelings of depression • Mastering ten simple tricks to jump-start your joy each day Featuring an inspiring collection of real-life examples, enlightening doctrinal direction, and motivating goals, Be Happy is the guide you need to start living a happier life, today!

How can we go from being just good to being great? In his latest talk, author and speaker Hank Smith answers this question. He quotes Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, who said, "Kindness is the essence of greatness . . . Who can tell what far-reaching impact we can have if we are only kind?" With his engaging stories, trademark humor, and illuminating quotes from the Brethren, Hank Smith teaches how simple kindness can change who we are and how we bless those around us. Brother Smith says, "If you are building others, you are building the Kingdom of God. It's as quick as turning to the person next to you and giving them a genuine compliment."
 Brother Smith asks why it is that we are kind to our friends and even to strangers but are often unkind to our own family members. Encouraging us to be kind to ourselves, he quotes President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, who said, "[You must] learn to see yourself as [your] Heavenly Father sees you—as his precious daughter or son with divine potential" and, "You are endlessly compassionate and patient with the weaknesses of others. Please remember also to be compassionate and patient with yourself." Brother Smith says that kindness is a key to happiness and will take us from goodness to greatness.

Essence of Greatness

Hank Smith says we all face challenges: "If you don t have difficult circumstances in your life, you just haven't lived long enough." In this inspiring new talk, Hank relates three stories—one from history, one from the scriptures, and one from the present—of individuals who have "unconquerable spirits", people who have experienced extreme difficulties in their lives but have still managed to overcome. The first story is of Earnest Shackleton, a British explorer who wanted to be the first man to lead a dogsled team across Antarctica. When their ship, Endurance, became caught in an ice pack and was slowly crushed by the shifting ice, the expedition faced tremendous hardships and almost certain death. Shackleton's daring and near impossible plan to save his men is seen today as one of the most incredible survival stories of all time. In the second story, Hank shares valuable insights from the example of Joseph of Egypt, who used adversity to ultimately bless his life as well as his family. Hank's third story is about his good friend Meg Johnson, who was paralyzed after falling off a cliff in southern Utah but has shown what can happen when you don't let the difficulties of life define who you are or what you can accomplish. Unconquerable will inspire you to do your best no matter what life throws at you.

Unconquerable

The Book of Mormon tells us that when Christ appeared in the Americas after His Resurrection, He interacted with the people one by one. Using scriptures, personal experiences, and illuminating stories collected from others, Hank Smith teaches that not only does the Savior minister to us one by one, but He also knows us individually. Hank says that often the evidence of His love is found in tender mercies—"very personal and individualized blessings from the Lord," as Elder David A. Bednar calls them that we experience as we go through life. Comparing tender mercies to cairns along a trail, Hank says that they might not necessarily make the trail easier, but they give us a little bit of reassurance that we're on the right track. He teaches that as we learn to watch for the signs, we will see unmistakable evidence that our "one-by-one Savior" knows us and wants to bless us on our journey. Hank says, "The Atonement of Jesus Christ was a personal, intimate experience. He knows you. More than that, He knows how to help you if you come to Him in faith."

He Knows You: Following Our "One by One" Savior

Hank Smith loves to talk. That's what he does. Whether teaching a class in the Religion Department at BYU, sharing a keynote speech somewhere around the country, or telling inspiring (and usually hilarious) stories at countless firesides and youth conferences throughout the Church, Hank gets to talk. And when Hank talks, people listen especially youth, who love his humor, his fresh perspective on gospel topics, and his testimony. This exclusive collection of what Hank has said contains six of his best-loved talks in one convenient package. Also included is a bonus talk, 10 Tips for a Successful Social Life, not available anywhere else. Talks include: 
 BE OF GOOD CHEER
 FIGHTING FOR AND NOT WITH YOUR FAMILY
 UNSHAKEN
 DO'S AND DONT'S OF DATING
 BUILD YOUR HOUSE UPON A ROCK
 HOW CAN I KNOW IF I'M FEELING THE SPIRIT?
BONUS TALK: 10 TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL LIFE
 Hank and his incredible wife, Sara, are the parents of one daughter and four sons (and the owners of the noisiest home in Mapleton, Utah). Hank enjoys marathons, history books, and hiking with his family.

Hank Says... 7-Talk Collection

Self-Help

Hank Smith says that, as he travels around the country, he often runs into people who have gone through some really hard things. "But," he says, "they almost always tell me something like this: 'You know, it has really turned out to be a blessing.'" In this inspiring new talk, Brother Smith helps us understand the role of trials in our lives. He quotes Elder Neal A. Maxwell, who said that trials come in three forms: trials we bring upon ourselves, trials that are part of our mortal existence, and trials through which God is shaping and directing our lives. "Often we can't see the Lord's hand in our lives until long after the trials have passed," says Brother Smith.
 Using stories and examples from the scriptures, Church leaders, and others, Brother Smith illustrates how trials can lead to triumphs. He shares the story of Orville and Wilbur Wright, who used setbacks in their lives to focus their energies into building the first successful airplane. He quotes Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, who said, "Often the most difficult times of our lives are essential building blocks that form the foundation of our character and pave the way to future Opportunity, understanding, and happiness." And for those trials that never seem to end, Brother Smith reminds us that his favorite phrase from the Book of Mormon says "And it came to pass," not "And it came to last!"

Trial, Blessing, or Both?

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You've Got This! How to Look Up When Life Has You Down

Build Your House Upon a Rock

Be of Good Cheer

Be Happy

Be Happy

Essence of Greatness

Unconquerable

He Knows You: Following Our "One by One" Savior

Hank Says... 7-Talk Collection

Trial, Blessing, or Both?