Endorsements

“Scott Silverman and his organization Second Chance are doing angels’ work. His tough love program gives a hand up—never a handout—to former inmates, addicts, and homeless people. This account of how one determined man has helped countless people transform from victims into productive members of society will touch your heart and melt away your cynicism. It’s also a fantastic blueprint for bringing positive change to our overburdened prison system.”

― Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager® and The One Minute Entrepreneur™

“Scott H. Silverman is a powerhouse of passion backed by experience, honesty backed by strength, and knowledge backed by humility. Time spent with Scott is worth the boost in expertise, drive, reality and ability that you will gain. He’s like Superman in a suit.”

― Rob Carmona, founder of STRIVE

“Scott is an excellent speaker and a passionate advocate.  His personal story has enabled him to truly understand how difficult it can be to rise up and achieve success.  We are fortunate to have Scott’s leadership, vision and determination.”

― Jill Spitzer, Executive Director of Jewish Family Service San Diego

“Scott Silverman is amazing gift to us all. This book is a must read for anyone looking to make drastic changes in life!”

― Eric DelaBarre, Author of Why Not Start Living Your Life Today and Screenwriter of Conversations With God

“Scott’s story can be an inspiration to all of us! Scott is making a real difference – reading this book can help you do the same! We can all turn around our lives – and the lives of others – if we follow this example.”

― Marshall Goldsmith is the New York Times best-selling 
author of What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

“Scott Silverman is the real deal. He empowers, uplifts and inspires audiences with his personal stories of unimaginable despair turned into incredible triumphs. First and foremost is the story of the formation of his highly successful non-profit Second Chance where he daily turns lives around for the positive by practicing tough love and providing practical tools. Scott is committed to making sure that everyone doesn’t take no for an answer and instead looks for the yes’s to make their lives the best that they can be.”

― Marcy Morrison, Careers with Wings

“Scott Silverman’s strategies and techniques have empowered and changed lives! His message teaches the fundamental habits for creating success.”

― Troy D. Evans, Professional Speaker and Author of From Desperation to Dedication

“Scott Silverman spoke in front of our Marin County Bar Association General Membership meeting.  Lawyers can be a tough crowd, but Scott impressed us all with his passion and dynamic, energetic speaking style. As one of our members told me afterwards, ‘Scott could sell ice cubes to Eskimos.’  I give my highest personal endorsement to Scott for your next event.  He will not disappoint.”

― Jeff Lerman- 2007 President, Marin County Bar Association

“Scott Silverman is an individual whose vision has touched many people, including myself. I am a graduate and now work for him and  am proud to contribute towards his legacy in the community. Working with him to help accomplish his vision is an honor.  I have never been so excited about getting up to go to work as I do today!”

― Elizabeth Hiday, Client Service Specialist, Second Chance Program

“Scott has never failed to amaze me and at times, even stun me. As a graduate he opened my eyes to ways to contribute to my community and now an employee of Second Chance, I am fully aware that I will never have another boss like Scott Silverman! He may not even know the extent to which he touches people. To those who are fortunate enough to have a ‘Silverman encounter’, I hope you are ready to take it in because it is an opportunity to see his “Tell Me No I Dare You” attitude in action with leaders in the community, media, employers, politicians, and other staff.  I am still wrapping my mind around him and learning his masterful art.”

― Maria Diaz, Client Services Specialist, Second Chance Program

“I have always been scared of change…. I have always felt sick to my stomach when I imagined success because I truly felt like my life was not meant to be a successful one. Well, that was until Scott Silverman was introduced into my life… In my eyes a man like Mr. Silverman is not just an ordinary person that wants to reach out to others, he is a SYMBOL of excellence, inspiration, change, hope, and the answer for someone who wants a better path in life! Before I met Scott I was heavily abusing drugs and alcohol. Now i stand 32 months sober, i am going to school to get my degree in chemical dependency, and I am working as a drug counselor for a very well known organization. I would like to thank Scott Silverman for helping me change my life 32 months ago and showing me that even when it rains the sky watching over me can still be bright!”

― Chase J. Campbell, Second Chance graduate Program

“Scott Silverman is a phenomenal person, and it is reflected in his program-Second Chance/STRIVE. I have witnessed him turning thousands of lives around-including mine! When I applied everything Scott taught me, I was promoted 3 weeks after my hire date.  He is an awesome individual who has helped me re-enter the path to my own success in ways I had never thought possible.”

― Yadira Reyes, STRIVE Class 113

“Literally thousands of personal guide books are published every year but this one will rivet you to your seat until you finish it. It’s a true life story of comebacks, first for the author who fought through enough demons to kill any man 40 times, and the people he has brought back from the dead. These are ex-cons who regain their self-esteem in Scott Silverman’s creation: Second Chance. Nearly all of us law-abiding citizens get second chances, but how often do people coming out of prison get second chances? Damn few. You’re lucky if you’re one of those and live in San Diego where nearly 14,000 folks over the past years have created new lives for themselves. Silverman’s book intermixes his own life trials with the stories of those he has brought back to life. Nothing could be more fascinating. This book rates the Big Five Stars in my book.”

― Dave Nuffer, San Diego, CA, reader review on amazon.com

“Silverman is one of those rare individuals that you come across only once or twice in a lifetime. His Second Chance program had a profound impact on me at a time when I could just have easily gone down the wrong path. I have benefited from having Scott in my life in more ways than I will probably ever be aware of. His vision, attitude and personality pushed me in just the right ways at exactly the right times to make 3 weeks in a classroom seem like a lifetime of education. I will be forever grateful that Scott Silverman was a part of my life.”

― Eric J. Kiser, VP of Manufacturing, Strategic Operations, Inc.

“This book was a read that made me snuggle into my couch and kept the pages turning. This book was a read that  made me laugh at the adventures Scott fell into while during some of the others had me gasping aloud in shock while my eyebrows raised. This book was a read that made me pause to realize if I keep saying, “yes” …no shouting, “YES!” in my life then it will be a life worth living instead of allowing the “no’s” to wash over and erase my brilliance. Well done Scott!”

― Cassandra Wilson, Educator

“Little kids have Superman or Spiderman. I have Scott Silverman.”

― Anthony P. /Graduate Second Chance

“I was hooked within just a few pages, with my life changed for the better by the end of the book! I gobbled it up like popcorn. Scott takes you on a bravely candid and deeply personal journey that is sure to be inspirational to those who’ve experienced their share of life’s rocky road. And for everyone else? It will be absolutely fascinating…and no less inspirational. “Tell me no. I dare you!” is a must-read for anyone who’s ever thought “it can’t be done” or “I’m not smart enough” or even “how can one person make a difference?” Well, you’ll quickly learn from someone who’s “been there, done that” and facing seemingly insurmountably bad odds, that finding your “yes” just might be where you find your purpose. Scott certainly found his in spades. Just ask the thousands of lives he’s touched. Read the book. Hope, love, and a better life can be yours, too…and who knows? Maybe your “yes” will lead you on the journey of a lifetime, too. Humanity is waiting… “

― M. Johnson /reader review on amazon.com