Earnest Hart, Jr. — Inspiration & Mentor for Students of All Ages
By B.W. Durham
Earnest Hart Jr. is by today’s standards unique — a positive role model who offers today’s students unique insights and the value of a positive point of view — learned through hard life lessons — to help teens understand what life is like in someone else’s shoes and how to develop a positive self image and avoid problems in life.
Earnest has brought his character-building message and inspiring life lessons to the Innovative Concept Academy at Blewett Middle School; Logos School; Premier Charter School; the Whitfield School; the YMCA of Greater St. Louis Urban Core COVAM Program; and more.
Earnest grew up in St. Louis housing projects — living with guns in his family’s apartment. He learned early on to dive into a bathtub for protection when shooting started on the street. He was bullied by gangs until he said no and decided to do something about it — so he mastered karate, boxing, judo and jujitsu and became a global martial arts champion who toured the world, appeared in Hollywood movies and consulted for famous actors and professional athletes.
His devotion to self-discipline and self-control helped Earnest escape the dangerous streets of his childhood. Today, he leads mentoring and training sessions at schools and civic organizations — where he shares his hard earned lessons and non-violent methods to help kids develop self-confidence, self-respect and respect for others, enhance their personal safety, and avoid crime and drugs.
I know what this man can do. When my teenage son was mugged with a baseball bat one summer evening while riding a bike in Forest Park a psychologist friend said my son would react no differently a woman who has been raped — he would blame himself, be depressed and lose confidence. And that’s exactly how my son reacted. And he said Earnest Hart might help. Having no idea what else to do, I engaged Earnest as a mentor, personal trainer and coach to help build my son’s self confidence, self respect, and to learn how to protect himself. Within a month my son’s attitude and self confidence improved, as did his grades.
How do you put a price tag on that?
If you would like to meet Earnest Hart, Jr. to learn how his mentoring sessions help students build confidence, self respect, avoid bullying and develop positive outlooks, please contact me via email at mrdurhambill@icloud.com or call 314 703 9090.
Thank you. Cordially,
B.W. Durham
St. Louis, Missouri
How can you prepare for meeting Earnest? Read about him by following these links:
Earnest Hart, Jr. — Professional Profile:
https://medium.com/@newstlnews/earnest-hart-jr-professional-profile-fcaa5398bfb5#.s0723lsti
Find out about what he’s doing in the St. Louis community:
Logos School: Turning Struggles into Strengths
https://medium.com/@newstlnews/logos-school-turning-struggles-into-strengths-fcc5a0c729be#.qtks3eigy
Earnest Hart Helps Kids at St. Louis YMCA Build Character & Self Confidence:
Earnest Hart: Character Building with At-Risk Kids at St. Louis’ Innovative Concept Academy:
Earnest Hart, Jr. — Website
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