Indianapolis native offers a guide for personal growth with ‘Vacation’
Mar 30, 2025
New book focuses on creating a plan for success
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Author and philanthropist Keyshawn Graves is on a mission to help others turn their dreams into reality with her new book, “Vacation,” highlighting the power of combining vision with action.
The Indianapolis native r
ecently stopped by Daybreak to discuss her latest release, hoping it will serve as a practical resource for anyone seeking clarity and direction.
“This book is a tool designed to help people discover or redefine their vision at any point in life — not just at the beginning of the year,” Graves explained. “It’s about understanding the actions required to turn that vision into reality.”
A graduate of Clark Atlanta University, Graves faced her own struggles in finding her path.
“At first, I didn’t know who I was or what my core values were. That’s when I started researching. The knowledge I gained became the foundation for this book. I realized that I couldn’t keep this information to myself. I needed to share it so others could create their own ‘Vacation Plan’ for their lives,” she said.
In her book, Graves introduces readers to her unique concept of the “Vacation Plan,” a blueprint for personal growth and goal-setting. The book is divided into two main parts: identifying your vision and reverse-engineering it to set goals that align with it.
“It’s not about focusing on a distant future,” Graves said. “It’s about setting intentional goals for this next season of your life and saying yes to things that will help you grow, while saying no to things that aren’t aligned with your true self.”
Graves hopes her book “Vacation: A Guide to Identifying Your Vision and the Actions Necessary to Make it Happen” will inspire others to take action and start creating the life they envision today.
A book signing will be held today from 2-4 p.m., at Ujamaa Community Bookstore.
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