Act Like Us Think Like Them: Overcoming a System Against Us

By Mr Daniel Freeman

"Act Like Us, Think Like Them" is one of the most thought-provoking examination on race, history, culture, economics, and America's personal responsibility in creating a system built on inclusion for some and exclusion for others. Written from the perspective of a Black man, entrepreneur, veteran, and minister, this book carefully examines the patterns that have shaped our experiences from slavery to the present day. Rather than focusing solely on the pain of the past, the author helps the reader to understand the strategies that have allowed others to accumulate and maintain power, with the goal of applying those lessons to strengthen Black families, businesses, and communities.

What if we held on to the beauty of who we are while adopting the habits that built them lasting power?
What if our resilience met with a long-term strategy?
What if our creativity partnered with discipline?
What if our faith partnered with planning?
What if our love for family expanded into a commitment to leave behind assets, wealth and wisdom?
What if survival evolved into stewardship?
What if we could act like us and think like them?

TABLE OF CONTENT
Chapter 1 OUR BEAUTY
Chapter 2 US .
Rising From The Ashes: Building After the Civil War.
They Not Like Us .
Our Fear
Chapter 3 THEM
Their Fear
Chapter 4 TRUTH ABOUT RACISM
Lessons of Slavery: Power, Labor, Wealth
Chapter 5 MICRO VS MACRO
The Machine
Chapter 6 RACISM TODAY
Chapter 7 NEW BATTLE OF RICH VS POOR
Chapter 8 REFOCUS OUR ATTENTION REFOCUSES OUR AGENDA
Implementing the Best for Us
Chapter 9 POWER OF THINKING BEYOND OURSELVES
The Family Dynamic
Power of Knowledge, Expertise, and Mentorship
Chapter 10 PUTTING PRIDE ASIDE
Art of Learning.
Sharing Game
Chapter 11 INHERITING CONFIDENCE
CP Time
Just Do It
Chapter 12 DOING BUSINESS THAT LAST
Get it in Writing
Chapter 13 POWER OF LEVERAGE
Chapter 14 HARVEST OF PATIENCE
Chapter 15 HEALTH, LONGEVITY, AND THE COST OF INEQUALITY
Chapter 16 QUIET ARCHITECTURE of POWER
Chapter 17 FINAL CONCLUSION

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HLV2X7K9
• ISBN13: 9798171814540
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.5" x 8.0"