The Salesman Against the World: I Was Broken, Battling, and Alone—But That’s Where the Real Fight Began

We are all workers, selling something. But more importantly—we are survivors.

I wrote my 2nd book, The Salesman Against the World, from 2011–2014, a very transformative period of my life and career.

It wasn’t just a book. It was survival. It was therapy. It carried me through lonely days of unemployment and depression where I was basically alone, after losing my job twice in what I once thought was my peak.

I was tested in every way—personally, professionally, spiritually.

The people who counted me out became the footnotes in the chapters of my comeback.

Here’s what I’ve learned—and what I want to share with you:

Stand for what’s right, even if you stand alone.

Rock bottom is a foundation to rebuild something better.

Your pain can be your most powerful platform.

Resilience isn’t born—it’s built in the fire.

Everyone loves a comeback—but you have to live the breakdown first.

True leadership is forged in the struggle, not the spotlight.

When the world stops believing in you, you must still believe in yourself.

Even in your darkest chapter, your story isn’t over.

Success is not just about what you achieve—it’s about what you survive.

If you’re reading this and you feel like the world has turned its back on you… I’ve been there. I’ve written from that place. And I’m telling you—it’s not the end. It’s the middle of the story. You get to decide what the next page looks like.

We are all salespeople. But more importantly—we are survivors.

Never forget that.

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