The flames wrapped around my legs, burning through my pants. I didn’t scream. I didn’t cry. My mind raced to one thought—my father’s anger. Fear of his reaction outweighed my fear of the fire.At just five years old, I had already learned that silence was safer than asking for help.Born in a small village in China, I knew hardship from the start. My mother was forced into hiding due to the one-child policy, and my father, desperate for a son. When my mother returned with my newborn brother, my father took his own life, leaving us in poverty.By eight, I was working in the rice fields beside my mother, struggling to survive. But even then, I dreamed of something more. My mother once spoke of a world where machines did the farming, where life was easier. That night, I made a silent promise—I would find that world.And I did.This book is more than my story. It’s proof that no matter where you start, you can rise. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an immigrant, or someone searching for inspiration, this book will show you that resilience, faith, and the right mindset can turn struggles into stepping stones to success.

If you’ve ever felt like your circumstances define you, I’m here to tell you—they don’t. You do.