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Through the Firewall: The Alchemy of Turning Crisis into Opportunity
Boyd Clewis has defied the odds and gravity. He was born dead, changed schools and homes as a child more times than he can count, became a teenage father and a track star, had more than one close brush with the law, and endured unimaginable family tragedy – all by the time he was barely old enough to drink.
He found a brief silver lining in the darkness. When it didn’t last, he found himself unable to even get a job in the produce section at Wal Mart. He refused to fail, and in the process, learned how to turn crisis into opportunity – over and over again. As he relentlessly pursued success, his trajectory shot straight international success, speaking on major stages – and love. Even then, there were days he couldn’t get out of bed.
Yet again, he reinvented himself, failed, and learned from it. Then, from a place most would consider their peak, he started from scratch to build his own business from the ground up. In the process, he learned what it truly meant to manage success. It can fulfill or destroy you, and it can bring your family closer, or tear it apart. It can isolate you from your community, or raise everyone around you up.
He not only changed his name, but formed an alter ego, and chose to live by a The Authority Mindset. Ever since, he’s been teaching it to others, and transforming lives in process. It’s about truly bringing value, instead of chasing certifications – and taking stock of what’s happened to you and deliberately reshaping it into something that gives you power.
This book is about how to expertly play the hand you’re dealt, regardless of how good or bad it is. It’s also about what happens when you try to ignore your calling, and how everything changes when you finally find the courage to follow it. And from every angle, it’s a testament to refusing to be defined by circumstance.
For better or worse, what you focus on determines your character and the trajectory of your life. Focus on any one thing to the exclusion of others, and everything you built can fall apart. There are two sides to every coin, and every seeming misfortune contains a lesson. There’s an alchemy to turning adversity to wisdom, and curses into blessings, and this is the story of how it worked for Boyd, and how it can work for you.
He found a brief silver lining in the darkness. When it didn’t last, he found himself unable to even get a job in the produce section at Wal Mart. He refused to fail, and in the process, learned how to turn crisis into opportunity – over and over again. As he relentlessly pursued success, his trajectory shot straight international success, speaking on major stages – and love. Even then, there were days he couldn’t get out of bed.
Yet again, he reinvented himself, failed, and learned from it. Then, from a place most would consider their peak, he started from scratch to build his own business from the ground up. In the process, he learned what it truly meant to manage success. It can fulfill or destroy you, and it can bring your family closer, or tear it apart. It can isolate you from your community, or raise everyone around you up.
He not only changed his name, but formed an alter ego, and chose to live by a The Authority Mindset. Ever since, he’s been teaching it to others, and transforming lives in process. It’s about truly bringing value, instead of chasing certifications – and taking stock of what’s happened to you and deliberately reshaping it into something that gives you power.
This book is about how to expertly play the hand you’re dealt, regardless of how good or bad it is. It’s also about what happens when you try to ignore your calling, and how everything changes when you finally find the courage to follow it. And from every angle, it’s a testament to refusing to be defined by circumstance.
For better or worse, what you focus on determines your character and the trajectory of your life. Focus on any one thing to the exclusion of others, and everything you built can fall apart. There are two sides to every coin, and every seeming misfortune contains a lesson. There’s an alchemy to turning adversity to wisdom, and curses into blessings, and this is the story of how it worked for Boyd, and how it can work for you.
180 pages, Hardcover
Published June 20, 2023
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August 1, 2023
"Through the Firewall: The Alchemy of Turning Crisis into Opportunity" by Boyd Clewis is a compelling and transformative memoir that takes readers on an extraordinary journey of resilience and self-discovery. Clewis's life story, filled with hardships and setbacks, serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and the ability to find silver linings even in the darkest of times.
This book is an inspiring guide on how to navigate life's challenges and transform them into opportunities for growth and success. Clewis's unwavering determination to rise above adversity and reinvent himself repeatedly is both captivating and motivational. His concept of "The Authority Mindset" offers valuable insights on how to find true fulfillment and purpose by focusing on genuine value creation. This is a profound reminder that our choices and mindset shape our destinies. Clewis's experiences and wisdom provide a blueprint for readers to embrace their own paths, face their calling, and create positive change in their lives.
This book is an inspiring guide on how to navigate life's challenges and transform them into opportunities for growth and success. Clewis's unwavering determination to rise above adversity and reinvent himself repeatedly is both captivating and motivational. His concept of "The Authority Mindset" offers valuable insights on how to find true fulfillment and purpose by focusing on genuine value creation. This is a profound reminder that our choices and mindset shape our destinies. Clewis's experiences and wisdom provide a blueprint for readers to embrace their own paths, face their calling, and create positive change in their lives.
August 3, 2023
Through the Firewall: The Alchemy of Turning Crisis into Opportunity by author Boyd Clewis wrote a very educational guide on overcoming adversities. He has used his own struggles to help other people be inspired or at least use it as a template on how to flip the switch by turning negative experiences as a stepping stone or motivation to become a better version of oneself. I admire how he has the will power to turn his setbacks into opportunities and be a beacon for self-improvement no matter what the world throws at him. My understanding is that it all starts with a proper mindset and that's what he aims for us to utilize as our biggest weapon against adversity. Just like the expression “mind over matter”, a positive attitude goes a long way to attaining our goals. I would recommend this to those people who are stuck or just keep on having consecutive bad days, the good times are yet to come, just be patient and be steadfast!
August 4, 2023
Incredible against all odds, Boyd Clewis has faced a tumultuous life that defies gravity. From a challenging start to a journey filled with family tragedy, teenage fatherhood, and close brushes with the law, he discovered silver linings in the darkness. Rejecting failure, he embraced crisis as an opportunity for growth, leading to international success, love, and forming The Authority Mindset, his alter ego. This book reveals Boyd Clewis' extraordinary story of resilience and transformation, a testament to the power of courage and focus. Embracing The Authority Mindset, he imparts valuable lessons on true value, following one's calling, and shaping life's trajectory. His narrative inspires readers to confront adversity, turning misfortune into wisdom, and refusing to be defined by circumstances. A compelling read that empowers readers to expertly navigate life's challenges and find strength within themselves.
August 5, 2023
Amazing book
"Through the Firewall: The Alchemy of Transforming Challenges into Opportunities" by Boyd Clewis is an empowering memoir that shares the author's journey of resilience and growth. Clewis recounts how he faced various crises and emerged stronger, offering valuable insights for readers to navigate their own challenges. The book emphasizes the power of perseverance and the ability to transform adversity into opportunities for positive change. With a counselling-style approach, Clewis provides essential lessons for fostering continuous growth and inner strength. The concept of "The Authority Mindset" guides readers in finding true fulfillment and purpose by focusing on creating genuine value. The book empowers readers to embrace challenges and transform them into stepping stones for personal development. The author's experiences and wisdom inspire a transformative journey, encouraging readers to create positive change in their lives.
"Through the Firewall: The Alchemy of Transforming Challenges into Opportunities" by Boyd Clewis is an empowering memoir that shares the author's journey of resilience and growth. Clewis recounts how he faced various crises and emerged stronger, offering valuable insights for readers to navigate their own challenges. The book emphasizes the power of perseverance and the ability to transform adversity into opportunities for positive change. With a counselling-style approach, Clewis provides essential lessons for fostering continuous growth and inner strength. The concept of "The Authority Mindset" guides readers in finding true fulfillment and purpose by focusing on creating genuine value. The book empowers readers to embrace challenges and transform them into stepping stones for personal development. The author's experiences and wisdom inspire a transformative journey, encouraging readers to create positive change in their lives.
July 31, 2023
In Through the firewall by Boyd Clewis, you would read the story of the author just like an autobiography but focused on showing the readers how hard life could be, but not because of that, you should stop living it or stop trying to get out of those bad moments. The book start with all the circumstances that Boyd had live personally and professionally, and explains that the book will give you tools to get out of the bad moments like he did and also learn from his experience and how he handles things.
His life was hard since the beginning but that did not stop him from overpassing all the terrible things that happened. That is the thing I highlight of this reading; it helped me to understand plenty of things about why things happen and learn to deal with frustration. I recommend this book to anyone. It is an amazing reading with a great story behind.
His life was hard since the beginning but that did not stop him from overpassing all the terrible things that happened. That is the thing I highlight of this reading; it helped me to understand plenty of things about why things happen and learn to deal with frustration. I recommend this book to anyone. It is an amazing reading with a great story behind.
July 29, 2023
I absolutely loved this inspirational story written by author Boyd Clewis. He is an accomplished and influential figure in the cybersecurity industry and has come a long way since he was a young man.
"Through the Firewall” by Boyd Clewis is an incredible and uplifting story. I think that the way that Boyd shares his personal experiences in this amazing book, really connects with us readers. He talks about the struggles he went through with money and school and how he discovered his true passion.
I believe it's a must-read for anyone looking for inspiration and strength in their journey. Boyd's story has really motivated me to keep pursuing my dreams, even when things seem impossible. I highly recommend reading this incredible book!
"Through the Firewall” by Boyd Clewis is an incredible and uplifting story. I think that the way that Boyd shares his personal experiences in this amazing book, really connects with us readers. He talks about the struggles he went through with money and school and how he discovered his true passion.
I believe it's a must-read for anyone looking for inspiration and strength in their journey. Boyd's story has really motivated me to keep pursuing my dreams, even when things seem impossible. I highly recommend reading this incredible book!
July 31, 2023
Boyd Clewis presents a captivating and inspiring narrative of triumph over adversity. From a life plagued by constant challenges and heartbreaks, the author shares how he defied the odds and transformed his setbacks into stepping stones to success.
The book takes readers on a journey through Clewis's tumultuous life, from being born dead to facing brushes with the law and personal tragedy. Despite the darkness, Clewis discovered the power to turn crisis into opportunity, consistently reinventing himself and learning from failures.
His journey to success is a testament to the importance of embracing challenges and pursuing one's calling. Clewis's transformation from a track star to a successful entrepreneur, living by the code of "The Authority Mindset," is truly inspiring.
The book takes readers on a journey through Clewis's tumultuous life, from being born dead to facing brushes with the law and personal tragedy. Despite the darkness, Clewis discovered the power to turn crisis into opportunity, consistently reinventing himself and learning from failures.
His journey to success is a testament to the importance of embracing challenges and pursuing one's calling. Clewis's transformation from a track star to a successful entrepreneur, living by the code of "The Authority Mindset," is truly inspiring.
August 1, 2023
"Through the Firewall: The Alchemy of Turning Crisis into Opportunity" by Boyd Clewis is a truly motivational work where the author manages to demonstrate the importance of overcoming adversities and how his personal experiences have been transformed into a source of inspiration. The book offers a touching story filled with valuable lessons on the power of resilience and personal transformation, as well as a deeper insight into the meaning of life.
I liked how the author emphasizes the significance of overcoming adversities and how I can apply this approach in my own life to find greater meaning and purpose in my daily actions. I highly recommend this inspiring read to those who are willing to face challenges and turn crises into opportunities.
I liked how the author emphasizes the significance of overcoming adversities and how I can apply this approach in my own life to find greater meaning and purpose in my daily actions. I highly recommend this inspiring read to those who are willing to face challenges and turn crises into opportunities.
August 1, 2023
Through The Firewall is an emotionally charged narrative written by Bloyd Clewis. This book offers us an inspiring story whose protagonist is Clewis himself. He explores the life of a person whose life took an unexpected turn and thrived after going through a difficult life. I liked the way the author unfolds the events since he re-signifies his strength, and, in a way, this impacts our own minds.
As the narrative progresses, this book becomes more interesting. The author, as a memoirist, possesses the bravery to be honest and vulnerable at the same time, sharing his authentic experiences, emotions and life lessons.
I find it really brave the author’s willingness to open up and reveal his true self and be able to pen this truly inspiring book.
As the narrative progresses, this book becomes more interesting. The author, as a memoirist, possesses the bravery to be honest and vulnerable at the same time, sharing his authentic experiences, emotions and life lessons.
I find it really brave the author’s willingness to open up and reveal his true self and be able to pen this truly inspiring book.
August 2, 2023
"Through The Firewall" is an inspiring book with a positive approach that takes us into the story of the author, Clewis, who had to overcome adversity to transform it into an opportunity to achieve success. The author shares his experience and tells how he managed to build his own business from start through an emotional narrative that flows from the first pages. Despite the challenges that were presented to him, he knew how to face them with perseverance and determination.
This reading has taught me that we can turn difficult situations into opportunities to achieve our goals, both in the business world and in our personal lives. It also encourages us to consider the value of hard work, resilience, and perseverance in achieving our objectives.
This reading has taught me that we can turn difficult situations into opportunities to achieve our goals, both in the business world and in our personal lives. It also encourages us to consider the value of hard work, resilience, and perseverance in achieving our objectives.
August 3, 2023
An amazing and inspiring life story; the author is truly an alchemist! Through the Firewall: The Alchemy of Turning Crisis into Opportunity is a motivating book written by the author Boyd Clewis. The writer describes his amusing life which really teaches readers a life lesson. It is unbelievable the odysseys he encounters in life, from being born dead to going to prison and how he overcomes each of these difficulties, his struggles are unimaginable and also his strength to find the light at the end of the tunnel; like the phoenix he was reborn from the ashes! Each chapter is more moving than the other. The prologue written by his wife is the best way to start his story. I really enjoy it and recommend it to anyone who thinks it is impossible to see life from a positive point of view.
August 3, 2023
Nothing is predictable in this world
“Through The Firewall: The Alchemy of Turning Crisis into Opportunity” by Boyd Clewis is a book about overcoming yourself. Boyd has an immensely troubled life from the moment he was born. It’s incredible to see how it is possible to defy the odds and how many times life can take huge tolls on you. Nothing is predictable in this world. And although the circumstances you are born in have a huge impact on you it’s still possible to change what seems like the inevitable future.
I enjoyed reading this book a lot. The pages just went by and in no time, I was already on the last page. It’s incredible how fast time flies when you read a good book.
“Through The Firewall: The Alchemy of Turning Crisis into Opportunity” by Boyd Clewis is a book about overcoming yourself. Boyd has an immensely troubled life from the moment he was born. It’s incredible to see how it is possible to defy the odds and how many times life can take huge tolls on you. Nothing is predictable in this world. And although the circumstances you are born in have a huge impact on you it’s still possible to change what seems like the inevitable future.
I enjoyed reading this book a lot. The pages just went by and in no time, I was already on the last page. It’s incredible how fast time flies when you read a good book.
July 31, 2023
When you read a very inspiring book, you know it's worth your while. Through the Firewall: The Alchemy of Turning Crisis into Opportunity by Boyd Clewis was a book full of inspiration as the author takes us to his personal journey from struggling to gaining success over time. I love that it shows how possible it is for everyone to conquer problems in life and not giving up. Each of us has different perspectives when it comes managing our own struggles and through this book, I saw how determined Boyd was in defeating them. This was well-delivered and the manner it was presented was very sincere. It aims to inspire everyone to pursue whatever you are aspiring and to never give up.
August 3, 2023
“Through The Firewall” by Boyd Clewis is both an inspiring memoir and a useful self-help guide. Clewis takes readers on an emotional journey through the difficulties he experienced both as a child and an adult. The challenges he encountered did not stop him, however, from making a success of his life. This book is partly an autobiography and partly a blueprint for how to deal with challenges and traumatic events in life, how to overcome them, and how to transform your difficulties into opportunities. Clewis has coined the term “The Authority Mindset” to describe his approach and shows readers how they, too, can make a success of their lives. I recommend this book!
August 3, 2023
Determination
Boyd has faced his fair share and more of adverse events in life. Each time he picks himself up, dusts himself off, and figures out a way to turn the adversity into an opportunity. In this book,the author Boyd details many of his life's obstacles and how je ultimately overcame them. Turning an obstacle into an opportunity isn't easy and the author acknowledges this. However, we also get the reminder that determination and willpower are strong weapons in our arsenal and are empowered with this book to use those weapons in our daily life.
Boyd has faced his fair share and more of adverse events in life. Each time he picks himself up, dusts himself off, and figures out a way to turn the adversity into an opportunity. In this book,the author Boyd details many of his life's obstacles and how je ultimately overcame them. Turning an obstacle into an opportunity isn't easy and the author acknowledges this. However, we also get the reminder that determination and willpower are strong weapons in our arsenal and are empowered with this book to use those weapons in our daily life.
August 10, 2023
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Awesome read! What I appreciate from this book is the transparency, testimonials, and wisdom. Thank you for your obedience and tenacity. I definitely recommend this read.
Awesome read! What I appreciate from this book is the transparency, testimonials, and wisdom. Thank you for your obedience and tenacity. I definitely recommend this read.
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