Hard work and sacrifice do lead to success, but it comes with a price. Living in excess and three defining moments rocked Michael's world. Success could not fill the void in his life, not money, not homes, cars, food, alcohol, nor drugs. The first defining moment is a startling revelation of how living out of control is a path to destruction. This epiphany changed him spiritually from the inside out. The second defining moment was his impetus to change physically. His last defining moment came in November of 2021 during a propane grill explosion, burning both legs. This is a message of hope. No matter what you have done, you can overcome. He wrote this book for you.