We each have stories that both break and make us. This reflective journey delves into personal tales of joy and struggle, shedding light on the multifaceted layers that shape our identities. Dramatic, life-changing experiences reveal how our inner child coexists with our adult self, even amid external successes overshadowed by fear of judgment, hurt, and betrayal. This compelling narrative explores the long game of growing up, illustrating how facing our fears and challenges is essential to discovering who we are. With vivid family recollections and transformative moments, the book offers an inspiring read and prompts deep inner reflection. It encourages readers to shift their self-perception from the ordinary to the magnificent.

Born in South Africa to immigrant parents, Joanne Mitchell now resides with her husband in Glastonbury, England, where she finds joy in nature and creatively expresses herself through home and garden projects. As a Pilates teacher, Qigong practitioner, and Coach, she is not just devoted to mind-body-soul vitality, but also to guiding others on their journey. Transitioning from her role as a Global IT Manager for a Fortune 500 company, she now channels her expertise into helping others reenergize, play their biggest game, and achieve fulfillment. A dedicated student of human potential, Joanne constantly seeks practical and impactful ideas for forging a brighter future for individuals, communities, and the planet. Her diverse background fuels her passion for reading, learning, speaking, travel, connection, and self-discovery. Joanne cherishes the natural world and the forces that shape us, finding joy in creating communities of like-minded individuals who strive to expand collective and individual potential.