The book is a personal memoir depicting the life of Dr. Walter McCollum as an Air Force veteran, corporate leader, higher education leader, and global ambassador of change. In the book, Dr. McCollum shares his lived experiences, social plights of growing up in a single parent househould, witnessing domestic violence and addiction, and personally experiencing sexual assault, racism, mental health, i.e. depression, anxiety, PTSD, while still being able to reach success through achieving his personal and professional goals.This book is intended to inspire and encourage those who have experienced traumatic experiences in their lives to seek the necessary help and support to overcome and heal as they continue striving and aspiring higher.