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In the Achieve Beyond! community, the stories we share enable us to share wisdom, stay informed, and, when needed, feel supported.
Every entrepreneur has a story to share. Success, failure, an amazing pitch to VCs, meteoric growth, or a fall to Earth so sudden, that a business or idea is never heard from again.
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From Struggle to Science: How Understanding the Brain Changed My Life — and Can Transform Yours Too
Discover how understanding the brain can unlock mental freedom. George Haymaker, an entrepreneur who battled anxiety and addiction, shares his powerful story of recovery through neuroscience. Learn practical, brain-based strategies to overcome limiting patterns, improve mental clarity, and design a life of purpose.
From Struggle to Science: How Understanding the Brain Changed My Life — and Can Transform Yours Too
Discover how understanding the brain can unlock mental freedom. George Haymaker, an entrepreneur who battled anxiety and addiction, shares his powerful story of recovery through neuroscience. Learn practical, brain-based strategies to overcome limiting patterns, improve mental clarity, and design a life of purpose.
George Haymaker | Jun 27, 2025
Full circle: From a 12 year old Basement Entrepreneur to a Neurodivergent Business Owner
Uncover the remarkable story of a neurodivergent entrepreneur who is changing the way we think about education.
A Search For Identity: Are You My Mother?
Discover the powerful message of identity and equality in a beloved children’s book. Explore why understanding one’s true self is essential.
A sharecropper’s story of success
James Staton Jr. I introduce myself as The son of sharecroppers. I was born, raised, and educated in the city of Duquesne which is about 20 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am one of nine children, the son of sharecroppers. My...
“Unleashing Potential: My Intrapreneurship Journey to Transforming a Tech Company and My Career”
I have always been a dedicated employee after my entrepreneur stint. While I was known for my hard work and commitment, I often found myself dreaming of something more. I had a burning desire to create, innovate, and make a real impact in...
The Foci Story
It was a few days before Christmas in 2001 when I got the call. A former business partner from S&P (Standard and Poors) asked if I could help him create a web-based system for financial advisors at American Express. My role would be...