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Messed Up Like You: How ADHD and anxiety didn’t stop me from becoming a successful entrepreneur shares your story of overcoming all the obstacles life threw at you and becoming your best possible self. What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
That you can succeed despite any limitations you might have. What you were does not determine what you will be.
What is one piece of advice someone gave you that changed your life?
A father figure, Ron, told me, “Get off your butt. These problems are not going to solve themselves.”
What is one thing you hope readers take away from your story?
That anyone can accomplish anything if they want it bad enough.
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Rick Culleton is hardly the kind of person you’d expect to fly an airplane. He is fearful of heights and lacks a good sense of orientation. None of this, however, has prevented him from earning a pilot’s license. Nor have anxiety and ADHD and people labeling him a lost cause stopped him from becoming highly successful as an entrepreneur.
Growing up, the author struggled in school because of learning difficulties. He showed no athletic talent, did a brief stint in prison at seventeen, and spiraled into debt in his twenties hustling used cars in Texas. Finally, with encouragement from a friend, he turned his life around and built an Inc. 5000 company selling discount electronics. Having weathered a major lawsuit brought against him and an IRS audit where incarceration seemed inevitable, he owns a real estate company in Austin and hotels in Jacó, Costa Rica, has won trophies and awards as an amateur athlete, and earned a pilot’s license.
Messed Up Like You is a compelling narrative. Weaving together harrowing anecdotes from flight school and from the author’s business ventures, it will propel you toward becoming your best self and prompt you to take action.
You will discover how tokeep an open mind and think for yourself
make choices that you won’t regret
honor commitments
let go of anger
draw strength from adversity
avoid the woe-is-me trap
like yourself with all your shortcomings
Are you ready to change? Pick up your copy today!
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Messed Up Like You
Posted by Literary Titan

Immersing oneself in the triumphant narrative of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges is indeed an uplifting experience. Rick Culleton, in his extraordinary journey as an airman, shatters all preconceived notions of failure and triumph. What one might perceive as an immediate disqualification in his pursuit to be a pilot, a fear of heights, did not deter Culleton from achieving his pilot’s license. His ensuing success as a business tycoon emerged against a backdrop of battling an attention disorder, crippling anxiety, and consistent ridicule. Despite a lack of athletic prowess, a short stint in prison at seventeen, and financial instability during his early ventures in the used car industry in Texas, his resilient spirit prevailed.
Messed Up Like You unfurls Culleton’s captivating narrative, seamlessly weaving anecdotes from his flight school days and entrepreneurial journey. This inspiring tapestry serves as an impetus, urging readers to strive towards self-improvement and proactivity. It is an invitation to introspection, a prod towards reconceptualizing one’s perceived boundaries. The book eloquently presents an array of compelling theories, truths, and concepts that find resonance in both personal and professional arenas, eliciting numerous revelations.
The text is a treasure trove of profound insights ranging from embracing open-mindedness and independent thought to the merits of self-acceptance and adjustment to reality. It fosters the courage to heal from past afflictions and to endure challenges with fortitude. The essence of Rick’s story, however, lies in its call to self-acceptance, despite the gamut of internal and external criticisms.
The initial chapter seeks to forge a connection with the reader, many of whom may feel isolated in their unique struggles. It aims to assuage these feelings of solitude, coaxing the reader into a companionship that promises shared experiences. While the concepts presented may not be novel, the book serves as a poignant reminder of these often overlooked truths. It urges against premature judgments and implores readers to appreciate life’s turbulences rather than hastily seeking an escape. In a world where the desire to evade triggers can be overpowering, this book stands as a testament to why safety doesn’t always equate to growth.
Messed Up Like You: How ADHD and anxiety didn’t stop me from becoming a successful entrepreneur offers an enjoyable journey, delivering timeless wisdom encapsulated in straightforward language and digestible paragraphs. The benefits of engaging with the wisdom in this book extend beyond the self, permeating the reader’s surrounding environment. The book is indeed a rewarding and enriching read, packed with nuggets of wisdom that reverberate with relatability and applicability.
Pages: 148 | ASIN : B0C3ZHKH6H
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