In Put to the Test, Derrick Girard delivers an insightful and honest account of how life’s greatest challenges can either make us or break us. While facing three lawsuits threatening to dismantle his rapidly growing business, Girard embraced the FIO mindset of resilience, determination, and hard work. Taking inspiration from a lifetime of lessons shaped by military discipline, entrepreneurial risk-taking, and the complexities of domestic life, Girard reveals the habits and principles one must implement to make it in life.
This is not a self-help book filled with clichés or quick fixes. Instead, Put to the Test offers a raw but straightforward roadmap for building the perseverance necessary to overcome setbacks in business, relationships, and personal growth. Whether you’re struggling professionally, trying to adapt to life’s curveballs, or striving to achieve life-long dreams, Girard’s “Figure It Out” (FIO) mindset provides the means to face the obstacles head-on.
Packed with practical wisdom, personal life experiences, and actionable strategies, Put to the Test inspires you to tackle obstacles instead of running away from them. It motivates you to embrace the grind needed to achieve lasting success. If you’re ready to stop making excuses and start taking control, this is the book for you.
Success isn’t about avoiding hardships—it’s about overcoming them.
Over the course of my life, I have heard many times that people cannot believe all the things I've been through. For me, it was just life. When I sold my company, after enduring some of the most insane obstacles, I heard, time and time again, how in the world did you do that? How could one person fight all those battles while still being there for his family, his employees and his customers? Moreover, how in the world were you able to build not just any company, but one that was the envy of all your competitors? I realized that what I've internalized most of my life, the Figure it Out mindset, is not fully understood by everyone. I wanted to share my story and most importantly, share what I think are the necessary aspects that pertain to any difficult challenge someone might face.
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