From Foster Care to Millionaire
A Young Entrepreneur's Story of Tragedy and Triumph. The origin story of rewiring a broken psychology to build a first exit by age 20.
More Than Just a Rags-to-Riches Tale
Cody’s story offers all the components you’d expect from the success story of a young entrepreneur with Aspergers—motivation, drive, perseverance, focus, and passion. You might call it a rags-to-riches tale, and you wouldn’t be wrong. But that here-to-there narrative is only the top layer.
What remains is the story of a boy, burdened like all of us with deep wounds and great gifts, searching for a purpose. What remains is a story that will inspire readers to find their true calling and work like hell to achieve their dreams.
Cody’s story unfolds to reveal a narrative that is more complicated and yet simpler, more central, to the human experience.
Themes Explored
- Neurodivergence as a Superpower: Navigating entrepreneurship with Aspergers.
- Overcoming Trauma: Reframing a foster care upbringing into a drive for independence.
- The Empty Summit: Achieving financial freedom young, only to find it wasn't the answer.
- Finding Purpose: Moving from "survival mode" to "mission mode."
What Readers Are Saying
Cody's story had me captivated early on... It's an amazing story of how someone can be successful no matter what cards he's dealt.
— Sarah Anne CarterAn inspiring journey that shows the true power of determination and entrepreneurial spirit. A must-read for anyone facing adversity.
— Michael R. ThompsonRaw, honest, and deeply moving. McLain's story is a testament to the human spirit and the power of perseverance.
— Jennifer Blake
Book Details
- Author: Cody McLain
- Category: Non-Fiction / Biography
- Published: November 7, 2018 (Paperback & Audio)
- ISBN: 978-0578410524
- 200 pages
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 — Based on 50+ reviews across platforms