{"product_id":"outside-the-box-dean-wixo-9798896172536","title":"Outside the Box: Seeing Adversity as Hidden Opportunity","description":"\u003cp\u003eOutside the Box chronicles my journey, starting with the childhood trauma of growing up with ADHD and dyslexia--conditions that went completely undiagnosed. For over forty years, I struggled with depression and anxiety, shaped by the pain, suffering, and trauma of feeling flawed or \"less than\" everyone else. My thoughts and feelings were programmed by these challenges, and I often found myself trying to navigate life alone, hiding a birth defect that left me embarrassed and ashamed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy brain became hardwired to escape the constant turmoil I locked inside, and my habits were conditioned to avoid or distance myself at the first sign of being exposed to my low self-worth. This pattern ultimately led to a physical breakdown in the form of an illness that left me paralyzed. Battling to regain the ability to walk became an unexpected turning point--a hidden opportunity that gave me a new perspective on life, one I desperately needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom that tragedy, I discovered what truly mattered and began focusing on becoming the best father I could be for my children. Years later, I learned I had ADHD, and that discovery provided the clarity I'd been searching for. It helped me make sense of my past, easing some of the shame and suffering I had carried for so long. This newfound knowledge allowed me to turn my struggles into something meaningful, sparking a desire to positively impact others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelping my kids build habits and behaviors that would enable them to become their best selves became my purpose. This journey led me to become a coach, determined to influence as many lives as I could. True change came from my self-awareness and the ability to rewire my brain to develop healthier habits. I realized that my past challenges had shaped who I am today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dean Wixo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798896172536\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Newman Springs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d","brand":"Dean Wixo","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46961993253119,"sku":"9798896172536","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_17a34806-7d37-4684-9040-2289358dc246.jpg?v=1750649002","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/outside-the-box-dean-wixo-9798896172536","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}