Summary Living life like a rollercoaster, Adrianus, born into a partially migrant family, faced the challenges of leaving home at 13 with no education and little support. Despite the uncertainty, he was determined to make something of his life. At 17, he met Nel, the love of his life, and together they ventured into entrepreneurship, with Adrianus as the creative mind and Nel handling the business side. However, the entrepreneurial journey had its share of setbacks. The author, Aryan, grew up expecting a life of poverty until his teenage years. Despite lacking education and familial support, he succeeded through his character, pride, and determination. His life took a tragic turn with the loss of his daughter Ilse, turning happiness into profound sorrow. Aryan and his wife coped by showering love on their other twin daughter, Kimberley, and immersing themselves in work. This relentless effort eventually led to a burnout, a consequence of ignoring warning signs in pursuit of success. Excerpt One night, after leaving a bar, Aryan found himself in freezing weather, having consumed too much alcohol. He collapsed on a sidewalk, waking up an hour later, frozen and disoriented. Surprisingly, he survived the ordeal, attributing it to a guardian angel. He stumbled to "Het Zoldertje," where he lit a gas stove to warm himself. Later, he rolled up in a Turkish carpet, removing remnants of the previous night's revelry. A police incident followed due to noise complaints, resulting in Aryan's first official record. His brother Gerard came to his rescue, instilling a strong sense of brotherhood. Publisher Boekscout ISBN 9789463896191 / 978-94-638-9619-1