Most people ask, “What should I do to reach my goal?” but FIREPROOF addresses a much better question: “Who do I need to be?” According to David R. Hollenbach, III, an individual’s core essence determines the kind of leader they will be. Once they discover the truth inside of themselves—flaws and all—readers can challenge their limitations and let go of self-defeating behaviors. FIREPROOF: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future is a must-read for anyone seeking to overcome their limiting beliefs, create a plan for the future, and leave an intentional legacy.FIREPROOF extends the ideas of Yale University’s Grand Strategy Program designed for political leaders and heads of large corporations and applies those principles to the individual. Hollenbach answers the question, “How can I create a Grand Strategy for my life?” and leads the reader through steps to develop their own unique Grand Strategy, to create a life that helps others and leaves a stellar legacy. Sprinkled with personal stories and captivating case studies, FIREPROOF delivers inspirational and actionable material in a readable style. David R. Hollenbach, III ends each chapter with action steps to help the reader answer these questions: What Is Your Desired End State? What Do You Stand For? Why Are You Doing This? What’s In Your Way? What Do You Need? Where Do You Begin? What’s Your Timeline? What Happens When Everything Falls Apart? Personal development topics like self-leadership, self-awareness, communication, healthy relationships and self-care run throughout FIREPROOF, as David R. Hollenbach, III emphasizes the importance of uncovering one’s core values and finding their big WHY. Hollenbach provides an analysis tool for challenging situations to help the reader discern which parts they can control, what they can influence, and which things they can neither control or influence. He also provides tools for releasing stress and working through feelings of overwhelm, as well as outlines critical daily habits and mindset matters that are essential for success.