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A Failure’s Guide to Success
This isn’t theory - it’s a roadmap.
For many years I thought I was a failure. I believed I had lost in such a huge way that I was beyond redemption. That lie kept me stuck for way too long. I may have never uttered the words, “I’m a failure”, but I felt it deep, deep inside.
Why? Because I saw it modeled around me day in and day out. That subliminal messaging ran like an undercurrent through my childhood, but it didn’t really surface until adulthood.
You may feel like a failure right now, at this moment. And that’s okay. BUT in reality, YOU’RE NOT A FAILURE!
Your startup flops, your marriage crumbles, you fumbled a pass losing the big game, you lost your job, you went bankrupt - it happens to ALL of us.
You're not alone.
Everyone fails at some time at some level.
This book isn’t just another polished self-help pep talk. It’s short. It’s gritty. It’s real. It’s the kind of book you can finish in a weekend - or on a flight from Atlanta to LA - but you’ll carry with you for a lifetime.
I wrote this for anyone who has ever felt stuck in the ashes. Confused, afraid, disappointed, or convinced their best days are behind them.
Inside, you’ll find hard-won lessons from my own setbacks: broken dreams, dead-ends, failures that nearly defined me. You’ll learn the practices that helped me turn failure into fuel. Why quitting becomes a habit. How belief is rebuilt, and what it takes to move from survival mode into a future that actually fits.
Here’s the question I had to face:
“Am I going to believe the lies I keep telling myself or am I gonna Choose to Choose powerful Choices? “
The answer to that simple question started me on a remarkable journey - from FAILURE TO SUCCESS.
What about you?
Are you willing to ask to stop the insanity, identify the lies and experience transformation and value. Only you can make that choice.
It’s your turn.
Will you keep circling the same dead ends, or will you finally burn down the box and walk in freedom?
Who I Am, Who I Serve, Why I Care
Meet Paul S. Germo
My peeps are: Burnt-out achievers and quiet rebels who are ready to stop restarting - and finally rebuild.
Paul S. Germo is a reflective and intuitive visionary, writer, and founder of Beyond A Dream Publishing. Shaped by the ashes of poverty, loss, and hard-won lessons, he discovered that failure isn’t final—it’s fuel.
A seasoned leader turned storyteller, Paul has guided organizations from the boardroom to the frontlines, blending strategic insight with soulful honesty. Now a full-time traveler, speaker, and guide, he helps people burn down the box of false expectations and rebuild lives rooted in truth and purpose.
Paul cringes at the term Coach when working One-on-One - "I resonate more with the idea of being a Shepherd. I don't push. cajole, or shout. I draw you out. I help you dig deep, rediscover your abandoned dreams and bring them back to life".
Ya gotta admit it - The Imitation Game was a great name for a movie, but it's a terrible way to live.
YOU were made to be who YOU are - not someone else. Imitation may flatter, but in life and business it builds a miserable prison.
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The Threshold: Step Into the Life That Fits
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You don’t need another program—you need a threshold.
A place to pause, strip away the lies you’ve carried, and rediscover the dream you buried. The Threshold is a short, guided experience that gives you bold questions, honest truth, and space to reset. It’s about remembering who you are—and taking your first small step toward who you’re becoming
Inside, you’ll:
Break through the false identity that’s been holding you back
Name the fears and lies that kept you stuck
Uncover the dream you thought was lost
Take a simple step forward with new clarity and confidence
It's more than a book - it's a movement!
It's a Movement!
It's Short Courses - Community - One-on-One Guidance
The ones who’ve worked with Paul call it life-changing.
What Readers Are Saying
For those who’ve buried dreams, lost confidence, or settled for less—you’re not alone. These stories prove you can rise again.
Abdou Diouf
"Paul is one of the most honest and grounded people I’ve ever known. His calm presence, unwavering belief, and ability to see potential where others see limitations unlocked something deep in me. He helped me find my voice and believe in it.
I have a blueprint to help me bet on myself. I'm reclaiming confidence, and know the direction my dreams have been pointing to all along."
Public Transportation Professional & Coaching Client
Linda Skagan
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“I’ve followed Paul’s writing for years—he always seems to speak right to where I am in life. After 45 years in the hair, health, and beauty industry, I’m in a season of transition. Paul’s work challenges me to shape how I’ll pass on what I’ve learned and has helped me see my place in the world differently. As an early reader of A Failure’s Guide to Success, I’m a definite fan—I believe it will change lives around the world.”
Entrepreneur & Business Mentor
Ilsa Stancheski
“For eight years I’ve seen Paul earn deep respect across the transit industry—not just for his leadership, but for the authenticity of his heart. Watching him and his family travel full-time has inspired me to remember it’s never too late to pursue your dreams. A Failure’s Guide to Success reflects that truth—it’s a reminder that your dreams don’t expire.”
Business Development Proposal Manager, Transit Resource Center