The Price of Success: How One Man Built a Life from Nothing

By Alex Grey

The Price of Success: How One Man Built a Life from Nothing

What if the dream of "making it" isn't what it seems?

At 18, he left his rural hometown with nothing but determination and a pair of scissors. From earning just 200 yuan a month as a salon apprentice in Shanghai to eventually running his own studio and bringing in 40,000 yuan monthly, his journey reveals both the triumphs and hidden costs of success.

Through freezing winters in damp basements, months of surviving on instant noodles, failed businesses, overwhelming debt, and even a battle with serious illness, he discovered that success is never just about money. It's about resilience, sacrifice, and redefining what truly matters in life.

In this inspiring true story, you'll discover:

How determination and skill can overcome the harshest setbacks.

The reality of lifestyle inflation-and why "enough" always moves further away.

The importance of health, family, and perspective in the pursuit of wealth.

Why true success is built not just on income, but on resilience and values.

The Price of Success is a powerful reminder that money can buy comfort, but it cannot buy peace of mind. This book is for anyone chasing financial stability, struggling to find meaning in their career, or seeking encouragement to keep going when life feels impossible.

If you've ever wondered what success really costs-and what it truly means-this book will give you the answer.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FR358TBQ
• ISBN13: 9798265016966
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.1" x 6.0"