From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Why The Roaring 30s Might Be the Memoir You Didn’t Know You Needed
- Apr 24
- 2 min read
By Ethan Brisby - Founder, SHIFT Enterprise Academy
There are moments in life when you don’t just change—you roar through everything that tried to break you. The Roaring 30s is my story of one such decade.
It’s not just a memoir. It’s a mirror for anyone navigating the in-between seasons. It’s a manual for those called to build something lasting with limited resources and limitless faith. And it’s a movement for anyone who believes that legacy is greater than lifestyle.
I wrote this book during and after the hardest years of my life—between ages 30 and 39—when my plans crumbled but my purpose came alive.
🌀 What’s The Roaring 30s About?
This book chronicles how I:
Faced public failure and private grief
Fought through legal battles and spiritual warfare
Rediscovered my identity as a father, entrepreneur, and believer
Founded SHIFT Enterprise Academy—turning pain into purpose for the next generation
Structured in the style of a Greek ode (Strophe, Antistrophe, and Epode), the memoir walks you through breakdowns, pivots, and epiphanies.
But most importantly, it introduces you to SHIFT:
Save your money. Help your family. Imagine your goals. Follow directions. Think accurately.
This is more than a framework. It’s how I got free.
🔥 For Anyone Who’s Ever Thought “I Should Be Further Along By Now…”
Let’s be real: your 30s can feel like a war between potential and pressure.
I wrote The Roaring 30s for:
Millennial dreamers who feel behind but haven’t given up
Black fathers striving to lead with presence and purpose
Educators, entrepreneurs, and community builders trying to pour from an empty cup
Anyone seeking redemption, clarity, and courage on the path to legacy
💬 A Few Quotes from the Book:
“Even in the darkest moments, God provides whispers of wisdom, Good Samaritans to walk alongside us, and the unwavering assurance that His will prevails.”
“Clarity leads to alignment. You can’t follow what you haven’t defined.”
“You may not agree with how I did it, but this is how I did it.”
📘 Ready to Roar?
You can download the full eBook right now on Gumroad. Whether you’re reading it on your own, discussing it with your men’s group, or using it to teach the next generation of leaders—this story was written for you.
🌍 About SHIFT Enterprise Academy
At SHIFT, we believe in building people before programs. This book is one more way we help you Save, Help, Imagine, Follow, and Think—with intention, vision, and heart.
Let this be more than a book. Let it be your blueprint to roar.
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