Adversity Is Your Greatest Ally - How To Use Life Challenges as Stepping Stones To Live The Life Of Your Dreams.
Logline
Adversity Is Your Greatest Ally tells the extraordinary story of one mans journey from the inner city projects to being a high school dropout who overcame the odds to become a successful manager for a multi-million dollar company. At the age of 23 he was living the American Dream and by the age of 29 the dream turned into a nightmare as he experienced divorce, bankruptcy, foreclosure, depression and being homeless for two years living out of a car. After several years he was able to rebuild his life and now he teaches others how to overcome adversity and live the life of their dreams.
Genre
Drama,
Short Summary
The story chronicles a young boy who dreams of becoming an entrepreneur and defies the odds to live his dream while overcoming personal tragedy, racism and seemingly insurmountable obstacles in his life.
Setting
The story begins in the inner city projects of Corpus Christi Texas and travels around 3 major cities in Texas. Corpus Christi, Austin and Houston.
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Rags to Riches
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age, Happy Ending, Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Sexual Abuse, Nudity
Main Character Details
Name: Michael Taylor
Age: 58
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Heroic, Selfless, Underdog, Adventurous, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Faithful, Strong Moral Code, Confident, Decisive, Leader, Perseverance, Aspiring, Badass, Engaging, Honorable, Visionary
Additional Character Details
Name: Geneva
Age: 81
Gender: Female
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Decisive, Faithful, Leader, Strong Moral Code, Aspiring, Beautiful, Confident
Additional Character Details
Name: Walter
Age: 90
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Leader, Masculine, Religious, Aspiring, Decisive, Engaging, Faithful, Honorable, Confident, Empathetic, Strong Moral Code, Uneducated
Additional Character Details
Name: Henry
Age: 65
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Seductive, Villainous, Criminal, Desperate, Insecure, Manipulative, Secretive