S. L. Young made some life altering choices that would change him, his life, and his destiny. By making choices to leave several jobs due to questionable or unethical behavior and also stand-up against workplace bullying, Mr. Young's life and his life's purpose would substantially change. Mr. Young's decisions to not win at any cost would have a devastating impact on him personally, emotionally, financially, physically, and spiritually. These challenges led Mr. Young to the verge of committing suicide. Notwithstanding the enormous weight of these challenges, he would not alter his ethical, moral, and spiritual beliefs to engage in questionable or unethical activities for financial gain. The choices Mr. Young made during these difficult times almost broke his spirit; however, he stood by his strong beliefs, proved his mettle, and also demonstrated the importance of 'strength of character'. This story is about an unwillingness to compromise an individual's beliefs to engage in questionable or unethical activities despite overwhelming pressures to do otherwise. Mr. Young, during the worst moments of his life, chose to give-back to help and inspire others through his writing, inspirational speaking, and the creation of an educational non-profit. Mr. Young's actions during these challenges are strong examples of an individual's ethics, character, moral courage, resilience, and the ability to persevere during tough times."