You Can Go Anywhere in the World From Shelbyville, Indiana: A true story of Grit, Determination, and the Belief that Where You Start Doesn't Limit Where You Go
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You don’t have to start big to go far.
Joe Harlan grew up in Shelbyville, Indiana—a small town where life was simple, resources were limited, and big dreams weren’t always expected. Like many kids, he spent his afternoons at the Boys & Girls Club—a place filled with worn basketball courts, loud games, and lessons that didn’t feel like lessons at the time.
But that’s where it started.
What began in a small building in Shelbyville became the foundation for a life that would take him across the world.
After surviving a house fire as a child and a life-threatening illness as a teenager, Joe went on to build a global career—living and working in Europe and Asia, leading billion-dollar businesses, and learning what it really takes to succeed under pressure.
But this isn’t a book about titles or corporate success.
It’s about what happens in between.
It’s about:
Whether you’re a student trying to figure out what’s next… or a young professional searching for direction… this story proves something simple:
Where you start does not determine where you end up.
From the Boys & Girls Club in Shelbyville… to boardrooms around the world… this is a true story about resilience, discipline, and the belief that if you keep going—
you can go anywhere.
All proceeds from this book support the Boys & Girls Club of Shelbyville, Indiana, helping the next generation of kids discover what's possible.
You Can Go Anywhere in the World From Shelbyville, Indiana: A true story of Grit, Determination, and the Belief that Where You Start Doesn't Limit Where You Go
Sale price
$32.99
Regular price $39.99
You don’t have to start big to go far.
Joe Harlan grew up in Shelbyville, Indiana—a small town where life was simple, resources were limited, and big dreams weren’t always expected. Like many kids, he spent his afternoons at the Boys & Girls Club—a place filled with worn basketball courts, loud games, and lessons that didn’t feel like lessons at the time.
But that’s where it started.
What began in a small building in Shelbyville became the foundation for a life that would take him across the world.
After surviving a house fire as a child and a life-threatening illness as a teenager, Joe went on to build a global career—living and working in Europe and Asia, leading billion-dollar businesses, and learning what it really takes to succeed under pressure.
But this isn’t a book about titles or corporate success.
It’s about what happens in between.
It’s about:
- Showing up when you don’t feel ready
- Learning to compete, lose, and come back stronger
- Taking risks when others hesitate
- Finding your way when you feel completely lost
Whether you’re a student trying to figure out what’s next… or a young professional searching for direction… this story proves something simple:
Where you start does not determine where you end up.
From the Boys & Girls Club in Shelbyville… to boardrooms around the world… this is a true story about resilience, discipline, and the belief that if you keep going—
you can go anywhere.
All proceeds from this book support the Boys & Girls Club of Shelbyville, Indiana, helping the next generation of kids discover what's possible.