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The Problem
You were taught to play the game: work twice as hard, stay quiet, and make it look easy. You've learned to navigate workplaces that were never built with you in mind—performing excellence while shrinking yourself.
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But what if surviving is making you sick?
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Most professional development books push grit over grief and optimization over rest. They keep you stuck in cycles of self-improvement while ignoring structural harm.
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What if the system isn't worth winning in?
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The Promise
Triumph in the Trenches, Vol. 3 is your roadmap to healing, reinvention, and power beyond the systems that shaped you. This anthology shows you how to reclaim your worth and redefine success on your terms—without choosing between your paycheck and your peace.
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Inside, you'll learn how to:
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Reclaim your vision and value — Stop letting others define your worth
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Recognize patterns of adversity — Identify the systems keeping you stuck
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Redefine success — Create metrics that serve your wholeness, not just productivity
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Stand in your worth — Protect your peace while maintaining your power
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Reframe rest as essential — Saying no to what doesn't serve you is saying yes to what does
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Introducing
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"The Rose That Refused to Wither"
By Dr. Jewel White Williams, DHSc, CHES®
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What happens when excellence becomes your prison?
When the very systems that promised success slowly suffocate your spirit?
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In her deeply personal chapter, Dr. Jewel White Williams reveals the hidden cost of fragmenting yourself and betraying your own needs to survive in professional spaces. Her story unveils the 'weathering' effect—the physical toll that comes from navigating professional spaces where you can't fully show up as yourself. Through her journey, you'll discover how to listen to what your own body, mind, and spirit are telling you.
But this isn't just a story of survival—it's a blueprint for reclaiming yourself.
Dr. Williams guides you through:
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The moment she recognized something had to change and faced an impossible choice
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How she learned to pause, listen to God's voice, and honestly assess where she was
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The courage it takes to honor your calling even when it means major life shifts
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Discovering that what others called "reinvention" was actually becoming who she was meant to be all along
"I realized that trying to heal within the same systems that created my wounds was impossible."
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This chapter will challenge you to examine your own masks, recognize when your roses are withering, and find the courage to plant yourself in new soil where you can truly bloom.
Why Dr. Williams Wrote
Her Chapter
As a functional health coach, certified health education specialist, and Doctor of Health Sciences, Dr. Williams helps women planning, or navigating retirement align their faith, wellness, and purpose to step into the abundant life God designed for this new season.
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My professional experience has taught me invaluable lessons about resilience, excellence, and service," says Dr. Williams. "But I also learned that my healing journey required stepping into spaces where I could honor my full self. True wellness requires us to value our vessel—mind, body, and spirit."
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Her experience navigating complex systems while maintaining her commitment to service illuminates the vital connection between authentic living and personal healing—showing others how to find wholeness whether they stay, leave, or transform their current path.
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Who Should Read
Dr. Jewel's Chapter?
Professionals experiencing "weathering"—the physical and emotional toll of navigating oppressive structures
Anyone questioning whether the version of success they've built still serves them
Those who feel like they're wearing masks to survive and are ready to discover who they truly are underneath
People who have done everything "right" and still feel stuck, unseen, or undervalued
Ready to Stop Surviving and Start Living Your Purpose?
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Stop sacrificing yourself for a version of success that's making you sick. Triumph in the Trenches, Vol. 3 reveals how to break free from harmful patterns, reclaim your worth, and redefine what success means for you.
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Dr. Williams refused to keep withering—and her chapter shows you exactly how to bloom.
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Still Have Questions?
Is this book just about leaving your job?
No — it's about reclaiming your sense of self and well-being. You'll learn to thrive whether you stay in your current role, make a transition, or explore new possibilities. Dr. Williams' chapter shows how transformation begins from within, regardless of your external circumstances.
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Will it work for me if I'm already successful?
Yes. Even those who appear to have it all together can feel misaligned. Dr. Williams shares how she learned to listen to what her body, mind, and spirit were telling her—and made choices that honored her whole self, not just her resume.
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Will this book help if I'm afraid to make changes?
Absolutely. Dr. Williams honors that fear. She shares her own journey of learning to listen to herself and make decisions at her own pace. What others might call "reinvention" was really about becoming more authentic—and that looks different for everyone.
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What if I don't know who I am beyond my work? That's exactly why Dr. Williams' chapter is essential reading. She guides you through discovering who you are when you prioritize listening—to your body, your needs, and your inner wisdom.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARD HEALING AND POWER
You don't have to stay stuck in survival mode or toxic systems. Triumph in the Trenches, Vol. 3 will show you how to break harmful patterns, honor your worth, and reclaim your right to live fully in the purpose God has designed for you.
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Join Dr. Williams and other contributing authors as they share their journeys from surviving to living authentically in their calling.
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Don't wait — start living purposefully today.