Thriving in the Storm

9 Principles to Help You Overcome Any Adversity

By: Bill Murphy

Narrated by: Bill Murphy

Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller!

When the storm hits, you have three choices: give up and become a victim; do what you can to survive; or learn to thrive.

You don’t need to have exceptional talents or resources to overcome adversity, be resilient, and achieve extraordinary goals. You are capable of more than you realize. You can learn to thrive. Bill Murphy is proof.

He’ll be the first to tell you he is nothing special, but he has been able to overcome an abusive childhood, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), mental health challenges, and unexpected crises to finish an Ironman, earn a black belt in Krav Maga, and run the Boston Marathon five times—including one on crutches. He’s a regular guy who is now thriving at the top of his profession, too. And in Thriving in the Storm, he explains how you can achieve similar success.

Murphy shares the 9 key principles and the 21 mental exercises that have helped him succeed beyond what anyone thought was possible. By distilling wisdom from other experts like Tony Robbins and Grant Cardone, sharing personal anecdotes, and telling inspirational stories from other achievers he’s encountered, Murphy has created a straight-talk, self-help resource for anyone who wants to transform their feelings of shame, anger, resentment, rejection, and fear into great success, happiness, peace, and an overall enthusiasm for life.

©2022 Bill Murphy (P)2023 Skyhorse Audio

Critic reviews

"All of us face adversities and the unexpected in our lives. Thriving the Storm is a book that will help the reader learn the steps on how to navigate those “unexpected“ adversities. Murphy writes the book with passion and focuses on the needed persistence, discipline, and consistency needed to “thrive in the storms” of life. A great book from a great person."—Steve Jacobson, CEO, Fairway Mortgage

"Thriving in the Storm is a tour de force for man who has spent his life trying to better himself and the world around him. Bill's refreshingly honest and very personal look at his own life and the obstacles that he has overcome has given me permission to do the same. The practical exercises make this book incredibly accessible for anyone interested in overcoming their own obstacles and are a road map to a successful life."—Sean Holleran, CEO, Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island

“Bill Murphy could be the poster child for mental toughness. Thriving in the Storm should be required reading for anyone who is looking for a kick in the pants to go from mediocre to amazing–either in sales or in life. We are either in the middle of a storm, just coming out of a storm, or a storm is headed our way, brewing for us right around the corner of our lives. This book will give you a blueprint on how to shift your mindset to take the experiences from these storms and learn to believe in yourself again. In this book, Murph shares wisdom and real-life examples of individuals overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles to achieve massive success. Change your mindset, do the work, and anything is possible!”—Louise Thaxton, cofounder and CEO, American Warrior Initiative

Fantastic book all the way around!

No dislikes at all. The book is strong in all facets. What I appreciate the most is it was narrated by the author. It makes you feel like he's talking to you personally.

Modern Day Self Help Book- Best by Far

Mr. Murphy who I have had the pleasure of knowing wrote this book and crafted it to being one of the newest/modern self help books I have come across of. I have been listening and reading self help books most of my life but most of the well known books are outdated but still have great points. It is refreshing reading the outlook of an successful father, athlete, and the hardest worker I know within the mortgage industry I have known. The book is worth the listen for those who strive for more and look to learn from others who have succeeded in different facets of life.
Bill is one of the best out there when it comes to anything he puts his mind to. He is a great writer, speaker, and motivator. This book is worth the listen to on audible which he also narrates.
Thank you Bill for publishing this book which has helped me and I’m sure will many.

This book will inspire !

The stories and the lessons in this book will inspire you and motivate you to thrive in any adversity . I found the exercises in the chapters easier to follow and engage in the audible version. It’s well narrated and the author is open and honest about many of his challenges in his past . This book has left a remarkable impact on my mindset , pushing me to confront my potential, embrace being uncomfortable, and unlock my inner strength.

inspiring and real!

As a lover of professional and personal development books, I have to recommend this as a must read! Bill let’s you into his life and the lessons and tools he has learned through both the highs and lows in his life. There are so many great tools and journaling exercises in this book that are practical for every person. Truly touching stories and so inspiring.

Sincere and Powerful Author

The author owns his role in his story. He shares complex emotions and simple applications that help identify purpose and value to applying the lessons in the book. The stories are real and relatable. the depth of emotions and feelings shared by the author allow the reader to connect to the content. As the reader you can feel yourself emersed in the author's story. At the same time you can recognize the value readers can gain from a story that hits close to home for many different readers.