WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO GET OFF THE X?
One of the major obstacles we face when trying to move forward are internal thought-obstacles -- fear, uncertainty, and intimidation. These insidious traps keep us wedded to the X, not able to progress in productive and meaningful ways.
We’re scared to try, we fear failure, and we imagine the worst possible outcomes.
In addition to thought-obstacles are very real circumstantial obstacles, an endless number of situations that can unexpectedly throw us onto the X: job loss, sickness, divorce, death of a family member, an international COVID lockdown, or a thousand other curveballs.
In Get Off the X, I share stories that will inspire you to challenge the X you’re on, but also methodologies to conquer the tendency to freeze. I demonstrate how to get off the X using my unconventional career as a former intelligence officer, author, speaker and international security consultant to encourage you to do hard things and push past what you think you are capable of.
Nothing impactful ever happens in the comfort zone, so staying there isn’t an option.
I’ve had the privilege of hearing Michele speak at our national symposium, and her insights are as sharp as they come. “Get Off the X” is not just another self-help book. It’s a tactical guide from someone who’s been in the trenches. If you’re looking for a book that will push you to face your fears head-on and take decisive action, “Get Off the X” is the one.
Todd Kading
President and Chief Executive Officer, LeafHouse
“Get Off the X” is an inspiring and practical guide for overcoming life’s toughest challenges. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to navigate life’s uncertainties—whether in personal growth, career advancement, or spiritual development—with resilience and purpose.
Brittany Butler
Former CIA targeting officer and author of “The Syndicate Spy”
If you need a little motivation–and who doesn’t? – well, here you go. It’s like a pep talk from your smart, thoughtful friend… who just happens to have gained her wisdom as a CIA agent in remarkable circumstances.
Brant Hansen
Radio host and author of “Unoffendable”, “The Men We Need” and “Life is Hard, God is Good, Let’s Dance”
I’ve now had the pleasure of reading both of Michele’s books, and “Get Off the X” is the perfect complement to “Breaking Cover”. Her new book takes things to the next level, providing the reader with real-world lessons that can be applied anywhere from the classroom to the boardroom to everyday life.
Dr. Vince Houghton
Intelligence Historian and author of “The Nuclear Spies”, “Nuking the Moon”, and “Covert City”
Have you ever asked yourself, “What do I do now?” If you have long desired to move off the X, yet find yourself in a place of stagnant, silent survival, just doing things the way they have always been done, this book is a must read.
Kendra Graham
RN, BSN in a high-risk Labor and Delivery unit
Kendra leads Bible studies locally, nationally and abroad and is the wife of evangelist Will Graham
No matter what stage of life you're in, chances are you are stuck in some area. This book not only gives you the encouragement you need to move forward, but methodologies you can apply to your life right now, to get off the X and thrive. Here’s the chance to tap into your secret agent alter ego to plot your next move like a smooth operative and international spy!
