Your twenties are a radical time of change, and just when you’ve figured it all out, the quarter-life crisis hits—hard. Whether you’ve chosen a traditional path or a more unconventional one, this decade can be filled with obstacles and heartaches along with triumphs and milestones.

Brian Paes-Braga has been there. Even though he achieved his most ambitious goal—to become a multimillionaire by age thirty—he found himself confronting his own quarter-life crisis and feeling personally bankrupt. Brian made the pivotal decision to pursue balance over the bottom line and redefine the word “success.” Part business book, part memoir, 8 is packed with stories and insights from Brian’s unique coming of age.

Brian shares the lessons he’s learned as a son, partner, university dropout, and seasoned entrepreneur, from the art of dealmaking to handling life’s most humbling challenges with resilience. 8 is an invitation to think about your own Personal Balance Sheet and become an active part of the future.