Steve Cederquist has achieved success as a Hollywood reality TV personality (Flip or Flop), founder of a renovation design company, and award-nominated philanthropist.
But before he got here, he took dangerous detours through alcohol, drugs, criminality, and destructive relationships.
The trauma of child protective services moving his kids into foster care drove Steve to reform.
Against all odds, Steve Cederquist turned his world around. In Get Out Alive: Surviving and Thriving After Drugs, Guns, Gangs, Dysfunction, and Crazy, he shares his story. Between chapters you’ll meet a cast of characters who go through Steve’s self-growth exercises. The responses of these characters are visceral and, throughout the book, you’ll see their progress.
We’ve all made an error here and there; that’s how we learn. The natural path from there is to apply what we’ve learned and move on.
Can you picture an imaginary dumpster? Prepare to deposit into that dumpster the things that are keeping you too close to risk, in harm’s way, threatening your survival. Grab a pencil and open this book.
It’s all designed to inspire you to positively transform your life by applying Steve’s dynamic approach. You’ll make massive shifts—even when you feel hopeless about some of the stuff going down in your life. Especially then.
“Steve’s life story is one of true perseverance & inspiration. The writing is captivating, entertaining and truly heart-centered. I simply couldn’t put it down. Before I knew it mascara was dripping down my face and I was ready to go tackle my dreams in a whole new inspired way. A great read for anyone: Young, old, thriving or surviving.”
—DarcyK Simply Stunning Spaces
"A great reminder that our past does not determine our tomorrow. Well done!"
—Greg S. Reid, author: Think and Grow Rich Series
“The power inbox is a message it transfers! That has the ability to impact the world in a way that can shift perceptions for the better as this is a book and a message that is massively needed in our time. A writer like this is a gift for the world!”
—Emmanuel Kelly, pop artist
“The activities that Steve lays out for readers of Get Out Alive not only help you to take stock of how you became the person you are today, they also help you to shape a positive perspective on life that will empower you going forward.”
—David Meltzer, co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing, best-selling author, and top business coach
"If you ever feel STUCK, always seek out those who have been there before, learned how to rise up, and conquer the odds by believing in themselves!"
— 5 Time #1 Bestselling Author & Founder of Habitude Warriors ~ Speaker Erik “Mr. Awesome" Swanson
“With candor and courage, Steve Cederquist shares the capacity and potential we all possess when we are motivated to make the decision to create real change in our life! He proves that anything is possible!"
— Julie Jones Hamilton, Executive Producer of Worlds Greatest Motivators Television series
"This book is an incredible how-to-guide for finding your way out of the darkness and into the light. The step by step process of assessing your past situation and making an appointment with yourself to concentrate on the exact vision you have for the future is imperative."Hats off to Steve Cederquist for the unfiltered and honest storytelling and for taking the time write such a powerful guide book in an effort to help others in need."
— Gretchen and Slade, Real Housewives of Orange County
Steve Cederquist's success as founder of a renovation design company, Hollywood reality TV personality, and award-nominated philanthropist followed dangerous detours through alcohol, drugs, criminality, and destructive relationships. The trauma of child protective services moving his kids into foster care drove Steve to reform. A loving father and active grandfather, Steve lives in Orange County, California.
