Addict at 10: How I Overcame Addiction, Poverty, and Homelessness to Become a Millionaire by 35

Derek Steele got drunk for the first time at the age of eight. By the age of ten, he was addicted to pot, and by sixteen, he was addicted to alcohol, meth, and cocaine. He began selling drugs in junior high, dropped out of high school, and soon found himself behind bars. By the time he was twenty, he was homeless and in hiding from a vicious drug dealer who wanted him dead.With the help of God, mentors, and a twelve step program, he conquered his addictions and began rebuilding his life. In his inspiring story, Derek shares intimate details of his life, from the hopelessness of addiction to becoming the man he had always wanted to be.

Derek Steele is currently pursuing his mission of helping others achieve success by sharing his experience through writing and public speaking. He hopes Addict at Ten will help people understand how to keep the pain of their past from impeding their fulfillment in the future. Derek lives in Missouri City, Texas, with his wife, Becky, and their two children.