Swimming Upstream to Realize the Dream

Dealing with Disability, Disappointment, Doubt, and Drowning in Debt—How I Survived Homelessness and Turned My Negative Reality into a Positive Alternative.

About the Book

In Swimming Upstream to Realize the Dream, Ashton Smith shares her journey from disability and homelessness to becoming a world medal-winning athlete. Through raw honesty and powerful lessons, she shows how anyone can turn obstacles into opportunities.

  • Understand Your Uniqueness

  • Prioritize Your Purpose

  • Strategize Your Success

  • Transform Your Trials

  • Research Your Resources

  • Elaborate Your Expertise

  • Analyze Your Aspirations

  • Minimize Your Mistakes

This is more than a memoir—it’s a roadmap for resilience. Each chapter gives you tools to rise above life’s challenges and realize your dream

Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, or navigating personal challenges, this book will inspire you to keep swimming upstream.

Ashton Smith

Is a keynote speaker, author, and world medal–winning swimmer who overcame disability and homelessness to inspire others to live with courage, resilience, and purpose.

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phone: (817) 503-5995

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