From Breakdown to Breakthrough – Turning Pain into Purpose and Vision into Movement

By David Bolt, Founder of TenXed

A True Story: When the Engine Almost Died

In 2004, I was locked in a secure psychiatric ward, detained at the Governor’s Pleasure. At just 22 years old, my mind had collapsed under the weight of trauma, unhealed pain, and relentless pressure. I’d always been the guy who cared too much—about people, about purpose, about making a difference. But somewhere along the way, I lost my grip on reality, on hope, and worst of all—on agency.

I can still remember the fluorescent hum of those hospital lights, the sterile scent of medication, and the moment I realised: I wasn’t just broken—I was stuck. Powerless. Defined by a system that saw illness, not identity. But it was in that place, paradoxically, that something sacred ignited. A resolve. A whisper from God. A mission that would one day become TenXed.

This is why I fight for agency. Because I know what it feels like to lose it. And I know what it takes to claw it back.

The Big Idea: FUEL

To move from pain to purpose, you need FUEL—because it’s not enough to have an engine. You need direction, structure, and movement. Here’s how:

F – Find Your Fire

Your breakdown, your scars, your deepest frustrations—these are not distractions. They’re ignition points. Find the fire that makes you say, “Never again.” That’s your engine.

U – Understand Your Destination

What does a better world look like because you exist? Who’s free? Who’s empowered? Who’s healed? If your vision is blurry, your journey will stall. Clarity is the compass.

E – Engineer the Vehicle

Your business, your program, your platform—it’s the vehicle. Build it wisely. Structure matters. At TenXed, we use programs like 365 to Thrive and diagnostics to turn vision into velocity.

L – Live It Out

This part matters most. You don’t just drive the vehicle—you become it. When you lead with integrity, humility, and lived experience, others follow—not because of hype, but because of hope.

So What Does This Mean for TenXed?

Our Engine

“I hate seeing people lose agency. I’ve lived it, I’ve fought back from it, and I never want others to fall into that place if it can be prevented.”

Our Vehicle

TenXed isn’t just a concept. It’s a suite of programs, coaching tools, leadership frameworks, and diagnostics built to move mission-driven leaders from burnout to breakthrough.

Our Destination

We’re building a world where leaders don’t lose themselves in the work. Where personal agency is protected. Where legacy is secured. Where mission is multiplied.

Let’s Get Moving

You might be sitting in your own version of the pit. Tired. Overworked. Watching your vision rust on the side of the road. But hear this:

You’re not stuck.

You’re not too late.

You’ve just been idling.

It’s time to refuel. It’s time to drive.

And if you need a mechanic, a map, or just someone to ride shotgun—TenXed is here.

Let’s build something that moves.

Let’s become vehicles of change.

Let’s make sure no leader is left behind.

Dave Bolt

Live, Love, Create.