
A fable for anyone who has ever wondered if they're enough.

Gary Harper is the founder of Sharper Business Solutions and co-creator of the RISE Business Framework. After a near-death experience taught him to live for impact, he has helped thousands of entrepreneurs master their mindsets. He lives in the Chicagoland area with his wife, Susan, where they're privileged to work alongside their adult children in the business and watch their grandchildren grow up.
Co-Creator of the RISE Business Framework
CEO and Business Owner
Sharper Certified Consultant







You have the talent. You have the dream. But every morning, the same voice whispers the same lie: You're not good enough. A Mind to RISE is the story of how one man learned to silence that voice — and the mental operating system that finally put him back in the driver's seat.
Silence the Loser Voice that's been quietly running your life
Install a new mental operating system in five daily practices
Walk through the RISE framework — Purpose → Passion → Obsession → Focus → Success
Trade hustle for harmony without losing your edge
Move from Pressure to Purpose, Chaos to Clarity, Doubt to Drive
Recognize the comfort that's secretly keeping you stuck
Build a legacy you actually want to leave behind
Stand back up when the success gets quiet

A framework that takes out the guesswork.

Ryan Pineda
“RISE has completely
transformed our businesses”


Tiffany High
“The RISE Business Framework
is game-changing.”


Steve Trang
“RISE helps me fill in the holes
other operating systems left open.”


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