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Welcome to Breaking Away from the Pack




by: Clifford A. E. Illis

Stop Pretending. Start Seeing.

Most people live like sheep in a crowded pen.

Blind to the system they’re trapped in.
Blind to who they truly are.
Meanwhile, their souls gather dust, their minds rust, and they die long before they’re buried.

They chase worthless symbols — bigger houses, shinier cars, a pile of likes and followers — convinced it means they’ve “made it.”

 Because Life’s Too Short to Follow the Herd

Welcome — I’m Clifford Illis.

A while back, on a trip through Miami airport, I struck up a simple conversation with a shop attendant.
She quietly admitted she hated her job — felt stuck, dissatisfied, and unsure how to change.

Right there, something clicked for me.


If you want a life that’s truly yours, you have to break away from the pack.


 Not just exist in the crowded world of wolves, all chasing the same scraps.

But step out, find your own path, and live by your own design.

That idea became more than a passing thought.
It became a mission.
It’s why this blog exists.

This happened around 2013.

This Blog Exists to Rip That Comfort From You

I’m not here to sugarcoat your illusions.
I’m here to break them.

Furthermore, I’ve lived long enough — through betrayal, loss, failed systems, and my own near-bottoms — to see just how rigged this whole game is.
And how easy it is to sleepwalk through your one shot at life, clutching someone else’s script.


If You’re Looking for Hugs and Hashtags, Leave Now.

But if something inside you — some tiny voice — keeps whispering that there’s more than the daily grind and polished reels…



If you’ve questioned why we chase scraps like starving dogs in a rigged arena…
Then keep reading.

Because here, we rip back the curtain.

What You’ll Find Here

✨ Real Talk on Wealth & Success
Not just money tips or hustle hype.
This is about building a life rich in purpose, generosity, and inner strength.

🧭 Mindset & Personal Evolution
Because who you are inside is what ultimately shapes everything you have on the outside.

🐺 Stories & Lessons on Breaking Away
Insights on stepping out from the crowd, challenging norms, and daring to be something more.

🤝 A Place to Connect
I’ve always been a coach at heart — encouraging, motivating, guiding.
Here, you’ll find that same spirit, whether you’re reading or reaching out.

Why “Breaking Away From The Pack”?

Because I’ve seen too many people settle.
Stick with the crowd.
Hide their gifts because it feels safer than standing alone.

This space is for anyone who senses there’s more.


Who’s willing to question, grow, and carve out a life that’s truly their own, not one handed to them by circumstance or fear.

Start Your Journey

🚀 Who Are You — Really?
Because the first step to living differently is knowing yourself.

🔍 Stop Chasing Change: The Illusion That Keeps You Stuck
How constant reinvention can prevent genuine transformation.

👀 Parenting in the Age of TikTok
Why raising strong kids means modeling strength, not just talking about it.

Let’s Break Away Together

This isn’t just my journey — it’s an invitation to start yours.
If something here sparks a thought or you'd like to share your own story, please reach out to me. I’d truly love to hear it.

✅ Stick around. Reflect. Challenge yourself.
Because life’s too precious to waste living someone else’s idea of success.

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