Rise Higher

Every person reaches a point where life feels heavier than it should. The days blur into routines, the spark dims, and the question whispers: Is this all there is?
But deep inside you, beneath the doubts, the failures, the what-ifs... lives a strength you may not even know you have. It waits, quietly, for the moment you decide to listen. That moment is the turning point. That's when you begin to rise higher.
Rising higher doesn't mean chasing perfection. It doesn't mean comparing your life to anyone else's highlight reel. It means choosing growth over comfort, courage over fear, progress over excuses. It means refusing to stay where you are when you know you're capable of more.
This book is not a map with rigid directions. It's a companion for your climb. Each chapter will hand you a piece of insight, a story, and a practice that can shift the way you see yourself and the world around you. Small shifts add up. Step by step, you'll discover that rising higher is not a single leap but a steady journey.
You already have what it takes. You don't need permission, perfect timing, or a flawless plan. All you need is the willingness to begin...right where you are, with what you have.
So, take a deep breath. Open your heart to what lies ahead. By the time you turn the last page, my hope is simple: that you will believe in yourself more deeply, stand taller in the face of challenges, and move forward with a fire that cannot be dimmed.
Your call has come.
It's time to rise higher.

My name is Nelboy Aguaviva, but I go by the pen name Incognito Xhinjo. You can call me Kuya IX.
I'm a Filipino author, songwriter, and digital creator who brings emotions to life through storytelling. I've written over 30 novels across platforms like Wattpad, Novelah, and Amazon. My stories cover young adult, new adult romance, billionaire drama, fantasy, Filipino horror, and I'm also known for writing werewolf stories filled with intensity, loyalty, and passion. I write stories that connect with people on a deep level, stories that reflect real struggles and inner battles.
I'm also the founder of IX Authors, a mobile reading app built to empower Filipino writers and help them earn from their craft. Whether it's through novels, music, or creative platforms, my mission is to inspire, heal, and remind people that their story matters.