What does it really take to become the man you were meant to be?
In The Man That I Would Become, Victor L. Bretting shares a powerful and honest account of his journey from humble beginnings to building a life defined by hard work, responsibility, faith, and perseverance. Raised by a determined single mother in Texas, Victor learned early that success is not handed to you it is earned through discipline, resilience, and the willingness to keep moving forward, even when life gets tough.
Starting his career in construction at a young age, Victor worked his way up through dedication and grit, eventually becoming the owner of his own company. Along the way, he faced setbacks, failures, and difficult seasons that tested his character and forced him to grow. These experiences shaped his understanding of leadership, accountability, and what it truly means to take ownership of your life.
But this book is more than a story about career success. It is about becoming stronger through adversity, learning from mistakes, and discovering purpose through faith and service to others. From the job site to the outdoors, and through the challenges of family and personal growth, Victor shares the lessons that helped shape the man he became.
This book is for anyone who:
- Is working to build a better life for themselves and their family
- Has faced setbacks and wants the strength to keep going
- Values hard work, responsibility, and personal growth
- Wants practical life lessons from real-world experience
- Is on a journey to become the best version of themselves
The Man That I Would Become is a story of resilience, leadership, and transformation and a reminder that your past does not define you. Your choices do.
L. Bretting, Victor: - Victor L. Bretting is a construction executive, ranch owner, international sportsman, television personality, speaker, and author of The Man That I Would Become. Raised by a hardworking single mother whose faith, sacrifice, and determination shaped the course of his life, Victor learned early that character is forged through responsibility, perseverance, and hard work.With nearly five decades in the construction industry, Victor built a career leading complex projects while learning lessons about leadership, accountability, and resilience from the ground up. Beyond construction, he founded Bretting Texan Ranch (B-Tex Ranch) in Texas, creating more than a hunting destination-a place where families, veterans, outdoorsmen, and future generations can reconnect through faith, purpose, conservation, and the outdoors.An accomplished hunter who has pursued game on six continents, Victor has earned numerous international hunting and conservation recognitions while remaining committed to using hunting as a platform for stewardship, mentorship, and giving back. Through donated hunts and charitable partnerships, he has helped support veterans, youth organizations, and families in need.Today, Victor's work extends beyond the ranch through speaking engagements, media appearances, his blog The Managed Wild, and the television series The Managed Wild Texas. His message centers on faith, leadership, perseverance, responsibility, and legacy-encouraging others to become the person they were created to be.Victor lives in Texas, where he continues to build businesses, mentor others, support charitable causes, and pursue a life rooted in faith, family, and purpose.
