Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Brandon Sharma and I am an avid holistic health practitioner currently based in Portland, Oregon.
I currently have one book under my belt!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is ‘The Optimal Mind: Mindfulness And Meditation For A Stress-Free And Better Life’.
When I was younger, I suffered from stress and anxiety issues — that was until I discovered the power of meditation and what it can do for one’s life. At the age of 20, I started to take the practice of meditation seriously and before I know it, it has become a daily habit of mine.
The idea to write a book came one day when I was meditating — the same techniques that have helped me overcome my issues can also help someone, somewhere.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
When I encounter writer’s block, I will lay down my pen, retreat to a corner and meditate for 5 to 10 minutes to clear my mind. I find that this helps me get back on track and I don’t really consider this unusual. This is, however, a habit that has worked well for me.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The book ‘MEDITATIONS’ by Marcus Aurelius has a profound impact on my life since I started my meditation journey.
What are you working on now?
I am currently writing for Holistic Health Methods — a blog dedicated to putting out useful health and wellness content for the modern individual.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have a small email list of dedicated subscribers and it has worked well for me in terms of promotion.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Forget perfection. Just publish your finished work.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading ‘Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism’ by Fumio Sasaki
What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan to publish more useful holistic health content in the form of books with the hope that it will help more people in the future.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The first book will be a book on how to survive on a desert island. The second one will be a book on cooking in the wilderness and lastly, a book on how to stay calm and collected in a crisis.
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