Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have been involved in leadership in one form or another for the last 20 years. I have started the futurepastpodcast.com. My goal is to add value to people and leave this world in a better place.
I have recently published my first book on the Kindle Store. The title says it all: Meditation for Beginners, Without the Woo-Woo.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Meditation for Beginners, Without the Woo-Woo.
I was always someone who sceptical of meditation and all the woo-woo that came along with it. In fact, it was only until I heard Tim Ferriss talking about it on his podcast and I looked into how many successful people said it greatly helped them that I looked into it for myself.
The benefits are incredible – it’s not a silver bullet to solve all your problems – and I know it’ll make a massive difference in people’s lives.
I wrote the book for people like me who didn’t want the woo-woo, but wanted to experience the benefits. My aim for the book is to get people meditating the same day they read the book!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. Whats normal anyway : )
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Most of the books I have read are non-fiction.
Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
John C Maxwell’s Failing Forward, 21 Laws of Leadership
Andy Stanley’s Visioneering
I love biographies and learning from people’s lives.
What are you working on now?
I am a third of the way through my next book 10 Actions to Grow Your Leadership
as well as researching another book about natural ways to conquer depression.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still new at this so I haven’t quite got that figured out yet.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I have been wanting to write for 20 years.
Don’t let fear hold you back. Get disciplined, listen to podcasts for encouragement (e.g.. The Portfolio Life)
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Life rewards action.
What are you reading now?
Platform by Michael Hyatt
Alphabet Success by Tim Fargo
Mavericks at Work by William C Taylor & Polly LaBarre
What’s next for you as a writer?
My goal is to complete 2 more books this year and write 6 next year (that makes me tired just thinking about it!)
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 Bible
A journal to write
One of Bear Grylls survival books
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