Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an entrepreneur, coach, author, YouTuber, and MBA. I came to the US with my family from Korea in 2009. Now, I am the President at Global Leader Training, a corporate training consultancy. I have been practicing more than two decades in the areas of leadership development, management skills, and mindset mastery training. As a professional coach, I am committed to helping people unlock their potential and perform their best. I live in Pacifica, California.
I have written three books so far.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is Action Guide for US Immigrants.
After just a few months we arrived in the US, the company I worked for filled for bankruptcy. I went looking for another job. But for a foreigner who needs the H-1B (Work) visa sponsorship, that’s a hard thing to get. Times couldn’t get any harder. But in the darkest hours, the best lessons are learned and hope is always on the horizon. I found that out when I met an investor and pitched an idea that couldn’t be refused.
Living, working, and raising children in another country was a big challenge. I believe most immigrants probably feel the same way I did because everything is different from their culture—language, laws, customs, styles, systems, and so on.
Whenever I had problems, I asked to the people around me, but each person gave me different ideas, and I found later that much of the advice I received didn’t work for me.
So I googled, conducted research, and read lots of books, but almost all I found were about local sightseeing for international travelers. It was not practical information that we immigrants could use immediately to settle in our new environment and ultimately, succeed in realizing the American Dream.
I have achieved almost all of my 10-year goals I brought with me to the US in 2009. I had to learn everything from scratch, by trial and error, paying a high cost for the lessons I learned. This book contains the knowledge and insights I’ve acquired from past experience, because I really want to help my fellow immigrants adjust to their communities, achieve goals, and live their best lives much faster by applying the lessons to work, family, and life.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Before writing, I speak, record, and listen to it. I also ask for feedback about it from others. If all sound good, I put it in written words.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Books from Napoleon Hill, Jack Canfield, Stephen Covey, Brian Tracy, John Maxwell, Anthony Robbins, Kenneth Blanchard, David Bach, and great Asian philosophers, including Confucius, Mencius, Lao-tzu, and Han Fei Tzu.
What are you working on now?
I am working on promoting my new book, Action Guide for US Immigrants, that has been just released.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I think the best method is a combination of emails, ads, and social media.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Please be brave and feel free to write anything you want to share with the world. You are unique and must have your own strengths, stories, and experience that everyone wants to hear and learn from you. YOU ARE SPECIAL!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Give thanks in ALL circumstances – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
What are you reading now?
Rapid Growth by Kathryn M. Hinckley
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’d like to create a series of this new book, Action Guide for US Immigrants.
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?
Bible, How to stay alive by Bear Grylls, Manga
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