Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
At 25 years old pushing my rusted 1987 Honda accord in morning traffic is when I learned the truth about the past, the future, and the present. I realized I was in that situation because of one thing, the person I had become. With this new found understanding I simply began to work on myself and I noticed success started to come into my life with less effort then it ever had before. Simply by living as if everything was a reflection of my being, and with total responsibility for my own life, I transformed my life on all levels from the physical, to the mental, and most importantly, the spiritual. With this new simple but profound concept, I was able to go from broke to making six figures, from homeless to buying my first home, from depressed to joyful, in a few short years. Although I am proud of my quick successes, I am more excited about what I have learned during the process, I realized that I am a creator. I could create context for my life, and anybody can also create context for their life once they were aware of that ability. I realized that the cause of all things are generated with or without intention by human beings, and that if a human being could take full responsibility for his life he could be the cause to all the results that take place in his life, and create his life with intention.
With this new knowledge I felt compelled to share it. I know that I needed some ammo for this bold idea so I decided to dedicate my life to learning the process of creation. I Define Success as: The achievement of a future ideal. To have a idea and make that idea tangible, sensible, and physical is the process of creation. It seems that what we create is a reflection of our being and our being is controlled by one and one person only, us. The Creator loves us so much he allows us being, he gives us the freedom to be anything we want to be. This is the ultimate form of love because the possibilities of being are infinite, we can be anything, and if creation is the reflection of our being then that would mean that we also can create anything we wish to as well. I can prove this fact not only with analogies, but also scientifically, and I have dedicated my life to teaching, and motivating others to be the cause of their own lives.
My writings include Finish, and The Success Magnet: Cultivate The 5 Values That Attract Success.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called The Success Magnet: Cultivate The 5 Values That Attract Success. At one point in my life I was broke, depressed, and embarrassed, then I had a course of events take place in my life that lead me from being broke to making six figures. I simply learned to take responsibility for my life and from their the universe got on my side to help me succeed.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I like to write in the presence of other people. I find it hard to work alone. I love to be in a coffee shop, or with other writers, or in the middle of a mastermind group.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I read the bible daily and I love to read the bible now that I know that it’s not written for everybody to agree with its aspects. I think it was written for each individual to get what they get from it. I also love to read zen books, and Buddhist books. Authors I love are Jim Rohn, Stephen Covey, Brendon Burchard etc. The book that changed my life though was Steven Pressfield, The War of Art. That book empowered me to sit my ass down and write this book I wrote today.
What are you working on now?
I am coaching people one on one, I am also developing a confidence mastery course, and I am campaigning to speak to spread this idea of responsibility and self expression.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I think focusing on the message is key. I set out initially because I want to reach millions of people but I learned that sometimes you have to do it for the one person you can help. I stopped trying to reach the world, and started reaching the one I can help, and the world came to me.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes, don’t take advice. You already know how to achieve your goals, you simply have to get out of your own way and create. Sit down and write, period.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I have ever heard is that reality is what is and anything that explains reality is an abstract concept.
What are you reading now?
Shobogenzo by Master Dogen
What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to write a book that explains what can’t be understood, but only experienced. I want to write a book that generates an experience of the here and now moment.
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, The book of survival, My book, and Bucky Fullers book Synergy.
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