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About the Author

John O Taylor
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What I am not

In reading this, you must know that I am not a professional therapist, psychologist, doctor, pastor, or counselor. I am also not a famous athlete, actor, writer, CEO, or politician.

What I am

While none of the above, I am an imperfect lifelong learner and distiller of universal principles and ideas that have helped me overcome difficult times and become a better person each time.

I rely on a solid Christian faith but have found, through studies of other religions and self-development, that there are universal principles that everyone can apply that can lead to a better life.

While not as important, I also had a successful career as a commercial real estate investment advisor. In that role, I climbed to be one of the top producers in my market. During my career, I transacted over a billion dollars in sales and debt transactions despite working in the small markets of San Antonio and Austin, Texas. Finding that it was more exciting and fulfilling to climb the ladder than reach the top, I decided to retire from commercial real estate, take a sabbatical, and see where I could make a more meaningful impact on my family, community, and world. This book is one of the steps in that journey.

John lives in San Antonio, Texas with his wife, Terri, and enjoys time with his adult children, their significant others, and extended family and friends.