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Celebrity TV Host and Motivational Speaker Forbes Riley Cracks the Glass Ceiling of the World’s Largest Virtual Summit


They say you are the sum of the five people you are closest to. That said, this stellar group of thought leaders and visionaries are a team to behold and join Feb 10th to the 19th www.ForbesRileyLive.com

Forbes Riley headlines Real Success Virtual Summit along with an elite panel, Les Brown, Deepak Chopra, Jack Canfield and Shark Tank’s Daymond John

Some leaders are born women

Celebrity TV Host and Transformational Success Coach, Forbes Riley has been called a Renaissance Woman and the female version of Tony Robbins for her ability to empower and inspire people to create success in their life and business. On Sunday, February 21, at 1:00 pm, Riley will take to the virtual stage as part of the 2021 slate of Real Summit Presenters in front of a worldwide audience to shine a spotlight on how anyone can make success happen both personally and professionally.

“Forbes empowers people to give them a vision of themselves beyond their circumstances; she is a voice of the future. She is such a powerful positive speaker and the voice of a generation. I believe in her.” – Les Brown

The roster of speakers is an elite cast of presenters including spiritual guru Deepak Chopra, Motivational Speaker Les Brown, creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, Jack Canfield, Shark Tank’s Daymond John, Sharon Lechter, John Demartini, Evan Carmichael and a dozen other professionals all working to bring cutting edge info on topics ranging from real estate and stocks, to personal development and wealth building. The lineup promises to educate and inspire a world shaken to its core during this COVID-19 pandemic.

Forbes Riley, one of the headliners, is a pioneer in the world of infomercials and home shopping sales around the globe, and known as the “Queen of Pitch”, because sales from her healthy lifestyle products have generated more than $2.5 billion.

“I have known and worked with Forbes Riley for more than 20 years. Brilliant at teaching the “Art of the Pitch”, she is a true leader and inspiration, and always one step ahead of the industry,” says Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington.

In her Summit Talk, “Unlocking Clarity, Communications and Confidence” Forbes will focus on how her mantra of “You are the Sum of the Obstacles You Overcome” has propelled her through the decades in spite of the death of her parents, the murder of a boy she helped raise for 12 years as part of the Big Brother Program, to being one of the eyewitnesses who sadly recorded the tragic Las Vegas concert shooting on Oct. 1, 2017 from the balcony of the Foundation Room in the Mandalay Bay on her iPhone.

Today one of her main focuses is expanding her reach through online coaching and the power of Clubhouse to empower and uplift emerging entrepreneurs – men and women seeking to finding their purpose or perhaps people just looking for a side hustle so they can feed their family, take a vacation and build a life of their dreams. The ideas she presents are intended to shake your foundations to establish a clear blueprint for what the future holds and what you can achieve.

While the talks go on through the weekend, Forbes will be taking the stage right before Les Brown on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 1:00pm. Tickets are FREE, but limited and can be obtained at http://www.ForbesRileyLive.com.

About Forbes Riley

As a Celebrity TV Host, Best Selling Author, Podcaster and CEO of the LifeStyle Health & Fitness Brand, Forbes Riley speaks on stages around the world – moving and touching the hearts as well as minds of action-takers, emerging entrepreneurs, future leaders, and visionaries. Known as the “Queen of Pitch”, she is a pioneer and industry icon in the field of infomercials and home shopping television, with product sales in excess of $2.5 billion.

From a career as a Broadway stage, TV and film actress to a diverse range of hosting jobs (LA’s Comedy Club The Laugh Factory, Westwood One Radio’s Show, Off the Record, ESPN’s X-Games opposite Sports Center’s Stuart Scott and even a dog game show on Animal Planet), the words “diverse” and “multi-talented” don’t begin to do Forbes’ talent justice. In 2010, she was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame and is currently the CEO of a Health and Fitness Empire featuring her signature product, SpinGym.

Currently she is spearheading, the Billionaire Business Academy which offers trainings for all aspects of personal and professional development.

Diverse and dynamic, Forbes empowers, educates, and ignites people to take action and monetize their message. Activating behavioral changes, she shows us exactly how to define who we are in order to reach our personal and professional goals. From disrupting limiting beliefs to cultivating confidence, to mastering communication skills, to architecting actionable plans, Forbes helps people gain clarity in their lives while perfecting their message. She inspires greatness and prosperity and is the true embodiment of dreaming it, believing it, and achieving it.

Her Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/forbesrileyfanpage, has topped 1.8 million followers and she already enjoys 21k followers on Clubhouse.

What is it called when you’re at the pinnacle of your game and you’ve achieved your goals? In her words, you’ve Forbes’d it!

About Real Success Network

Since 2012, the REAL Success Network has operated based on core values of connection, learning and travel and been driven by a belief that many people’s lives are so much more than they currently experience. Working with the best and most authentic teachers, coaches, and experts from around the world, like Dr. John Demartini, Sharon Lechter, Brian Tracy and Robin Banks, they strive to connect people to a path of self-improvement education and mentoring. http://www.ForbesRileyLive.com

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World Teacher and Happy Science CEO Ryuho Okawa Publishes “The Laws of Secret”


The Laws of Secret (Hardcover)

The Laws of Secret (Hardcover)

Discover the secret of the Spirit World or Multi-Dimensional Universe to live better today and learn how to overcome viruses and negative spiritual influences.

“The Laws of Secret: Awaken to This New World and Change Your Life” is the 27th volume of World Teacher and Happy Science CEO Ryuho Okawa’s Laws Series. For those new to the annual Laws Series, each year Ryuho Okawa formulates a new set of Laws or teachings which function as universal guidance to all people in accordance with the changes that each year brings. These teachings serve as guidelines that may be applied to live a happier and more fulfilling life, all while helping those who apply them to strive towards enlightenment.

So why are “The Laws of Secret” needed in this year 2021? What is the benefit of reading this book now? It is to help understand life and make better choices in this era of pandemic. The philosophy of Napoleon Hill became a turning point in the US after the Great Depression and Spanish Flu Pandemic in the early 20th century. The importance of igniting the power of the mind is critical in the age of pandemic in order to work through a tough economic situation. Life consists of a series of choices made everyday but in the most narrow sense, life is shaped by the daily micro choices made in one’s mindset without necessarily realizing the consequences thereof, many of which may be undesired.

Not many people are aware about the wonder and potential of the mind, or activity of thoughts, but thought activity plays a vital role in shaping one’s life and it is directly related and affected by the invisible spirit world or multi-dimensional world all people live in. This world is not just the physical world where one can recognize things with the five senses; instead, the actual world is a multi-dimensional spiritual world wherein all beings co-exist with invisible energies. The physical world is a part of this invisible spirit world or multi-dimensional universe. Ryuho Okawa has been articulating this knowledge for over 35 years through his messages and teachings in more than 2,750 titles in original Japanese (about 200 in English).

While the market is flooded with purportedly spiritual books, the purpose of this book is not merely to share information about the spirit world for the sake of inapplicable knowledge. Instead, this book illuminates greater knowledge of the spirits and their worlds in order to guide the reader towards making better choices for self-betterment and the right perspectives associated with the Noble Eightfold Path. In addition, this book can be regarded as modern esoteric Buddhism.

“The Laws of Secret” reveals the extensive roadmap of the afterlife and spirit or the multi-dimensional world as well as the overall picture of necessary knowledge applicable to making all decisions in life. In addition, the phenomenon of viral infection such as the Novel Coronavirus and its correlation with both spiritual influences and mental states, according to the law of same wavelengths, is exposed in order to aid the reader in securing a healthier life in body and mind. During a time in which humanity is experiencing a global pandemic, such knowledge is truly priceless. Such is crucial knowledge for those desiring to learn about the spiritual science of exorcism, a topic discussed at length, including the manner in which spiritual possession can impact people experiencing mental health difficulties.

Okawa describes the essence of a human being as that of a spirit or thinking energy with various frequencies. According to Okawa, Heaven and Hell are not 50 / 50 and they exist in the mind / heart. People don’t need to wait for the judgement day to know ‘where’ one’s destination in the afterlife will be. The actual ratio of Heaven and Hell is more like 90% and 10% and the actual spirit world is an immense multidimensional universe wherein every dimension corresponds to a particular state of mind. Such is why consciously guarding one’s thoughts and making choices with a willful mindset is extremely important: each person chooses which spiritual influence or energy is interacted with and affects their life.

A unique feature of this book is that it provides an extensive explanation about the Rear Heaven (Minor Heaven)* and the characteristics of its inhabitants. The inhabitants of the Front Heaven (Major Heaven) are known as ‘Angels’, who’s main interests are to support God by helping people as well as pursuing enlightenment. The inhabitants of the Rear Heaven (Minor Heaven) are more interested in psychic abilities or power and living people who have similar soul tendencies to said inhabitants actually receive influences from that world. In “The Laws of Secret,” Ryuho Okawa’s unparalleled psychic abilities are employed to reveal myriad secret truths and dynamics, including these and many others, which impact humans on a daily basis and throughout the human lifespan. Readers are provided a comprehensive lens into the world of spirits which interact with, and influence, human nature as well as the guidance to return to the Front Heaven this lifetime. (*refer to “The Laws of the Sun”)

As readers learn to ascertain the many types of spirits explored in “The Laws of Secret,” an understanding of one’s path in life is gained and potential pitfalls, both upon one’s spiritual and material journey, may be better avoided. Examples of this include learning to discern the spirits that cause people to behave like various types of animals, and spirits that cause a person to become overly ambitious at the cost of everyone around them, only to crash and burn at the height of their temporary success. Further discussions include the absurd limitations which are perpetuated by contemporary academia and media, and which obscure the truth from the eyes of most people.

The wonderful thing about Ryuho Okawa’s books is that they are applicable to any person; such is largely due to the eclectic nature of the teachings that they contain. Whether a person is a Christian, Buddhist, or identifies with any other religion, the teachings in “The Laws of Secret” can be applied toward self-betterment, and even self-mastery. This book is a necessary read for people who are seeking answers about the afterlife and the true nature of the spirit world.

The Hardcover edition of “The Laws of Secret” is now available at Amazon and the Paperback version will be available after April from all major bookstores nationwide and online retailers, including Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

For in-depth commentary on the works of Ryuho Okawa, please listen to the Okawa Book Club podcast now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

IRH Press USA

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Allow Poetry Born Out of Mourning to Put Words to the Feelings You Can’t Convey


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Sometimes in life we do not know how to fully express all of our emotions and feelings on grief, so hopefully this book is a starting point for you.

Author Richard Ceballo shares poetry born out of his personal loss in Grieving, Mourning and Wailing: The Narrow Road to Songs of Redemption, Volume 1 ($11.49, paperback, 9781662808692; $5.99, e-book, 9781662808708).

After his wife’s tragic death left him to raise his son alone, Ceballo could not seem to express his feelings out loud. He found an outlet in poetry, using the medium to communicate all that his mind and heart were screaming at him. In this volume, he has compiled these writings to help others process grief and loss.

“Sometimes in life we do not know how to fully express all of our emotions and feelings on grief, so hopefully this book is a starting point for you,” said Ceballo.

Richard Ceballo is a husband, father, son, and brother. A high school dropout, he went on to earn his GED, Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. Ceballo has been a singer/songwriter for The Buffalo Soldiers, as well as founder and CEO of the 503c non-profit Sterling Sports Foundation. SSF runs sports camps for the youth of Jamaica in Trench Town & Franklin Town in honor of Ceballo’s late wife.

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Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. Grieving, Mourning and Wailing is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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Author Jerry Maldonado’s newly released “Me, Myself, and I Can” is an inspirational and potentially life-changing guide to self-discovery through the written word


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“Me, Myself, and I Can”: an incredibly helpful, encouraging, and empowering guide to self-discovery. “Me, Myself, and I Can” is the creation of published author, Jerry Maldonado.

Maldonado writes: “Me, Myself, & I Can is where I turn the reader into a writer. A place where you can immerse yourself into knowing about yourself. A sacred place to find out who you are, and who you wish to become. It is with this soul’s purpose to find your purpose by using my words as inspiration to create your own inspiration. The benefit is to know thyself, and that what you seek is indeed seeking you.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Jerry Maldonado’s new book is best described as a navigational tool that readers might utilize to find their way around the various road-blocks on the path to discovering one’s true self – apathy, the opinions of others, self-doubt, and, most notably, the failure to clearly enumerate and outline one’s objectives and hopes for the future.

Using a combination of insightful and thought-provoking snippets of commentary and writing space in which readers might expand upon each theme or topic explored, Maldonaldo’s book is a fun, interactive resource that invites readers to write their own success story by utilizing the power and energy of the written word.

View a synopsis of “Me, Myself, and I Can” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Me, Myself, and I Can” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Me, Myself, and I Can”, contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Take Control of Your Life by Applying the Principles of Stewardship


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If you are ready for a fresh start and new opportunity to steward your life God’s way, come along on the journey and make this next chapter of your life the best it can be!

Author Georgelyn Edwards-Wilkerson offers a comprehensive study on stewardship and its role in the Christian life in Stewardship: How to Steward Your Way Into a Steadfast Walk with God ($11.49, paperback, 9781662802942; $5.99, e-book, 9781662802959).

Stewardship is about more than just money. Edwards-Wilkerson shows readers how to apply this life-changing discipline to the spiritual, physical, mental and social aspects of their lives, as well as to their finances. Born out of an annual 21-day fast, she believes these teachings will assist God’s people in living full and abundant lives.

“If you are ready for a fresh start and new opportunity to steward your life God’s way, come along on the journey and make this next chapter of your life the best it can be!” said Edwards-Wilkerson.

Pastor Georgelyn Edwards-Wilkerson was born in Wesley Village, Dominica. She is currently studying Pastoral Care at the Atlantic Coast Bible College and Seminary while serving as a Senior Pastor of Shekinah Glory International Ministries. She is married to Pastor Elijah Wilkerson, and they share the love of his 3 children: Latruth, Elijah IV, and Kenneth Wilkerson. They live & minister in Brockton, MA.

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Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. Stewardship is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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Author Rob Hill Sr. & Lately Early Productions Announce Digital Series “Head in the Game” Talking with Aspirational Men, on New Streaming Platform Identifi


Rob Hill Sr. in the first episode of Head in the Game

In the first season of Head In The Game, Rob Hill Sr. dives into the formula of successful men, uncovering the methods that keep them on the journey to excellence. Viewers will be given access to the structure and tools that aspirational men apply day in and day out. Guests Bobby Wagner, Tim Anderson, Mack Wilds, Steelo Brim, Chaka Zulu, Dahntay Jones, Spank Horton, Sarunas Jackson and more discuss everything from morning routine to what they look for in their life partners.

In these intimate conversations, Rob follows the story arc of each individual’s personal development, extracting the origins of self-discipline, determination and purpose.

Rob Hill Sr. will identify the hurdles that aspirational Black men encounter, and how they formulaically use setbacks as opportunities for personal growth. Viewers will get simple tips on how to develop the mental toughness necessary to thrive through challenges, as well as recommended readings and how to build a winning team. From athletes, actors to business executives, Rob Hill Sr. gets into the minds of men to share all that they’ve learned on their path to achievement so fans can share in their secrets to success and fulfilment.

Guests this season, including but not limited to, are:

  • Bobby Wagner, a father, Wagner was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2012 NFL draft by the Seattle Seahawks. He helped the team win a Super Bowl in 2014, and has been selected to the Pro Bowl seven times. Wagner is also well documented for handling his own contract negotiations. In 2019 he was nominated as an NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year.
  • Tim Anderson, husband and father, was drafted in the 1st round of the 2013 MLB draft by the Chicago White Sox. He was the 2019 American League Batting champion. He founded a charity, Andersons’ League of Leaders, in his hometown of Tuscaloosa and the Southside of Chicago in response to black youths being disproportionately affected by gun violence.
  • Mack Wilds (Tristan Mack Wilds), a father, is a singer, actor and producer from Staten Island. He landed his breakout role of Michael on HBO’s The Wire in 2006. His debut album New York: A Love Story, was nominated for a Grammy in 2014.

Viewers can tune into episodes of Head In The Game from Rob’s newly launched ID on Identifi: http://www.weidentifi.com/id/robhillsr

The official trailer can be viewed here:

https://www.weidentifi.com/series/4/71

Viewers can join the conversation on social media by using #Headinthegame and follow @RobHillSr on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest updates, and @HeadinTheGameSeries on Instagram.

Head In the Game is produced for new streaming platform Identifi (http://www.weidentifi.com) by Lately Early Productions. Rodney Rikai and Rob Hill Sr. Are Executive Producers.

About Rob Hill Sr.

Rob Hill Sr., affectionately known as the “Heart Healer,” is an author, a proud Navy veteran, and entrepreneur originally from Chesapeake, Virginia. Rob is highly regarded internationally as a speaker on relationships, purpose-filled living, and community organizing. His writing has become a staple in the lives of those ready to live with purpose, passion, and principle. As he says, “We are all one choice away from a completely different life.” His six books—About Something Real, For Single People, I Got You, Truce,     The Missing Piece, and     Hope For Love—and further information about this “spirit on a mission” are available at http://www.babuco.shop    

About Lately Early Productions

Lately Early Productions is a leading Creative Ideation and Production company focused on creating lifestyle content, unscripted and scripted, for multi-cultural millennial men. In addition to content ideation, Lately Early provides a platform for meaningful authentic discussions for modern men in everyday life. The company was created by award winning New Jersey native, Rodney Rikai.

Learn more at http://www.LatelyEarly.com

About Identifi

Identifi is a free OTT entertainment service designed with Creators at the heart of the experience. Identifi partners with Creators – from pro athletes to artists and cultural influencers – producing and distributing authentic and premium entertainment for a groundbreaking content service. The new platform and model restores power of the narrative and content to Creators for richer experiences with their fans. Identifi is the ultimate digital identity for Creators who are producing entertainment tailor made to Identifi with their fans.

Together… WE: ID.

Learn more at http://www.weidentifi.com

FOR INQUIRIES:

Media related to Rob Hill Sr. & Lately Early – Rodney Rikai, Media@LatelyEarly.com

Media related to Identifi – Khaila Locke-Stewart, media@teamidentifi.com

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Motivational Speaker and Author Omar L. Harris to present at Leading Through Faith and Love Virtual Retreat January 14-21, 2021


Author, Coach and Servant Leader Omar L. Harris is the Day One Guest Speaker at the 2021 Leading Through Faith and Love Virtual Retreat Jan 14-17

“As a leader, having humility versus ego to say what you know, what you think you know, and what you don’t know can help build dynamic teams and success.” – Omar L. Harris, Motivational Speaker, Author, Coach and Former GM at Leading Through Faith and Love Virtual Retreat

Motivational Speaker, Author (“The Servant Leader’s Manifesto“), Former GM (GSK and Allergan), and Intent Consulting Founder Omar L. Harris will share personal development and leadership success tips as the Day One Guest Speaker at the 2021 Leading Through Faith and Love Virtual Retreat this January 14-21. During a time when many are setting personal goals for the new year, anyone can gain success tips by accessing this inspiring presentation at no cost here:

VIRTUAL SUMMIT

Leading Through Faith and Love Virtual Retreat, January 14-17, 2021 (No cost)

PRESENTATION – access here:

Omar L. Harris – Day One Speaker

https://www.leadingbyfaithandlove.com/day-one-with-omar-l-harris/

PASSWORD: iamhumble

During this 1-hour presentation, Harris talks to Conference Host Bethany Trowbridge about thought-provoking insights for leading a life of “love, peace and prosperity,” including:

1. Why you should “get out of your own way, give yourself room to explore – and most importantly, be uncomfortable.”

2. “How to overcome fears that may be holding you back.”

3. “Why having humility versus ego driven leadership is best.”

4. “Why the more gratitude you express, the more grounded you become.”

5. “Why we have to be really patient and compassionate with each other because you never know what people are going through.”

Based on 20+ years of global pharmaceutical experience, Harris reveals first-hand insights about how to build on your strengths, focus on a higher purpose, and journal a gratitude list daily to succeed. In addition, Harris shares a thought-provoking exercise with four life-changing questions that Harris asks Executive Coaching Clients.

As the Bestselling Author of “The Servant Leader’s Manifesto” and “Leader Board: The DNA of High Performance Teams,” Harris emphasizes, “Having humility versus ego to say what you know, what you think you know, and what you don’t know can help build dynamic teams and success.”

And recently on WPXI NBC Pittsburgh, Harris discussed his career and top leadership tip; “If you want to be a better leader for others, start with yourself. Look at your mindset and make sure you’re more proactive and positive.” As a Florida A&M University BA/MBA graduate, Harris also explains how an internship at Pfizer in Brazil during college made him feel uncomfortable – and accelerated his development.

Along with this leadership presentation, Harris recently outlined 5 Ways to Lead with Love in 2021 in Real Leaders. In this story, Harris emphasizes, “Positive psychology, especially in the form of the strengths-based leadership movement, has been proven to deliver dramatic results for teams and organizations that have embraced them.”

At a time where restoring faith and leadership is so important, there is something for everyone in Omar L Harris’ Leading Through Faith and Love Virtual Retreat presentation to help kick off the new year with positive psychology and personal development success secrets.

BOOKS by Omar L Harris

The Servant Leader’s Manifesto (April 2020)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086Z7HSBT/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

Leader Board: The DNA of High Performance Teams (Leader Board Series) (2019)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QMJSMV3/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Leader+Board&qid=1555283815&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

MEDIA CONTACT:

Liz Kelly, 310-987-7207

ABOUT: Omar L. Harris (Charlotte, NC, born in Pittsburgh, PA) is an Award-Winning Bestselling Author of 4 books, Intent Consulting Founder, and Former GM (GSK and Allergan) with 20+ year global pharmaceutical executive experience (Pfizer, Merck, Schering Plough and more) on 4 continents. As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Business and Leadership Thought-Leader, Motivational Speaker and Entrepreneur, Harris is passionate about leading teams, high-performance coaching and inspiring future leaders today and tomorrow to adopt the servant leader mindset and stop toxic leadership behaviors. Harris’ 4 books include “The Servant Leader’s Manifesto” (2020), “Leader Board: The DNA of High Performance Teams” (2019), Co-Author of “From Authors to Entrepreneurs F.A.T.E.: The Personal Side of Indie Publishing” (2015) and “One Blood” fiction book (2011, pen name, Qwantu Amaru). Harris is a proud graduate of Florida A&M University’s BA/MBA program. His work has been featured on WPXI NBC Pittsburgh, Black News Channel, Thrive Global, CEO World Magazine, The Jewish Journal, Real Leaders, South Charlotte Weekly, Fast Leader Show Podcast, Young Upstarts, The Rebel Road Podcast, Human Capital Innovations (HCI) Podcast, Looking For And Podcast and more. As fun facts, Omar speaks 5 languages, plays 7 instruments, lived and worked on 4 continents and started his first company at the age of 7. https://www.omarlharris.com/ and https://www.intentconsultants.co/about

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International student from Jamaica and author Michael Lewis releases new self-help book, Bank on Self-Investment


Lewis’ debut self-help book.

“Encouraging, positive, and cleverly packaged investment advice.”—Kirkus Reviews

During the pandemic onset, countless Americans have been glued to their mobile banking apps, awaiting a stimulus check deposit. Now, some are constantly checking newsfeeds for updates on if for certain there will be a next payment—and if so, will it be greater than the prior two? For author Michael Lewis, self-assessment is the stimulus check the world needs to desire.

A bank account only grows in value when one deposits money into it, and such is the case when people invest in themselves. Even so, it’s intimidating to spend money without any guarantee that anything will be given in return. The knowledge of that risk may create such anxiety that leads people to avoid investing altogether. But if no effort is devoted to investing now, reaping any rewards down the line will be impossible. The decision to invest in one’s self follows the same principle. Success is not guaranteed, but one cannot grow as a person and increase their chances of succeeding in life unless they are willing to make an effort first.

Lewis masterfully explains the importance of this fresh concept in his innovative self-help book, Bank on Self-Investment: Belief Deposited—Triumph Withdrawn, A Stimulus Check for One’s Self. In Lewis’ judgment, the global economy can be strongly rebuilt if each person focuses on constructing their personal economy—and this can only be actualized by means of fervent self-investment.

Lewis explains that self-investment involves developing good habits and a positive, achievement-oriented attitude, cultivating positive traits, gaining clarity on each personal goal, and improving each step of the way to increase the likelihood of future success.

“The use of a financial analogy sets this self-help debut apart.”—Kirkus Reviews

In Bank on Self-Investment, Lewis inventively uses investment terms and jargon to create a useful financial analogy for readers to understand his approach to personal investment through goal-setting, self-reflection, and examination, identifying resources, developing assets, and more, in order to enjoy the “dividends” one’s effort brings them later in life. Through sections using financial terms including “depositing belief,” “withdrawing triumph,” “overdrafting on your potential,” and “acquiring developmental dividends,” Lewis skillfully imparts personal anecdotes, useful doctrines, insightful points, and an actionable exercise to create a uniquely engaging and fascinating guide to acquiring lucidity on one’s goals and self-worth.

“The book is not merely a well-executed analogy; it is also filled with sensible, practical counsel.”—Kirkus Reviews

Bank on Self-Investment teaches readers about why now is the right time to start investing in themselves, what it means to deposit positive qualities, like belief and hard work, and what one can gain by doing so; how anyone can make an incredible amount of progress toward their goals by developing their skills and taking their future seriously. Essentially, Lewis claims that without self-investment, people generally run the risk of failing to improve their life, leading to missed opportunities and regrets, or worse—a lack of motivation to chase their dreams.

A supremely enjoyable, manageable, and practical book, Bank on Self-Investment wisely shows that a person is like a bank account: One has to make the initial investment—and the sooner, the better. “The earlier you start investing in yourself, the more you will acquire developmental dividends, the more time your investment will have to generate interest, and the more life-changing your results will be,” Lewis said. In today’s volatile economy and uncertain future, it’s more important than ever to conduct individualized stimulus checks and recognize the value of envisioning ourselves as investment accounts. This book provides the tools to accomplish that. Lewis’ book is available for purchase on Amazon and on his website.

Michael D. Lewis is an entrepreneur and cultural enthusiast from Jamaica who obtained a Master of Arts degree in Cultural Studies from The University of West Indies, Mona. He has striven for academic and extracurricular excellence throughout his life, always desiring to make the most of his education and talents and truly living out his book’s premise. Michael is a recipient of the Jamaica Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence and is a Greenheart Ambassador Scholar. He is a current student at the College of the Albemarle in North Carolina, where he serves as a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success—the nation’s largest leadership honor society. This is Michael’s debut non-fiction published work.

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Author Anthony Green’s new book “Pick Up Your Own Damn Crutch!” is a stirring source of motivation in getting through life’s seemingly infinite trials


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Anthony Green, a man who has been an inspiration to the many people whose lives he has touched, has completed his new book “Pick Up Your Own Damn Crutch!”: a gripping and potent account of one man as he dealt with the challenges, mental and physical, that life gave him along the way.

Green writes, “Hi, readers. I am Tony ‘the Tiger’ Green. I have written this book, Pick Up Your Own Damn Crutch, for several reasons. It helps me work out mentally, the trials I have been through, allowing me to put in perspective regarding my life. There have been many good times in my life, and humorous times. I also hope my story will help others deal with their life trials, whether it is surgery/pain, mental illness/depression, or relationship/loneliness. I have always said, ‘Everyone is different, but we all have our strengths’.

Respecting yourself is very important. Life can be more joyous if you respect others for who they are and care for their needs. This will always make you feel better about yourself.

I believe God, our Creator, put each one of us here to write our own story. We are here in this wonderful world God had given us. We need to appreciate all and take care of the gifts that we have family, friends, and our environment and help lift those who are less fortunate.

You might wonder how I named this book. It starts with a trip to McDonald’s with Mom and her best friend Lani Collins. I was 7 years old. Mom and Papa were always telling me to be careful and take care of my things. They would say don’t depend on someone to help you!

They were a lot of old people who were there eating too and they kept watching us. When we were eating, Mom told me again to be careful with my crutches and don’t let them fall. After we ate and it was time to go, Mom told me again to get my crutches. When Mom and Lani reached the door, they looked back to make sure I was coming. As they looked, I dropped my crutches and said ‘Mom’! She yelled loud and everyone heard her say ‘Pick Up Your Own Damn Crutch!’ All the people were shocked and Lani ran out the door because she was embarrassed. Ha ha ha! It has always been one of my favorite stories. I laugh about all the time with my family.”

Published by Page Publishing, Anthony Green’s personal tale is a memoir shared to help anyone in the midst life’s struggles and aid in gaining inspiration to persevere through it all.

Readers who wish to experience this inspiring work can purchase “Pick Up Your Own Damn Crutch!” at bookstores everywhere or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

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2021 Marks 75th Anniversary Of Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda


A timeless classic in spiritual literature….If you really want to understand the infinite possibilities inherent in the field of consciousness, then read this book.” – Deepak Chopra, world-renowned author and expert in the field of mind-body healing

The book that helped pave the way for yoga’s proliferation in the West turns 75 this year—AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOGI by Paramahansa Yogananda, widely regarded as the father of yoga in the West. In continuous print since 1946, this critically acclaimed spiritual classic remains the go-to book for millions of seekers and yoga enthusiasts around the world.

AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOGI has captured the hearts and minds of people from fields as diverse as academia, business and popular culture—from Harvard’s Diana Eck to the Beatles’ George Harrison to Apple founder Steve Jobs, who gave instructions for the book to be gifted to all those attending his memorial service. Recognized around the world as a literary masterpiece, it has been translated into more than 50 languages, ranging from Icelandic to Kazakh.

Paramahansa Yogananda made an indelible impression on the spiritual landscape of the United States. Arriving in America in 1920 from his native India, he established Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) that same year. Throughout his ministry, he taught the underlying unity of all the great faith traditions—devoting himself to fostering greater harmony and cooperation among all religions, races and nationalities. He brought the knowledge of yoga and meditation to millions through his public lectures and writings, as well as through the many SRF meditation centers he established throughout the world. In 2014, an award-winning documentary about his life and work, AWAKE: The Life of Yogananda, was released in theaters.

In the preface to the book, W. Y. Evans-Wentz, author and translator of many classic works on yoga and the wisdom traditions of the East, writes: “As an eyewitness recountal of the extraordinary lives and powers of modern Hindu saints, the book has an importance both timely and timeless….His unusual life document is certainly one of the most revealing…of the spiritual wealth of India, ever to be published in the West.”

Author Jack Canfield, co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, whose own personal journey began by reading AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOGI, says, “You would be hard-pressed to find anyone on the spiritual path whose life has not been influenced by this profound work of literature.” In the 300-plus interviews conducted for the book American Veda, author Philip Goldberg found that AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOGI “prompted more Americans to explore Indian spirituality than any other text.”

The book is both a vivid account of an exceptional life and a profound introduction to the ancient science of yoga and its time-honored tradition of meditation. Yogananda devoted himself to writing the book following a 10-year period of lecturing in major cities in the United States and Europe (1925-1935) and a return trip to India in 1935-1936. He did most of his writing at the coastal hermitage of SRF in Encinitas, CA, as well as at his retreat in the California desert, and at the Los Angeles international headquarters of SRF, drawing from the 25 years he had spent gathering facts and verifying stories about the many saints he met during his early years in India.

With engaging candor, warmth and wit, Yogananda chronicles his profound encounters with India’s myriad saints and sages on his youthful search for an illumined teacher, 10 years of training in the hermitage of the revered yoga master Swami Sri Yukteswar, and the 30 years he lived and taught in America. He also recounts his meetings with Mahatma Gandhi, Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the Catholic stigmatic Therese Neumann, and many others.

AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOGI is published by Self-Realization Fellowship, and is available in mass-market paperback, quality paperback, hardcover, and eBook, as well as in an unabridged audio edition read by Academy Award® winner Sir Ben Kingsley.

For more information about Paramahansa Yogananda, Autobiography of a Yogi, and other books and recordings published by Self-Realization Fellowship, please visit: https://www.yogananda.org

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