This morning, we have a nonfiction, business, motivational self help book our book blitz spotlight!  Check out Earn a Blackbelt In...An Average Guy's Guide to Life by Robert Nichols, learn about about the author & enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway too!

 

An Average Guy's Guide to Life

 

Nonficiton / Business

Date Published: Apr 27, 2022

Publisher: Elite Publications

 

 

 

First and foremost, I am not an expert on any of the topics discussed in this book. Hell, this is my first book so I don’t know if I’m much of a writer either. I’m an average everyday person like most. Second, this isn't a book about martial arts. Sorry if it comes as a surprise given the title, and a surprise because, yes, that is what I do for a living. I am a martial arts instructor. I've been training for more than 30 years and running a school for more than 20. I have black belts, accolades, hall of fame inductions, trophies, and all of that. But, to be honest, so do a lot of instructors. So you're probably thinking "what is this book about?"

Well, I will completely admit, I’ve made a lot of mistakes and screwed up a lot of things. But I think one thing that I’ve been fortunate with is that I’m pretty good about learning from those mistakes. So I guess that’s kind of the point of this book; from an average guy's point of view. Yes, I've spent years teaching martial arts, and that comes with the responsibility of motivating others. In this book, I'll be telling stories that inspire others to strive harder and achieve more. That's what a  good instructor does, in my opinion. We must be willing to admit that we don't know everything and that there is still a lot to learn, especially when we might fail. I'm not necessarily referring to punching and kicking. I'm referring to your efforts to better yourself as a person; learning about how to educate, lead, read people, and motivate others.

So relax and get ready to have a one-on-one conversation with me. Yes, this is a conversation between two people rather than a book. This is not me telling you how to live your life as you read these pages. Rather, as you hear about my life, you can be reflective and have ideas about your own. Order your copy of Earn A Blackbelt In...An Average Guy's Guide to Life today.

 

About the Author

I'm New Jersey born and raised. I've been studying martial arts for over 30 years and have been running my martial arts school, Union UTA Martial Arts for over 20 years. One thing you should know about me is that I'm just an average guy...and I'm more passionate about learning and teaching now than I've ever been.

I'm a multiple time inductee of the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame. I'm so thankful for the many opportunities I've had. In 2017 I partnered with SAMI Combat Systems international to have the 1st SAMICS school in the Western Hemisphere.

I'm an avid motorcycle rider and I love to travel. I live with my wife and teenage daughter in western NJ, I'm an active member in the community, plus I believe deeply in the value of martial arts training as a vehicle for self-improvement.

See. I'm just an average, everyday guy and I wrote this book Earn A Blackbelt In...An Average Guy's Guide to Life because I truly believe that my stories of failing, winning, failing and winning over and over again will inspire you on your journey.

As such, I'm excited to meet you and motivate you with this book on not necessarily how you earn that black belt, but why you should earn that black belt. Who knows, maybe after this book some might consider me an expert, but I certainly don’t.

I hope you get as much out of my book as I did writing it!

 

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The Tacos and Chocolate Diet: How to Live A Bold, Adventurous, And Intentional Life

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I want you to find joy. I want you to live the best life you can live. Most of all, I want to help you accomplish both of these. In The Tacos and Chocolate Diet it’s my goal to generate hope, inspire action, and remind you to start making the important things important - starting with YOU. Everything you're looking for can be attained with the action plan inside these pages. Everything comes down to you. I wrote this book to help people start living a bold, adventurous, and intentional life. That’s what we all want, right? We want to live on purpose. We want to make a small change that helps us start living the life we want. Let's get started living life to its fullest. Don’t be confused by the title. This is not a book to help you lose weight. The Tacos and Chocolate Diet is about taking action to live your best life. And I'll be there, right along with you.

 

 

The Tacos and Chocolate Diet Offers Readers Insights and Reminders for Intentional Living. For many years, I have read work from and listened to many well-known motivational speakers and inspirational "coaches"--all in that elusive effort to live life to the fullest. I have tried to "win the day", set up detailed morning routines, and spent many years making lists, journaling, and planning my days to "change the direction of my life." The title of this book brought a smile---but I wasn't sure what it would actually offer that I haven't already read, tried (and failed) at some point. After a few pages, the author pulled me into his story: the real who he is, why he is and how he found his path to happiness. While he references many of the same thoughts and familiar ideas (like creating mornings and Mel Robbins' 5 Second Rule), he offers many insights into his own experiences, personal feelings, struggles, challenges, and successes. Just like finding balance with a chocolate and taco diet--he really offers strong reminders for readers that intentional living and happiness manifest differently for everyone. 

 

Not a Guidebook--Yet I Think it Is. The author doesn't intend a self-help guidebook or plan--but, he sets a very simple, direct groundwork that readers can certainly take away for personal use. Choosing to make the important things important in your life seems obvious--but, the concept and value of starting with You hit home for me as the author told his story. From setting priorities, challenging comfort zones, finding faith, and creating a routine/life that works for the individual--the author touches on many of the skills and realizations that readers need to move toward a more adventurous, intentional life. Sometimes the best self-help is realizing that you aren't alone--and gaining a real-world perspective from another real-world person. 

 

Would I Recommend The Tacos and Chocolate Diet by Drew Myers?   For readers interested in intentional living--and finding a path to living life to the fullest--but feeling a bit tired and let down by the processes--this book may be just what you need to give the whole thing one more try. Myers writes with a very conversational, memoir-style tone--dotted with humor and filled with honesty and real-life. I enjoyed the book--and will revisit some of the author's thoughts as I re-work my own path toward happiness. 

 

 

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5 Winners!! e-Book Signed Hardcover “Be Bold” T-Shirt Audiobook Neurographic Art Postcards Live on Purpose Challenge Coin “Be Bold” Coffee Mug $100 donation to a non-profit of their choice How to enter – Fill out the form below. Must be 18+ Continental US address to win.

Today, I have a leadership & motivational self help book in our book spotlight!  Check out Virtual Leadership & learn about the author.

 

Business, Leadership & motivational

Date Published: Nov 3, 2020

Publisher: Lucid Books Publishing

How do you lead employees well when you don't physically work with them?

  In Virtual Leadership, Bart Banfield simplifies the complexities of working and leading in a twenty-first-century remote work environment. Through these pages, you will learn:

- How to influence those you lead in a virtual work environment

- Why change within the workplace is inevitable

- The benefits of health and wellness in the virtual work environment

- How to create a culture of coaching within your organization

- Why self-awareness matters and makes you a better virtual leader

 

The world's workforce is changing rapidly, and businesses must evolve or risk getting passed by. Virtual Leadership will show you concrete principles of effective leadership for the twenty-first century.

 

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About the Author

Bart Banfield is the superintendent of EPIC Charter Schools, the largest public school in the state of Oklahoma, and one of the largest virtual schools in the United States. Since becoming Oklahoma’s youngest public school superintendent at the age of twenty-seven, Bart has been a pioneer, innovator, and leader in the virtual learning-work environment. Bart has been a public school educator for over twenty years and holds a Master’s Degree in Education Administration from East Central University. Bart has been happily married to his wife Jennifer for twenty-four years and they share three children (Bo, Jake, & Bryn) together.

 

 

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