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Preface:

“The conqueror and king in each one of us is the knower of truth. Let the knower awaken in us and drive the horses of the mind, emotions, and physical body on the pathway which that king has chosen.”

— George S. Arundale; Theosophist, Author

As I sit here with the intention of writing this, the introduction to my first book, I’m keenly aware of the implications of the title: Positive Thinking is for Sissies. In the past I’ve considered myself to be, at times, a contrarian and at other times a risk taker. Most times I am one who is not afraid to speak his mind regardless of whether or not my mind is “politically correct.” Therefore, my mind has not always been my best ally, you follow? Over my lifetime I wonder just how many friends I could’ve won over if I’d only kept my big mouth shut! Then again, perhaps I haven’t really wanted friends who only wanted my big mouth to say the things their ears only wanted to hear.

This is my forewarning to audiences that I’m not a typical motivational speaker. I’m more a transformational speaker and coach. By definition, I’m more interested in getting results and not so much vested in whether an audience or client likes me or even agrees with what I have to say. In taking this position, I’ve found that those who actually achieve the results they seek after hearing me and allowing me to challenge them, end up liking me after all. I’ve also found that it affords me the luxury of being able to appease my mind and my big mouth!

It is no accident that I’m a transformational coach. It fits my authentic personality and allows me to seek and speak truth – at least, the truth as I see it. By and large, most people appreciate the truth, even if it smacks them upside the head. In fact, I tend to attract the perfect clientele; those who are looking to get smacked! Now, I don’t know if you’re holding this book right now because you are one who is looking to get smacked, if it’s because you want different results, or if it’s because the book’s title pissed you off enough to buy it. If it’s the latter, be assured that it is not my intention to piss you off. I fully realize the popularity of the idea of “positive thinking” and I do not discount its validity. But, I also recognize the wave of sissification that has swept the culture of wannabe achievers and success seekers! From my coach’s view of things, there is a growing brotherhood and sisterhood of sissyhood! These brothers and sisters represent the large majority who maintain their status as wannabes and seekers indefinitely; never quite reaching the destination they’re after. The question you need to ask is this: Have I become sissified? Are you willing to look at yourself square in the mirror in order to make powerful and profound changes that will affect you permanently (the way of the warrior), or would you rather use tactics and strategies like positive thinking to affect you temporarily (the way of the sissy)?