John H. Clark III, a renowned optimistic realist and researcher, has been studying optimism and personal life leadership principles for over 25 years. A veteran, author, father, husband, and passionate personal coach for many successful people, John has created a legacy of enlightenment. In The Ideal, he takes the mystery out of self-improvement and sets aside the clichés of most self-help books. Revealing simple but practical truths, John demonstrates how readers can improve their lives by simply focusing on things that matter more than anything: themselves. More than half the book is dedicated to giving you specific knowledge and precise steps to understand and accept the tremendous power of your existing self. Brilliantly deconstructing the word "Ideal" into smaller component words with various but complementary meanings (I, Id, Idea, Deal, Ideal), he explains how each word contributes to your self-knowledge. In a simple, self-questioning, workbook format, he asks readers to examine themselves, their strengths, and their priorities to solve their problems, transform their situations, accomplish their goals, and lead happy, fulfilling lives. The color edition of the book is absolutely gorgeous, with eye-catching font and beautiful, breathtaking snapshots that complement the powerful truths within. Whether you are seeking additional money, better relationships, improved health, or any other tangible asset, The Ideal is literally a real-life guide to your next level of achievement. The Ideal provides the knowledge and the navigation tools so that you can say with William Henley in Invictus, "I am the master of my fate, the captain of my soul." (With Foreword by Dr. A. Moorin)
Author Biography:
An innovative business manager and retired naval officer, John is fascinated by leaders and organizations that make the greatest impact within their organizational culture and within the "real" world - people who "get it." Over the course of his life as a military leader, corporate mentor, and innovative content creator, John has discovered a wealth of insight about how we think, act and communicate within our respective work/life environments. As a career naval officer, mentor, educator, and optimistic realist, he has devoted his life to sharing insights to assist in our quests to become better at what we all do - live @ work! An optimist with a penchant for writing about realistic solutions to the challenges of everyday life, John is the author of 3 books: a leadership-development insider, The Ideal: Your guide to An Ideal Life, a teen-focused guide, Getting Out: Expert Advice for Today's Teens, and the Christian-based book, God's Heartbeat: A Powerful Premise for Leading a Christian Life. He delivers a unique and refreshing point of view to life's seemingly overwhelming situations. Through books, blogs, and everyday conversation, John's message resonates with an empowering blend of ideals that enrich, uplift, and authorize people to set and achieve goals far beyond current mindsets. An engaged community advocate and authentic leader, his trademarked phrase is a winner: Accept. Adapt. Achieve! (R)
