About the Author

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About the Author

About the Author

As a young man I was driven by the desire to succeed and was never satisfied with the status quo. I have always been a prolific studier, constantly asking questions and looking for answers. In my 20’s and 30’s I attended university and undertook studies in human sciences, including psychology, philosophy, mechanical, journalism and astro-physics. Because I was always searching for my purpose in life I also studied theology at tertiary full time level and gained certification in other areas of diverse spirituality.

Before the age of 30 I had also been a millionaire twice, but lost all I had worked for. I repeated that scenario in the 2008 global financial crash! But I set goals, got back to work and succeeded again.

I succeeded in business but not in my personal life. I’ve been engaged twice, have had a further two unsuccessful marriages, and had become a solo-dad. However, I have lived through the pain, difficulties, brokenness and trauma of the journey and bounced back. I have recovered from many forms of addiction and been through successive types of rehabilitation institutions. Today I am successful, fit, healthy, resilient and I live with hope and a love for life. In short, I am living my prime.

In my 40’s I resumed my studies, graduating in the area of mental health and addictions. I am a qualified recovery coach, group facilitator and supervising facilitator. I have papers in acute trauma care, suicide and self-harm prevention, de-escalation, physical health, the science of nutrition, and alternative health therapies. I am also a qualified personal trainer.

I have always had a desire to help others. Through my personal journey and my extensive studies, I have a wealth of knowledge and experience about the path to recovery and how to renew hope. I have mastered the art of using my addictive nature to my favor, this took me decades, even generations and I have to date six wonderful grandchildren, so my hope is that you do not have to go where I have been, I am still surprised I survived it! My primary purpose in writing this book is to educate people through what I have learned, to enable others to recover and go on to live successful and complete lives, and to find their unique and individual purpose in life.

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