We can't be our best from too much grind. Have you forgotten about yourself while trying to be a best friend, partner, parent, or employee? Or have you been in a work environment that took more out of you than you got back? And is there a constant stream of incoming unpleasant news.

All this can feel like a grind. I woke up one day after quietly denying a lot of unhealthy stress that led to burnout and thought there must be a different way to do life than that; there must be a better way.

This book is a compilation of 72 easy-to-read, practical Insights on optimizing our human capital from my experiences in high-performance sport, a career in the financial sector, mindfulness, and positive psychology on how to experience more great and less grind

"I have enjoyed your weekly insights for many reasons. Besides being interesting, they are thought-provoking, healing, and prompt me to reflect on my life within this world we live in." - Susan Barker.

Great is better than grind. There is a better way, and that is why I wrote these Insights for you.

John worked in sales and leadership in the financial industry for 30 years. Additionally, John has completed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR, U. of Massachusetts), Foundations of Applied Mindfulness Meditation (U. of Toronto), and the Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (Flourishing Center, NY).

His adventures include:

Climbing Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro.

Two dog sledding trips to the Canadian Arctic.

Holding the world swim record for crossing Lake Ontario (51km).

The first-ever to swim from Christian Island to Collingwood, in Georgian Bay (32km).

John brings his experience in life, career, and adventure to help people do their life well through writing, speaking, and coaching.