How To Get Stronger, Healthier, And Happier At Any Stage Of Life
Date Published: 01-03-2025
Publisher: New Line Books
- 84 Easy-to-Follow Workouts: Each exercise is designed to be effective and accessible, whether you're new to fitness or looking to break through a plateau.
- Science-Backed Strategies: Learn the latest techniques from exercise science, longevity research, and neuroscience to get the most out of every workout.
- Stress Management and Habit Building: Discover practical tips to manage stress, form lasting healthy habits, and stay active even when life gets busy.
With clear, actionable advice that fits seamlessly into your daily routine, "Built to Last" takes the guesswork out of getting fit. This book isn't just about exercise-it's about creating a balanced, healthier lifestyle that empowers you to live your best life.
Your journey to becoming stronger, healthier, and happier starts now. Let "Built to Last" be your guide every step of the way.
Can you tell us a little about the process of getting this book published?
How did you come up with the idea and how did you start? A
book is always a multi-layered construct but in its most basic form it can be
boiled down to a relatively simple answer to a question. “Built To Last” is no
exception. Its seed rose from many conversations I have had with a close friend
and training partner over two years and it’s the answer to the question: “Why
is it so hard to get fit?”. Because of the background conversations the book’s
start was made before I even started thinking about writing it. Once I decided
to write it the question was: is there a structure to it that makes sense? Evidently there is and once
I had that the rest fell into place.
What surprised you most about getting your book published?
The
response I had from those who read the initial treatment. They found themselves
relating to it through their own experiences and that was a strong signal to me
that I actually had something strong here.
Tell us a little about what you do when you aren’t writing.
Writing
is an all-consuming task. When I am not writing I am researching, thinking
about writing or reading about writing (because the craft itself constantly
evolves). But when I do none of those things I am usually training. I have been
a martial artist since I was 13 and I still put in anywhere between 14 – 18
hours of training every week.
As a published author, what would you say was the most pivotal point of your writing life?
Realizing that the books I write have a
direct, measurable impact on people’s lives. I still remember the thrill I felt
when during the global financial crisis of 2008 I received an email from a
dentist who said that my book had saved his business. It’s immensely gratifying
but at the same time it makes you realize that you have a very real
responsibility to those who trust your book. Each time I write a book I do everything
I absolutely can to make sure that it is as useful as possible and as
accessible as possible.
Where do you get your best ideas and why do you think that is?
I get my best ideas by talking to people. It’s no accident. Every time
we talk to someone we access a database. Depending on the interaction we become
privy to a segment of the world and a point of view we don’t already have and
that helps broaden our horizons, enrich our knowledge and deepen our
understanding. I am naturally very reserved so extensive socializing and
connecting with others, even remotely and asynchronously, takes me out of my comfort
zone. I do it because it’s a humbling experience and it helps me feel connected
to the world.
What is the toughest criticism given to you as an author?
It
was a compliment by a reader who read “The Sniper Mind” – my
neuroscience-backed book on critical decision-making under pressure and wrote
an extensive, glowing review of it. She said “it’s not an easy read”. I spent
an enormous amount of time and energy trying to make it as accessible as
possible and I took it on board. I have since tried even harder to simplify the
way I explain complex subjects and ideas without dumbing them down.
What has been your best accomplishment as a writer?
Because
of my books I’ve been to 19 countries around the globe as a keynote speaker,
presenting to audiences from many different backgrounds. I think of myself as
that kid still, from Brisbane, who surfed on the weekends and dreamed of a
world out there that was so much bigger and fulfilling than what I was
experiencing at the time. The fact that I have had these experiences is
staggering to me and at times it feels almost like a dream.
How many unpublished and half-finished books do you have?
To date I have written 19 books. The number of books which I have got only to
that initial treatment where 40,000 – 50,000 words explore and explain the
topic is easily double that. Plus there have been those instances where I
started a book as a way of exploring the subject and realized that either there
was not enough material o make it to the end or that there was no way to say
something that has already been said, differently to justify a book. So, maybe,
at a guess; 50 – 60.
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