Michael D Anderson

Living Large Daily Tidbits, Volume 1 Michael D Anderson

In the middle of an extreme endurance event on a chilly October morning in 2011, Michael Anderson stood at the top of a mountain at Wintergreen Resort, located deep within the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, and had an epiphany: He had become disconnected from whom he was and from whom he was meant to be. He thought of his wife and how he had probably not been the greatest of men and husband to her. He thought of his father, who had passed away 5 years earlier, and how he had spent his entire life waiting to hear his father tell him he was proud of him. He thought of his mother, who was slowly deteriorating with dementia, and how he had missed growing up with her because he had left home at 18; he was saddened because his parents did not get to know his children like they had their other grandchildren. Michael thought of his children, one of which he had never met or had spoken to, and he thought of his friends and the people in his life that he had somehow wronged or hurt along the way. And he thought of himself and how he really didn't know who he was anymore. He contemplated jumping. "Who am I, really?" he asked out loud. After a few moments, amid the silence of the chaotic world around him, God answered. With the slight breeze that blew while he marveled at the colors of the fall foliage, Michael suddenly felt calm, content, and a sense of connection to all that he was disconnected from. He was overcome with gratitude as he made the decision to take back control of his life and to try and add value to the lives of others in any way he could. With a collection of witty and sometimes high-octane personal stories, superbly researched points, and some of the world's greatest quotes and sayings, Michael passionately adds value to your life by leading you on an empowering 30-day, self-reflecting journey in hopes that it will help you realize and then let go of what has been holding you back from your own personal success. Spinning a myriad of stories in a way that will both entertain and enlighten you, Michael's unforgettable storytelling quietly appeals to everyone, from teenagers to senior citizens, from athletes to couch potatoes, from entry level employees to the most accomplished executives. These daily tidbits are a sure fire, educational guide to helping you release the victor within, and help you dispose of the victim mentality so that you, too, can take control and live your most authentic life.