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The memoirstyle collection of poems and prayers was praised for its thoughtful reflections on faith, life philosophy and personal growth.
He's also a bestselling author. He's a husband, he's a proud dad, and he's out with a new book in which he shares decades of reflections. Poems and Prayers is the name of it, and it's out right now.
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The memoirstyle collection of poems and prayers was praised for its thoughtful reflections on faith, life philosophy and personal growth.
He's also a bestselling author. He's a husband, he's a proud dad, and he's out with a new book in which he shares decades of reflections. Poems and Prayers is the name of it, and it's out right now.
I love the book. I thought it was so thoughtful. It made me stop, reflect, and be more thoughtful about everything from faith to my own life philosophy in terms of getting after it or downshifting into a lower gear.
Well, I'm not surprised to hear that you were a writer because when I read Poems and Prayers, it was obvious it was a collection of poems and prayers from back when you were a teenager. I mean, you were like 18.
On page 77, there's a line that says: "There's a difference between a good man and a nice guy. A good man stands for certain ideals. And when those beliefs are contested, a good man is not a nice guy."
Covet nothing but your superior self. Seek transformation over transaction. Individuality over conformity. Recognize your inadequacies. Then make one step at a time in the right direction and endure.