It has been said that the ability to communicate on a meaningful level is perhaps the single most important criterium that sets human beings apart from our fellow creatures. It’s what allows us to convey information and intricate concepts; it’s the conduit for art, music and culture. It facilitates big ideas which, today, are made even bigger by the collaborative and interactive nature of our world: we are, it seems, heading toward becoming a matrix of combined potential, each brain like a single cell in a massive neural network.

So join with me as we enter waters that are both deep and, at times, uncharted. It’s my hope that Billion Dollar Communication Skills will help you become a better speaker, listener, writer and thinker. But more than that, I hope it will kickstart your journey to maximizing your true potential—and unveil what we can do when we reach for the stars.

In Living Young Dying Old, John A. Brink invites you on a transformative journey into the heart of modern biomedicine. As we stand on the brink of revolutionary health and wellness discoveries, one truth becomes clear: the key to a vibrant, youthful life doesn't reside in mythical complexities but in the harmonious interplay between our genetics, environment, and daily decisions.

Dive deep into the intricate dance of our molecular biology and uncover the profound impact of our everyday choices. Brink's insightful exploration reveals how today's actions can not only enhance our personal well-being but also shape the health and vitality of future generations.

Prepare to be inspired, informed, and empowered. Living Young Dying Old is more than just a book—it's a blueprint for living a life full of energy, purpose, and longevity. Join John in embracing a future where thriving at any age is not just a possibility, but a reality you deserve.

Although passion is often said to be essential for living a meaningful life, it is a slippery concept, encompassing everything from desire and identity to self-knowledge and, ultimately, happiness. But what exactly is passion? How do we identify it? How can we find it and nurture it? How do we harness it so that we can live our most extraordinary life? And what might that life look like? In his third book, Finding Your Passion, Living the Dream, entrepreneur and forest-industry disruptor John A. Brink delves deeply into his well of experience to answer these questions. John has been driven and guided by passion all his life, from the difficult early years in his native Holland to his emigration, at age 25, to Prince George, British Columbia, with no grasp of English and only $25.47 to his name. This is a man who embodies passion in everything he does, from running his many businesses and advising the government of British Columbia on forestry policy to pursuing his outside interests - competitive body building, dressage riding, and philanthropy, to name a few. John lives by a specific credo: that attitude + passion + work ethic will inevitably lead to success. All three elements are vitally important - but passion is the "mother sauce," the base that makes all the rest possible. In this remarkable book, John uncovers the meaning of passion and explores how making it central to your life will unlock your true potential, leading to happiness, satisfaction, and - however you define it - success.