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John O'Leary

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St. Louis, The United States

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https://www.JohnOLearyInspires.com

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Nonfiction, Self Help, Business

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Once expected to die, today John O'Leary teaches others how to truly live. As an internationally acclaimed speaker, bestselling author, and podcast host, John helps hundreds of thousands of people to live inspired each year, sharing his insights and inspiring message with emotional storytelling and unexpected humor. He is the founder of Rising Above, a lifestyle organization helping people and companies live an inspired life, and the author of the #1 national bestseller, On Fire. John inspires countless more through his weekly Monday Motivation essays, Live Inspired Podcast episodes, and exclusive membership community. He lives with his wife and four children in St. Louis, Missouri.

John's second book IN AWE publishes 5/5/2020. ...more

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Having just finished In Awe, I am "in awe" of all of the stories that you share that just seem to work together so beautifully to illustrate a point you are making or bring the "sense" to life. How do you keep track of all of these stories and go about deciding which ones to include?

John O'Leary Thanks for the question and positive feedback! For me it happens a few different ways. I have written a weekly essay for about ten years. These tend t…moreThanks for the question and positive feedback! For me it happens a few different ways. I have written a weekly essay for about ten years. These tend to be meaningful interactions I have that represent a deeper truth about living inspired. Many of the stories in the book were first shared as one of these essays. Once I get clear on my book topic, I begin to reflect on past essays to discern which to include... but also what you see grows. As I begin to pour into writing a book, I begin to see the world through that lens, and so (1) more stories naturally present themselves (2) I invite folks onto my podcast who relate to a specific topic within my book so they can share insight / perspective from their story... make sense? All of this to say, it is a long process that only works when you love what you do, have an amazing team... and lots and lots of patience ;) Thanks for the question! J(less)

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Thank you for writing your books (and doing your podcasts)! I am grateful that you survived the accident and have been able to touch so many lives. I was wondering what was the inspiration for the title of the book "In Awe". I really like the theme of childlike wonder. Who are some of your favorite authors?

John O'Leary In awe... the inspiration behind the book and the title is my children. Watching the way they approach the world... and realizing that if we all could…moreIn awe... the inspiration behind the book and the title is my children. Watching the way they approach the world... and realizing that if we all could approach our own lives, our work, our challenges more like children (in awe!!) - how much richer our lives would be. Two of my favorite authors: Henri Nouwen, Viktor Frankl. Thanks for the question, Amy!(less)

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	On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life 4.41 avg rating — 4,190 ratings — published 2016 — 26 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy 4.48 avg rating — 628 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	You Matter.: Learning to Love Who You Really Are by Matthew Emerzian, Ken Blanchard (Contributor), John O'Leary (Goodreads Author) (Preface) 3.54 avg rating — 222 ratings — published 2020 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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5 Books to Shift Your Perspective

I was once expected to die. Today, I teach others how to truly live... It’s an odd, unlikely statement, and yet, it’s true.

You see, back in 2007, my parents wrote my story. The one in which I was burned on 100% of my body and was given less than a 1% chance to live. I didn’t think there was much of a story to tell – but the response to the book absolutely changed my life.

First, by realizing that w Read more of this blog post »

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“The number one joy indicator, the one thing that will predict whether someone feels joy in their life or not, is the practice of gratitude.”
― John O'Leary, On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life

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“The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire. —”
― John O'Leary, On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life

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“you can’t always choose the path that you walk in life, but you can always choose the manner in which you walk it.”
― John O'Leary, On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life

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