What’s In Stubborn Truths?
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Why Matters
Chapter 2 - Serendipity Tingles
Chapter 3 - It Won’t Make You Happy
Chapter 4 - Life Bucks
Chapter 5 - A Touch Of Faith
Chapter 6 - A Worthy Goal
Chapter 7 - Be Of Use
Chapter 8 - Is It Too Late?
Chapter 9 - Fail Forward
Chapter 10 - Action Is Everything
Chapter 11 - The Real Enemy Is Fear
Chapter 12 - Obstacles
Chapter 13 - Big Change
Chapter 14 - The Learned Habit
Chapter 15 - Life Itself
Conclusion
The Framework
Each chapter contains a true short story, although I’ve taken liberty of changing names and altering other facts, which demonstrates a moment when I learned a stubborn truth.
Stubborn Truth
Each chapter offers the stubborn truth in concise language, in case you just want to skip to the bottom line.
Micro-Bios
Each chapter contains quotes from famous people to help illustrate the point. Then at the end, I share a mini-bio for every person quoted. Here’s an example:
Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910)
Russian Writer
Born in Russia, Leo Tolstoy grew up to become an author and master of realistic fiction, as well as one of the world's greatest novelists. He is best known for his two longest works, War And Peace and Anna Karenina, which are commonly regarded as among the finest novels ever written. Later in life, Tolstoy also achieved fame as a moral and religious teacher. His writings have been described as not just a works of art, but more akin to a “piece of life.” A fellow writer commented that if the world could write itself, “it would write like Tolstoy.” For almost all who knew him and read his works, Leo Tolstoy was not just one of the greatest writers who ever lived, but a living symbol of the search for life’s meaning.
“A transcendent debut. Mike Kohler’s writing brings wisdom from the ages to the modern world.”
— David Jahr, award-winning public relations consultant, ESPY Award Nominee
About
Mike Kohler
It started with a desire to pass down wisdom to my children. In my 25-year career, I’ve obtained tremendous amounts of book, and practical, knowledge about the body, healthcare and our legal system. Yet, I remain on a journey to collect the stubborn truths and wisdom that apply to every day life, so readers can excel at any endeavor. I’m a husband and father, a Registered Nurse, former hospital Chief Operating Officer, and now an attorney who assists other healthcare professionals and their families with challenges requiring legal solutions. I believe every challenge has a solution, and often the answers lie with those who have gone before us. I look for clues from the best thinkers, and apply the wisdom to current circumstances. And wisdom, taken to heart, can become one's own truth. I would never tell you that I have all the answers, but I do know those answers exist, and this book is his attempt to join you in your never ending search.
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University of Texas Health Science Center - Bachelors of Nursing
Texas Southern University - Thurgood School of Law - Juris Doctorate
Emerus Heath System — Regional Chief Operating Officer
Owner, Houston area law practice specializing in health care law and trial law
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Reside outside of Houston, Texas on rural property with cows, horses, dogs, cats and chickens.
Married 25 years, with three adult children.
Volunteer, Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo for more than 25 years.
