11 Declarations to an extraordinary life!
Inside “The Mount of Olives”
The Mount of Olives takes readers for an emotional ride through the life of a young Roman boy who’s search for better becomes a discovery of something extraordinary.
Through his journey, he learns the following principles to Extraordinary living:
1. Words spoken, set life in motion.
2. Live with the end in mind.
3. In all things, be filled with gratitude.
4. Each day, give of yourself more than you ever have before.
5. Blame no one but yourself.
6. Develop a burning desire.
7. You must take action.
8. Always persist.
9. You are a creature of habit.
10. Love will set you free.
11. You must choose to believe!
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Michael was born in Soviet Russia and came to the United states at two years old with his parents and siblings as a political refugee. He is the grandson of a ‘Siege of Leningrad’ and Dachau camp survivor.
He grew up in the small town of Washougal, near Portland Oregon, and still calls the area his home.
Today, Michael is an author and a speaker, sharing his experience in will-power, mindset, and motivation, to inspire others to “Stay Alive All Your Life,” using 11 of life’s most valuable principles as written in the story from his book.