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When he was 18, Michael quit his speech class and swore he would never take the stage again after a humiliating presentation. Today, Michael is a Game-Changing speaker and Best-Selling author who has impacted thousands of people with his message of resilience
From students, to athletes, to leaders, to business professionals, Michael motivates audiences to take personal responsibility for their lives, reconnect to their purpose, and cultivate success in every aspect of their lives. As a child, he immigrated to the United States just before the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War and is the grandson of a ‘Siege of Leningrad’ and Dachau camp survivor. Michael's talent for story-telling and his success principles motivate and empower audiences to smash fears, limitations, and passive, excuse-oriented mindsets. He reveals how the personal choices we make, the attitudes we carry, and the principles we choose to live by, determine the success & quality of our lives. 

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COMING OCTOBER 2023
THIS IS WHY I'M HERE:
A practical guide to discovering your purpose and nurturing your dreams


"The instruction manual for student success" 
"This is why I'm Here" helps students turn Self-Hate into Self-Love, Self-Doubt into Self-Confidence, and Self-Sabotage into 
Self-Improvement
High school students often grapple with questions about their identity, interests, and future goals. The
re is constant pressure to perform academically and socially and have their lives figured out. Many teens experience stress, anxiety, and even depression during high school. Deciding on potential career paths, college choices, future aspirations all while trying to handle problems at home and fitting in at school can be exhausting and overwhelming. 
Michael knows, because Michael has been there. In this book full of personal stories, anecdotes, and motivation, Michael takes his readers on a humorous  journey through his own experiences, setbacks, failures, and battles with depression as a high school student and in the years that followed. 
This book is an inspiring manual for better living that will teach students how to navigate life, discover their purpose, and nurture their dreams. It's the ultimate guidebook for student success! 

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"I am so glad I was able to make it to the event! I was transformed by your message, I needed it, the world needs to hear it. Authentic & Powerful!" 
-BPA Student

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Michael's Best-selling Inspirational Novels

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