About the author CARL MATHIS |
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Innovator. Trendsetter. Author and entrepreneur. These are just a few words to describe Carl Mathis. While some may know him as a minister and a teacher, others have become fond of him through his written works, Life is What You Make It: Build a Better Life for You and Your Family and Life is What You Make It: Seven Steps to Moving Forward. Triumphing over his fair share of troubles and struggles, his purpose is to encourage people nationwide to live life to the fullest, no matter what obstacles stack up against them.
After the sudden passing of his wife in 2005, Mathis was faced with the challenge of raising three boys on his own. Pressing through the pain and managing the burden of being both a mother and a father, he authored many inspirational articles in publications, such as The Royal Chronicle, as well as his books, Life is What You Make It.
Mathis currently serves as a minister at Holy Ghost Tabernacle Ministries in Goulds, Fl. and is furthering his theological studies through the National Alliances of Progressive Churches. In a time where so many people have chosen to give up or give in, Mathis offers a season for hope to all he encounters. For speaking engagements or to find out more about Carl Mathis, visit www.carlmathis.com or email info@carlmathis.com. |
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Carl Mathis wasn't prepared for the devastation the loss of his wife would bring to his life. He soon found himself grieving, struggling to make ends meet, and trying to raise his sons, who were also dealing with personal turmoil from the loss of their mother. After months of waiting for someone to rescue him, Carl had to face the inevitable truth--no one was coming. He realized that if he wanted out of the mess his life was becoming, he was going to have to do it himself. Join new author Carl Mathis in this motivational story about one man's struggle to put his life back together. Life Is What You Make It will teach you how to overcome any crippling situation you find yourself in and stimulate personal and spiritual growth by accepting the situation, taking responsibility, conditioning your mind, choosing to make right decisions, building a team, believing, and defining the new normal. |
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Intresting facts about Life is what you make it - Seven Steps to Moving Forward
It’s not often that someone uses their struggles and shortcomings as stepping stones to better their future. But in Life is What You Make It –seven steps to moving forward, author Carl Mathis offers, nor accepts, any excuses. This book will not only deal with your past personal fears and failures, but it will make you mentally responsible for your future decisions. Moving forward, Mathis argues that how your life is defined is controlled by one person—you! As you turn the pages, you come closer to writing the next chapter of your life, which should be one of prosperity and overflow. Life is what you make it—what life will you make?
“Life Is What You Make It teaches life lessons and would be
a great read for people of all ages who are seeking inspiration
and motivation. Carl speaks with a voice of experience.”
—Deena Marie Beresford,
Director of Library Service, Academic Institution
It took me one sitting to read Carl Mathis' book LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT, and not just because it is an easy read. The main reason is because it was hard to stop. C. A. Webb "Conversations Book Club" |
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| Excerpts from Life is what you make it - Seven Steps to Moving Forward |
Researchers believe that if you hold on to negative feelings, sad emotions, or depressing memories, there is a possibility that you could reshape the human cell to the point where your thoughts of the past have a negative effect on your physical health.
Hanging on to negative past events is a process that can destroy your life in ways you’re not even aware of. Ask yourself these questions:
Do the negative things you hang on to serve you any purpose?
Do they help you move forward?
Do they work in your favor in any way?
If you said no to any or all of the above, then tell yourself this: This emotion/feeling doesn’t help me, so I’m letting it go and focusing on what is important. Then begin focusing on what you want next, focus on what is important and what can improve your life. This is a simple process that gets the mind moving in a new direction, and you
stop building negative energy created from the negative events/emotions, which only attracts more negative situations. When you begin focusing on more positive things, you begin attracting positive situations.
Where do I want to go now, and how do I plan to get there? |
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"LIFE is What You Make It: seven steps to moving forward" will be an asset to any readers' library. The reader will easily identify with his struggles and come away with the motivation that although bad things happen to good people, there is hope.
Pamela R. Jeffers: Harvest Times Magazine
This is an excellent book to read if you need motivation for anything: weight loss, smoking, any addictions, but as a general “good feeling” book. There are so many excellent messages throughout the chapters. And the best par t, it is such easy and fast reading!
Anita Finley: Boomer Times Magazine
After reading Life Is What You Make It, I have discovered that after a loss or tragedy that a person can become victorious by reclaiming their life. The author is living proof of this and of the seven steps within this book. I recommend this inspirational and motivational book to others.
Teresa Beasley
APOOO BookClub
I was impressed with his philosophy of how to face your situations head on and not let negativity define you. All in all Mr. Mathis has written an inspiring book and I recommend it to all who need motivation. Good work Mr. Carl Mathis.
Literary Wonders! "Literary Wonders!"
This is an excellent book full of life lessons that keeps your attention from beginning to end. Carl Mathis uses his own personal story as a testimony of how you will overcome your struggles when you have God on your side. This book is short and sweet; it doesn't drag on, and it is an easy read. If you have lost all hope because of your current situation, or you need a little encouragement and inspiration to keep moving forward, get this book - it is truly a blessing to all who read it!
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