JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
Carl Mathis, author of Life is What You Make It: Seven Steps to Moving Forward
(Tate Publishing)

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.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Life is What You Make It: Seven Steps to Moving Forward?

Carl Mathis: I must say that this was not in my immediate plan to write a book, but, just the thought of being able to put your thoughts down on paper in a way that could Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Carl Mathis, author of Life is What You Make It: Seven Steps to Moving Forward →