#357 Brad Thor- Writing Bestselling Thrillers & Avoiding Deathbed Regrets

BRAD THOR is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-three thrillers, including DEAD FALL, BLACK ICE (ThrillerFix Best Thriller of the Year), NEAR DARK (one of Suspense Magazine's Best Books of the Year), BACKLASH (nominated for the Barry Award for Best Thriller of the Year), SPYMASTER ("One of the all-time best thriller novels" —The Washington Times), THE LAST PATRIOT (nominated Best Thriller of the Year by the International Thriller Writers Association), and BLOWBACK (one of the "Top 100 Killer Thrillers of All Time" —NPR). Brad is one of my all time favorite writers & on this episode he discusses: Avoiding deathbed regrets How Stoicism is influencing him How he continues to evolve and develop his writing  My new book, Masterpiece in Progress: A Daily Guide to a Life Well Crafted, is coming out on October 1st but you can pre-order it today! Pre-order HERE Find out more - MasterPieceInProgressBook.com Inside the pages of Masterpiece in Progress, you'll find 365 motivational passages, one for each day of the year, carefully designed to challenge, inspire, and create personal and professional evolution in your life. But that's not all! In Masterpiece in Progress, readers will find: 365 motivational passages: Daily insights to challenge, inspire, and instigate personal and professional evolution. Timeless wisdom: Life lessons that serve as the foundational stones for a future sculpted by dreams, authenticity, and unwavering passion. Practical tools & insights: A treasure trove of strategies tailored to awaken the dormant potential that rests within every individual. Masterpiece in Progress is more than a book; it's your daily companion in the art of living magnificently. Are you ready to begin crafting your masterpiece? The journey starts now. I've poured everything I have into this book, with the aim of making it your go-to resource in the art of living a magnificent life. Checkout what people are saying about the book: "Intensely positive and upbeat, Sean DeLaney crafts a master class in personal development. This book is about the art of AMPing up your life." - Frank Slootman, CEO, Snowflake and author of Amp It Up "The brilliance of Masterpiece in Progress is its ability to impact us all and in all aspects of our lives, whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, author, aspiring executive, parent, friend, coach or mentor. Sean's insights light your path as he delves deep, providing not just inspiration but tangible tools to help you craft the life you envision. A masterclass in self-growth and a must read." - Scott O'Neil, CEO, Merlin Entertainments and former CEO of Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils "Operating in some of the world's most challenging environments, I've seen firsthand the importance of grit, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Masterpiece in Progress embodies these principles, offering a roadmap to all who aim to conquer their personal and professional battles."— Michael Burns, US Navy SEAL (Retired), Bronze Star Medal with Valor "Sean's beautiful, thoughtful writing reminds you what's important and calls your attention to a perspective that lifts your spirit each day. Highly recommended." - Derek Sivers, author, sive.rs "In Masterpiece in Progress, Sean DeLaney invites us to become the architects of our own lives. Reading it is like undergoing a transformation, and it offers sustainable inspiration. Sean's words resonate deeply, urging one to craft a life that is your masterpiece." - Dr. Tara Swart, neuroscientist, Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan and author of bestseller The Source. "Sean masterfully weaves personal stories, evidenced back solutions, and practical application so well that you're sure to get better if you put in the work to implement all that he's teaching you. Read this book and then take action. You'll be better for it." - Ryan Hawk, Host of The Learning Leader Show, Author of Welcome to Management and The Pursuit of Excellence "Sean DeLaney's Masterpiece in Progress is a playbook for life. Dive in, train hard, and see results." - Monica Seles, former World No. 1 Tennis Player and Nine-Time Grand Slam Champion Subscribe to my Momentum Monday Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere TikTok YouTube Twitter Instagram