I recently wrote a book  titled  –   “They Can’t Eat You –  My Unorthodox Path To Outrageous Success”.  I have been amazed as to how many people ask me “WHY?” … why did you write a book?  Until I heard the question for the 100th time I didn’t think much of it and then it dawned on me that it really is a VERY GOOD QUESTION!  Why would anyone write a book in the first place?  Books are usually  written for one of two reasons – ego or money.

Entrepreneur Marc Sparks believes in “To-Do” lists, so much so that he does one every single week. And he doesn’t just make a list—he writes it out by hand, because real magic takes place between your brain and the pen in your fingertips.

Handwriting your list creates an unforgettable mental connection. This type of connection is intentional; it establishes a conscious awareness of the things you want to accomplish—like your New Year’s resolutions. Read more here.

The holidays are a time for family traditions. Entrepreneur Marc Sparks has a family tradition of giving loved ones one gift and one stocking in the evening of Christmas Day. To learn more about how this tradition helps him and his family focus on the real meaning of Christmas, read more here.

Marc Sparks is an entrepreneur who has been involved in more than sixty start-ups since the Seventies. He is also the founder, owner, and CEO of Timber Creek Capital, a private equity firm.

Society’s never-ending pursuit of automation never ceases to amaze me. Now don’t get me wrong; as a serial entrepreneur, I’m all for streamlining business processes and increasing efficiencies whenever and wherever possible. Frankly, however, this insatiable quest to “make life easier” is creating a world of complacency … and in my observation, complacency can be catastrophic.

Marc Sparks, a serial entrepreneur and owner of Timber Creek Capital, says he’s not one to say “never say never.” In fact, “never” has a secure place in his vocabulary, when used in the right context. For instance, Marc says you should never postpone joy. Why? Because you aren’t guaranteed tomorrow. Read more about the things Marc Sparks says are on his list of “never statements.”