Thomas earned two bachelor’s degrees from Beloit College: Creative Writing and Russian—naturally, he used them to become a fiduciary investment advisor.
Thomas is an old soul with the voltage of a four-year-old. Everything is worth laughing about, except only matters of life and death.
He lives in the Atlanta area with his wife, Katerina, and two beloved dogs, Clyde & Cinnamon.
He loves to go fast. He’s happiest when working with his hands in some way: under the hood of his car or on a house remodeling project. He listens to classical music and Blink-182. He was shortlisted for world’s best homemade vanilla ice cream.
I endured far too much to be bothered by skeptics, as that implies I have something to gain from their trust. And I don’t. I’ve already gained somuch more than good opinions, money, and fame can possibly give me. You see, I possess something of great value. My inner peace. It’s fed with serenity. And it is untouchable. I didn’t write this book with my image in mind. I wrote it with the defeated in mind.
I know peace. I love myself, and I do not need permission to do so. This love comes from showing all things grace, most of all to myself. The human condition will always be fallible. Serenity, though—serenity can’t afford to be.