Cosmic Bitch-Slap: Accidental Discoveries Compliments of the Universe is a hilarious and relatable read that’s perfect for readers interested in personal development as well as those who are curious about what in the world making movies could possibly teach us about life.

As a film biz veteran of grueling hours, nonstop stress, ego-driven drama, endless excitement, and the pervasive pretentiousness of Hollywood, when I knew I was burned out I dropped out. And then freaked out when I couldn’t figure out what in hell I would do next.

When I did figure it out, the result was an epic adventure that took me from LA to Asia, then India, and on to Eastern Europe, as I gradually discovered that my big bag of sharp shiny moviemaking tools were actually tools that could be successfully applied in other contexts.

But being a bit of an idiot, it took me a while to recognize the voice of my heart. A tiny soft voice that was truthful, encouraging, supportive, and the source of perception-altering insight. A voice that had always been drowned out by the big loud shit-talking voice of my mind.

The bitch-slapping was the universe’s way of showing me that I kept making accidental discoveries and choosing to ignore them as I stubbornly refused to accept that I had the resources and the expertise to successfully overcome whatever challenges I encountered.

Once I figured out how to listen for that tiny voice of my heart, I saw that my life experiences and moviemaking tools were the wellspring of my confidence that enabled me to eliminate stress, feel accomplished knowing I was enough just as I was, and to achieve my unimagined dreams.

So since you’re probably not half the idiot I was, I bet you’ll see how easily this happens once you’ve had a cosmic bitch-slap that suddenly makes you see yourself and all that you’ve experienced in your life in a completely new light…