In the first episode of this second season of «The Power of MACHEN», the power of the word MACHEN (engl. DOING) relates to our very own destiny. What do we do when we realize that our life is just passing by? Watch or act? 

Life hasn't always been kind to my interview partner Ray - or: Ray himself hasn't always been kind to his life. Crime, alcohol, drug abuse, job loss, broken relationship, finally a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. No, Ray didn't leave anything out. 

His 40th birthday - facing the utter destruction of his life - seemed like a turning point. This was followed by a return to one's own fountain of youth and the realization that it never ebbs. He processed this turning point in his extremely encouraging book "It's about TIME - Rediscover your youth and take the fear out of CHANGE". He tells how mistakes can be turned into wisdom, heartbreak into love and every ending into a beginning – it's never too late to change. 

In our moving and radical open conversation, Ray not only told me about his fears and dark moments in life, but also gave me impulses to leave them behind: 

•  Tricks and life hacks on how to break bad habits, including addiction. 

•  About the discovery of (his) equation that freed him from nagging self-doubt and today has brought him a rich and fulfilling life. 

•  How writing influences us positively and why everyone should process their own life story in a book. 

«It's never too late to be what you might have been». George Eliot's quote is emblazoned at the top of Ray's webpage in the spirit of his equation. A New York Times bestseller author wrote about his book: ««It’s About TIME» is an eye-opening, radical shift in mindset that reveals the power we all have to give ourselves the unparalleled gift of a second chance.» 

And me? I'm just grateful that I got to have this conversation with Ray. I hope you feel the same after listening. 

For more information about Ray and his book please check out his webpage 

https://www.rayfrigault.com 

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