When five of your friends die in an accident that nearly kills you too, you could respond by destroying your own life or making it better. Kurek Ashley did both. The author of How Would Love Respond speaks with host Keith McArthur in episode 2 of the My Instruction Manual podcast.

Kurek Ashley has been homeless; he’s been suicidal; he’s been a cocaine addict. He’s also been a Hollywood actor. And for nearly three decades, he’s coached athletes, actors and CEOs, helping thousands of people to improve their lives. Kurek is the author of How Would Love Respond? Imagine if You Were Given a Gift So Powerful that You Knew You Had to Share it With the World. He speaks with host Keith McArthur in episode 2. We also meet fitness contributor Kathleen Trotter.

1. What are the habits you maintain to stay happy and healthy?

2. What personal development book do you recommend for listeners?

The Science of Getting Rich, Wallace D. Wattles

3. Favorite inspiration quote?

The Winners Creed by Napoleon Hill and Kurek Ashley:

I know that I have the ability to achieve my definite purpose in life; therefore, I demand of myself persistent, continuous action towards its attainment, and I here and promise to render such action. I fully realize that no wealth or position can long endure, unless built upon truth and justice; therefore, I will engage in no transaction which does not benefit all whom it effects. I am succeeding by attracting to myself the forces I wish to use and the cooperation of other people.

I induce others to serve me because of my willingness to serve others. I eliminate hatred, envy, jealousy, Selfishness, cynicism anger and fear by having true love for all humanity, because I know that a negative attitude towards can never bring me success. I cause others to believe in me, because I believe in them and in myself. This is my creed, my quest. To never stop striving for the top, to always keep moving forward, to always be the very best I can be. I am the power.  I am the magic.  I can not be stopped.  I am a winner. I promise to always be true to myself, because I am the creator and master of my universe, and am responsible for making a positive difference in the world and to the quality of life in it. I live in constant and never-ending improvement.

4. What’s your one guilty pleasure?

• Organic coffee

5. None of us live for ever. When your time comes, how do you want to be remembered?

Where can people connect Kurek? [30:42]

KurekAshley.com with free 10-day program “Get Out of Your Bad Mood”