QuestionsForLiving Contributors

Adams, M.D., Patch - Medical doctor; Clown; Performer; Social Activist; Founder and Director of the Gesundheit Institute, a holistic medical community that has provided free medical care to thousands of patients since it began in 1971; Author of Gesundheit! & House Calls; Moving Speaker.

Arata, Tony - Mr. Arata wrote the lyrics to "The Change", a song that celebrates the concepts of individuality, and being true to your own principles. Garth Brooks recorded "The Change". Mr. Arata's songs have also been recorded by Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, and Dan Seals.

Becker, Harold W.  - Author of Unconditional Love - An Unlimited Way of Being, Internal Power: Seven Doorways to Self Discovery, and Unconditional Love Is.... He received his MBA from the University of Tampa in 1988. Harold left banking in 1990 to devote all of his time to understanding the nature of our potential and raising the awareness of humanity through his own company, Internal Insights. He continues to share his powerful understanding about life through books, consulting, PBS television specials, workshops and living his own high ideals.

Benyus, Janine - Janine is the Co-founder of the Biomimicry Guild and has provided the impetus for the development of Biomimicry with the publication of her renowned book Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature in 1997 (William Morrow). As a life sciences writer, she has authored six books, including an animal behavior guide called Beastly Behaviors and three ecosystem-first field guides: The Field Guide to Wildlife Habitats of the Western US, The Field Guide to Wildlife Habitats of the Eastern US, and Northwoods Wildlife: A Watcher's Guide to Habitats.

Callahan, Steven  - Steven spent over two months at sea in a life raft. He survived well and has written a New York Times Best Seller entitled: Adrift, Seventy-Six Days Lost at Sea. Steven's questions focuses on the practical necessities of survival and his own internal dialogue. Steven's thoughtful contribution to QuestionsForLiving® will be enjoyed by all who read it.

Concannon, David - David is a trial lawyer and explorer who has achieved success both personally and professionally, whether by winning several multi-million dollar jury verdicts in the courtroom or by leading expeditions to the Titanic, Africa and to the depths of the Bermuda Triangle.  He has spoken about his experiences to audiences around the world, and he has published more than 35 articles in four countries.

Freese, Thomas - The first time Tom Freese oversold his sales quota by 200 percent, everyone thought it was a fluke. When he did it again, they assumed it was just some sort of freak accident. Then, over and over for seven consecutive years, Tom not only exceeded his sales quota, he doubled it. Suddenly, his success in selling was more than a trend. It was a business phenomenon! As founder and president of QBS Research, Inc., Tom has published three books on selling and is considered to be one of the foremost authorities on sales effectiveness, buyer motivation, and business strategy.

Gonzales, Laurence- Laurence Gonzales is the author of Deep Survival - Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why. He is a five-time National Magazine Award finalist and winner of the 2001 and 2002 National Magazine Awards. For more than 30 years his work has appeared in such publications as Harper's, National Geographic Adventure, Smithsonian Air and Space, Men's Journal, just to name a few. As a screen writer he has written for MGM, Universal, Warner Brothers, and for Tom Hanks's Playtone motion picture company. He was one of several writers who created "From the Earth to the Moon," the HBO series, produced by Tom Hanks, which won an Emmy.

Gordon, Jake - Jake Gordon and Dana von Louda chose to spend six months traveling around the world. Prior to this journey, Jake was an attorney in Los Angeles and Dana was a PR specialist for a Sports PR Agency in Los Angeles. In June, 2006, they embarked on a journey - an expedition around the world to learn about new cultures, see new cities, eat unique foods, hear new languages, smell new scents and learn more about themselves in the process.

Lovins, Amory - Amory B. Lovins, Rocky Mountain Institute Cofounder, Chairman, and Chief Scientist, is a consultant experimental physicist educated at Harvard and Oxford. He has received an Oxford MA (by virtue of being a don), nine honorary doctorates, a MacArthur Fellowship, the Heinz, Lindbergh, Right Livelihood ("Alternative Nobel"), World Technology, and Time Hero for the Planet awards, the Benjamin Franklin and Happold Medals, the Nissan, Shingo, Mitchell, and Onassis Prizes, and honorary membership of the American Institute of Architects. He has lately led the redesign of $30 billion worth of facilities in 29 sectors for radical energy and resource efficiency. He has briefed nineteen heads of state, held several visiting academic chairs (most recently the 2007 MAP/Ming Professorship at Stanford), written twenty-nine books and hundreds of papers, and consulted for scores of industries and governments worldwide. The Wall Street Journal named Mr. Lovins one of thirty-nine people worldwide "most likely to change the course of business in the '90s"; Newsweek has praised him as "one of the Western world's most influential energy thinkers"; and Car magazine ranked him the twenty-second most powerful person in the global automotive industry.

Maurer, Robert - Dr. Maurer is on the teaching faculty of the UCLA and the University of Washington Schools of Medicine. He is also the founder of the Science of Excellence, a consulting firm. He travels and presents extensively. Dr. Maurer has appeared on ABC/TV's "20/20" in connection with his work on conflict resolution. USA TODAY  featured his new best-seller, One Small Step Can Change Your Life: Using the Japanese Technique of Kaizen to Achieve Lasting Success.

Moller, Paul - Dr. Moller created the Skycar and founded Moller International. He is President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. He holds a D.A.M. (Diploma Aircraft Maintenance) PITA, 1957; D.A.E. (Diploma Aeronautical Engineering) PITA 1958; Master of Engineering, McGill University, 1961; Ph.D. in Aerodynamics, McGill University, 1963. Dr. Moller was a professor of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering at the University of California at Davis from 1963 to 1975 where he developed the Aeronautical Engineering program. In 1972 he founded SuperTrapp Industries and was also Chief Executive Officer of that subsidiary until it was sold in 1988. He also organized and led the group which developed the Davis Research Park Complex between 1975 and 1983.

Morrell, Margot - Margot has co-authored the New York Time's Business Bestseller, Shackleton's Way. She has worked in corporate America for twenty-four years. She has been a student of Shackleton's life and work since 1984. Her deep interest in Sir Ernest's leadership qualities and the group dynamics of the Endurance expedition have taken her to the Antarctic twice and on numerous trips to the U.K. to spend days immersed in the archives of the Scott Polar Research Institute and Dulwich College.

Piver, Susan - Susan Piver is the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Hard Questions: 100 Essential Questions to Ask Before You Say "I Do."  She has been a guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, CBS Early Show and the Today show. Susan has also been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Time, Modern Bride, O Magazine and Redbook.

Quici, Joseph - Joseph  is a third generation leather expert with forty-two years of experience. He learned the trade from his father, Edmond Quici, with whom he worked for 21 years.  Mr. Quici specializes in all leather products including riding boots, shoes, and luggage.

Srodes, James - Franklin: The Essential Founding Father, the latest biography by author, journalist, and broadcaster James Srodes has been honored by the Free Library of Philadelphia and Mayor John Street. The book has been chosen for the One Book-One Philadelphia city-wide literacy promotion program for 2006. He and his wife Cecile, an attorney, live in Washington.

Sullivan, Kristin - Kristin biked 14,055 miles from Fairbanks, Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina. The purpose was to raise awareness regarding environmental issues. Kristin also taught environmental classes to childen in the villages as she traveled.

Yeager, General Chuck -  Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager has been called a lot of things in his 80 years such as 'the fastest man alive', 'Mr. Supersonic' and 'the guy with the right stuff', but none is more fitting than the title, “a true American.” Despite his youth in the poverty-stricken backwoods of West Virginia, Yeager became a fighter ace,  legendary test pilot, leader of men, and an icon for generations, all while doing what he loved: flying. His is an American story, one that inspires us and teaches us to always look to the skies. (Excerpt from: http://www.chuckyeager.com/yeageradventure/yeageradventure.htm )

Young-Eisendrath, Ph.D, Polly - Dr. Young-Eisendrath, author of The Gifts of Suffering, brings her experience to QuestionsForLiving® through a series of reflective questions that an individual should ask her/himself in a time of suffering.

von Louda, Dana - Jake Gordon and Dana von Louda are current day expedition travelers. Prior to this journey, Jake was an attorney in Los Angeles and Dana was a PR specialist for a Sports PR Agency in Los Angeles. In June, 2006, they embarked on a journey - an expedition around the world to learn about new cultures, see new cities, eat unique foods, hear new languages, smell new scents and learn more about themselves in the process.