Racing at the professional level, competing in Europe, and even doing a 5,000-mile solo ride across the country, he understands that it takes commitment, training, and community to succeed in achieving lofty goals and big life dreams. 

As coauthor of the international best-seller Barefoot Running, Michael was featured on the BBC, CBS Early Morning Show, ABC’s Healthy Living, National Public Radio, US Armed Forces Network, Martha Stewart Radio, Unity Church Radio, and by Health magazine, Men’s Health, Shape, Women’s Health, and many more publications.

Two near-death accidents led to the conception of the Inspire Nation show, the creation of the Automatic Writing Experience, and the writing of this book. These devastating accidents led Michael to a much deeper understanding about the world, of spirit, and of our connection to something greater than ourselves. He calls this “getting the big picture” and from that this book emerged.On his Inspire Nation show, he has to date interviewed over 1,200 of the world’s leading authors, experts, and spiritual masters. The lessons gleaned from these interviews have infused his life, coaching, and even his marriage, for he’s had the opportunity to speak with many of the greatest minds on earth.