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John R. Spender

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John Spender is the creator of the bestselling “A Journey Of Riches” book series:
- The Art of Overcoming Challenges
- The Gift in Challenges

He has coached numbers of people to live a life they love. He is also an international motivational speaker and the producer of the new film “Adversity”.

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	A Journey Of Riches: Making Changes by John R. Spender (Goodreads Author), John Abbott, Casey Plouffe 4.50 avg rating — 8 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	From Darkness into the Light: A Journey Of Riches by John R. Spender (Goodreads Author), Angi Kim (Goodreads Author), Ais Sarah it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Awaken to Your Inner Truth - 12 Insights to Deepen your Inner Connection: A Journey of Riches by John R. Spender (Goodreads Author), Casey Plouffe, Andrew Geldert 4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Journey Of Riches: The Gift In challenge by John R. Spender (Goodreads Author), David C Angdi, Ted Schneider it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Transformation Calling: A Journey of Riches by John R. Spender (Goodreads Author), Rod Hairston, Alex Hoffmann it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Journey Of Riches: Transform Your Wounds into Wisdom - 12 Inspiring insights of alchemizing your heart: A Journey of Riches by John R. Spender (Goodreads Author), Olga Zabora, Bec Bucci it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Building your Life from Rock Bottom: A Journey of Riches by John R. Spender (Goodreads Author), Jen Valadez, Ryan Roth 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Personal Changes: A Journey Of Riches by John R. Spender (Goodreads Author), Cary Gates - Mac Arthur, Mike Campbell it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Attitude of Gratitude: A Journey of Riches by John R. Spender (Goodreads Author), Julie Blouin, Kylie de Mole 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Making Empowering Choices: A Journey Of Riches by John R. Spender (Goodreads Author), Martin O'Connor, Joseph Sulfaro really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Announcing The GiveAway Winner

Hi Dear Fellow Reader,
Congratulations to
- Mincho Krastev , CA
- James E. Thomas, US
- Kacie Cole, US

who won a copy of my 2nd book in the series - A Journey of Riches Series through the Goodreads GiveAway program.

For others who register but are not selected, I offer you free eBook to celebrate my 3rd Book Launch until December 20th.

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“You are ultimately responsible for your life and no one else.”
― John Spender

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“Everyone has done something that they are not proud of and the more we hang onto those experiences, the darker they become.”
― John Spender, From Darkness into the Light: A Journey Of Riches

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“You have the power to change your current circumstances and create a whole new reality for yourself.”
― John Spender, From Darkness into the Light: A Journey Of Riches

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“You have the power to change your current circumstances and create a whole new reality for yourself.”
― John Spender, From Darkness into the Light: A Journey Of Riches

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“I asked you to dare to dream, there is no price tag in dreaming.”
― Andrew Eggelton

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“Sometimes it’s just a matter of letting go and getting on with life.”
― Angi Kim, From Darkness into the Light: A Journey Of Riches

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“You are ultimately responsible for your life and no one else.”
― John Spender

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“Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, screaming, “WOO HOO What a Ride!”
― Carol Williams, A Journey Of Riches: The Gift In challenge

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