Exist No More: The Art Of Squeezing The Most Out Of Life

by Detavio Samuels

To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all. --Oscar WildeLiving life shouldn't be the exception, it should be the rule. That's the simple yet big idea from author, Detavio Samuels, one of the advertising industry's youngest executives. In Exist No More, Detavio Samuels argues that, while it is true that life happens to us, we, too, must happen to life. Originally penned as a guide for helping friends and loved ones pursue an impassioned and inspired life, Exist No More calls for us to come alive, get off auto-pilot and fight to get the most out of the life we have been given. Through what he calls snackable content, Samuels delivers quotes, visuals and short blog-type post around 21 ideas designed to inspire, incite, and instruct his readers to live life to the fullest. His original and insightful ideas such as Burn Bridges, Screw Weaknesses, and Create Bad Crap take us on a journey to free ourselves from societal conventions and act on our unique talents and ideas.

119 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 7, 2013

About the author

As one of the advertising industry's youngest executives, Detavio Samuels has helped some of the world's biggest companies build their brands and connect to consumers. At the age of 32, Detavio sits as the President of GlobalHue-Detroit where he leads teams to develop crossover strategies and ideas that tap into the influence of the fast-growing multicultural market and drive total market business.

When not helping brands develop innovative marketing strategies, Detavio works with people (young and old) to unleash their personal magic and reach their full potential.

Detavio has been recognized for his work on both the marketing and personal development fronts with awards such as: 40 Under 40 (Crain's Detroit, 2011), Top Executives In Marketing and Advertising (Black Enterprise, 2011) and Men of Excellence (Michigan Chronicles, 2012).

Currently, he lives in New York City with his beautiful wife, Tanya. Together they are focused on loving each other and living a life that reflects the presence of God in their lives.