"My Mental Boot Camp" is intended to heal the broken, wounded, and discouraged. At times in life, we all go through extreme tragedy, adversity, and pain. Occasionally, most of us, if not all, find ourselves in a bad place mentally. For some, it is the loss of a loved one. For others, it may be financial or health related. Oftentimes, the conditions that we find ourselves in is not our fault. Other times, it is. No matter, the cause or contributing factors, we owe it to ourselves to wake up every day and to make the best of our situations. The premise of "My Mental Boot Camp" was derived during my own personal tragedies and chronicles the process, principles, and behaviors which I used for my own mental, spiritual, and personal healing. From a failed marriage engagement, failed business, legal issues, health issues, personal character deterioration, addiction, and financial bankruptcy, I found myself in a position where I could quit and give up or fight to succeed and thrive. I chose the latter of the two.To live is to encounter adversity. As long as we have breath in our lungs and blood pumping through our veins, adversity is inevitable. However, it is up to us how we respond and continue to move forward. Without a test there can be no testimony, and without the mess there is no message.In this book, you will experience the journey and process that I refer to as "My Mental Boot Camp". This transformational journey will change your thoughts, behaviors, actions, and life. I should know. It worked for me and WILL WORK FOR YOU as well. The unwavering goal of this book is to bring pervasive hope to all. Furthermore, the goal of “My Mental Boot Camp” is to encourage, inform, and inspire all who read it.Our destiny, dreams, and purpose are not bound to “our past” and “our future” is not ruined because of it. Stay encouraged. Creating change in our lives is as simple as changing ourselves. As the great life coach and motivational speaker, Jim Rohn puts it, “we can have more, because we can become more.” As we believe in and discipline ourselves to make the right changes today, this will affect our lives tomorrow. Our Past Actions = Our Present Life, but Our Present Actions = Our Future Life. If willing to take persistent and practical action, equipped with this knowledge, our potential is limitless. “My Mental Boot Camp” intentionally invokes and puts into action on “today” the principles, behaviors, and beliefs that will impact our lives on “tomorrow”. Each day, we will 1) introduce a new topic 2) discuss its’ importance, core message, and driving principles 3) read relevant inspirational quotes 4) review devotional scriptures, and 5) engage in a daily challenge. As we progress each day, the goal is to not only to meet the current day's challenge, but also the challenges of each previous day. As we progress, and the principles are put into action, you will gradually feel and become more mentally fit and enjoy a richer sense of satisfaction. By the end of My Mental Boot Camp, your thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, actions, and life will be much healthier. How can I be so sure? Because, this process transformed me from suicidal, desperate, bitter, and depressed to joyful, loving, thriving, and full of life.Though the theme of this book is mental fitness, topics covered in “My Mental Boot Camp” include: mental, spiritual, physical, relational, financial, professional and familial principles. It is my experience and belief that a person can only be mentally fit by addressing all aspects of life.Enjoy the journey! - Dr. Justin O. James **