“Don't waste time being something that you think people want you to be. Go ahead and do your own thing.” – Mark Reid J.D. Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a husband, washi tape maker, and attorney turned English professor, Mark Reid JD. Mark and I had a fun on a bun chat about his chapter in the book, “Win the Wellness W.A.R.: We Are Responsible for All Things Wellness”, his journey from being a lawyer in the U.S. to living in Japan, and tons more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired his story choice for the bookThe cultural differences between America and JapanWhy it’s important to live truly in the present momentHow has religion shaped Mark’s approach to different challengesMark’s advice for those who want to live overseas His top 3 lessons learned from starting, running, and growing his podcastMark’s Site: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zen-sammich/Mark’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCNZD5YT?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbkMark’s Podcast, “Zen Sammich”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zen-sammich/id1544188170The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou Might Also Like…#FourFoldFormula Ep. – “Our Body is a Castle” with Dr. Markus Wettstein: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-our-body-is-a-castle-with-dr-markus-wettstein/#WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – “From Potter to Publisher” with Teresa Velardi (@TeresaVelardi): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-from-potter-to-publisher-with-teresa-velardi-teresavelardi/#WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – “Mind and Body Connection” with Carolyn Lebanowski: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-mind-and-body-connection-with-carolyn-lebanowski/#WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – “Own Your Awkward” with Andy Vargo (@awkwardcareer): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-own-your-awkward-with-andy-vargo-awkwardcareer/#WintheWellnessWAR Ep. – “The Fruits of My Struggles” with JoAnna Baanana (@joannabaanana): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-ep-the-fruits-of-my-struggles-with-joanna-baanana-joannabaanana/#WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – “Catalyst” with Gina Lobito: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-catalyst-with-gina-lobito/#FourFoldFormula Ep. – “From A Fractured to Harmonious Home” with Crystal Gilbert: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-from-a-fractured-to-harmonious-home-with-crystal-gilbert/#FourFoldFormula Ep. – “Discovering a Pathway to Peace” with La-June Persephony: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-discovering-a-pathway-to-peace-with-la-june-persephony/#FourFoldFormula Ep. – “The Sugar Plum Fairy” with Dr. Rachelle Simpson Sweet #AppleProof: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-the-sugar-plum-fairy-with-dr-rachelle-simpson-sweet-appleproof/#FourFoldFormula Ep. – “I Am My Father’s Daughter” with Alysia Lyons (@MomSupportCoach): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-i-am-my-fathers-daughter-with-alysia-lyons-momsupportcoach/#FourFoldFormula Ep. – “My Sandpaper Wrapped Gifts” with Martine' Emmons (@EmmonsMartine): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-my-sandpaper-wrapped-gifts-with-martine-emmons-emmonsmartine/#FourFoldFormula Ep. – “The Last Few Decades of My Life” with Sylvie Plante: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-the-last-few-decades-of-my-life-with-sylvie-plante/