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13/11/2025

Check out Lee’s interview with Adam Mendler!

Discussing Lee’s journey with is NFL son’s, Raising Giants, fatherhood, and sports - a fan of any would want to listen!

08/11/2025

Next Blog Post: Hard Work Pays Off!

At the end of the day, it truly is about how hard you work. The passion, dedication, and drive to be successful and always put your best foot forward and believe in yourself, will outshine everything else. This was especially true for Brycen Tremayne. Read more about Brycen and his story at the link in our bio!

31/10/2025

Akash Malik gives a fascinating tour through part of his groundbreaking and always fascinating book of days, 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆: 366 𝑫𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝑶𝒏𝒆-𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝑰𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒔 𝑻𝒐 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn4aXwiQmhY

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPGYT3SH

Akash discusses Days 144-150 in his book Troubleshooting Life.http://akashlinks.comhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/troubleshooting-life-akash-malik/11481790...

24/10/2025

"𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 is a masterclass in modern resilience—delivered one brilliant micro-lesson at a time. If you want to have a year of thinking deeply and pushing yourself to your best version of you, 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 is your hard truth served up with creative soul.”
– Caitlyn Brazill, President, Per Scholas

What better gift?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPGYT3SH
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/troubleshooting-life-akash-malik/1148179004?ean=9798990848894

13/10/2025

THE WORLD NEEDS MORE SMILES!!

From our friends at Smile Awhile Publishing..
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐆𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐒!

𝘉𝘜𝘛𝘛𝘚 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘚𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘦 features 100 Animal BUTTS from Aardvark to Zebra! Artist Danny Koffman originally created this BUTTS collection in 2018 for display In his Camano Island, Washington art gallery. He witnessed firsthand just how silliness and smiles created a bridge to unite and entertain folks of all ages.

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08/10/2025

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒅𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏!
TROUBLESHOOTING LIFE

What do Steve Jobs, Martin Scorsese, Stoic philosophy, and cybersecurity training all have in common? More than you think!

In 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦, Akash Malik invites you into a uniquely modern, deeply personal journey—a daily book of life lessons grounded in philosophy, tech culture, and pop culture to help you debug your mind and reboot your life. Each entry offers a sharp, insightful takeaway drawn from unexpected sources: ancient texts, hip-hop lyrics, Hollywood history, and classroom experiences.

AVAILABLE NOW!
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPGYT3SH

19/09/2025

12/09/2025

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨-𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘪𝘤 𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘺, 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘑𝘰𝘣𝘴, 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘺𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘯? 𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬.

Highpoint is pleased to announce the publication of 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦: 366 𝘋𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘖𝘯𝘦-𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘐𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳 (8.5” x 8.5”, $26.99; ISBN 979-8-9908488-9-4), a fresh and unconventional self-help guide from Akash Malik that delivers powerful wisdom in bite-sized, daily lessons.

Blending ancient philosophy, modern tech lore and iconic storytelling from Hollywood classics and their writers/directors, Malik offers readers an inspiring operating system for living with more clarity, courage, and creative energy. Each of the book’s 366 entries distills insights from sources as wide-ranging as Marcus Aurelius, hip-hop lyrics, media history, and classroom experiences—helping readers:

> Redesign their inner operating systems
> Lead life with greater agency
> Break free from self-limiting scripts
> Build lasting legacies
> Grow “two blades of grass where one once grew”

“If you just lost your job and need direction, if you’re a cyberpunk rebel, a creative misfit, or simply stuck in a loop, this book is for you,” says Malik. 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 is designed as a companion for anyone ready to face modern-day challenges with resilience and imagination.

Early praise for 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 highlights its unique impact:

“Think of this book as a software update for your soul.” – Salvador Litvak, film director, author, influencer

“A masterclass in modern resilience—delivered one brilliant micro-lesson at a time.” – Caitlyn Brazill, President, Per Scholas

“This is the kind of book you leave out on your coffee table or desk. It invites reflection.”
— Irina Kensinger, Director of Enterprise Risk, CISO-NA

“Troubleshooting Life is like daily debugging for your mental codebase. With one page a day, Akash Malik helps you trace thought loops, patch outdated patterns, and refactor your mindset for long-term resilience. Whether you’re stuck in an infinite loop or just due for a reboot, this book delivers practical updates for your internal architecture.”
— Dustin Lehr, application security Leader, co-founder of Katilyst

“If you take seriously this adventure we call life, you need to read Troubleshooting Life. It’s a truly honest and insightful book that expertly combines the old and the new, helping anyone on their life’s journey.”
— Richard Greenberg, CISSP, Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Hall of Fame

“Blends wisdom, practicality, and creativity into a format that speaks to professionals and dreamers alike.” – Plinio Ayala, CEO of Per Scholas

About the Author

Akash Malik is a writer, educator, and media storyteller who helps people troubleshoot their lives through tech, creativity, and timeless wisdom. A graduate of Temple University’s Film and Media Arts program, he has worked across classrooms, startups, movie sets, and nonprofit leadership. Malik currently manages a team of technology instructors at Per Scholas, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing careers in technology. Troubleshooting Life is his debut book.

𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 is available now at Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and better booksellers globally.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPGYT3SH

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20/08/2025

“Now it’s your opportunity to get a first-hand view of Geoff and Mitch’s football journey as only could be told by their proud father.”– Duke Manyweather, NFL offensive line guru

Available now through Amazon and Audible!