Living A Strong Life: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Personal Growth

By Peter Liciaga

In "Living A Strong Life," Peter Liciaga shares his incredible journey from the streets of The Bronx to performing on international stages, and how he ultimately found fulfillment as a martial arts teacher, public speaker, and entrepreneur. This powerful and transformative book offers a unique blend of memoir and self-help guide, drawing on Peter's personal experiences and hard-won wisdom.

Readers will be inspired by the author's story of overcoming adversity, learning from failures, and building resilience through challenging times. Each chapter provides practical strategies and actionable tips for setting and achieving personal and professional goals, developing a positive mindset, and cultivating strong relationships.

Through insightful reflections on historical figures, motivational quotes, and real-life examples, "Living A Strong Life" serves as a roadmap for anyone seeking to embrace personal growth and empowerment. Peter invites you to join him on this journey towards living a life of strength, resilience, and purpose.

Embrace your own journey towards a strong life with Peter Liciaga as your guide, and unlock your full potential today.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Mar 16, 2023
• ISBN: 9781312774155

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Living A Strong Life

Copyright @ 2023 by Peter Liciaga.

All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Living A Strong Life

Born and Raised In the Bronx

Chapter 1: Surviving the Streets

A Turbulent Childhood in The Bronx

Street Gangs and Violence

Leaving the Bronx: A New Life Begins

Chapter 2: A Martial Arts Journey

Discovering Martial Arts

Self-Confidence and Discipline through Martial Arts

Developing Self-Confidence:

Cultivating Discipline:

Life Lessons from Martial Arts

Perseverance and Resilience:

Respect and Humility:

Discipline and Focus:

Patience:

Self-control and Emotional Intelligence:

Adaptability:

Balance:

Chapter 3: A Leap of Faith

The 30-hour Journey to Florida

Taming the Monster Within - Overcoming Challenges in Florida

Building Resilience and Determination

Chapter 4: A Passion for Performing

Ballet to Professional Performing Artist

A World of Opportunities - Traveling and Performing Internationally

Love and Family, Meeting My Soul Mate and Building a Life Together

Chapter 5: Rising Through Loss and Finding Hope

Heartbreak - Losing My First Son, PJ

Second Chances as a Parent

The Healing Power of Gratitude and Purpose

Chapter 6: The Path to Teaching Martial Arts and Public Speaking

Becoming a Martial Arts Teacher

Becoming a Public Speaker

The Importance of Sharing Your Experiences and Knowledge

How Public Speaking Helped Me Develop Emotional Intelligence

Chapter 7: Learning from Failure and Building Resilience

The challenges faced in your first business and show production

Losing $20,000 and coping with the consequences

How these experiences taught you valuable lessons and built resilience

Chapter 8: Rising Above World Events

Overcoming the effects of the 2007 economic recession, 9/11 attack, and COVID-19 pandemic

Developing a positive mindset and strong relationships in times of crisis

The importance of mental and physical health and wellness

Chapter 9: Setting and Achieving Goals

The importance of having clear, achievable goals in life

Living Strong Strategies And Tips

How to maintain motivation and focus on your goals

Chapter 10: Gathering and Gaining Wisdom from the Greats

Inspirational quotes and insights

Conclusion

Key Takeaways

Embrace Your Journey

Peter’s Thank You

Connect with Peter

This book is dedicated to the men who have challenged me to be a man of honor, respect, humility, empathy, courage and compassion.

You know who you are.

Winston churchill quote about human morality.

Introduction

Living A Strong Life

Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs at us when we least expect it. We all face challenges, both big and small, that test our resilience, patience, and strength. These challenges can come in the form of personal loss, financial struggles, or global crises. But it's not the challenges themselves that define us; it's how we face them, learn from them, and ultimately grow stronger because of them.

In my own life, I've had my fair share of trials and tribulations. Growing up in The Bronx, I faced street gangs, violence, and the ever-present threat of incarceration. It was a difficult environment, but it taught me the importance of adaptability, perseverance, and courage. Over the years, I embarked on a journey that took me across continents, through the world of martial arts and performing arts, and eventually into the lives of countless individuals as a martial arts teacher and public speaker.

Living A Strong Life is a collection of my personal experiences, lessons learned, and insights gathered throughout my journey. The purpose of this book is to inspire and motivate you, the reader, to embrace the challenges that come your way and use them as opportunities for growth and empowerment. I want you to realize that, no matter how dark or difficult the circumstances may seem, there is always a way to rise above and find your inner strength.

This book is specifically tailored for men