To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.
--Oscar Wilde
Living 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.
In "Exist No More!," Samuels challenges us to squeeze every fabulous thing we can out of life. The tone of the book is so encouraging that you'll feel like you have your own personal life coach sitting next to you. I've already decided that this book will be required reading for the students in my Happiness college course, as Samuels does a great job of helping you figure out how to define happiness and greatness for yourself. --Bianca C. Williams, Assistant Professor of Africana Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
Dynamic, impactful, insightful fuel.... A fantastic tool to retool your thinking and approach to life. --Kim Fields, Actress/Singer/TV Producer
In a world where we are so often rewarded for playing it safe and where it can be so easy to go through life simply going through the motions, Exist No More is a strikingly refreshing reminder of a simple fact: we were all born to be great. Whether you're realizing this for the first time or just need that push to keep moving down the path to greatness, this book is just what you need to unleash your greatness. --Adler Merveille
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 programs, Detavio works with people (young and old) to help them 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, 2013), Men of Excellence (Michigan Chronicles, 2012), Power 30 Under 30 (The Apex Society, 2011) and Top Executives In Marketing and Advertising (Black Enterprise, 2011).
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.
