Description: Guide for developing the personal and social interactions to achieve a complete, balanced and cheerfully happy lifestyle, based on the power of PRACTICAL COMPASSION IN ACTION. While many find their moral and ethical values to be at odds with their desire for personal success in achieving financial security, personal relationships and a healthy lifestyle, this book is designed to show how these seemingly different aspects of our lives can be made to work with each other instead of against each other. Developing a compassionate social conscience and strong interpersonal relationships should promote rather than undermine success in all areas of our goals and desires. We should not have to choose between values and success. Extro-Dynamics presents a simple step-by-step "how to" guide for building happier, healthier and more successful well-rounded lives.
Brief description: In the spirit of the values he writes about, which emphasize practical, empathetic compassion in action, Douglas Dunn has been involved in leadership roles in various civic, community and charitable organizations, as well as special projects benefiting Deaf people and Spanish-speaking immigrants (Doug is fluent in both American Sign Language and Spanish), civil rights, women's rights, homelessness, education and domestic abuse. He also pursues a vigorous regimen of physical fitness through non-competitive recreational and fitness activities. Doug is a life-long California native, currently living in a solar powered home in San Diego County, California, and drives an electric car. He enjoys positive interactions with humans, animals and nature. Doug has presented lectures and workshops to college classrooms and community groups, in the United States and overseas, teaching others how to implement habits of success and happiness based on the simple four-step model presented in this book.