In this reverse episode, I’m interviewed by Omural Ates. We talk about my book Living from the Soul: The 7 Spiritual Principles of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Stoic philosophy, creating a life vision statement, and more.

Omural is a school teacher, fitness instructor, and personal development coach in Texas. He's the creator of Recoding Behavior, www.recodingbehavior.com.

The book Living from the Soul is available at www.samtorode.com.

THE 7 PRINCIPLES:   

1. Trust Yourself  
All that you need for growth and guidance in life is already present inside you.  

2. As You Sow, You Will Reap  
Your thoughts and actions shape your character, and your character determines your destiny.  

3. Nothing Outside You Can Harm You
Circumstances and events don’t matter as much as what you do with them.  

4. The Universe Is Inside You
The world around you is a reflection of the world within you.  

5. Identify with the Infinite
Center your identity on the soul and your life’s purpose will unfold.  

6. Live in the Present  
The present moment is your point of power. Eternity is now.  

7. Seek God Within
The highest revelation is the divinity of the soul.