EX'S BOOK

Ex's: These Are Mine What Are Yours?

A self-check journey where every "ex" meets an action word, turning lived experiences into clarity, discipline, and momentum. From leadership and loss to identity and legacy, these pages provoke, guide, and empower.

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What You'll Learn

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Turn Ex's into Fuel

Transform exits, endings, and experiences into a repeatable practice of self-leadership.

2

Act on Action Words

Use concise power-verbs (Decide. Commit. Execute.) to move from intention to disciplined action.

3

Set Standards & Boundaries

Align values, time, and expectations so habits finally match your vision.

4

Build Identity & Legacy

Lead yourself first; become reliable to others and the ancestor you respect.

Who It's For

Growing men & men without mentors

People in transition, career, relationships, leadership

Readers seeking a new language for identity, standards, and legacy

Anyone ready to exit what no longer serves and execute what does

Meet the Author

Dr. Wayne Marcus is a Bronx, New York native and veteran of U.S. Naval Aviation with 30 years of honorable service (retired at the highest enlisted rank). He holds a BS in Professional Aeronautics and MBA in Aviation Business Administration (Embry-Riddle), and a Ph.D. in Business Administration (Trident University International).

For a decade he has taught and lectured in leadership and aviation. His voice in this book is motivational, poetic, and practical, rooted in truth, time, and transformation, and written especially for growing men, those in transition, and readers seeking a new language for understanding themselves.

Dr. Wayne Marcus
Dr. Wayne Marcus - Author, 30-year Navy veteran, leadership coach and Ph.D. in Business Administration

What's Inside

Excerpt 1 — Experiences: Foundation of Life

See exes as teachers, not burdens; decide what to hold and what to release.

Excerpt 2 — Exercise: Framework for Progression

Practice a simple loop—Experience → Action → Reflection—to build momentum.

Excerpt 3 — Expression: Identity & Power

Give language to your story so your standards become visible and lived.

Excerpt 4 — Extinct: People Are Interesting, Complex, and Taxing

Let unhelpful patterns die so exceptional ones can emerge.

Excerpt 5 — Excitement: The Catalyst of Life

Trade exhaustion for energy with stacked, winnable actions.

...plus 7 more action-word excerpts covering Execution, Examination, Expectations, and beyond.

What Readers Are Saying

"A mirror and a map."

These excerpts gave me language for things I felt but couldn't name and a way to act on them.

"From stuck to steady."

The action-word approach helped me reset expectations and execute daily.

"Standards up."

I stopped chasing perfection and started building a reliable rhythm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this another self-help book?

It's a self-check journey, short excerpts anchored to action verbs you'll practice.

Who is it for?

Growing men, people without mentors, anyone in transition, and readers seeking language for identity, leadership, loss, and legacy.

How will I use it day-to-day?

Run the loop: Experience → Action → Reflection. Small, consistent execution beats perfection.

What formats are available?

Kindle/eBook and Paperback; limited Signed Bundle for gifting.

Can I gift this to someone?

Yes, especially for sons, brothers, mentees, and friends entering a new chapter.

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