My Books

"Success leaves clues. If you study the lives of successful people, you will find that who they are is just as important as what they do. Success isn't about luck—it's about determination. It's about putting one foot in front of the other no matter what happens. It's no accident that you are holding this book in your hands right now. As the old saying goes, "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear." Allow Mike Hardwick and his hard-won wisdom to inspire you to reach new heights in every aspect of your life. Keep Chopping Wood is the Think and Grow Rich of the twenty-first century."

"Mike and I have forged a friendship over the past few years and have shared some great conversations about our similar experiences with success and failure. I've always been impressed how Mike has taken his failures and used them as fuel in his internal engine like rocket fuel in pursuit of happiness and the American dream. Keep Chopping Wood is a book that I relate to personally and have found to be an inspiration as I continue to work hard and experience various degrees of success and failure. I would recommend this book to anyone who has a passion for hard work and entrepreneurism, and never puts down the hammer or the axe. Just Keep on Chopping Wood and you'll get there!"

"I've known Mike most of my life and have been constantly amazed and impressed with his business acumen and his generous heart. In this captivating book, Mike has shared many secrets to his success as well as the challenges that invariably come from being at the top of one's game. I know readers will learn so much from his remarkable life, and enjoy his journey as one of the most respected business leaders in the country."