When Life Gives You Lemons, Throw 'em Back!

We all get lots of obstacles thrown at us and for too many people, these obstacles kill their hopes and dreams. Well, it doesn't have to be that way! When Life Gives You Lemons, Throw 'em Back! shows you how to overcome every obstacle that comes at you. You don't have to take the rejection, the disappointment, the roadblocks - they are all temporary and conquerable. Using his vast knowledge of life as a working actor in the very competitive world of film and TV, Mike Pniewski has crafted a series of short essays about overcoming self doubt, lack of motivation and stress. You'll learn how to set effective goals and make the maximum use of all your resources and talents. Using humor and practicality, When Life Gives You Lemons, Throw 'em Back! gets you started right away on a path of greater fulfillment and success. There's inspiration and useful tools on every page that you continue to refer to over and over again!

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Mike Pniewski has been a successful actor for more than 25 years. Most recently you ve seen him in The Good Wife, The Lost Valentine, Law & Order Criminal Intent as well as the Emmy Award winning HBO film Recount. Mike also appeared as legendary football coach Bobby Bowden in the film We Are Marshall and co-stars in the CBS/Hallmark Hall of Fame production Front of the Class. He other recent credits include Big Love, My Fake Fiance , Drop Dead Diva as well as the films Miami Vice and The Ultimate Gift. Over the years, Mike has made memorable appearances in such projects as The Sopranos, CSI: NY, Conviction, Warm Springs, One Tree Hill, CSI: Miami, ER, Runaway Jury, From the Earth to the Moon, Ray and Remember the Titans. He is also one of the stars of Two Soldiers, the 2003 Academy Award winner for Best Live Action Short Film. With Mike s long term success comes a philosophy about achievement and overcoming obstacles that he has passed on to many people. Some of his past speaking clients include Wal Mart, Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM Georgia), The Profitability Channel, EzGov, Sales and Marketing Executives International (SMEI), HomeSource Realtors and the Southeastern Employment and Training Assn (SETA). His new book. When Life Gives You Lemons, Throw em Back!, is a collection of essays that empowers readers to overcome just about anything that life throws at them. Using anecdotes and personal stories from his work in Film & TV, Mike illustrates what s possible in the face of all kinds of adversity. His blend of strategy and story-telling makes this an incredibly useful tool for readers of all ages. Using his vast amount of knowledge and experience in the entertainment business, Mike Pniewski brings practical, proven tools to any group looking to expand both their performance skills and potential for success. He lives in Acworth, GA with his wife Jaye and their 3 beautiful daughters Hannah, Grace and Meredith.