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Aric H. Morrison studied at Plymouth State University, graduating with three business degrees and a minor in mathematics. His education has always been the foundation for all the continued success in the business world that he has been so fortunate to achieve.

He is a business executive with over thirty years of experience in corporate settings. Aric has always been passionate about leading and developing people at every level of their professional careers. Today he uses his life experiences to help others facing some of their most challenging moments in life.

Aric H. is an inspirational speaker, an award-winning author, an international writer, and a multimedia personality. He is the founder of Adversity Rockstar LLC. A business where he uses his platform to inspire, motivate, and change lives via his stage speaking, writing, blogs, books, podcast, and frequent co-host radio appearances.

Mr. Morrison is the author of nine books and has plans to continue writing a series of twelve new self-improvement titles in the foreseeable future.

Most of which have already been written.

One of his most ambitious plans is to publish fifty books in the next seven years.

For booking information, visit www.adversityrockstar.com

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About

This book is a systematic method for facing life’s many hardships. A 20-step approach to aid in better meeting your adversity journey. It is a practical model to be followed when life has presented some problematic obstacles for you. The book was written by the parent of a critically ill, physically, and mentally disabled child. It is based on need and necessity. As a family, when their youngest son was battling as a micro-preemie and then cancer, a resource like this was never available to them. Aric H. Morrison wrote this book to fill the void for others. Throughout this work, there is also a practical case study at the end of each chapter, illustrating the actual application the author used during a notably darker time in his life journey. The last bonus section is the Adversity Rockstar Role-play. The reader gets to place themselves in an unusual situation and practice the Change Navigation Model presented in this book. Whether facing divorce, relocation, financial, loss, job stress, critical illness, or simply some new unforeseen stressor in your life…this is the book to help you face them like a Rockstar!

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Note From Publisher

As a Publisher, I regularly receive hundreds of manuscripts; therefore, I cannot possibly accommodate them all. When I saw this book, Adversity Rockstar laying amidst the pile, the title captivated my attention. My first question was: What is an Adversity Rockstar? The more I read, the more my eyes were opened, not only to what it meant, but also to the overall profound and invigorating content.

In this book, Aric H. Morrison uses a Rockstar analogy that is easy to understand and implement; and exciting to imagine. Even more, Aric is spot on when he claims that every person has been through, and will continue to face, adversity. Adversity truly has no boundaries. It strikes every living, breathing person. This is only one simple reason why I knew this book offers such great value. Aric’s knowledge and wisdom, his Change Navigation Model (CNM), and his Adversity Attack Plan (AAP), that are shared in this book, are much needed by everyone.

As more people are stepping up to become Authors, the more self-help books flood the market. Many self-help books include, or lead to, some sort of model to follow. I must say, we see models (all the time) that are not effective. Many are out of sequence; meaning, you truly should complete later steps first, and first steps later. We also witness models that simply lack steps that must be taken to make the entire model effective. So, when Aric’s model showed up on my desk, it was a breath of fresh air. Finally, someone with enough knowledge and wisdom to not fake it, until he makes it. Finally, someone who spent the time needed (fifteen years, in fact) to record step-by-step what he did, and what works. Finally, someone who not only lives his model, but tested it time and again on others to prove it is life-changing. As I read through his book, I could not help but live out each step in the Change Navigation Model. That’s right, me, the Publisher, has already applied Aric’s teachings. Let me warn you, it works!

Throughout this book, Aric uses great examples and visuals to drive his points home. I especially love the dartboard analogy, where he guides his readers through creating various groups of people who will support them through their your darkest days. Even more, I love his Case for Compassion section at the end of each chapter. This is where Aric becomes transparent, allowing his readers to truly connect with him through the relation of circumstances. He truly is raw, real, and relatable to all who take time to learn from him.

Aside from the philosophical content and the innovative adversity self-help model, I admire the way Aric poured his heart and soul into this book. Anyone who reads Adversity Rockstar will immediately notice that this book was strategically written over an extended period. It is not just another thrown together book, in hopes to become an entrepreneur with a new title; and that, I appreciate!

In life, not only do we all face adversity, we also face moments when dreams (whether small or large) transform into reality. As I read and applied the knowledge in this book, I realized I could also apply everything to one of my dreams that is in the midst of coming true. When Aric speaks about not being clear-minded, due to overwhelm, that is exactly how I have been feeling with all the excitement around me. So, if it is a challenge you are facing or a dream come true knocking at your door, the Change Navigation Model is your #1 guide currently on the market.

In this book, Aric also encourages his readers to contact him via email to share their adversity stories with him. Aric shares a story where he contacted a musician in a famous band, to tell him about his story and how the music has helped him get through his hardships. Unbelievably, this musician responded, and the two began exchanging experiences and having a heartfelt conversation. So, you can see why Aric now offers you to do the same. Sharing your story with a famous Author and having them respond, is remarkable.

Lastly, I want to personally say “Thank You” to Aric H. Morrison, the author of this book, for being vulnerable and trusting in opening his heart to his readers. He has shared personal details, that most would be uncomfortable doing. It takes a lot of courage to do what he has done; and in the name of love, he has proven that he truly cares about others. He has created a masterpiece for all who read and apply his knowledge and wisdom found in Adversity Rockstar. Here at Transform Publishing, we look forward to assisting Aric with his upcoming book, Stealing Home.

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Preface

My father passed away when I was a young man, and it was truly one of the most difficult events to process, in my young life. I had no idea how to cope with loss and the vast array of emotions that came with it. For quite some time, I struggled to find my way and emotionally get over it. It was my first time dealing with such a powerful adversity. Prior to his passing, adversity had been a foreign concept to me.

Back then, when I initially faced adversity, I had made many attempts to overcome my pain and challenges. Some of my methods provided great experiences for me to use later in life, while others proved to be nothing more than lessons about what not to do. From then on, every time I faced adversity, I continued to learn even more.

Most often, nobody ever purposefully plans on living a life filled with critical adversities. However, as my life has played out over the years, I have faced more adversities than anyone I have ever met. Two key observations I was able to make several years ago, were adversity does affect everyone in one way or another; and each person has a unique approach to overcoming it. Some are successful in getting through it, while others compound their situation by dealing with it terribly.

There is no magic pill to take, no speech to listen to, and certainly no self-help book to digest, that can guarantee success when facing adversity. However, you can, use my approach to allow it to be your light the next time it feels as though the walls are closing in around you.

The diagnosis of Cancer in my two-year-old, introduced me to a new level of adversity. It was on a visceral level, unlike anything I had ever experienced. The problem was, there was no effective guide or blueprint to help me overcome it. Each day was a completely new learning experience. More often than not, I thought I had been making progress, only to quickly get knocked back even further. It was truly terrible.

Over the years of being a parent of a critically ill, disabled little boy, I have amassed a vast wealth of knowledge on the subject of adversity. Over time, it only made sense to apply the principles that worked, and disregard the mistakes. Therein became the genesis for this book; and through it, I am able to give back and help others on their adversity journey.

In this book, you will discover the Change Navigation Model (CNM) that I created. It is comprised of twenty steps to enable you to better face adversity, from start to finish. I understand adversity is difficult every time, but it doesn’t have to cripple you. My approach can act as your invisible friend who guides you through your trauma.

From a man who lives each day with the mortality of his young child, I absolutely practice the Change Navigation Model regularly. At some point in time, you will face adversity, of some form. Why not have a resource at your disposal to help you cope? It is why I wrote this book. You never have to face adversity alone, again!

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Foreword

Foreword

Adversity Rockstar, written by Aric Morrison, is truly an inspiration and heartfelt delve into dealing with adversity and how to navigate processing, accepting, and conquering hardships in a positive and productive manner. It is genuine, relatable, logical, methodical, and incredibly engaging for all readers, with humor and hardships woven into the narrative. Even more, encouragement abounds at each step in traversing any difficult journey.

As a physician, mom, sister, colleague, friend, daughter, etc, I found myself immersed in each step, thinking about my own challenges, both past and present; some simple and some more challenging. As I thought through the four phases for myself, they all related to different conflicts in my life. The Change Navigation Model, found in this book, is exceptionally helpful, sensible, and intuitive. Aric teaches beautifully how we all face adversity and how we characterize it individually, as our perspective is how we see the depth and severity of the adversity.

As I was reviewing this book, I had an event in my academic life, post an overnight shift that was devastating to me. (Likely, lack of sleep and my emotional state played a role.) While not the worst scenario I have dealt with, nevertheless, it hit hard for me on many personal levels, bringing up tragedy from my past. I found myself thinking through each step of the Change Navigation Model, realizing I was too emotional, but needed to accept my feelings, gain clarity, collect more data, and prepare an Adversity Action Plan to obtain an outcome that would make me better and stronger. I was struck by how each step in Aric’s model made sense, was critical, and flowed simply. At the conclusion of the book, I felt empowered, stronger, energized, and excited to take some time to figure out a way to have my moment on the stage as an Adversity Rockstar.

Working in an inner-city ER, I see all walks of life and problems. I work in an academic setting at a city hospital and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows. Adversity abounds all over in different shapes and sizes, and some truly unimaginable. I find myself realizing, while Aric is not a trained therapist, this book is a great read, inspirational, motivating, and will certainly help everyone who takes the time to work through these steps. His Case for Compassion section in this book is poignant and demonstrates multiple amazing analogies. He makes it real for all of us!

What I can say after this read is that we can all be an Adversity Rockstar. You must believe in yourself, as Aric did; and use these steps to conquer!

Barbara M Walsh, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine In situ and Mobile Outreach Simulatino
Associate Clinical Director of Pediatrics / Solomont Simulation Center
Boston University School of Medicine
Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA 02118

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Introduction

When alone and lying next to my dying child in the hospital late at night, true feelings are the only thing I had to embrace. If you ever find yourself in that situation, you will understand. Then, if you decide to leave your loved one’s bedside for the evening to sleep in a nearby hotel, you will lie awake for hours questioning if it was appropriate for you to leave the hospital. No matter your adversity, when your situation is dire, your mind can become your worst enemy.

Have you ever been through an extremely difficult emotional journey, only to find out later that you could have overcome it in a more positive and productive manner? Listen, you don’t have to feel hopelessly lost when you’re dealing with a difficult life situation. In fact, wouldn’t it be great to have a resource that provides you with some direction? Wouldn’t it be even more amazing to have someone give you a sympathetic voice during your time of need?

Think back to one of your lowest points in life and recall how you managed to get through it. Do you remember if you learned any valuable life lessons? When you face new challenges, are you consistent with a structured approach to overcome them?

Trust me when I tell you, I know exactly how you feel. When it comes to facing adversity, your confusion, frustrations, and overwhelm are familiar to me. Those feelings are very powerful; unforgettable, in fact. They can certainly force you to question every move you make, as you wonder if you are making correct decisions.

When you are simply trying to make it through the next hour; the next day; the next week, the last thing you want is to be in a constant state of confusion and overwhelm. However, all too often, it happens. I understand! Nothing else matters in your world more than trying to persevere and be strong amidst the chaos. The mental toll adversity has on you can be draining. I have been there so many times; your pain, anguish, and fright are all too familiar.

It is important for you to understand, when facing adversity, your behaviors will tend to be held captive by your mind. Therefore, laying the proper foundation to overcome it, is absolutely paramount. If you are not able to think in a comprehensive constructive manner, and instead allow emotions to rule your day, you will continue to find it extremely difficult to overcome your adversities.

This book takes you through the steps needed to get your head in the game, before you even consider taking any action. It systematically shows you a five-step approach on how to get mentally clear. When your mind is clear, your decisions become more strategic and rational. Next, I lay the foundation for you to methodically begin formulating a plan to battle your challenge, and win.

Armed with a winning plan, I then show you how to execute it to help you overcome your battle with adversity. Understanding there are always key lessons to be learned when you face adversity, the final phase presented in the Change Navigation Model allows insights and closure for yourself, and those around you.

Adversity can wear many disguises. It can also trap you in complacency, only to leave you with your guard down and unprepared. Each time this happened to me, I learned from my experiences and thoroughly considered them. Over time, I repeatedly applied the positive lessons acquired. My mistakes were also carefully documented, so I would not fall into the same [mind] trap.

Being a man who has spent almost fifteen consecutive years in and out of hospitals, seeking constant treatment for my child, I have gained a lot of knowledge and wisdom. So it all does not go to waste, I bring it here to you, in this book. The Change Navigation Model (CNM) is my fifteen years of knowledge and wisdom, put together in an easy to understand and implement approach.

Typically, at the very instant adversity strikes you, your mind races, you begin to panic, and everything else in your world becomes a blur. It is extremely easy to allow yourself to fall into the trap of merely, holding your head down while trying to move forward. I used to do the exact same thing; just jump right on in and take each day as it comes, without any plan at all. Imagine, following a step-by-step proven systematic process the next time something bad rocks your world. The Change Navigation Model (CNM) has the power to take you from chaos to correction and from overwhelm to overcome. You can get through your difficult situations in life more smoothly. All you need is a resource at your disposal, written by someone who has been right where you are… many, many times.

Throughout the past decade, I have spent hours upon hours helping people get through the hardest times in their life. It has become my life’s work to use my experiences to aid in the plight of others… others, just like you. I have seen the best of what life has to offer, and the worst. Even more, I have been exposed to almost everything in between. Whether coaching families through adversity or businesses through chaos; or speaking at seminars on change navigation; or writing books to share my story or teach concepts, it is my ultimate goal to help as many people as I possibly can. I believe strongly in what I do and my message, as I personally share in the pain and celebrate the successes of every person I have been fortunate to work with. Life is tough; sometimes we all need a strong role model to learn from.

Aren’t you tired of blindly facing tough stuff? Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to shift from instant panic to a proven coping process? Hardships are inevitable. No matter how clean of a life you focus on living, adversity will find you; it always does. Let’s get you prepared! Let’s work together to get you through it with an Adversity Attack Plan (AAP). Who knows, you might actually smile along the way.

Cheers,
Aric H. Morrison

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Contents

Preface
Foreword
Introduction
Section I
A Small Slice
Keeping It Real
The Dreaded “A” Word
A Strange Day Indeed
Wide-Eyed… But Not Ready
The Vision, A Star Was Born
So You Want To Be a Rockstar?
Section II
Show Me, Show Me, Show Me
The Change Navigation Model
The Emotional State of Being
Taking Stock
Grounding
Filtering
Processing
Circling
Framing
Final Thoughts
The Behavioral State of Doing
Taking Action
Granting
Gathering
Formulating
Drafting
Posturing
Final Thoughts
Composite State of Performing
Taking Control
Commencing
Implementing
Revising
Concluding
Accepting
Final Thoughts
The Reflective State of Consideration
Taking Time
Commemorating
Readdressing
Sharing
Acknowledging
Starring
Final Thoughts
Bonus Application: Adversity Rockstar Roleplay
Final Thoughts
Epilogue
About The Author

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HEAVENLY PEACE, MY ASS is the first book in the long-awaited Stealing Home Series written by Inspirational Speaker, Award-winning Author, and Adversity thought-leader Aric H. Morrison.

As with everything else he touches, Aric H. Morrison introduces this book to the world grandly. And yes, this one delivers on quality, creativity, theming, and storytelling.

This dynamic first book in the series cruises in around 250 pages; his story begins where the series ends. And then quickly captures the reader in a particular spell. There are twists and turns too numerous to count.

In this book, he opens up like never before, sharing his views on how life was “supposed” to be and how it tossed him a few additional curveballs. This is the life story of a man courageously told firsthand. His words seem to flow so well that you cannot but want to keep on reading.

You become connected to Aric H. from the very first chapter as he manages to brilliantly reach his arms around the readers and quickly bring them into his world. You are a member of his family by the end. The words here are not without pain. Life lessons, adversity, and personal reconciliations abound. It can be very dark and make you reach for the light switch.

While at other points, the sky appears to be seeming quite blue. When I thought it was safe to take a breath, I shook my head and paused a bit longer. What a powerful book. This one seems to have it all.

HEAVENLY PEACE, MY ASS, is the beginning of a life story as told by the author. Aric H. Morrison has an incredible way in his writing style to deliver whatever emotion he feels is appropriate before you even see it coming. His tone is profound; his thoughts are very intricate. Rarely has a book come across our office with such power and raw emotion within its pages. Every so often, one is written which can move vast numbers of people to visit a place in their minds they may not yet have realized possible. This story seems to have the power to do just that. An absolutely brilliant first book in this series.

HEAVENLY PEACE, MY ASS, is a true find.

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COMING FALL 2022

This book is the second installment in THE STEALING HOME SERIES written by Inspirational Speaker, Award-winning Author, and Adversity thought-leader Aric H. Morrison.

Here, the author continues bringing the reader along on his emotionally compelling family journey. Here, SCREAMING WHISPERS delivers in the proper form a mix of emotions as prescribed precisely in the manner Aric wishes them to be delivered.

This book begins where HEAVENLY PEACE, MY ASS, left off and quickly guides you along his ongoing roller coaster ride. As always, Mr. Morrison writes deeply, thoughtfully, and reflectively in this book, as in all his written works.

If you seek an emotional drifting from your everyday life, SCREAMING WHISPERS delivers just that! It is another gem that should not be overlooked for any reason.

Once again, this book delivers.

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COMING SPRING 2023

This book is the third installment in THE STEALING HOME SERIES written by Inspirational Speaker, Award-winning Author, and Adversity thought-leader Aric H. Morrison.

True to form, the author weaves the reader along similarly to the first two books in this series, but this one amazingly can hit a seemingly even more emotional tone. You can almost feel the pain endured by the author as he teeters on the edge of emotional fragility while almost entirely giving up the battle with his precious child.

Here, A QUIET DESPAIR completely takes the reader into a darker place rarely felt or communicated so effectively in the way Aric H. Morrison has been able to deliver. Make no mistake; you will need a tissue for this one before giving thanks to the heavens above for being blessed by your good fortune.

This book is a real eye-opener to how unfair life can be, particularly for one man’s family.

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PASSING LESSONS is the third in a series of self-reflection books written by Inspirational Speaker and Author Aric H. Morrison.

This book is a collection of works in the form of meaningful thoughts written over five years. This grouping of entries is a part of an ongoing campaign to offer his audience a profoundly moving set of thoughts, feeling, and emotions experienced by him. Each chapter shares a particular reflective thought containing a subtle message buried somewhere within this creative work.

PASSING LESSONS is an easy read and meant to act as a casual source of light entertainment. This book is perfect for a quick reference when you find yourself in a place where mind-wandering might be welcome.

This third installment once again delivers on quality and deep reflection.

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This book is a collection of entries written by Inspirational Speaker and Author Aric H. Morrison over many months during the Covid crisis. This grouping of blogs was a part of an ongoing campaign to try and offer his audience a common set of thoughts, feelings, and emotions as experienced by the author during this troublesome time.

Each chapter has a specific theme as every one is unique unto itself in a quick but meaningful way. PASSING TIME is an easy read and meant to act as a casual source of light entertainment for someone who might enjoy placing themselves in the mind of another person who experienced this unique historical event on his terms. It is the first in a series and one in which Aric is very proud to finally be able to compile in one place for his loyal readers.

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PASSING SHADOWS is the second in a series of self-reflection books written by Inspirational Speaker and Author Aric H. Morrison.

This book is a collection of thoughtfully unique chapters written over five years. This grouping of entries is a part of an ongoing campaign to offer his audience a profoundly moving set of thoughts, feeling, and emotions experienced by him. Each chapter has a specific theme as every one is unique in a quick but meaningful way.

PASSING SHADOWS is an easy read and meant to act as a casual source of light entertainment for someone who might enjoy placing themself in the mind of another person who lives life on his terms. This next installment certainly delivers more thought-provoking and reflective-inducing content.

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Preface

Introduction

FOURTEEN BEERS

SNOW CHANGE

HOME ALONE

Holiday New

Weight “Lifting”