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Mike gives some life updates for everyone. One ridiculous question has been, "When will your book come out, Mike?"

He then breaks down the principles that help us love and relate in a polarized world--principles that are teased out at the end of the book where Mike challenges his audience through questions that push those who are still reading to try them out in their own lives.

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Mike is in the middle of his mini-series called Building Bridges Unscripted, where he takes you behind the scenes of writing his book.

In this episode, he discusses providing song lyrics at the beginning of each part and chapter to deepen the book's intrigue and plotlines.

He also talks about how his writing has changed and the challenge to rewrite things that were written timidly, exposing his shame over his past.

Finally, he admits that he is running out of things to talk about and he probably needs next week to finish.

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Mike is discovering how long it takes to weave through his book to make sure it meets the proper criteria he has set to give the 75,000 words continuity and clarity.

He discusses fact-checking and how much it matters to have history, culture, language, and people's personal stories correct. He talks about the difficulty in deciding what parts of other people's journeys he's allowed to include without directly asking them.

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2:00 Mike is in the throws of finishing his first indie published book and is doing a mini-series titled, Building Bridges Unscripted to bring his audience along on the journey.

3:50 Mike discovers his voice for the book and it isn’t represented in what a lot of the content he wrote. He had to cut out and add a lot, pushing the publishing date back.

6:00 He injects abit of soapboxing in the falling action and wrapping up of the book, and discusses how fear can manifest in some very destructive ways.

9:45 Mike talks about some of the confessions in the book. They expose Mike a bit, and he discusses some of them, and the risks associated with coughing them up for the world to read.

17:35 Mike talks about future books but acknowledges that he needs to finish this one first.

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3:00 Showing vs. Telling in Writing Your voice and story are worth sharing! Learn how to show, not just tell, to create a deeper impact with your writing.

7:50 Fact-Checking & Reliving Stories Fact-checking with others and revisiting the details has been an emotional journey. It can be therapeutic, but it also requires a bit of boldness to believe our stories are worth telling.

10:00 Personal Experiences and Character Depth Mike shares his jail experience, his wife’s family background, and her personal journey. These reflections deepen the character portrayals and elevate the story’s climax. Together, Mike and his wife, Jen, explore her past trauma, discovering a pathway to healing through the book’s creation.

13:50 Family Bonds in Tough Circumstances “Blood is thicker than water” holds true in impoverished parts of the world. Discover why by reading my book!

16:40 A New Reason to Be Home As Mike finishes the book, he uncovers another powerful reason to be back home in the Philippines with his family.

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In this episode, Mike opens up about the process of writing the book. For those of you curious about its creation or are considering putting together your own independently published work, this one is for you!

(2:25) Mike talks about the conception of the book’s content, audience, and community that helped him get there.

(9:00) Mike briefly talks about the difference between being an indie author and other options working with traditional or hybrid publishers. He talks about the technology these days that has allowed indie authors to flourish. He talks about the strategy that he will employ to get his book out into the world.

(14:30) Mike gives some tips on surviving the writing process and some of the things he had to overcome to get to this point in the process (It’s almost done!!!) It’s advice for all creatives to overcome their fear of rejection!

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(1:30) Mike breaks down religion in his book. He talks about ‘bad’ religion, the failures he’s witness throughout his lifetime in Christianity. He reveals why he hasn’t given up his core beliefs as a Christian, and what that journey looked like.

(11:00) He gets into the weeds on one of his church experiences while he was in the Navy stationed in Norfolk, Virginia and the concerns he has for religion in general looking back on it.

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2:30 – Mike opens up about his struggle with patriotism and the impact of 9/11. He reflects on his rollercoaster Navy career and his feelings about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.

13:00 – In the second half, Mike discusses race. On the anniversary of Tupac Shakur's death—the West Coast rapper shot in a drive-by—he references Tupac’s song "Changes," which is quoted in his book, Building Bridges: Can We Love & Relate in a Polarized World?. Mike delves into his relationships with people in the Black community in the U.S. and the broader African diaspora, offering perspective on the challenges faced by Black individuals worldwide.

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