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January 11, 2026 58 mins

“I also want my kids to see that if you have something inside of you and you want to tell the story, tell the story...I like to write, and if something pops up, I'm going to tell the story because I'm going to do my very best to not die with any story inside of me.” – Dr. Charles Thomas Jr.

Today’s featured fellow bestselling author is a father, husband, entrepreneur, radio personality, cyclist, and timepiece enthusiast, Dr. Charles Thomas Jr. Dr. Charles and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Forged From Fire: Pieces To Prosperity”, the influence of his parents, life lessons from his time as a walk-on D1 athlete, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What inspired Dr. Charles to become an author, and how his mother inspired his writing process

How his upbringing in Flint, Michigan, and the influence of his hardworking parents shaped his relentless drive and resilience

His journey to becoming a Division I walk-on at Notre Dame and how those lessons still show up when inspiring others

What setback helped Dr. Charles create more success


Dr. Charles’ Site: https://charlesthomasjr.com/

Dr. Charles’ Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B072M5MK62/allbooks


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