From the Rat Race
to Finding Myself
My weekly articles serve as a platform where I delve into the micro-ideas that contribute to my journey towards living my best life.
In contrast, "The Shift" and forthcoming books delve into overarching big ideas or themes, encompassing a multitude of smaller concepts. These works undergo extensive reflection and delve into deeper layers, offering a richer exploration of their subjects.
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The Midlife Shift: How I Left the Rat Race and Found Myself
After a devastating family tragedy, I was forced to reexamine my life. Six surprising catalysts helped me rethink my whole life plan. These came from a wide range of sources—from Leo Tolstoy’s seminal classic The Death of Ivan Ilyich to Brené Brown’s TED Talk on Vulnerability.
“Mo Issa’s work is full of nuggets of wisdom on developing authenticity and daring to be themselves in a world that revolves around ego, power and money. I love what Issa says in chapter four, “When we understand that we are not our thoughts, that’s half the battle won. When we become aware that our minds are a tool—a factory producing many diverse thoughts, only some of which we are meant to focus on—then we truly internalize this concept.”
— Florence Chavez
The Shift: How to Awaken To The Aliveness Within
After a devastating family tragedy, I was forced to reexamine my life. Six surprising catalysts helped me rethink my whole life plan. These came from a wide range of sources—from Leo Tolstoy’s seminal classic The Death of Ivan Ilyich to Brené Brown’s TED Talk on Vulnerability.
“This is not a how to change your life manual, nor a rule book to follow in order to become a more authentic person. It is simply a guide post, written by a man who is truly wise beyond his years. All of the principles he discusses are to an extent, subject to your own interpretation. After each chapter, I implore you to reflect about your own life and try to understand how each message applies to you.”
— Telewah Lawson
Excerpts from a full book review
The Dense Mistiness of the Ordinary
In his first collection of poetry, Mo Issa reflects on the pains and joys he experienced while on his own journey of self-discovery to find his authentic voice. Throughout these thirty-three diverse poems, Mo delves into the emotions surrounding his sense of feeling confused and conflicted within the corporate world, his travels, his internal battle on choosing between materialism and fulfillment, his ideas and his philosophies about how to live more fully. The Dense Mistiness of the Ordinary shares a varied collection of poetry that highlights one man's journey through life as he listens to his heart and intuition to find himself and his purpose.
“I’ve been reading a lot of these self-help style books lately to help figure out my “1/3 life crisis”, if you will. This is absolutely one of the better ones. I found Mo Issa’s personal story of discovery inspiring. After personal tragedy, he decided his life was not what he wanted it to be. It was time for a change. This book was easy to read and had plenty of food for thought.”
Belle