Diogenes’ sense of shamelessness is best seen in the context of Cynicism in general. Specifically, though, it stems from a repositioning of convention below nature and reason. One guiding principle is that if an act is not shameful in private, that same act is not made shameful by being performed in public. An entertaining and enlightening collection of ancient writings about the philosophers who advocated simple living and rejected unthinking conformity

Jump explores seven vulnerable “seasons” in the Emmy Award-winner life: being homeless and living out of his car, flunking out of college, enduring the emotional turmoil of a second failed marriage, risking stability to pursue his dream of television stardom, overcoming the Miss Universe mishap, blending his family, and owing the Internal Revenue Service $20 million. Steve uses these uncomfortable moments to explain his core principles and teach you what it means to JUMP:

·         Identifying the lesson and the blessing in all that life brings our way;

·         Isolating particular moments when we must be still and when we must take action;

·         Implementing “humble aggression” to achieve our dreams;

·         Placing past mistakes in our rearview mirror and creating a fresh life story;

·         Letting go of people who are weighing us down;

·         Taking responsibility in the face of adversity.