Richard Brodie

Richard Brodie is best known as the original author of Microsoft Word. His self-help book, Getting Past OK, is an international bestseller. His groundbreaking book on memes, Virus of the Mind, spent 52 weeks on the Amazon.com Hot 100 and is used as a text in many college courses. An accomplished speaker, Richard has appeared on dozens of television and radio shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show. Richard continues to pursue wide and varied interests, which he occasionally blogs about.

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Who’s Running Your Life?
by Richard Brodie

Learn to trust your ideas.

Be an active decider of your life’s direction.

Personal Growth | October 1, 2011
Watch Out for Memes!
by Richard Brodie

Who's running your life anyway?

How subtle mind viruses influence our thinking.

Inspiration | February 25, 2011
Living on Purpose
by Richard Brodie

What if I miss the calling?

Solve the fascinating puzzle of your life purpose.

Success & Abundance | June 28, 2010
Life’s Little Training Wheels
by Richard Brodie

Getting past beliefs that work against you.

Be willing to question the obvious.

Personal Growth | January 12, 2010