Dan G. Tripps, PhD, is a retired healthcare practitioner, university professor, sport administrator and coach who has worked on projects with the International Olympic Committee, UNESCO, and the U.S. State Department among others. Through his books and public speaking, Dan shares inspirational stories and important lessons about life resulting from his work. Dan lives in the Pacific Northwest, having migrated north from his California beach city roots pursuing his professional career after academic life at the University of Southern California, San Francisco State University, Stanford University, and the University of Oregon.