From the Publisher
“In Aspire Higher, Ken Lindner brings his complete and genuine depth of being to the reader in search of a successful and meaningful life. Ken writes out of his deep faith that each of us can become so much more than we may have imagined or believed. He has given us the gift of a book that acts both as a wonderful companion, as well as a guide, on a journey to deeper meaning and authenticity. Inspired by Ken’s own personal life experience, his extraordinarily successful career, and his passionate love and faith in all of life’s infinite possibilities, he teaches us to overcome our perceived limitations, reaching both inward and upward to become better and thereby make the world better as well. His book is important . . . and it is beautiful.”—Rabbi Eli Herscher, spiritual leader and teacher“Helpful. Hopeful. Healing. Aspire Higher is a timely ‘fresh word.’ In a world of divisions, polarizations, scisms and isms—that should be wasms!—Ken Lindner navigates a path beyond positive thinking to positive living: psychological but not academic; spiritual but not religious; powerful and practical but not preachy. Most significantly this is a journey not ‘to’ your best self, but ‘through’ yourself as a life changing influence and impact on the lives of others. Do not write this work off as just another self-help product. This is a progressive pathway of love—not the mushy, shallow narcissistic type but one that equips you to touch and change the lives of those you love, and empowers you to love those you are yet to love.” —Kenneth C. Ulmer, DMin, PhD, senior pastor/teacher, Faithful Central Bible Church"In his brilliantly crafted book Aspire Higher, Ken Lindner shows you step-by-step how to dramatically change your life for the better by changing your perspective, developing empowering self-love, and discovering your highest purpose. This is not just another self-help book filled with cliches and platitudes. This is a revolutionary guide that teaches you how to completely reframe the way you see yourself and others. The brilliance is in the sheer simplicity of the lessons. Inspiring and transformative, once you start reading this book, you realize how much it is truly needed right now in these chaotic and often difficult times. Ultimately, Lindner shows the reader how much broader your reach can be—how each of us can have a profound and positive effect on the world around us."—Melanie Lawson, anchor, host, reporter, KTRK-TV, ABC13 News“This insightful and empowering book is the ultimate roadmap to elevating your life, your career, and your personal well-being. It equips you with proven skills to strategically navigate direct paths to enduring success, inner happiness, unconditional love for yourself and others, and deep fulfillment, even if you face major roadblocks along the way. Want to reach your fullest potential? ‘Aspire Higher!’” —Betty Nguyen, anchor, host, reporter, WPIX“Aspire Higher is informational, inspirational, aspirational. Ken Lindner’s new book paves the way for lasting inner fulfillment and peace, and peace among all people. What a true gift it is for all of us!"—Shari Freis, longtime executive assistant to Ken Lindner“Ken Lindner is a very thoughtful and introspective man. In these pages he gives us tools to ask ourselves probing questions. He hopes to impact the way we look at the world, clarify our goals, attain deep fulfillment, and achieve greater happiness. If you aspire to such a life, this book will be a great gift." —Rabbi David Woznica, Stephen Wise Temple“These challenging times present the perfect opportunity to reflect, reassess, and re-boot. In Aspire Higher, Ken Lindner provides an inspirational and relatable roadmap to help you live a purposeful and peace-filled life. Ken is a wonderful storyteller and a masterful strategist (in addition to being a gifted poet). The combination is a delightful read with brilliant lessons to savor, from a man who truly knows his stuff and is eager to share it with you. I am now reading Aspire Higher for the second time and have already dog-eared several pages!”—Hosea Sanders, anchor, host, reporter, WLS-TV, ABC7 News“With so much change and uncertainty in our lives, many feel a sense of being lost at sea. Aspire Higher provides a safe harbor, a tangible, positive, spiritual, and inspiring place to hold on to as we travel through life’s challenges and opportunities. Aspire Higher’s steps and strategies are the empowering forces that will unlock the inner strength within you!”—Don Browne, former executive vice president of NBC News and president of Telemundo and Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame honoree/inductee“Ken Lindner’s new book, Aspire Higher, creates a new awareness as to how we constructively face and thrive in today’s challenging and complex world. By reading this breakthrough book, educators, schools, teachers, and parents will be far better equipped to empower students to make positive life choices that can and will lead them to live far happier and more fulfilling and productive lives. The information and philosophies of this book should continually be integrated into school curricula. Following the steps in Aspire Higher is the only way we can rebuild our spirits and our communities, based upon positivity, knowledge, and passion through aspiring to live your highest life. Thank you, Ken Lindner, for writing Aspire Higher and giving us the path and light to lift ourselves and those around us!”—Metuka Benjamin, national and international educator“Ken Lindner’s book Aspire Higher isn’t just a hit . . . it’s a #1 hit! It’s hard to describe how cool a #1 hit it is. We are all faced with challenges. It’s life. Ken has accomplished the unthinkable. He describes in detail—and with answers—a process for dealing with life and succeeding! While the thought of being positive is everywhere, sacred texts from centuries ago mention how easy it is to reflect and concentrate on the negative. Ken has approached the concept of the negativity bias in a direct and fresh manner and gives you the mechanisms to conquer it and bring positivity and purpose into your life. We are all searching, hoping, wanting to do better in our lives. Ken Lindner is leading us all to a more promising, rewarding, and beautiful life. I can completely and unreservedly recommend Aspire Higher to everyone. Yes, everyone! Thank you, Ken Lindner.”—Michael Lloyd, music producer and songwriter“In Aspire Higher, Ken Lindner aspires higher himself, offering readers a clear, practical formula to lead a love-filled, purposeful life by developing and expressing a higher love for themselves and for others. Aspire Higher is a great and necessary read for everyone in this age of doubt and division.”—Kristen Sze, anchor, host, reporter, KGO-TV, ABC7 News“Ken Lindner’s Aspire Higher gently and systematically reinforces with bootstraps why you are worthy of love and a life well-lived. As my Career Choreographer in the TV news business for 28 years, Ken’s clarity and positivity have served as my guide for a long and joyful ride. His latest book takes you on a path of identifying and seeking your dreams, and gets you out of your self-sabotaging ways, so you can actively and decisively lean into the light and shine!”—Dominique Sachse, mom, broadcast journalist, author, YouTuber, influencer, encourager“Fear paralysis is real. If you’re afraid or uncertain about what’s ahead of you (I’ve been there), Aspire Higher is your book! What I love in these pages is that Ken Lindner generously gives us specific steps to help each of us discover, unapologetically, what we really value . . . and how to confidently move toward our aspirations.” —Christi Paul, host of CNN’s New Day Weekend“I found Aspire Higher to be the perfect prescription of inspiration that led me from a low point in my life, experiencing negative events, to one of hope and accepting the support and love around me. The book’s messages encouraged me to change the course of my life and move forward with positive thoughts and actions. Aspire Higher has helped me convert what has been the most negative period of my adult life into an opportunity to grow, learn and find meaning from Positive Life Choice Psychology. Positive life choice, by positive life choice, I am rebuilding my life! What a gift! I am on my second read of the book.”—A grateful reader of Aspire Higher“Our society and world are filled with so much noise, misinformation, and division. It is vital that we return to truth, empathy, and humanity. In order to do so we must really know who we are as individuals and begin the work of living our most fulfilled and unified lives. Aspire Higher lays out the blueprint to do so in a way that will resonate with everyone from all walks of life. A must-read for those who want more for themselves and their neighbors.”—Kelvin Washington, anchor, host, correspondent, Spectrum News 1“Aspire Higher and Positive Life Choice Psychology provide you with a path to inner peace and happiness that can radiate to everyone around you. Engage with this book as a favor to yourself, your neighbor, and the world.” —Madison Alworth, broadcast journalist“Aspire Higher is a blueprint to develop your life, giving you the processes and techniques to realize your dreams. Ken Lindner has written a gem of a book, filled with concrete actions you can use to guide yourself to achieve your goals. It is an affirmation of you, and I’m sure it is a book you will return to again and again. I highly recommend this book to you, so you can guide your own journey.”—Jose Rios, former television news executive “Aspire Higher is your playbook to get the most from what you desire in life. Ken Lindner walks you through easy-to-use strategies to effectively deal with life’s most daunting challenges and plan a course of action to reach your loftiest goals. This book shows you how to build self-confidence and the courage to elevate your standing in life and become a positive influence on people around you. I am honored to provide this endorsement of Aspire Higher.”—Anne Holt, former Nashville, Tennessee, news anchor and host“This book is amazing. I couldn’t put it down! Aspire Higher is uplifting and exudes positivity! In a pandemic, it’s tough to look past uncertain times, but Ken Lindner shows us how to make the best of detours in life. He opened up about his vulnerabilities growing up and how he channeled his energy for better outcomes. The book is moving on so many levels and truly inspiring for all of us to add purpose in life and make the best of it!”—Sandhya Patel, meteorologist, KGO-TV, ABC7 News