Dr. Ryder, "Mental Fitness Guru," is a psychologist, author and speaker with plenty of media experience. He can ask the right question or give clear, succinct advice on many topics. He has a great deep voice that audiences love. He wrote ?POSITIVE DIRECTIONS Shifting Polarities to Escape Stress and Increase Happiness,? which is the basis of workshops he leads to make life easier. He has been called the Mental Fitness Guru because he helps you identify what makes you stronger, more flexible, less irritable or irritating, better able to stretch your mind and be happier. You do not have to be mentally fit to deal with life, but it sure does help! If you would exercise your mind like your body -- the benefits become increasingly visible. Is anything wrong? Dr. Ryder describes how to reverse a situation and go in a positive direction. Nine simple strategies show you how to gain leverage: enhance confidence, make better decisions, conquer stress, improve communication and find balance and harmony. Visit the ShiftingPolarities.com Web site for more info.