Meet the Author
James Schoonover
James Schoonover writes to help everyday adults build a life that actually works—one marked by financial freedom, physical fitness, mental fortitude, and faith.
Writing for people with Real Responsibilities
His writing cuts through the noise of modern adulthood with clear, practical wisdom designed for real people with real responsibilities.
By day, James is an aerospace engineer designing things that fly. By night and on weekends, he’s chasing after his three young kids—giving “Daddy rides,” playing backyard soccer, reading bedtime stories, and keeping up with Gus, their small white fluffy dog.
Enhineering a Life That Works
He lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife and their children. While he enjoys everything Central Florida has to offer, his favorite moments are spent traveling with his family, exploring new places, and making memories that last long after the bags are unpacked.
James holds a master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech and built his career solving complex problems in high-stakes environments. But the hardest problem he ever had to solve wasn’t in aerospace—it was learning how to build a balanced, meaningful life amid the chaos, pressure, and distractions of modern adulthood.
As a husband and father, James has wrestled firsthand with managing money, health, mindset, and faith. He approached that challenge like an engineer: breaking it down, testing what actually works, and refining it over time. Life’s Best Kept Secrets is the result of that two-decade journey—a practical framework for building strength, clarity, and purpose in every area of life.
