If you're here, it means something—curiosity, perhaps, or a desire for something deeper. I’ve been where you are now, navigating through uncertainty, searching for meaning amidst chaos.
As a coach, entrepreneur, and philosophy student, I learned that life doesn’t hand out answers. The system is rigged in many ways, but it’s not unbeatable. The tools I share in my eBooks—self-confrontation, critical thinking, resilience—are what helped me navigate my own labyrinth. They’re not magic solutions but invitations to ask hard questions and find your own path forward.
In Bridges Through Shadows and my other writings, I explore the intersections of personal responsibility and systemic barriers, morality versus incentives, and the paradox of striving for meaning while embracing one's insignificance. These eBooks are free, not because they are without value, but because their worth lies in the change they might spark in you.
My hope is simple: that these stories will inspire you to confront the shadows in your life, to question the narratives you’ve inherited, and to build bridges toward your own light. Whether you read one or all six, the journey they offer begins with a single step: reflection.
So, here’s my question to you: Are you ready to step into the light?
Bridges Through Shadows: A Journey To Becoming
Release Date: November 2024
Bridges Through Shadows: A Journey to Becoming is Jose Franco’s powerful story of resilience, self-confrontation, and finding purpose. From growing up in the Bronx to learning lessons of agency, financial literacy, and human connection, Jose shares insights that empower readers to confront their realities and strive for growth. Through vivid stories and relatable reflections, this free e-book inspires inner-city youth and beyond to build bridges toward a life of meaning and self-discovery.
Balancing the Pendulum: Navigating Politics, Capitalism, and the Self
Release Date: November 2024
In this philosophical exploration, I examine the tensions between personal growth and societal change. Through reflections on capitalism, politics, and the self, I propose a path forward—one where love overcomes fear, and self-confrontation fosters resilience. Drawing on my journey, I advocate for balancing individual introspection with collective action, offering tools to navigate life’s paradoxes with courage and empathy.
Country Before Party: A Call for Civic Responsibility
Release Date: Sept 2024
This book challenges readers to prioritize civic responsibility over political partisanship. Through personal reflections and philosophical insights, I explore how self-confrontation can help us rise above ideological divides to address systemic issues. It’s a rallying cry for unity, empathy, and engaging in meaningful dialogue to build a stronger democracy.
An Ozempic-Free Lifestyle: Reclaiming Health Through Self-Confrontation
Release Date: 2023
This book is a guide to sustainable health—both physical and mental—without shortcuts. I share my own experience of losing 70 pounds and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through mindfulness, visualization, fasting, and self-reflection. Backed by scientific studies and practical steps, it’s a call to embrace self-accountability and confront the habits that hinder personal growth.
Mind Over Matter: The Power of Now in Baseball
Release Date: 2023 En Espanol
In this book, I use baseball as a metaphor for mindfulness and personal growth. Drawing on my experience as a coach, I share how staying present in the moment—both on and off the field—can lead to clarity, resilience, and improved performance. Blending philosophical insights with practical strategies, this work is a guide for anyone striving to improve in life, not just sports.
How to Get Better at Things You Don’t Think You’re Bad At by 2020
Release Date: 2019
A collection of my op-eds written between 2017 and 2019, this book reflects on the transformative power of self-awareness. From politics to personal development, I explore how changing your mindset can improve your life. These essays are letters to myself, intended to spark critical thinking and encourage self-improvement.