“Finally! Today, I’m Officially Launching
My School for Happiness—And Inviting YOU to Become the First Member!”
First “Zen List” session begins: July 1, 2026
Dear Friend,
I’ve been dreaming of this day for over 7 years now…
And, finally, the day is here!
You see, back in 2008 I quit my job as Wellness Director in a treatment center…
And embarked on a journey as a spiritual teacher.
 Since then, I’ve led countless “Satsang” talks.
(Many under the full moon here in Boynton Beach, Florida. Maybe you were here with me?)
And I’ve mentored hundreds of students.
It was not an “easy” path.
But it was an incredibly fulfilling one.
Throughout the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to help people reduce their depression and anxiety…
I’ve helped people improve their relationships with their parents… their children… their coworkers…
And I’ve helped people find clarity. And make meaningful change in their lives.
However, the dream has always been…
How can I help raise the consciousness of humanity and help more people?Â
At no time has this been needed more than now…
Join The School of HappinessAs I’m sure you’ve noticed… All is not well here in America.
Or, in the world, for that matter! You can feel the tension in the air…
The animosity. Division. Hatred.
For all those that don’t share the same ideals.
For all those who aren’t on the same “side.”
But I’m not here today to get political. I’m here to get personal…
You see, if we want to change anything in the world, the first step is to change ourselves
Listen… I don’t know where I was before I came to this world. And I don’t know where I’ll go after. But I do know this…
If we’re here now, we might as well be happy now, right? Right!
What could be simpler and more obvious Why, then, are so few of us happy? Why are depression rates at all-time highs? And why are so many people lonely?
While many factors come into play…
I believe, at the core, it’s because most of us were simply never taught to be happy.
It’s true!
The List that Can Change Your Life!
It sounds simple, but… Did you know a single list can change your life?
Back in 2009, the New England Journal of Medicine found that, by implementing a simple checklist during surgeries…
The rates of in-hospital deaths were cut almost by half.  HALF! Just think…
A simple checklist can (and does) SAVE lives! Why? Because lists work.
In the case of hospitals, it worked because following a standard safety protocol reduced human error. But this works everywhere… Think about it.
Would you ever step on a plane if you knew the pilot didn’t follow a checklist? If he or she wasn’t double (or triple!) checking things? Of course not!
Well, at least I know I wouldn’t! Why then, do most of us go through our lives not following a list? A list that can lead to a new and different destination…
A destination of joy.
Here’s a strange fact. Possibly the strangest fact you’ve ever heard, but…
Happiness is a SKILL.
It might sound funny, but you have to practice being happy. It doesn’t come easy.
You see, years ago, I came out of high school in a tailspin. I was confused. Angry. And every new job I tried was the same shade of grey. In short, my life “sucked”!
Eventually I was diagnosed with dysthymia, which is a mild form of chronic depression. And while I was given meds to treat the illness. For me, it just didn’t work. And I stayed in the same funk. What did work? Exercise. Eating better. Things we all know we should be doing. But few of us do as regularly as we should.
However, it wasn’t just this. In total, I discovered 8 simple steps that… When followed… Would almost guarantee I felt better.
I call this the “Zen List.”
And it’s been the foundation of my teaching for years now.
 "I learned that “I the being” am separate from my thoughts. And I am free to change the “thought channel.” My experience with Tom in many ways saved me from myself. You can find peace within Tom’s teachings."
- John Ackermann
Introducing “The Zen List” Course
Because of the profound impact the Zen List has had on me… And on countless others… I’ve decided to finally bring these teachings to a wider audience. That’s why I’m thrilled—today—to officially launch my “School for Happiness” and my first online course called…
The Zen List: The List that Can Change Your Life.
Inside this comprehensive course I lay out, step-by-step, the 8 secrets to lasting happiness that I’ve discovered.
Each lesson has its own dedicated module where I teach you (on video) about:
 ✓ The importance of each part of the Zen List
 ✓ How to do it yourself
 ✓ And I give the first small step so it’s easy to actually start changing your life (vs. staying stuck).
If you’ve been struggling… Or just simply haven’t been feeling quite as good as you know you can… Give this a shot.
It’s been my experience this simple routine can help solve 90% to 95% of problems most people face.
Get Started with The Zen List Course →I also include an actual printable Zen List (and digital version too) so you can “check off” things as you do them.  Simple!
As I mentioned earlier, two key elements of the Zen List that made me feel better are exercise and eating. Meditation is also a crucial part of it.
However, the thing to know here is that… This most likely is NOT meditation as you might have done it before…
The real purpose of meditation (as I see it) is very different from how it’s taught by 99% of teachers out there.Â
Have you ever been taught meditation is all about “clearing the mind” or trying to “sit still”? No!
While I’ll never say there is any “bad” meditation. (Any attempt to quiet your mind and slow down in this ever fast-paced world is always a good thing!)
To me, meditation serves ONE single and key purpose, which we’ll cover in the course. Do you know what that is?
The Sacred Sequence
Now, I’m not going to go over all the 8 parts of The Zen List with you here in detail. That’s why I created this course.
I designed it as an 8-week course that builds one new habit on top of another. It was also beautifully filmed by an award-winning filmmaker. I can’t wait for you to check it out!As one of my students told me… It’s almost like a “sacred sequence.”
But, of course, there is nothing religious or dogmatic about this practice. It was designed with one purpose in mind:Â To make you feel better. Calmer. And happier.
It should also greatly “re-energize” you and drastically reduce any anxiety or stress you’ve been feeling. And, of course… Please remember that you are your own guru.
Get Started with The Zen List Course →If anything in The Zen List doesn’t work for you, simply toss it out! But here’s my firm belief… I believe that if you try this out… and carry out the Zen List in good faith and with enthusiasm… Your life WILL change.
That’s my personal guarantee to you. In fact, my guess is that you won’t even recognize yourself two to three months from now.
Real People. Real Transformations.
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Alright. Now here’s the thing…
While I recorded this course, and you are free to technically go through it at your own pace…
I’ve decided to do something special for this launch…
On July 1st, I am starting a “LIVE” cohort.Â
That means… On Wednesday July 1, 2026 (I’ll communicate the time and all the details once you’ve registered) I will host a special LIVE video session to answer all the questions you have on the first Zen List item…
Then we’ll meet again live once a week for the next 7 weeks. Make sense? My only other question for you now is…
Are you interested!?Â
Get Started with The Zen List Course →