None of the Answers - by Jeff Swaney (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

You're invited to take a wild ride in life with tenacity, risk, danger, and near death--yielding lessons, rewards and mantras--Buckle Up!

None of the Answers is a revealing memoir by successful American entrepreneur Jeff Swaney. Written in the lost art of Gonzo journalism, the stories chronicle a life lived outside the box.

Follow Swaney from the start of his life, born dirt poor in Detroit, Michigan--facing the challenges of a city collapsed around him to fast forward reflections of a life well lived. Death-defying outdoor stunts, collegiate misadventures, penniless far-flung world travel, and birthing illegal night clubs would eventually lead to Swaney becoming a business leader in the city he loves most--Dallas, Texas. He would go on a life-altering journey, becoming a single father to two young children at age sixty. Moving from rags to riches and financial collapse to astounding recovery, Swaney brings an inspired world view.

This rich, textured page-turner launches the reader into memory lane, inspiring a search for our own best selves through reflection and questioning beliefs. It explores how we take the chaos of living full out, thriving with patience, perseverance, and purpose. The search for answers with pants pulled down self-deprecation provides an avenue for the reader's innocuous introspection, hair pulling, and deep belly laughs.

Highly entertaining, None of the Answers recounts terrifying experiences on mountain summits, illegal all-night parties, and unspeakably difficult family tragedy, validating that we are all a little crazy navigating this world gone mad.

It's a tell-all. Fasten your seatbelts!

Review Quotes

"None of the Answers is a rich, textured page-turner, full of humor, wisdom, challenges, and adventure. So much adventure, it is hard to believe that author Jeff Swaney survived all his exploits. This memoir has been one of the most exciting and rewarding projects I've been involved with during my twenty-five years in the writing coach business. If you're up for a crazy armchair ride that will surprise you, anger you, make you laugh, and ultimately trigger questions and answers about your own life, I urge you to read it."--Linden Gross, Two-time national bestselling ghostwriter and writing coach

"A blend of entertaining stories, reflections, and a powerful reminder that positivity and belief in visions and teams can take you far, through the expected and unexpected.... Jeff's book reminds us, life just isn't a simple straight line! Hang on for a fun ride."--Sally Russell, First woman elected as Mayor of Bend, Oregon 2018

"Anthony Bourdain meets the Dalai Lama. Jeff Swaney's chronicles take you on captivating escapades while sharing wisdom that can guide you to explore your future pursuits and live the life you have always imagined. By the time you finish this gripping book you will realize Swaney has a lot of the answers!"--David Rosell, Wealth manager, speaker, author of Failure is Not an Option, Keep Climbing and In The Know

"Are you ready for living life in reverse? It's been said that on a gravestone, the dash between the date being born and the year someone passes away is their life. In None of The Answers, Jeff Swaney stretches the dash of life and adds the flash, the brash, the cash, the bash, and even the crash--and then rinses and repeats. Tray tables up and seat belts on. Get ready for takeoff as this thrilling read will have you laughing, crying, and learning about life's answers on every page." --Kent Billingsley, International speaker and published author of Entrepreneur To Millionaire: How to Build A Highly Profitable Fast Growth Company and Become Embarrassingly Rich Doing It

"If you know Dallas, you know Deep Ellum. But what you don't know are the stories of how it became a Dallas destination and how Jeff Swaney grew into the person who made it happen. This is a book full of stories that I watched and was part of. Read None of the Answers and enjoy." --Mark Cuban, Businessman, owner of NBA Dallas Mavericks, and star of ABC's Shark Tank

"If you want to experience a roller-coaster ride through the varied, event-filled life of a fear less, full-on, risk-embracing force-of-nature, read this book."--Lord John Birt, Former Director General BBC

"Masterful storytelling that has you laughing, crying, and rethinking life's priorities. Jeff puts himself on full display in a no holds barred expose that inadvertently challenges the reader to get out of the stands, onto the field, and take the ball. It is not often that you are entertained into becoming more. Life in Reverse could be the ride of your life--don't miss it!"--Ed McLaughlin, CEO, Blue Sunsets LLC and author of The Purpose is Profit

"Mr. Swaney has written a masterclass on entrepreneurism for those about to rock. It may read like a memoir, but that is because his life's book reads as one exciting challenge after another."--Robert Workman, Bestselling author of Selling - The Most Dangerous Game: How To Be The #1 Sales Rep And Not Get Fired

"Prepare to be captivated by Jeff Swaney's thought-provoking and offbeat tales in None of the Answers: Racing through Life in Reverse. An enthralling blend of philosophy, humor, and entrepreneurial wisdom, this book beckons you to join the journey of embracing change and finding purpose in every season of life."--Vince Poscente, New York Times bestselling author of The Age of Speed and The Earthquake

"To say Jeff Swaney's been there and done that would be akin to saying PT Barnum ran a puppet show for toddlers. Fluidity in thought, fearlessness in action, and universal warmth in care, are but shallow attempts to describe the DNA makeup of Jeff. Wisdom and experiences flow from Jeff in such a rapid and profound rate, most mere mortals would need a Neuralink brain chip just to store and process the stream of consciousness in real-time. Thank goodness he's finally put all this into a book so everyone can easily access his life's work and play. None of the Answers: Racing through Life in Reverse is THE textbook on learning from the hard knocks of life. Read and live it."--Victor Wong, Inventor, Futurist, and Entrepreneur

About the Author

Jeff Swaney is an American entrepreneur, super dad, outdoorsman, and friend. Licensed through the school of life and never-ending learning, he leverages his experience in entertainment, finance, small business management, investments, family matters, spirituality, and silliness. This breadth of knowledge, all in a simplified and conscious capitalism vein, is availed to high-net-worth clients, family offices, and others through both formal and informal engagement. Jeff is a Michigan native, proudly born in Detroit during the city's final heydays of the late '50s and early '60s. He grew up in neighboring Royal Oak, and is a Michigan State University Engineering grad ('80), Hewlett-Packard alum, and world traveler.