Empower Your Wellness Ethic and Thrive!

Toss the notion of having a “work ethic” into the dustbin of the 20th century. It misled generations to devote their lives to their job, and everything else—family, dreams, the fun stuff—had to scramble for scraps. There’s nothing noble about working hard unless you’re working hard for your well-being.

The 21st century is about having a Wellness Ethic. When you’re devoted to wellness, you nurture your mind, body, and spirit to deliver a steady stream of happiness. You cultivate loving relationships. You find joy in your passions and meaning in your work. You persevere through life’s chaos because you’re adaptable and resilient.

You deserve to thrive. The Wellness Ethic will help you thrive by making wellness accessible and actionable. You’ll be given practical insights that you can put to use immediately. It can transform your life.

You deserve to laugh and be inspired. Filled with humor and gripping personal stories, The Wellness Ethic was written to be the antidote to self-help books that are too damn boring!

 

  • —BookLife Reviews

    A relatable, action-oriented guide to living with resilience, intention, and well-being. Reinisch's vivid storytelling and approachable tone lend warmth and credibility, and the SAGe framework, blending purpose, challenge, and serenity, offers a meaningful blueprint for transformation.

  • —Erik Seversen, Author of "Ordinary to Extraordinary"

    The Wellness Ethic empowers you to thrive. It’s the perfect blend of practical wisdom, humor, and inspirational stories for anyone who wants more joy and meaning in their life.

  • —Michelle Duso, Founder & CEO, Power4Good, Executive Coach, Shenanigan Enthusiast

    Whether you read it cover to cover, or prefer to amble in and out, The Wellness Ethic is an easy, engaging read brimming with relatable and insightful content. With frequent glimpses into Mark’s own life, The Wellness Ethic invites you on a journey filled with humor-laced storytelling, brain science, spiritual wisdom, psychology, and pop culture. It offers frameworks and actionable tools to shift your thinking and establish habits to live a fulfilled life. I’ll be adding The Wellness Ethic to the resources I use to help folks get unstuck, manage life’s struggles, and live their wildest dreams.

  • —Sarina Hrubesch, Owner at Wellstream Healing & Acupuncture, DACM, LAc, CPC

    Mark Reinisch has paved the way. With humor and humility, The Wellness Ethic is a gold mine of insights and step-by-step guidance for living a healthier, more satisfying life.

  • —Dennis J. Volpe, Partner, Leadership Research Institute, Author of "Transition on Purpose"

    The Wellness Ethic offers a powerful framework for living a better, more intentional life. Mark’s engaging, insightful, and motivating approach simplifies wellness concepts into actionable steps for everyday growth. His fun, conversational tone and personal stories make the self-improvement journey relatable, inspiring real reflection and intentional action. This is a must-read for anyone seeking real alignment between their definition of success and true fulfillment.

  • —Kirkus Reviews

    "An articulate, warmhearted self-help guide with actionable steps and useful advice ... The author offers a counterpart to the popularization of the “work ethic” concept by introducing the idea of a “wellness ethic” that instead focuses on nurturing one’s overall happiness."

  • —Rachel Hutchisson, Social Impact Leader, CEO, Common Impact

    It has been my experience in life and work that people have a natural desire to move forward, but often don’t know how. In The Wellness Ethic, life coach Mark Reinisch provides us with a map for that journey where the destination is a better, happier you. Written with humility and humor, Reinisch opens a conversation with his readers that takes the fear out of not knowing what’s next, replacing it with clarity and, sometimes, joy.

  • —Michael Corley, President of The Corley Company

    Mark's personal wellness journey woven through the book creates a real and actionable approach for anyone interested in learning how to thrive in our unpredictable world. The book validates the Pareto Principle—you only need to take 20% action to get 80% results!

  • —Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

    In the vein of Stephen Pressfield’s War of Art, Mark Reinisch has written a self-help book that takes the reader on a guided tour to build a lifestyle of wellness habits with integrity. This highly relatable read delivers tested and true suggestions laced with humor for building your own wellness practice. If you are looking for a simple roadmap chock full of tools for your own wellness makeover, this book is an inspiring companion for your journey.

About the Author

Mark Reinisch is an author, life coach, and entrepreneur specializing in personal transformation. His book, The Wellness Ethic—How to Thrive in an Unpredictable World (Where Stupid Things Can Happen), was released in May 2025. He is also the bestselling co-author of The Life Coach’s Tool Kit Vol. 2.

Mark has decades of leadership experience in corporate America, having driven transformation and continuous improvement programs to help people and companies realize their vast potential, and has served as a director on several nonprofit boards.

As side hustles, he founded a social media startup, shepherded it to a successful buyout, helped launch an international consulting firm as a minority partner, and has written a dozen comedic screenplays. His dry wit comes along for the ride in all he does.

Mark resides in Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife and herd of cats. He loves going on adventures with his two adult daughters.

Mark offers life coaching services to help people thrive.

 

Mark’s Leap into Crater Lake

Video excerpt: I’m standing here on the edge, confronting my moment of truth: Do I have the courage to live an inspired life? Will I take the leap?

Five months prior, I had left Corporate America to finish writing “The Wellness Ethic.” I thought it would be symbolic of taking that massive leap of faith if I jumped into the lake wearing business clothes. But as I looked down at the freezing water, my body wouldn’t move. … —Mark Reinisch

Watch the video to see what happened.

Do You Want to Laugh and Be Inspired?

You deserve to laugh and be inspired. The Wellness Ethic was written to be the antidote to self-help books that are too damn boring! It’s hard to be inspired when you’re nodding off. The Wellness Ethic is engaging and compelling with humor and gripping personal stories that make the wellness concepts come to life. It’s the rare self-help book that you won’t be able to put down, unless the sheer bulk of it tires your arms and you drop it.