Become Your Own Leader

The Tale of Max Effort and a Compass

You don’t need a title to lead—just a compass and the courage to follow it.

In the whimsical village of Everlost, everyone is waiting for someone else to take the lead. Enter Max Effort—an ordinary villager with no status, no plan, and absolutely no idea what they’re doing… until a mysterious compass sets them on a journey of unexpected growth, uncomfortable truths, and quiet courage.

Through symbolic encounters with bridges, fog, fields, and forgotten stages, Max learns that leadership isn’t about position—it’s about presence, action, and owning your path in life.

This modern-day fable is for you if…
You’re tired of waiting for someone else to take the first step

You feel stuck between what you want and what you know

You’re navigating change, growth, or a new chapter

You want a story that inspires without preaching—and sticks with you long after the last page

Perfect for readers of Who Moved My Cheese?, The Alchemist, or anyone who’s ready to lead from within, Become Your Own Leader is a humorous, heartfelt reminder that sometimes the best way forward… is to stop waiting and begin.

You are the compass.