David Ostrand is an author, entrepreneur, and longtime contributor to the Journey of Riches anthology series, a collection that has reached Amazon #1 bestseller status in multiple categories. His work explores personal sovereignty, resilience, and the discipline of self-governance.
For more than a decade, David has written about the importance of tuning out social noise and maintaining a steady, sustainable rhythm in both business and life. His writing often examines the jagged edges of the human experience - from hope and faith to adversity, self-doubt, and the courage required to move forward when the world feels out of balance.
He is the author of “ Twas the Night Before Easter,” and the reflective work “Listen for the Sound and Not the Static,” and the children’s adventure story “Mystery Island.” Across genres, David’s work centers on persistence, imagination, and the pursuit of inner clarity.
As a cancer survivor, David draws from lived experiences to explore survival, isolation, perseverance, and personal freedom. His perspective is rooted in the belief that true strength is not found in avoiding hardship, but in learning to hear a steady internal truth above the external static of fear, distraction, and uncertainty.
Through his ongoing work with the Journey of Riches legacy, David continues to encourage readers to reclaim their own rhythm, strengthen self-determination, and pursue a life guided by purpose rather than noise.