James Schoonover

James Schoonover writes to help everyday adults build a life that actually works—one marked by financial freedom, physical fitness, mental fortitude, and faith. His writing cuts through the noise of modern adulthood with clear, practical wisdom designed for real people with real responsibilities.

By day, James is an aerospace engineer designing things that fly. By night and on weekends, he’s chasing after his three young kids—giving “Daddy rides,” playing backyard soccer, reading bedtime stories, and keeping up with Gus, their small white fluffy dog.

James holds a master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech and built his career solving complex problems. As a husband and father, James has wrestled firsthand with managing money, health, mindset, and faith. He approached that challenge like an engineer: breaking it down, testing what actually works, and refining it over time. Life’s Best Kept Secrets is the result of that two-decade journey.