Welcome from Dr. Allen Lycka

Dear Reader,

I’m thrilled to welcome you to the Golden Pearls newsletter. Whether you discovered me through the podcast, one of my books, or simply through curiosity, I’m honoured you’re here.

This newsletter is a space for inspiration, practical wisdom, and personal transformation. Each issue will highlight one or more “Golden Pearls”—values and lessons that have the power to change how we see the world, and how we live within it.

What Are Golden Pearls?

After facing a life-altering misdiagnosis of ALS in 2003 and being told I had only six months to live, I realized that life isn’t promised, but purpose is. That wake-up call sparked a journey of deep reflection, joy, and radical change.

“Golden Pearls” are the distilled insights I’ve gathered over that journey. They are life principles—like love, tenacity, purpose, and forgiveness—which I’ve shared in my bestselling book The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life and across hundreds of podcast interviews with extraordinary people.

Every pearl is a reminder: Life can be fantastic, not despite adversity, but because of what we learn through it.

What to Expect in Your Inbox

Here’s how this newsletter will help you live a more fantastic life:

• Mindset & Purpose: Tools to shift your thinking and deepen your sense of meaning.

• Guest Spotlights: Highlights from podcast interviews with world-changers and thought leaders.

• Leadership & Growth: Coaching tips to thrive in your business, work, or community.

• Wellness & Reflection: Simple practices to improve your emotional, physical, and spiritual health.

Each issue will be short, focused, and actionable—a quick spark of inspiration to guide your week.

Start Here: Live with the Famous Dr. Al

Want a deeper look at where this all began?
Listen to Live with the Famous Dr. Al, a podcast full of resilience, recovery, and reinvention. A great starting episode: From Tragedy to Triumph: My Story

Quick Reflection

Ask yourself:

What would you do differently if you truly believed today could change your life?

Write it down. And let’s explore that change together, one pearl at a time.

Let’s Begin

Thank you for joining this journey. You’ll hear from me next week with your first Golden Pearl.

Until then, keep seeking joy, meaning, and purpose.

With gratitude,
Dr. Allen Lycka
Speaker | Coach | Author | Survivor