Biography

TJ HOISINGTON is the author of the international bestselling book, “If You Think, You Can! Thirteen Laws that Govern the Performance of High Achievers”, “If You Think You Can for Teens”, and co-author of “The Secret of the Slight Edge.” He is also the author of several audio programs including The Power to Shape Your Life and Achieving Success in Sales.

As an authority on performance and achievement, TJ has advised, addressed, or consulted with corporations such as Seattle’s Best Coffee, Century21, NBC, Toyota, Prudential, Ramada Inn, Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc, U.S. Armed Forces and many more, including schools and non-profit organizations. Inspirational and thought-provoking, TJ's ability to help individuals and organizations tap their greatness is extraordinary.

TJ began his efforts at age sixteen when he discovered his life¹s purpose was to help people take charge of their lives. Using the concepts he teaches, he formed his first company at sixteen and sold it two years later. In his twenties, he was instrumental in starting two companies that both quickly became multi-million dollar corporations.

As a nationally recognized authority on the science of success and performance, TJ is sharing distinctions that are helping thousands of people and hundreds of organizations go from “good to great” – “average to high performance” and “mediocrity to excellence.”

TJ currently resides in Washington State with his wife and four children.

WHAT ARE THE EXPERTS SAYING ABOUT TJ?

“TJ Hoisington clearly understands the power of positive thinking. Even long-time high achievers will get a performance boost from these 13 universal principles. This book makes the perfect gift—for yourself or others.” 
–Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager® and The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do

“In this inspiring book, TJ clearly shows what it takes to achieve success! Apply the 13
laws today and be amazed with the results.”
 –Jeff Olson, author of The Slight Edge

"In this book, TJ has masterfully shown the way to achieving success.  By following these 13 principles you will learn the art of achievement and bringing what you want out of life from possibility to reality."
 –Hyrum W. Smith
, Co-Founder, FranklinCovey

"The magic of TJ Hoisington's message is that it's both timeless and ageless. Everyone can appreciate the wisdom of being your best and TJ does a wonderful job of capturing it."
 –Dean Karnazes, Ultramarathoner and author of 50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 
50 marathons in 50 Days…

"TJ has done a great job capturing what it takes to be a high achiever. If You Think You Can! is full of insights, inspirational stories and useful information on how to succeed. Your success in any area of life will be guaranteed when you apply these 13 laws to everything you do."
 –Brian Tracy, author of Getting Rich Your Own Way

“TJ Hoisington has gathered "THE" great inspirational thoughts into one collection that is certain to "shock the cynics and silence the poets."
 –Michael Peterson, CPM
 Multiple Grammy and CMA nominated Hitmaker

“Your passion is evident throughout. If readers follow your guidelines, they will be assured of reaching higher levels of performance and happiness!”
 –Bob Moawad, CEO/Founder, Edge Learning Institute, Inc. and co-author of The Secret of the Slight Edge

“TJ Hoisington lives a life of purpose and possibility. With his positive message in If You Think You Can!, TJ gives us permission to demand the best and receive it! YES, you can and you will!” 
–Cynthia Brian, The Oprah of the Airwaves, Starstyle-BE THE STAR YOU ARE!, NY Times best selling author

“TJ's stories are great and the principles, if applied, are guaranteed to help you succeed.”
 –Jack Canfield, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul andThe Success Principles

"If You Think You Can! is an entertaining, inspiring and fulfilling read that gives 13 simple rules for personal achievement. If you follow his advice, and who wouldn't after reading his compelling book, the sky is the limit on what you will achieve."
 –Hap Klopp, author of The Adventure of Leadership and founder of The North Face

“TJ, you have written a living classic. A symphony of success set to words.” 
–Charles "Tremendous" Jones, author of Life is Tremendous

"If You Think You Can! is a compelling and winning case against mediocrity, convincing us that our dreams are possible when we are fiercely determined and make that life-changing shift from interest and desire to real commitment."
 –Keith D. Harrell, author of Attitude Is Everything

"TJ clearly outlines the important steps necessary to achieve great success and enrich your personal and professional life. This book is a goldmine of information on personal development."
 –Nido R. Qubein, Chairman, Great Harvest Bread Company
Founder, National Speakers Association Foundation

"TJ has written another powerful book. This is one of the best books I've ever read. It is well written and full of great stories that will inspire any teenager. TJ makes the principles easy to understand - an excellent read!"
 –Sean Covey, author of international best-seller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

“Great book! This is one of the most practical books ever written on the art of achievement. It clearly shows you the fundamentals to getting whatever you want in any area of life.” 
–Wayne Allyn Root, Host
Wayne Allyn Root's WinningEDGE on Spike TV
author of "The Zen of Gambling"

"People often ask me for advice on how to find success; now I will simply give them two words–TJ Hoisington!" 
–Troy Dunn, author of Young Bucks and host of Troy the Locator on WeTV

"As I was reading over some of the Secrets of Achievement that TJ covers in his new book, I found myself going -- "Focus, Yep... Urgency, That's right... Developing a Winning Perspective, Right on... Master Your Thinking, Oh yea... The Power Of Decisions, Good one..." and on and on... TJ is right on point in sharing what it takes to reach the top in whatever your chosen field of endeavor. This one is a keeper. Go, Go, Go!!!"
 –Jerry "DRhino" Clark

"TJ Hoisington has discovered life's ultimate success principles -- read this book and change your life forever!"
 –Patrick Snow, Best-Selling author of Creating Your Own Destiny

"If there is something you want to achieve than this is the book for you. TJ has made the principles that lead to extraordinary achievement inspiring and easy to understand." 
–Orrin Hudson, Besomeone.org