Book Nook - How to Be OK (When You’re Supposed to Be OK But You’re Not)

 Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur Mark Gogolewski’s new self-help book, released today in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle formats on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, highlights the overlooked mental health crisis facing men, especially high achievers, providing readers with innovative insights on overcoming addiction and mental health crises, aiming to reshape the definition of the term "addict.”

In “How to Be OK (When You’re Supposed to Be OK But You’re Not),” Gogolewski writes about his personal struggle to overcome addiction, offering reflections about how men experience these problems differently.

“Men’s struggles with mental health are tangled up in their masculinity,” he said. “Rather than try to ignore or even criticize that, I wanted to tackle it head on and give advice to men in a language they understand right now.”

 Research shows that men struggle more with addiction and untreated mental illness. According to recent studies, men are twice as likely to binge drink as women and three times  as likely to die from alcohol-related issues.

In “How to Be OK,” Gogolewski says that many men struggle with traditional therapy and 12-step programs and details his experiences trying everything from skydiving to ayahuasca to fight his addiction. Among the many words of wisdom, he explores the common struggles men face in his book and offers helpful advice, such as finding a therapist who understands their particular needs. 

“A lot of important advice for men facing addiction and other mental health issues is inadvertently packaged in ways that men resist,” added Gogolewski. “I hope that by talking to men as men, we can get them the help that they really need.”

To learn more about “How to Be OK,” visit http://markgogolewski.com. 
To purchase a copy on Amazon, go to https://bit.ly/howtobeok.

About Mark Gogolewski

Mark Gogolewski is a serial entrepreneur, startup advisor, investor, filmmaker, and father of two based in Tahoe City, California. He has achieved notable success in the tech industry, including selling Denali Software to Cadence Design Systems for $315 million and Nvelo to Samsung for an undisclosed amount. As the CEO of Realization Films, he produced the documentary “Buried,” which became the sixth most-watched title on Netflix US during its first week of release. Additionally, he is an avid skydiver, having completed over 3,700 jumps. This is his first book. To learn more, visit http://markgogolewski.com.