A Journey to the Four Corners of the World
We live in a time where we have to make things happen. Whether in our own business, working for someone else, or even in our personal lives, it has never been more important to be inspired to take the next step.
The book “Make It Happen: Backpacking Around the World to Meet Entrepreneurs and Amazing Businesses!” offers a practical perspective from someone who sold everything they had and went in search of energy and motivation beyond the “crisis” and “debt,” allowing themselves to
be inspired by entrepreneurs, both in business and in life, who overcome all kinds of adversity and, more than just creating companies or promoting projects, make things happen by facing the present and future with optimism and the ability to dream.
If you feel like you need to put an end to procrastination once and for all, boost your self-confidence, enhance your self-esteem, get that ‘click’ to finally take the step, or if you simply want to be and do more, this book is for you!
With this book, I will... discover inspiring stories of people from all corners of the world who make things happen in all kinds of contexts and realities!
With this book, I will... travel around the world without leaving home and have the opportunity to 'live' a journey and project that started from scratch.
With this book, I will... take away lessons and key mantras to guide me in making it happen.
With this book, I will... define my personal and professional goals, create new success habits, and much more!
A book where the term entrepreneurship takes on a new meaning and reveals itself, definitively, as a lifestyle and attitude that is independent of the environment and time we live in.
One of the best-selling books on motivation and entrepreneurship in Portugal!
Named 'One of the Seven Young People Who Are Transforming the World' by PANGEA (Spain) in 2016, and the following year, the National Youth Council recognized him as 'One of the Twelve Young Leaders of Portugal.'
Currently, he is a faculty member at ISCTE-Executive Education, where he also coordinates the Empowerment postgraduate program. He is one of the most sought-after executive trainers and speakers in Portugal, having lectured to over 150,000 people across nine countries. He holds a Master's degree in Management from ISCTE-IUL, with a specialization in behavioral areas, motivation, strategy, entrepreneurship, and public speaking.
Born in Angra do Heroísmo, he demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit early on, starting a door-to-door flower selling business at the age of six. At 24, he embarked on a solo expedition around the world to meet entrepreneurs, an experience he chronicled in his first book, the best-seller Faz Acontecer (2015). He is the author and co-author of several works published in Portugal and Spain, and wrote and hosted the television series Faz Acontecer (Canal Q).
He is the founder of several companies, including Faz Acontecer, Mid-Atlantic Hostel, and Volcanic Hostel. Throughout his career, he has raised thousands of euros for social causes and helped hundreds of people pursue and achieve their goals and projects. The connections he has made with over 500 successful individuals worldwide allow him to draw valuable lessons, which he frequently shares in his lectures and training sessions.
Entrepreneurs who have or are starting to make happen the projects they believe in
Executives who seek to inspire themselves and those around them to make things happen, ensuring the professional success of their business.
Young people seeking answers about their personal, academic, or professional journey, where they can make a difference.
Experienced young people who want to find inspiration to keep enjoying life and making things happen.
All those from 8 to 80 who want more out of and in life
Backpacking around the world to meet entrepreneurs and amazing businesses! Signed copy by the author.
