About the Author/Founder...
First, thank you very much for visiting this website and being interested
in what the book
and foundation
are all about.
Next, in order to help you better understand why
I wrote this book and why I am
working
so hard to promote the foundation,
I have provided some information
about myself. Hopefully, it will
give you some insight
as to who I am, how I
think, and most importantly, why I'm doing...what I
am doing!
- Dave Dettman
Click on any of the following links to read more...
| Why did I write this Book? | Background |
| Why start a Charity? | Activities & Interests |
| Intentions for the Future | Favorites |
Why did I write this Book about the Problems in the World?
First, we cannot afford to ignore our problems any longer. The
problems in the world are growing out of control, and I am really tired of how
our leaders have been handling them. So, instead of just complaining about them,
I decided to do something about it and wrote a book about how to fix them.
Next, I have also grown more and more ashamed of my life as the years have gone
by. Mainly, due to reasons like: ignoring our problems in the world, or because
of some of the stupid decisions I have made, or even from how much time I have
wasted by not accomplishing enough.
Hopefully, society can learn from my
mistakes, as well as learn from my ideas. Therefore, I want to do the right
thing and help the world be a better place...even if just a little bit.
Why start a Charity?
The main reason is to be able to give the
profits from the book to a charity, and the best type of charity to give to is
one that will work to promote the philosophies from the book.
Also, the book states that the number one problem in the world is selfishness,
and so it is important to show the people of the world that the book was written
to help fix the problems in the world and to help establish a balance with our
planet...not for financial gain.
The next reason is for people who agree with the philosophies from the book to be able to support and join in helping promote them. There will be many expenses in the process promoting the foundation, and with a non-profit charity in place, people can help by making charitable donations, in addition to helping spread the word. Also, every dollar will be accounted for, and contributors will be able see how their money is being spent.
Intentions for the Future
The first step is to find out how many people agree with the concepts
in the book. Therefore, I will spend the next few years promoting the book and
rallying support for the foundation.
If it turns out that hardly anyone agrees with the philosophies in the book. or
that no one wants to support the foundation, I will simply continue to live my
as I have been here in my home town with my family and friends.
However, if it turns out that there are many people who are just as tired with
the problems in the world as I am, and people do support the foundation, I will
dedicate the rest of my life to helping fix the problems in the world and
establishing a balance with our planet.
Background
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Activities & Interests
Favorites
The following list is just a fun way for people to get to know a
little bit more about the person behind the book and charity.
Have some fun with this list and think about your favorites to compare
with mine.
Favorite Hobby: Hiking and exploring new
Places
Favorite Vacation Spot: Hawaii
Favorite Setting: Campfire, with family and friends,
good music, clear sky, and a good conversation.
Favorite Month:
August - Vacation & Festival month
Favorite Childhood Memory: Summer Camp - Camp Benson
Favorite Year:
Senior Year in high school
Favorite Holiday:
4th of July
Favorite Historical Period: Revolutionary War and
the creation of the USA
Favorite Clothes:
Jeans, Boots, Sweatshirt, and Baseball Cap
Favorite Color:
Gray
Favorite Car: Jeep
Wrangler
Favorite Sport: Baseball
Favorite Book:
Balance the World J
Favorite School Subject: Geography & Maps
Favorite Hero:
My Dad
Favorite Actor:
Harrison Ford
Favorite Actress: Sandra Bullock
Favorite Movie:
Star Wars Trilogy
Favorite Single Movie:
Braveheart or Crash
Favorite TV Show: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Favorite Song: Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey
Favorite Band: AC/DC
Favorite Album:
Def Leppard - Hysteria
Favorite Athlete: Cal Ripken Jr.
Favorite Job: Coaching Baseball at Rock Valley
College
Favorite Dinner: A good Steak,
Chicken Alfredo, Cheezy Potatoes, Cresent Rolls
Favorite Dessert: My Mom’s Frosted Creams
Favorite Ice Cream: Pralines & Cream
Favorite Candy: Twizzler’s Licorice