Unveil the Secrets to a Life Filled with Joy and Contentment
Speaker, Author, and Motivational Coach
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Beach Events runs a big chunk of the “Fun Stuff” that Virginia Beach offers. New events are added all of the time, so check their site out often, and “if you want some fun…come get you some.” We love to have you visit.
INTRODUCING
James Paul Godsey
James Paul Godsey (J.P. “Gus” Godsey) was selected as “The Happiest Man in America” by USA Weekend magazine in March 2003. USA Weekend was attempting to find the happiest man in America and found that Virginia Beach, VA, was picked as the best place to live in America.
They went there and did countless interviews and surveys. Eventually, tests were administered by Martin E. P. Seligman, Ph.D., nationally acclaimed happiness expert and author of Authentic Happiness.
Godsey scored in the top percentile of the 70,000-plus people worldwide who have taken the tests. In fact, “Dr. Marty” was so astounded by Godsey’s scores he made him take the tests three times.
HOW TO BE
HAPPY EVERY DAY
This is J. P. Godsey’s first book and offers daily insights as to how to make each day the best it can be. This is sure to be an upbeat, humorous, and enthusiastic offering of “Gus’s” quotes and philosophy on making EVERY DAY count. This book has been RE-RELEASED effective January 1, 2008. Yep, it has new Happyisms, new pictures, and new “stuff” to keep you happy for years to come. On the top of this website’s home page are examples of Happyisms from the book. They are daily affirmations of things we can all do to make our lives more fulfilled, and yes…happier.
HOW TO BE
Be Happy In HARD TIMES
This book is packed with helpful advice on how to survive these hard times with a smile. Gus grabs the bull by the horns and rips through a tough environment like a steak knife through hot butter. This book follows his first bestselling book, “How To Be Happy EVERY DAY”. It covers, in plain English, tips on how to get more out of life this minute. Check out the table of contents. Take a spin on the foreword written by Dennis McCafferty, of USA Weekend Magazine, who selected J.P. “Gus” Godsey as “The Happiest Man in America” back in 2003. He knows more than anyone how Gus’s grasp of the simple, turns hard times into happy ones. This 13-chapter book is a quick read, but still offers stories that make your jaw drop from disbelief, your belly ache from laughing, and your mind race as to how you can implement these helpful tips into your life. Read the Preface, Table of Contents, and Foreword.
BOOKS BY AUTHOR
J.P. "Gus" Godsey
J.P. "Gus" Godsey is the author of several hit books. His first book, "How To Be Happy In Every Day", offers daily insights as to how to make each day the best it can be.
He followed this with "How To Be Happy In Hard Times" which is packed with helpful advice on how to survive these hard times with a smile.
His last book, "How Scooter Gets His Tail Back" is about a sly fox, a grumpy bear, a no-nonsense porcupine, and a very hungry snake turning an ordinary day into one they'll never forget.
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TV Appearances AND VIDEOS
J.P. "Gus" Godsey Has appeared on nationally syndicated shows such as Good Morning America, The Daily Show with John Stewart, and CNBC Power Lunch.
INSPIRING MOTIVATIONAL
SPEAKER AND COACH
Godsey is a master at providing insightful, humorous, and thought-provoking motivational speaking programs. He offers insights on how to make each day the best it can be and provides his personal philosophy on making every day count.
He also explores navigating and surviving life's trying times with a smile. Godsey's coined term, "happyisms", are daily affirmations of things we can all do to make our lives more fulfilled, and he shares these tips with his captivated audiences. To book a motivational speaking session from Mr. Happy USA himself, get in touch today!
MORE ABOUT J.P. "GUS" GODSEY
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
High School: At Buckhannon Upshur High School, he began a 13-year career in wrestling and played football and baseball. He also developed acting skills, appearing in several class plays.
College: At West Virginia Wesleyan College, he received a bachelor of science in business management and economics. He was class president and president of his fraternity, Theta Chi. He was also involved in several athletic programs, college activities, and clubs, all while working 40 hours a week.
Post-college education: Godsey received extensive securities degrees in management, securities trading, commodities, insurance, and a certified senior advisor designation.
MORE ABOUT J.P. "GUS" GODSEY
OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY
Godsey’s first job was shoveling sidewalks in Lancaster, PA, when he was seven years old. This led to a successful yard-mowing and paper route in New Mexico. Junior High involved a job at a food processing plant in Indianapolis. In Buckhannon, he worked his way through high school and college as a yard boy, maintenance man, maid, night watchman, and bartender/bouncer.
He graduated and accepted his first professional job as the initial manager of the newly opened 2001/VIP nightclub in rapidly expanding Myrtle Beach, SC. This was the “spot to be” and was packed night after night in the disco heyday. He left after two years to go back home and accepted a job as the campaign manager for his former boss and father figure, J.D. Hinkle, who was running for Congress. He left this and worked for two years as a sales/public relations representative for the Washington Federals of the United States Football League.
After getting married, he moved to Norfolk/Virginia Beach and began a 25-year career as a successful stockbroker with three different firms. After hosting several weekly shows for 20 years, he left the brokerage business to begin a career as a radio talk show host for WHKT “Freedom 1650” AM, heard 3-6 p.m. EST and streaming on his website. He left the radio business on December 31, 2010, to accept a job as a training consultant for a technology training firm.
