Ed Reif- Book Portfolio
Writer · Traveler · Observer
Ed Reif
Thoughtful Traveler • Storyteller • Adventurer
A life lived at full tilt across eight circumnavigations of the globe, teaching and performing in over 100 countries. From the frozen solitude of Arctic islands to the war-torn streets of Afghanistan, from high-stakes poker tables to the glamorous decks of luxury cruises. These memoirs capture extraordinary experiences in extraordinary places, exploring risk, resilience, love, and the search for meaning in motion.
Stories built from movement, risk, resilience, love, and the search for meaning.
Eight published worksSelected writing
The books
Memoir, philosophy, personal growth, military experience, probability, and island life—each title maps a different terrain.
Book 01
Charting Love: Sarah & Ed's Nautical Journey
An extraordinary true love story written in salt spray and starlight. Follow Ed and Sarah's romance across eight circumnavigations, twelve years at sea, and their revolutionary philosophy as "Time Millionaires" who prioritize experiences over possessions.
- Love
- Adventure
- Philosophy
- Travel
Book 02
The Authenticity Revolution: Trading Image for Impact
A raw, unflinching journey from performance to presence. Discover how to break free from the "joy recession" and trade your polished image for authentic impact. The world doesn't need another expert—it needs another human.
- Authenticity
- Self-Help
- Personal Growth
- Mental Health
Book 03
Skyelark MacDoglet: Wisdom on Four Legs
A heartwarming tale of a wise Scottish Terrier who transforms every place she touches. More than a dog memoir, this is a love letter to presence, ritual, and the bond between human and dog during a world in shutdown.
- Dogs
- Wisdom
- Pandemic
- Mindfulness
Book 04
Authoring Your Future: Shifting Your Agency
Stop using your past as an excuse to stay small. A revolutionary guide to breaking free from interpersonal prison and finding the courage to be disliked. The brutal truth: you're not unhappy because of what happened—you're unhappy because you keep using it as an excuse.
- Psychology
- Self-Empowerment
- Courage
- Change
Book 05
We Speak English Or People Die: Teachers At War
From cruise ships to cruise missiles. The extraordinary journey from Caribbean art dealer to Afghanistan warrior trainer, where language becomes a weapon and communication determines survival. Strategic thinking for high-stakes environments.
- Military
- Teaching
- Strategy
- War
Book 06
Luck Is Probability Taken Personally
Exploring the nature of randomness, probability, and how we interpret chance in our lives. From the World Poker Tour to life's biggest gambles, discover how to think strategically about uncertainty.
- Probability
- Poker
- Strategy
- Risk
Book 07
Who Wants to Be a Time Millionaire?
An inspirational guide to time wealth and authentic living. Recognize that time is our most precious currency and design a life that honors this truth. Start your journey to becoming a Time Millionaire today.
- Time Management
- Philosophy
- Lifestyle
- Freedom
Book 08
Share Fair Isle: The Geography of Bliss
The beautiful irony of pandemic isolation on Britain's most remote inhabited island. Inspired by a fictional detective show, they lived the reality and met the actor who inspired it all. Fiction inspiring reality in the most extraordinary way.
- Pandemic
- Island Life
- Scotland
- Adventure
Journey by the numbers
A life in motion
Eight circumnavigations, more than one hundred countries, and a catalogue still expanding.