An Oklahoma native, Spencer Lord (Miami, Florida) worked for Frank Casey in the Warner Bros. publicity office while attending the University of Chicago. He left University to travel throughout Asia—teaching ESL, and working for Mother Teresa in Calcutta, India. His mother, a clinical psychotherapist, sparked his interest in cognitive psychology, and he began researching and developing the cognitive exercises presented in his first book, The Brain Mechanic. Through writing, lecturing, and private consulting, he continues to pursue his passion of teaching creative thought exercises based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. For more information visit www.thebrainmechanicbook.com.