Mountainside Fitness Founder, Tom Hatten, Releases "Dream On" For Charity
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Assistant Publisher's Note: Tom Hatten was kind enough to send me a copy of his new book, Dream On. I read it during the holidays, and I am very happy I did. The writing of Tom's life story is raw, real and passionate. From the highs to the lows, he leaves nothing out. Like any good movie, at times, you will be on the edge of your seat. I highly recommend this read, and it's for charity! Thank you for sharing this with all of us Tom, and best of luck in your next chapters!
PHOENIX, AZ - In 1991, Mountainside Fitness Owner, Tom Hatten, had just $2,000 to his name and a dream to open his own gym. He was just 22-years-old and a student at Arizona State University at the time, but thanks to family and friends and a perseverance to succeed, Hatten would go on to owning and operating Arizona's biggest fitness empire.
Now, 30 years and 17 Mountainside Fitness locations later, Hatten reflects in his new memoir, "Dream On," about this remarkable journey and what it takes to build a business from the ground up. Hatten tells all, from the highs of starting his own business to the crashing lows including bankruptcy, jail time and a horrific personal tragedy.
"'Dream On' is a true and a very raw look at what it takes, the sacrifices we make and also the poor decisions that can threaten to take it all away," said Hatten. "I didn't want to hold anything back when I wrote this book, so it's peppered with inspirational moments and humorous anecdotes, and really a no-holds-barred narrative of this rollercoaster ride to fulfill ones' dream."
As the former Chairman for Make-A-Wish Arizona and a huge supporter of numerous Valley nonprofits, Hatten says 100 % of proceeds from the book sales will go to Make-A-Wish Arizona and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Hatten, who leaves no stone unturned in his fascinating, and at times, poignant memoir, says life experiences inspire the creative potential that lies hidden in all of us, motivating us to follow our own burning desires and to continue to "Dream On."
"My first gym was designed exactly like the dream, it was like 'cut and paste.' What would happen along the way, I could have never imagined, but with every turn and twist, I'd like to say it's made me and Mountainside what it is today," said Hatten.
"Dream On" is available in both digital and paperback. Purchase a copy on Amazon at bit.ly/DreamOn_THatten or on AmazonKindle at bit.ly/DreamOn_kindle;
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