title: John Strelecky
text: # John Strelecky
  
  John Strelecky (born September 13, 1969) is an American author of motivational books and the creator of the Big Five for Life concept.
  
  As of 2022, Strelecky's books have sold more than nine million copies worldwide and have been translated into 43 languages.
  
  ## Writing
  
  In 2002, Strelecky wrote his first book, The Cafe on the Edge of the World. The book was initially self-published, but after it had sold more than ten thousand copies across twenty-four countries in less than a year, he was signed by a literary agent.
  
  The book was a best-seller in Singapore, then Taiwan. In 2009, it was released in French Canada under the title Le Why Cafe. In Germany, translated as Das Café am Rande der Welt, it has been a Der Spiegel best-seller in its category since 2015.
  
  ## Books
  
  Strelecky has authored the following books:
  
  * The Cafe on The Edge of The World
  * Return to The Cafe on The Edge of The World
  * The Big Five for Life
  * The Big Five for Life Continued
  * Life Safari
  * AHAS! - Moments of Inspired Thought
  * How to be Rich and Happy
  