Through his inspirational memoir and short stories, Cory S. Duran shows how positivity and optimism can break down barriers to success.

Duran calls his memoirs Random Thoughts from a Random Guy, but his work is guided by a strong theme of optimism and perseverance. Even as Duran recounts some of the darkest parts of his life and the stops he was forced to make on his journey, he always looks for the silver lining of every situation and finds a way to laugh at the experience. He intends to show you that anyone can recover from bad moments and still be successful and content.

In addition to his thoughts on personal and professional success, Duran covers a variety of other topics. He candidly provides a guy's perspective on dating, love, and relationships. Women who want to know what their man is really thinking can find insight in Duran's relationship musings.

Duran also includes several short stories based on whimsical daydreams. He imagines several what-if scenarios, including winning the lottery, going back in time, and finding true love. Duran may be a dreamer, but his memoir shows that he has the determination needed to make all his dreams come true.