Greetings, fellow positivity enthusiast.

I’m Marcus Bridgewater, the author of “How to Grow: Nurture Your Garden, Nurture Yourself,” CEO of Choice Forward, and personality behind Garden Marcus. My work is focused on helping people improve their mental health, physical fitness, and spiritual awareness so we can grow and live in a better future.

I’ve been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, and the Los Angeles Times, and enjoy sharing the lessons I learn from my garden through my social media.

What is Life’s Toolbox?

In order to survive this lifetime, I’ve needed a set of well-conditioned tools and a sturdy box to hold them. I forged (and continue forging) every tool myself from embracing my experiences and learning as much as possible. Life is my master, and under her training I continue my apprenticeship.

This publication is a way for me to share my experiences, many of which I’ve been told are “unbelievable,” and what I’ve learned from them. It’s a way for me to share my insight and observations on the state of the world, and how it’s helping or hurting our personal, communal, and environmental well-being.

The content

My work on Substack takes different forms: Narratives with lessons, reflections on living in the modern world, videos with commentary, and pieces about whatever is on my mind at a particular time. I like to let my inspiration guide me. Everything I share, regardless of the style, is focused on growth, healing, and creating a better world.

Additionally, everything I share is free and open to all. Founding members have access to monthly “office hours” webinars to chat with me, ask questions, and learn more about my tools.

I am grateful to my paying subscribers who support my work and help me provide free growth-focused content to everyone.

Thank You

Thank you for reading my work, supporting my writing, and joining me in my mission to promote kindness, patience, and positivity. Let’s sharpen our tools, use them regularly, and grow together.