Who Is the Architect of Your Life?
- nicolasmercadovald
- Nov 14, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 15, 2025
5 Star Review

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Editorial Book Review:
By TJ Brown
Scott Rusnak’s Who Is the Architect of Your Life? Emerges as a highly pragmatic manifesto for individuals prepared to assume responsibility for their path, choices, and future. From the initial pages, Rusnak deconstructs the misconception that life occurs passively to us, substituting it with an empowering truth: design is a deliberate choice, and clarity is rooted in the courage to decline. It is a premise that simultaneously conveys a sense of liberation and grounding, clearly indicating that this is not merely another motivational publication but rather a comprehensive guide for deliberate and purposeful living.
Engaging with this book is akin to conversing with a coach who perceives your potential more distinctly than you do yourself. Rusnak’s tone is cordial, straightforward, and profoundly human. He is candid regarding his own errors—particularly the years during which he accepted inappropriate opportunities—and this transparency fosters an environment of introspection rather than critique for the reader. The book provokes a mix of motivation, self-inquiry, and relief; relief in realizing that alignment isn’t an accident but a discipline.
At its core, the book explores themes of boundaries, clarity, identity, and purposeful design. Rusnak’s framework—which helps you define your values, your “where,” “what,” and “why,” and the people who support your growth—transcends business or career coaching. It applies to anyone who feels overstretched, under-fulfilled, or misaligned. Its universality lies in its simplicity: know yourself, choose wisely, and build intentionally.
Rusnak writes with the meticulousness of a mentor and the emotional depth of a storyteller. His metaphors—especially those related to architecture and life planning—convey guidance with an evocative, almost tangible quality. If there is any limitation, it is that some readers may seek more detailed case studies, as the progression occasionally emphasizes momentum over depth. Nevertheless, the lucidity of the system exceeds this slight brevity.
Highlights include Rusnak’s insight that “every no creates space for the right yes,” and his practical guidance on designing days, weeks, and years instead of drifting through them. These moments anchor the book and linger long after reading.
Ultimately, Who Is the Architect of Your Life? serves as both a wake-up call and a strategic guide. It serves as a reminder to readers that the life they desire is not achieved by chance—it is constructed through deliberate choice, discipline, and intentional planning.
About the Author
Scott Rusnak

As Co-founder of Schoollogic, Scott Rusnak built a world-class Education Technology company, competing with the likes of Apple and Pearson for a major share of the worldwide Education Technology market.
Since 2008, Scott has served as a consultant, coach, and adviser for thousands of entrepreneurs.
Longstanding clients tell him time and time again that his passion, energy, and unique approach to implementing EOS has been the key ingredient in their success.
Before Scott began his entrepreneurial journey, he put all of his energy into becoming a world-class athlete, competing at an international level as a cyclist.
Scott continues to stand on top of the podium as an athlete, but he gets the greatest satisfaction by helping leadership teams and fellow entrepreneurs get what they want from their businesses.
As an Expert EOS Implementer, author, and master facilitator, Scott is recognized as one of the Nation's Best Business Coaches. On a day to day basis, you will find him helping business owners and leadership teams get traction.
If your leadership team is coachable and you have the discipline and energy to be your best, Scott would be thrilled to share his approach.



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