The MOTIV8TOR’S Bookshelf

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Explore the written works of bestselling author Dr. JayR McIntyre. From combat-tested wisdom to entrepreneurial strategies, this collection is designed to help you turn obstacles into opportunities and build a growth mindset. Browse his current titles and get an exclusive preview of the upcoming books that will help you stay Motiv8ed on your journey.
Book1

From the Block to the Board: 7 Strategic Moves to Checkmate Every Challenge

Drawing from his journey from street corners to corporate boardrooms, JayR Tha Hood Motivator delivers a raw, real, and practical playbook for winning in life — no matter where you start. Using the timeless game of chess as a guide, he reveals the seven strategic moves that can shift you from survival mode to checkmate, from reaction to leadership, from the block to the board.
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Book2

Tha Elephant

In Tha Elephant, JayR—known as Tha Hood Motiv8tor—tells his unfiltered story of survival, struggle, and transformation. From losing his mother to AIDS, to fighting in Iraq, to rebuilding after business failures, JayR has carried the kind of weight most people never talk about.

But he’s not just telling his story—he’s teaching the Elephant Principles, a raw blueprint for entrepreneurs, speakers, leaders, and everyday warriors who know what it feels like to walk into rooms carrying scars nobody sees.
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The Janitor 

In this powerful and deeply personal e-book, Dr. JayR McIntyre explores what it means to be underestimated. From his father’s decades-long career as a janitor to his own season of cleaning floors when it was the only job available, this book pulls back the curtain on how society measures worth — and how often it gets it wrong.

Through real-life experiences, leadership lessons, and hard-earned wisdom, this book reveals how humility builds strength, how unseen seasons shape destiny, and why the way you treat the janitor says everything about who you are.
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The Good Heart Don't Pay Bills 

Business Survival Plan 2026
In this raw and essential guide, Dr. Jayr McIntyre (PMP, MBA, DBA) confronts the uncomfortable truth that passion and kindness alone cannot sustain a company. "The Good Heart Don't Pay Bills" serves as a strategic manual on "How to Survive Business When a Good Heart Isn't Enough," offering practical tools to protect your bottom line without losing your soul.
 
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Book7

The Prolific Bro (3P Series)

3P is the raw evolution of modern masculinity.

From the man who lost his way…
To the man addicted to distraction…
To the man who builds legacy.

Dr. JayR McIntyre—combat veteran, entrepreneur, and motivational leader—unpacks the three versions of every man:

The Prodigal Bro.
The Promiscuous Bro.
The Prolific Bro.

This isn’t about shame, it’s about growth; you can’t become prolific until you confront your prodigal and promiscuous seasons.

This is not just a book. It’s a mirror.
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Book5

HOOD MOTIV8TION 101: From Combat Mission to Life's Mission 

This edition features the incredible journey of Mr. Jewral "JayR" McIntyre, also known as "The Hood Motiv8tor," a Top 50 Global Keynote Speaker, bestselling author, and three-time U.S. Army combat veteran. The article traces his evolution from the challenging streets of Long Beach and the influence of gang culture to his 55 months of combat service in Afghanistan and Iraq, where he earned a Bronze Star. It dives deep into his resilience, overcoming the loss of his mother, battling PTSD and traumatic brain injury, and rebuilding after business bankruptcy to earn his MBA and inspire others.
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Book4

A Good Heart Don't Pay Bills

The Good Heart Don’t Pay Bills: Business Survival Program was built for entrepreneurs, veterans, and everyday people who are trying to win the right way—but keep getting burned for having a good heart. This course is for those who give too much, trust too fast, and sacrifice themselves in the name of loyalty, only to be left holding the losses when things fall apart.

He went back to school, earned his MBA, and is now pursuing his Doctorate to dismantle the system and teach others how to thrive.

Coming February 15, 2026
Book6

The Power of the Pivot

The Power of the Pivot is a strategic, mindset-driven book about knowing when—and how—to change direction without losing yourself, your credibility, or your future.

At its core, the book explains that hard work alone is not enough. There are moments in life, business, and leadership when grinding harder stops producing results—not because you’re weak, but because the season, system, or strategy has expired. The pivot is not quitting. It is evolution.

Coming February 2026
Book3

Dark Days

The Silent Battles of a Combat Veteran in Business is the unflinching memoir and essential roadmap from US Army Combat Veteran JayR McIntyre. Bridging the frontlines of Iraq with the boardrooms of entrepreneurship, McIntyre reveals the raw, often unseen battles veterans face: navigating PTSD, financial setbacks, and the emotional toll of building a business from scratch. This isn't just a story of survival; it's a powerful blueprint forged in fire, offering transparent lessons on grit, resilience, and the relentless ambition required to win the war of entrepreneurship, no matter the scars carried from the battlefield.

Coming 2026

HOOD MOTIV8TION 101: From Combat Mission to Life's Mission 

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This edition features the incredible journey of Mr. Jewral "JayR" McIntyre, also known as "The Hood Motiv8tor," a Top 50 Global Keynote Speaker, bestselling author, and three-time U.S. Army combat veteran. The article traces his evolution from the challenging streets of Long Beach and the influence of gang culture to his 55 months of combat service in Afghanistan and Iraq, where he earned a Bronze Star. It dives deep into his resilience, overcoming the loss of his mother, battling PTSD and traumatic brain injury, and rebuilding after business bankruptcy to earn his MBA and inspire others. As the host of "Tha Motiv8tors Table," JayR uses his life experience to connect with veterans, troubled youth, and professionals, proving that his wisdom comes not just from research, but from surviving the fire.

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