The Invisible Thread: Connecting Five American Icons

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Paul Truesdell, J.D., AIF, CLU, ChFC, RFC draws upon his extensive experience as a forecaster and analyst who specializes in connecting complex dots across disparate information. Since 1986, his business has served almost exclusively retirees, comprising over 90% of his clients, with the remainder being business owners.

As owner of several companies, including the consulting firm Truesdell, Paul has built a career on identifying patterns and solving complex problems—skills that translate naturally into crafting engaging mystery narratives.

Paul's background includes training in law enforcement and conducting complex organized crime investigations involving human trafficking. This experience taught him to analyze intricate relationships, follow evidence trails, and understand criminal behavior patterns—skills that proved invaluable when he transitioned to investment and wealth advice and management.

The investigative techniques and analytical mindset developed during his law enforcement training continue to benefit both his business practice and his writing. Readers of the Stone Rock Mystery Series will recognize these influences in the methodical approach to solving cases, the attention to detail in uncovering clues, and the realistic portrayal of how investigations unfold in retirement community settings.

The Truesdell Companies are based at the Truesdell Professional Building in Ocala's International Commerce Park, a facility he designed and built to house his core staff. The building's distinctive architecture reflects his Texas heritage, resembling the historic Alamo and serving as both a functional workspace and a tribute to his roots.

Paul begins each day between 3:00 and 3:30 AM, conducting research and writing during the quiet morning hours. Writing serves as a creative outlet from his professional endeavors, and the Stone Rock Mystery Series represents a passion project he intends to continue, combining his deep understanding of retirement community dynamics with his appreciation for clever plotting.

Paul is a “Lifestyle business, where business is a lifestyle." He lives, breathes, and thinks all aspects of business on a 24-hour basis, guided by the Truesdell Golden Rule—his expanded and refined version of the traditional golden rule. While the classic golden rule states "treat others the way you want to be treated," Paul has developed a three-part, tightly worded philosophy on life:

"Treat others the way you want to be treated, expect the same in return, without exception."

This comprehensive approach to business and personal relationships reflects his belief that clear expectations and mutual respect form the foundation of all successful interactions.

Thoughts

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