A practical approach to building peace, focus, and lasting personal freedom through intentional balance.
The night Shane Clarke realized his life wasn’t typical was the night he began capturing the concepts and principles of what is now, the Balance Life System. His calendar was filled with military duties, law enforcement commitments, instructing martial arts, running a small business, and instructing mentoring sessions. He was accomplished, respected, and had mastered the ability to balance all of the facets within his own life. This was the moment that he recognized he had something more to offer people who are currently struggling to realize peace and freedom within their own lives.
That realization sparked the foundation of his life’s work: helping people step out of the cycle of constant busyness and into a life shaped by purpose, intention, and personal freedom.
Why Success Alone Is Not Enough
Clarke has witnessed first-hand the costs of chasing success without balance. “In today’s world, we get caught up in routines, and in the process, we lose a piece of ourselves,” he explains. “We think there is no time for what matters most. But there is. We just have to design our lives differently.”
This philosophy became the heart of the Balance Life System, which is the foundation of his five-part Balance Life System book series and is unveiled in his debut book titled Balance: A Proven Life Strategy to Develop Personal Peace and Freedom – Book 1 (published by Archway Publishing).
Eight Pillars of Balance
At the core of Clarke’s approach are eight areas of focus:
- Mental — developing clarity and resilience
- Physical — maintaining strength, energy, and vitality
- Professional — advancing careers with purpose
- Financial — building freedom through stability
- Essential (Relationships) — nurturing meaningful connections
- Cultural — engaging with community and growth
- Adaptable — strengthening problem-solving and flexibility
- Ethereal (Spirituality) — finding meaning beyond material success
Rather than competing demands, Clarke frames these areas as interdependent. When one improves, it strengthens the others. His system offers structured strategies and reflection exercises to help readers bring these areas into alignment.
The Human Side of Balance
Clarke’s perspective comes from lived experience. He has balanced multiple demanding roles including soldier, law enforcement officer, martial arts instructor, business owner, higher education student and instructor, while pursuing balance in both comprehensive health and personal relationships. This gives his work a practical credibility.
He emphasizes that balance requires effort. “There are no magic solutions here,” he says. “You will have to put in real work. But the reward is worth it: a life that feels intentional instead of reactionary.”
A Turning Point for Many
The Balance Life System resonates because it speaks to a familiar struggle: the feeling of being pulled in too many directions. Clarke’s framework provides a structured way for readers to evaluate what drains them, identify what matters most, and reclaim time for goals and relationships.
Balance as a Path to Freedom
Clarke views balance as more than a lifestyle choice. It is the foundation of long-term peace, clarity, and freedom. “Balance is essential to creating the fullest life possible,” he writes. “Balance is also the key to living the most satisfying and healthy life available to you and those around you.”
Begin Your Own Balance Journey
Shane Clarke’s Balance: A Proven Life Strategy to Develop Personal Peace and Freedom – Book 1 offers readers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and redesign life with intention. His approach invites thoughtful action and supports the understanding of the Balance Life System principles and concepts for success, goal setting and achievement, and the ability to be able to say, “I know who I am”.
For anyone seeking clarity and focus, Clarke’s philosophy serves as a compass pointing toward a more balanced future.
Learn More
- Explore the Balance Life System at Balance Life System
- Connect with Shane Clarke on Facebook
Find Balance through Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Archway Publishing
