Mark S. Russo's lifelong quest for a fuller understanding of the human condition has led him to explorations of philosophies both eastern and western. As a management consultant and leadership development specialist for Fortune 500 companies Mr. Russo immersed himself in the vagaries of the modern business world. The state of the current human experience compelled him to write "Clearing Away the Crap in My Cap" as a way to laugh at ourselves while we consider the serious implications of the underlying issues. In the world of martial arts he is known as Master Mark Sentoshi Russo. Senior student of world renowned Grandmaster Stephen K. Hayes, Master Russo holds the highest rank in the world in his chosen art. He has studied martial arts from the age of eight, has earned black belts in six different disciplines, has appeared in several films, is a member of the Screen Actors Guild, as well as the Warrior Knights of the Blade. He owns a thriving school which is recognized as one of the top fifty in his industry nationally. Mark S. Russo earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelors Degree in Marketing and Advertising and is currently pursuing a PhD in transpersonal psychology. He lives in Florida with his wife and two cats, near to his two step-daughters.