"Inspiration at every turn in the road!"

- Live OC magazine

"The Compass is a brilliant story of self-discovery that weaves life-changing lessons into it."

- Simple Living Revolution

If you are ready for a truly inspiring movie, The Compass is it! Escape from negativity the trouble of the world. Go on a magical journey with "The Traveler". Explore beautiful scenery, and the incredible life changing moments he experiences. You will find yourself laughing, crying, cheering and contemplating your own travels through life. In the end, you will have clear direction, and a path that is true to you!

THE MOVIE

“There is no attraction without action!”

And.. you need a compass to find your direction!

Life is a journey filled with choices and experiences. 

You can only live your life to the fullest when you are true to yourself, set your values high, and follow your compass. 
The Compass is the opportunity you need to design the life of your dreams.  There has never been such a complete solution for overall life success and fulfillment. 

Biology only accounts for 20% of how you live your life.  The remaining 80% of how you experience life on a daily basis is entirely up to you.  The Compass provides you with the motivation, guidance and tools to live an outstanding life each day.

Enjoy your life changing journey as you are guided by the world’s leading experts in personal success!

Your life is waiting… order your copy of The Compass NOW!

THE BOOK

ARE YOU LIVING THE LIFE YOU WERE DESTINED TO LIVE?
The Compass is a life transformation novel that will guide you on a journey of self-discovery. At the core of The Compass are specific life lessons about belief systems, authenticity, and understanding who you really are in order to live out your destiny. Jonathan, the main character, escapes his suburban life after a tragedy that alters his existence and plans for the future.

Numb and paralyzed by grief, Jonathan decides to journey across the globe in an effort to realign his inner compass. He sets off with a backpack, leaving behind his career, friends, family, and home, to journey around the world. His travels begin in the dry desert of Nevada, and continue on to the pristine mountains of the Adirondacks, and then to a medieval village in Romania. In every destination Jonathan encounters one pivotal person who offers a major life lesson, and he begins to realize that each individual was placed there for a reason, and represents a specific element of life.

The Compass is a metaphor for the journey of life, with its intermittent peaks and valleys. Each destination Jonathan visits is unique with a diverse mix of people, representing the kaleidoscope of our individual lives. His journey of self-discovery will move you to contemplate your own life, gaining valuable lessons along the way.

In the tradition of The Alchemist, at its core The Compass teaches specific life lessons about belief systems, authenticity, self-empowerment, believing in dreams, and understanding who you truly are. As humans we are all connected—by love, by pain, and sometimes even by tragedies or events we cannot control. Each one of us travels a very specific and unique path, yet we are linked by experiences and emotions. In this connectedness, there is life. Reading this story will lead you to ask the ultimate question:

What will move your inner compass?

The Making of The Compass

After 20 years of studying human achievement and helping people attain their personal goals, John Spencer Ellis felt he had to do something on a grander scale to make a positive change in the world. He pondered how he could make a bigger difference in more people's lives, not just physically and mentally, but from all perspectives.

The first questions were "how will this be done, and what will it be called?" After many contemplative hikes throughout the foothills of Orange County, California it became clear a feature-length documentary film was the answer. Then came the challenge of how to tell the story. It needed to have universal appeal, be appropriate for all belief systems, and be able to inspire and motivate, and also give practical skills and action steps to guide people to live their dreams.

As for the name, it needed to be easily understood and be representative of finding your direction in life, discovering your true purpose, and living it. During a live training program at John's corporate offices, he told a group of his students about his ideas for the movie and his desire to create something that would change the world. Many good ideas were suggested. Then there was a brief pause in the discussion. "What about The Compass?" was heard from the right side of the room. We all knew this was the answer we were seeking. It was obvious. The discussion stopped. We returned to the task at hand. The Compass it would be.

Still, several questions remained. One question was "who is needed to make this a success?" John turned to his friends and his book shelves. He thought about who inspired him, taught him and who he most admired. A list of the world's leading experts on success, fulfillment and abundance emerged. The best-of-the-best eagerly agreed to be a part of this global movement.

Another question was "what else needs to be added as the Total Compass? " The movie was the initial and primary focus, yet much more could be given to the world to make lasting joy. A transformational book was a must. In the spring of 2008, John was introduced to his co-author, Tammy Kling. The Compass book took shape and became a transformational novel telling the story of the lead character's world travels, adventures, and his life lessons learned along the way.

Then came the question of the music which would come to represent The Compass. Music brings together people from all walks of life and it evokes strong emotion. There was only one choice for the composer of the movie's score and official soundtrack. Paul Hoffman, the world's leading composer of empowering music, was the obvious choice.

Throughout the entire creative process of making the movie, writing the book, producing the music, developing the online community and live events, one theme remained constant. Fun! We all decided from the onset that the journey was going to be fun. The months of labor and laughter is well documented on the bonus DVD for you to enjoy.

The Compass is about YOU. It's about discovering what moves you, what inspires you, what mark you will make on the world, and gives you guidance to go from where you are to where you want to be.

Fitness, Wellness and Personal Development Expert:

Each week, over one million people enjoy a fitness, wellness and personal success programs created by John Spencer Ellis. His programs are implemented in the top resorts, spas and fitness centers. John is the CEO of the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA), Spencer Institute for Life Coaching, International Triathlon Coaching Association (ITCA), and the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA). John created Adventure Boot Camp, the largest fitness boot camp system in the world. He also created Intense Mixed Performance Accelerated Cross Training (IMPACT), Kung-fu Fitness and TACTIX.  His TriActive America signature series of outdoor exercise equipment is used worldwide. He created programs used by Cirque du Soleil, the U.S. Secret Service, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, and consults the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships).

Endurance Athlete:
John has ridden his bicycle enough miles to circle Earth.  He raced in cycling and triathlon competitions for over 10 years. He completed the Ironman triathlon and finished 5th at the U.S. National Biathlon Championships.

Martial Artist:
John holds a 2nd degree black belt in Kung-fu, and a black belt in Ninjutsu. He now trains in Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Kempo Karate. He has experience in Muay Thai and boxing. He is a certified instructor of self-defense, fitness kick boxing and fitness boxing.

Education:
John holds two bachelor’s degrees (business & health science), an MBA, and a doctorate in education. He also completed doctoral level studies in naturopathic health education. He holds fifteen certifications including massage therapy, plyometrics, physical education, flexibility, nutrition coaching, water fitness, exercise rehabilitation, golf conditioning, Pilates, personal training, clinical hypnotherapy, sports hypnosis, PACE circuit training and yoga. His medical training includes a license in radiological technology, a medical assisting certification, and training in McKenzie rehabilitation. He has specialized training in ropes course facilitation and corporate teambuilding.

Media:
John is the former Fitness Editor for OC Flair magazine, and has been featured on Oprah radio, ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, FOX, FOX Sports, FOX Reality, SPIKE and ESPN. He was featured as the fitness and lifestyle expert on Bravo's The Real Housewives of Orange County and Daybreak OC.  John has also appeared on Starting Over, Life Moments and Camp Reality. He is the executive producer of the movie The Compass. He has hosted The Fit Show, Core 360 Personal Gym infomercial, Personal Trainer TV, The OC Body, The Spencer Power Hour radio show, and the Ms. Fitness U.S.A. and World pageants on Fox Sports Net. John is featured in the movie Riches.

Awards and Recognitions:
Nominated for the California Community College Distinguished Alumni Award Nominated for induction to the Fitness Hall of Fame

Author/Co-author:
The Compass, The Code, How Badly Do You Want It, Peak Vitality, Power of Champions

Advisory Boards:
National Health Wellness and Prevention Congress, Exercise TV, Sleep Number Bed, Medical Wellness Association, Irvine Valley College, Life & Leisure TV, Health Journal Television, Fellow - National Board of Fitness Examiners

Philanthropist:
John is the CEO of the Get America Fit Foundation (GAFF) (501c3). John’s foundation helps educate the public about living a healthy life and provides exercise equipment for schools.

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After receiving their degrees in Film and Video Production, Marlowe Greenlee and Josh Stone aggressively dove head first into the entertainment and film industry, with Greenlee and Stone both getting in with production companies in Orange County and in Los Angeles, respectively. After several years working, both eventually realized it was time to put their degrees, industry experience and matched enthusiasm for their work to use, and turned their attention to making their dream of starting their own business into a reality.

Inspired by a chance encounter during a film class, FEA 336 (read: film and electronic arts) while at California State University, Long Beach, along with their shared vision to create a client-based company, co-founders Greenlee and Stone launched 336 Productions. To date, the company has worked on more than 30 projects. Since then, 336 Productions has stepped up to its reputation of maintaining a personalized relationship with clients and projects, while staying true to their product, and always enjoying what they do.

With a desire to preserve the highest standards on all their projects, 336 Productions forges ahead of the competition using the most advanced production equipment and post-production software.

Paul Hoffman is a Speaker, Author, Teacher and Transformational Musician. He is the CEO, Visionary and Chief Creative Officer of Paul Hoffman Music Inc., Success Songs LLC and Blue Music and Sound Design. Paul is also a co-founder of HUB, Humanity Unites Brilliance.

For the last 25 years he has been composing and producing music for internationally acclaimed speakers, best selling authors, Fortune 500 corporations, commercials, films, television and radio. He is currently composing, scoring and producing the music for the soon to be released transformational movie The Compass.

Paul's Success Songs Brand is music that has inspired thousands of people worldwide every day to create powerful moments in their day as they Hear Life From A Higher Vibration. The Success Songs Brand has become music for adults, teens and kids. His Success Songs "Step Into Your Power" CD is sold all over the world.

As a Speaker, Author and Teacher he has changed the lives of thousands through his keynote messages of "What's Possible For You…The Character of Success and "Awaken To Your Creativity…Your Life Is Waiting." His course "How To Get Out of The Box You're In…Now" takes people on a journey of awakening to their brilliance. He also teaches people how to create their Sonic Invironment through his course The Power of Music…How To Go From Inspiration to Manifestation.

Paul is a genius in creating musical branding that empowers and inspires the listener to wake-up to who they really are while motivating them to action in their lives. His music elevates the mind and opens the heart bringing people from the impossible to the possible. He is also a master at bridging music with consciousness in creating success.

Some of Paul's clients in the personal empowerment world are T Harv Eker, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Robert Allen, Bob Proctor, Chris and Janet Attwood, Cynthia Kersey, Paul Scheele, Marci Shimoff, Christopher Howard, John Assaraf, Alex Mandossian, Brendon Burchard and Lisa Nichols…

Paul has also written thousands of commercials, many of which have become familiar in mainstream America including one you all have heard…

Have You Driven A Ford ...Lately?

Paul also works in the sound-healing arena and recently finished a product called Sonic Access, which he co-authored with Paul Scheele, for Learning Strategies Corporation.

Paul's purpose is to inspire, awaken, educate and empower others to live a life of authenticity and integrity. Paul's work facilitates the transformation and empowerment of people to create infinite possibilities for their lives. Through his music and his empowerment programs, Paul teaches that when you change your thinking you will create an extraordinary life.