DR. MICHAEL MILLER

Michael Miller, Ph.D. is a Los Angeles–based author, strategist, and builder focused on discipline, structure, and the systems that produce lasting success.

For more than four decades, Miller has built organizations, led high-performance teams, and developed leaders across athletics, business, and community settings. His philosophy is simple: success is constructed through standards, repetition, and execution—not chance.

Known for blending real-world experience with strategic clarity, he has advised entrepreneurs, coached championship-level teams, and built programs defined by accountability and standards that never waver. While widely recognized for his impact in the field of basketball, his influence extends far beyond the court into leadership, human behavior, and the realities of performance in everyday life.

Miller is the author of multiple books spanning leadership, business, personal development, and cultural critique, including The Art of Coaching Basketball, The Art of Business, The Art of the Chair, and Freud Was an Asshole. His writing is direct, experience-driven, and grounded in real-world application.

Beyond his professional work, Miller is committed to causes that reflect his values, including the rescue and care of senior dogs—an effort rooted in dignity, compassion, and responsibility.

Standards first. Execution next. Results last.

  • Sale! Child Abuse in America Exploring the Roots of Violence in America and the Family Structure

    Child Abuse in America Exploring the Roots of Violence in America and the Family Structure

    Original price was: $29.95.Current price is: $22.95.

    All forms of child abuse interfere with the healthy and creative functioning of the child. Abuse of any kind handicaps the individual in one or more important areas of development, while at the same time, over emphasizes attributes that properly belong to other areas of psychic unfoldment. It is absolutely impossible for the primary form of abuse, whether it be physical, emotional, mental, sexual or interpersonal–not to inhibit functioning in other areas of the child’s life. Abused children have the highest rates of developmental problems, incidents of juvenile delinquent behavior, and, as adults, show the highest incidence of addictions. The latter include addiction to food, alcohol, sex and drugs. They also have the highest rate of psychopathological disturbances, in addition to exhibiting the highest rate of criminal behavior. And not surprisingly, they also have the highest probability of becoming child abusers themselves. We as a society have agreed–at least in a public way–that physical and sexual abuse must cease. But in fact, we have not yet identified or recognized that abuse designed to cause fear and pain by threatening the withdrawal of love, is often much, much more devastating. Why have we failed in this recognition? Because it is so common. Parents who use the withdrawal of love and support in coercing a child into “behaving,” are committing child abuse.

  • Elijah's Mark

    Elijah’s Mark

    $14.95

    Every child has a story and Every story deserves to shine.
    This heartwarming series celebrates children with physical differences—showing their strength, courage, and joy through uplifting, rhyming stories. Perfect for classrooms, families, counselors, and anyone who believes in kindness.
    A beautiful reminder that what makes us different…also makes us brilliant.
    Elijah’s facial birthmark becomes a symbol of pride as he learns that every mark tells a beautiful story.
    A tender, poetic celebration of identity and self-love.

  • Jordan's Reach

    Jordan’s Reach

    $14.95

    Every child has a story and Every story deserves to shine.
    This heartwarming series celebrates children with physical differences—showing their strength, courage, and joy through uplifting, rhyming stories.
    Perfect for classrooms, families, counselors, and anyone who believes in kindness.
    A beautiful reminder that what makes us different…also makes us brilliant.
    Jordan’s prosthetic hook becomes his super-tool as he discovers how capable, creative, and confident he truly is.
    A celebration of reaching higher—no matter what your arm looks like.

  • Liam's Smile

    Liam’s Smile

    $14.95

    Every child has a story and Every story deserves to shine.
    This heartwarming series celebrates children with physical differences—showing their strength, courage, and joy through uplifting, rhyming stories. Perfect for classrooms, families, counselors, and anyone who believes in kindness.

    A beautiful reminder that what makes us different…also makes us brilliant.
    Liam was born with a cleft smile—but his joy lights every room he enters.
    Through kindness, courage, and confidence, Liam shows his classmates that a smile—any smile—can change the world.

  • Love Of Dogs

    Love Of Dogs

    $29.95

    The Love of Dogs is a tribute book about the journey of companionship, love and grief. Sharing these insights and feelings about the rich relationships we have with dogs in our lives is healing for me and dog owners everywhere.

  • Maya's Listening Light

    Maya’s Listening Light

    $14.95

    Every child has a story and Every story deserves to shine.
    This heartwarming series celebrates children with physical differences—showing their strength, courage, and joy through uplifting, rhyming stories. Perfect for classrooms, families, counselors, and anyone who believes in kindness.
    A beautiful reminder that what makes us different…also makes us brilliant.
    Born with Microtia, Maya hears the world with the help of her glowing listening device.
    She reminds us all that listening is more than sound – it’s connection, compassion and heart.

  • Sophie's Steps

    Sophie’s Steps

    $14.95

    Every child has a story and Every story deserves to shine.
    This heartwarming series celebrates children with physical differences—showing their strength, courage, and joy through uplifting, rhyming stories. Perfect for classrooms, families, counselors, and anyone who believes in kindness.
    A beautiful reminder that what makes us different…also makes us brilliant.
    Walking with leg braces, Sophie moves with courage, determination, and grace.
    With each step she takes, Sophie teaches her school that bravery isn’t about speed—it’s about heart.

  • The Adventures of Steamo the Wonder Crab

    The Adventures of Steamo the Wonder Crab

    $29.95

    The Adventures of Steamo The Wonder Crab is the story of Steamo, a nine foot tall Magical Crab born in the waters of Fukushima in 2011. Steamo travels to America and along the way, meets Soberanis, a 1950’s robot in the Gulf Of Mexico. He brings Soberanis to America and together they have adventures, observe contemporary America and make new friends. Enema Greg and Nurse Barb are a few of the “stray dogs” that Steamo attracts and together they philosophize about life and teach lessons to the good and bad people they encounter during their travels.

  • The Art of Coaching Basketball

    The Art of Coaching Basketball

    $29.95

    The Art of Coaching Basketball is not about diagrams, sets, or schemes. It is about discipline, structure, leadership, and the standards that define winning long before the game begins.
    Drawing on more than four decades of championship experience, Coach Michael Miller presents a clear blueprint for building a program that is consistent, accountable, and built to last.
    This is basketball at its highest level– where culture, discipline, and leadership determine who wins before the game is ever played.

  • The Art of The Chair

    The Art of The Chair

    $29.95

    Running a barbershop isn’t just about cutting hair–it’s about leading, building, strategizing, and commanding.

    In the tradition of The Art of War, this book gives modern barbershop owners
    –and those who aspire to be–a battlefield manual for survival, success, and dominance in major city markets like Los Angeles.