Steve Pavlina (born April 14, 1971)[2] is an American self-help guru, motivational speaker and entrepreneur.

[2] On January 27, 1991 Pavlina was arrested for grand theft in Sacramento, California and given 60 hours of community service.

into a public speaker and self-help blogger, by removing shortcuts from his desktops and favorites, reducing anything gamer-related, such as contacts, obligations, e-mails, and relationships, in order to be surrounded by an environment that completely reinforced the new identity.

[7] The ASP's Hall of Fame page describes him as having had "a significant, lasting influence on others via his articles and postings".

Pavlina's blog covers topics such as personal development and success; consciousness and courage; productivity, motivation and goal setting; career, wealth and business; and spirituality.