Press Kit

The Spartan Mind Reaches More Than 400 News and Media Outlets

 James P. Patterson and The Spartan Mind: Ancient Lessons for Discipline in a World Designed to Distract You have received widespread media exposure following a national press release campaign distributed across more than 400 news and media outlets.

The release, “The Spartan Mind Brings Ancient Discipline to the Modern Battle for Attention,” introduces Patterson's approach to applying lessons associated with ancient Spartan discipline to modern challenges involving focus, resilience, accountability, distraction, procrastination, and personal growth. The release was distributed through EIN Presswire and has appeared across news and media properties in the United States and internationally. 

The growing coverage represents another milestone in the expansion of James P. Patterson, Forgotten Thrones Media, and Forgotten Thrones TV beyond publishing and into a broader media platform built around history, leadership, discipline, and personal development.

Read the official press release:

The Spartan Mind — Official Press Release

Media representatives, podcast hosts, radio producers, journalists, bookstores, and event organizers can also download the complete James P. Patterson Author Media Kit directly from this Press Kit page.

Forgotten Thrones TV Named Most Influential Military History Media Brand of 2026

Forgotten Thrones TV has been recognized by Insider Weekly as the Most Influential Military History Media Brand of 2026. The feature highlights the platform's distinctive focus on ancient military systems, strategy, discipline, leadership, and warfare, bringing military history to a modern global audience through engaging digital content.

Founded by James P. Patterson, Forgotten Thrones TV has built a growing audience by exploring the realities of ancient military organizations, particularly those of Sparta and Rome, while emphasizing historical analysis over mythology and popular misconceptions.

The recognition reflects the continued growth of the brand across multiple platforms, including YouTube, publishing, and educational media, where Forgotten Thrones TV has become a trusted source for military history enthusiasts worldwide.

Read the full Insider Weekly feature:

https://theinsiderweekly.com/forgotten-thrones-tv-m

 Exciting News! 

I'm honored to announce that The Excuse Trap: Why We Justify the Life We Don't Want has been recognized by BookyAwards as the Best Self-Help Voice Booky. The book explores one of the most powerful obstacles to personal growth: the excuses we tell ourselves. Whether it's waiting for the perfect time, blaming circumstances, or convincing ourselves that tomorrow will be different, excuses can quietly prevent us from becoming the person we want to be. According to the BookyAwards judges, The Excuse Trap delivers a clear and practical message that challenges readers to take ownership of their choices and move toward meaningful change. This recognition is especially meaningful because the book was written to help readers break through self-imposed limitations and start taking action where it matters most. Thank you to everyone who has supported my writing journey, purchased a book, watched a video, shared content, or encouraged me along the way. Your support makes projects like this possible. The Excuse Trap: Why We Justify the Life We Don't Want is available now on Amazon and other major book retailers. What is the biggest excuse you've ever had to overcome in your own life?