Better Than You Found It
Ordinary Moments. Extraordinary Difference.
A short, heart-led book about choosing to leave people, places, and moments a little better than you found them — starting with what’s already in front of you.
This Isn’t a Book About Perfection.
It’s a Book About Intention.
Better Than You Found It was born from a simple moment with a grocery cart and a handful of trash — and the realization that the smallest choices shape who we become.
This book is an invitation to live with quiet integrity. To notice what’s in front of you. To choose care over indifference. To understand that your presence — the way you move through rooms, relationships, and responsibilities — leaves a mark, whether you mean to or not.
You won’t find guilt trips or perfectionism here. Just stories, everyday analogies, and simple practices that help you:
- See the micro-moments where your choices matter.
- Shift from “not my problem” to “this is my opportunity.”
- Lead — at work and in life — with more care, courage, and self-respect.
📖 Pre-sale is now open.
Official release date is 02/01/2026 — pre-order now to get one of the first copies shipped.
US shipping is included on all print copies.
This Book Is For You If…
- You’re a leader (officially or unofficially) who wants your impact to feel more human, not just productive.
- You’ve felt burned out, overlooked, or taken for granted and still want to believe your small actions matter.
- You’re craving a simple, grounded framework for living and leading with more heart.
- You love books that are
short, real, and practical — the kind you can read in an afternoon and chew on for years.
What You’ll Walk Away With
- A new lens on everyday moments
How a grocery cart, a coffee pot, or an elevator door can reveal who you really are when no one’s watching. - Language for your resistance
Why we don’t always “leave it better” — and how to move through burnout, resentment, and “why should I care?” without losing yourself. - A heart-centered definition of leadership
Stewardship over titles. Ownership over avoidance. What it really means to leave people better than you found them. - Real stories from real leaders
Including contributions from leaders like Gabriela Rosado-Varsic and Marisa Cali, who share how this mindset shows up in their lives and work. - A roadmap you can start this week
A simple, step-by-step way to pick one area of your life, one small action, and practice this mindset in real time.
Inside Better Than You Found It
- Chapter 1: The Grocery Cart Moment – How a simple act at the store became the seed of this entire philosophy.
- Chapter 2: Why We Resist and How to Move Through It – What’s really underneath “I’m too tired,” “It’s not my job,” or “No one else cares.”
- Chapter 3: Building the Foundation – Bringing this mindset into your relationships, work, and community.
Pre-Order Your Copy
Standard Paperback – $18.95 (books.by website)
(US shipping included)
6x9 softcover
Black & white interior
Delivered after official release
Perfect if you want the book in your hands and to support the message.
Signed Author Edition – $29.95
(US shipping included)
Signed copy of Better Than You Found It
Optional short personalized note
Shipped directly from me before the wide release
Ideal if you want a keepsake or gift for someone you care about.
Collector’s Bundle – $37.95
(Best for deep divers + supporters)
Signed paperback
E-book copy (delivered on release date)
Audiobook MP3 (delivered once recording is complete)
Early access to a private reflection prompt email series (optional extra if you want it later)
Digital versions will be sent to your inbox on or shortly after the official release date. You’ll get email updates along the way.
About Romie
Romie Montpeirous is a leadership coach, operations consultant, and heart-led human who has spent over 20 years in operations and people leadership — from managing large distribution teams to mentoring emerging leaders.
Through her company, Leadership From The Heart, Romie helps leaders and organizations build cultures rooted in clarity, care, and accountability. She believes real leadership starts in the micro-moments: how you speak to your team, how you leave a room, how you handle what isn’t “technically” your problem.
Better Than You Found It is her first book — a love letter to the idea that ordinary people, making intentional choices, can quietly change everything.
Early Reflections
“This book made me look at my everyday choices differently — in the best way."
"Short, honest, and surprisingly grounding. I kept seeing myself in every chapter."
FAQ
Questions You Might Be Asking
Q1: When will my pre-order ship?
A: Official release date will be announced soon. Pre-order copies will ship as close to that date as possible, and I’ll email you with updates along the way.
Q2: Where do you ship?
A: Right now, signed copies and pre-sale paperbacks ship within the US. If you’re outside the US, the e-book and (coming soon) audiobook are the
best options for you.
Q3: Will this book be on Amazon?
A: Yes, Better Than You Found It will be available on Amazon after the official release. Pre-ordering here directly supports me as the author and gets you closer access and bonuses.
Q4: Is this book religious or faith-based?
A: The book includes one biblical story as a lens on “going the extra mile,” but it’s written to be accessible and grounding for people of all backgrounds. The core message is about humanity, integrity, and how we show up for each other.
Ready to Leave Things Better?
You don’t need to wait for a promotion, a title, or a perfect moment to start living this way.
You can begin with the cart, the room, the conversation, the day that’s already in front of you.
Better Than You Found It is your reminder — and your roadmap