Joe Keller wasn’t ready to date when his 13-year marriage ended. In fact, he admits being single again was a bit of a learning curve, so he learned. Then, he shared his trials, errors and successes in Single Effort: How to Live Smarter, Date Better and Be Awesomely Happy.

With common sense, smarts and heart, Keller started his new adventure with confidence and humor, and the end result is his road map of advice for single guys. From food to fun, from finance to romance, Single Effort delivers clear, real-world advice.

Keller describes Single Effort as all about maximizing return: “An example of Single Effort would be keeping yourself in shape (or getting back in shape) while at the same time finding opportunities to meet new women by attending a group aerobics class.”

And Single Effort isn’t just for men. Ladies will benefit, too. From ideas to spice up your relationship to a revealing look at a guy’s perspective on dating ~ Keller covers it all. He offers real-world advice for living as a single man, how to thrive in dating, how to prepare meals and master the world of wine and how to save time and money.

For those that are ready to date, Keller advises that they practice good, old-fashioned chivalry ~ opening doors, holding an umbrella for a date, and, of course, the compliment. “Bear in mind, however, that facts are not compliments. Statements like ‘I see you’re wearing a new dress,’ ‘Those shoes sure are bright,’ or ‘Your hair is much shorter in real life than in your picture,’ do not, unfortunately, count as compliments,” Keller writes. “For it to be considered a compliment, you need to say something nice about your date. Be sure to use pleasing and engaging (but sincere) adjectives in your compliment (and no, ‘bright’ doesn’t qualify ~ unless you’re talking about her radiant smile).”

But before dating, Keller encourages men to take a step back and pursue their own interests as a single guy.

“It’s what’s on the inside that counts. Happiness comes from following your passion, loving and being loved, and ultimately, finding peace within yourself,” Keller said. “The book is based on the concept of Single Effort. It’s about working smart and maximizing your outcomes as a single guy, but also about making an effort, being proactive, charting your own course and living a fulfilling life.”

Keller, a father of two, shares his passion for helping others through volunteer work in the U.S. and abroad, via his writing and through public speaking. He makes his home in Auburn Hills, Mich.

To learn more about Joe Keller, visit SingleEffort.com. Single Effort How to Live Smarter, Date Better and Be Awesomely Happy is available at amazon.com and bn.com.