Baird has been fortunate to study under great mentors over the decades, helping him develop his theological insights into the Catholic faith. His publishing journey has been remarkably successful, with his first book becoming a bestseller. He was educated in a Cistercian monastery in New Zealand, at Good Shepherd College in Auckland, and in the parish of Rotorua. Baird believes that education is a journey of self-discovery, and that each person carries a unique mindset to explore and deepen their faith in pursuit of life's true meaning. His books are written to support each individual's personal discovery of faith-to grow in wisdom and understanding, and to uncover the deeper purpose that makes life worth living.