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 Rotorua at Western heights high school. The real wisdom was learned at a a Cistercian monastery in New Zealand: at the 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 knowledge to understand the 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.