Today I’m going to start you on a journey to success through a series of life principles outlined in The Traveler’s Gift by Andy Andrews. I wanted to read this book when I first saw it, but hesitated at first because it didn’t appear to be something to help me in my business, which has been primary focus for the past several months. Had I read the Needless to say, I got the time to finally read beyond the first chapter, and I was HOOKED.  I even re-read it, this time aloud, to my husband, as we drove to Florida & back! And now I have several friends preparing to read the copies I’m sending to them.

EVERYONE has room for personal growth.  I don’t care who you are or how long you’ve been on your life’s journey.  Each of us is a work in progress, and we should all strive for perfection and be in a constant state of learning.  If you stop learning, you stop REALLY thinking, then you stop growing as a person. So take a few minutes and watch the upcoming videos.  If you want to read the story for yourself – which I recommend - go bthe book. uy  There’s even a journal & study guide if you’d like to go that far.

The Traveler’s Gift is the story of David Ponder, a man approaching middle age who, after years in the corporate world finds himself in a situation far too many people today find themselves in. He is suddenly unemployed and wondering how he will provide for his family. Reaching a level of despair such as that of George Bailey in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” David embarks on a journey in which he encounters seven well-known figures in history.  Each encounter provides David with insight into his life and leaves him with bits of wisdom he can use to help create a better future for himself and others.  It is a painful journey, full of self-reflection, but one that leaves him empowered and with a clear purpose and a vision of success realized.

This story touched my heart and gave me even more motivation. In each chapter of this story, and specifically each of the Seven Decisions for Success, I found myself evaluating MY past, MY decisions, and MY reactions to each situation I have been in.  Some of the principles I had already begun to apply in my life, before even reading the story.  Others, I never gave a thought to – until I read them.  Each Decision for Success can and should be implemented in everyone’s life.  There is no one who cannot use these principles to better themselves.

The videos will be up shortly.