I’ve spent so many years training and helping people that sometimes I forget—these letters reach individuals in all walks of life. From PhD holders to night clerks in rundown motels, to those whose only access to a computer is at the YMCA where they shower.

Wherever you are in life right now, ask yourself—do you truly want to be there?

I used to work seven days a week, always chasing the next dollar. Then one day, I paused, took a deep breath, and asked myself, “What do I really want? If I could do anything, what would it be?” The pursuit of money felt empty. I was making a living, but I wasn’t living. My friends were out having amazing experiences, and I was stuck working.

Maybe you’ve heard me talk about my records and accomplishments. Yes, they’re real. But the greatest reward isn’t what you achieve—it’s who you become in the process.

Because without that, life has no meaning.

Like you, I’ve met people who lie, cheat, and steal, justifying it with weak excuses like “I’m no worse than anyone else” or “I can’t help it.”

Giving to charity or volunteering might make you feel good—great. But in your everyday life, what excites you? What fuels you? Figure it out, and do more of it.

It’s not just about values—it’s about character. You can value some pretty questionable things, but character? That’s universal. It’s like a well-tailored suit—timeless and respected.

And you don’t need wealth or connections to have it.

You just need guiding principles. If you haven’t already, I highly recommend reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Not a reader? Get the six-tape program from Nightingale-Conant. Listen to it over and over. The insights will hit you like divine wisdom.

If you know what you stand for—if you don’t harbor hate or fear toward those different from you—you’re in a good place.

If that doesn’t describe you, take some time alone. Go for a long drive. Sit in silence. Ask yourself, “What do I want my life to mean?”

For me, the answer was helping people.

I came from rock bottom—just short of being behind bars. But in many ways, I was still a prisoner—trapped in my own mind. I had nothing. No hope. I had failed so many times that I assumed my life would be fast, reckless, and probably short.

Then I read Superlearning and The Greatest Salesman in the World. That sparked a transformation. I developed my first audio programs, which eventually led to the founding of Think Right Now! International.

A complete 180—almost overnight.

That’s the kind of question I’m urging you to ask yourself: What legacy do you want to leave?

If you ask, the answer will come.

And when it does—let it guide your every day.