I totally understand how you feel. I have gone through so many changes in my life I've lost count and I've started over more times than I like to admit. One thing I became really good at was bouncing back.

After several disappointments and what some might consider "failures," I discovered my true calling. My "purpose" if you will. For me, what really gets me going is being able to inspire others to believe in themselves and follow their dreams.

It's exciting to me because, having done it, I know anyone with a dream, a goal, a plan, and persistence can accomplish wantever they desire.

Who I am and why I do what I do

When I walked out of the rehab center I had $1.25 in my pocket. The only decision I had to make was whether to buy a pack of cigarettes or take the train back to my parent's apartment, some 8 miles away. I took the train.

I had hit my bottom. My life was over, or so I thought. I was to learn later that this was to be a new beginning. You can read the entire story here.

I was given a second chance to do something useful with my life.

I started, one day at a time, rebuilding my life and became an avid student of personal development. I read all the books I could get my hands on and still do. I listened to audio teachings and went to seminars when I could.

I noticed that, as I applied the ideas I was learning, my life was getting better.

Once I started learning how things work and how to achieve success I had to share my new found knowledge with everyone I could, so I started writing my Jim's Jems newsletter. That was in 1991 and marked the beginning of what has become my life's work.

Today I use my God given gifts and talents to help others learn what I had learned.

Today my passion is to inspire you to create the life you were born to live.

Today my life is nothing short of magical. When I look at where I started from and where I am, I sometimes want to pinch myself to make sure it's really happening.

The really great thing is that I know this is real and I know, deep within my heart, that anyone can create whatever life they want for themselves.

I have written several books which are published in more than 20 countries and have created several personal development audio programs.

And I am privileged to speak to groups of people from every walk of life, sharing my message of hope and possibility. Whether speaking for corporations, associations or non-profit and government agencies, I am passionate about helping people create the life that they were born to live.

If you want to learn more ways to start creating the life you were born to live, be sure to subscribe to my newsletter and/or my blog. You're welcome to friend me on Facebook or Linkedin and follow me on Twitter.

Remember, above all, to make your life magical.

Blessings,
Jim Donovan
Bucks County, PA