1. Have a huge vision to grow into...the bigger, the better.

2. Have daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly specific and measurable goals, and evaluate yourself accordingly.

3. Surround yourself with a support network that will both encourage and challenge you.

4. Know your personal balance and boundary indicators and re-adjust your course as needed.

5. Practice your personal spirituality daily.

6. Invite laughter and humor to keep you flexible and fluid.

7. Recite your life purpose every day.

8. Always find time to do nothing but notice the beauty around you.

9. Infuse yourself with books, CDs, and presentations that stimulate your intellect.

10. Find mentors in whose success you can model.

11. Give unconditionally.

12. And never, never, never, never settle for anything that violates your values or personal code of ethics.

13. (Bonus) Come up with your own Awesomonious word for your Awesomonious Life!!

Ken Donaldson

Ken Donaldson, the REALationship Coach, has been based in Tampa Bay, Florida offering counseling, coaching, and educational programs since 1987. He is a licensed mental health counselor; board certified as an addictions professional and clinical hypnotherapist; and certified as a master relationship coach. Ken is a graduate of the University of South Florida, the Institute for Life Coach Training and the Relationship Coaching Institute. He has been exclusively in private practice since 1993.

Ken is the author of the new breakthrough life and relationship success book Marry YourSelf First! Saying ?I Do? to a Life of Passion, Power and Purpose. The material in this book is a result of Donaldson?s 15+ years of clinical counseling and coaching with thousands of individuals and couples. In this book, he reveals what he has discovered as the 20 core Principles of Passion, Power and Purpose. When these principles are applied to your life you can overcome self-limiting patterns and create abundant happiness, fulfillment and success in your life and relationships.

Donaldson?s primary message from this book is to ?Master Your Life and Your Relationships!? Purchasers of this book are eligible for free coaching and educational programs to support and promote optimal growth and success.

Ken founded the REALationship Coaching programs empower people to have more successful lives, businesses and relationships by building a powerful relationship with themselves first.

Included are the monthly Saturday Series workshops and the REAL Talk Forums. These programs are for couples and individuals alike, and help the participants live the most passionate and balanced lives possible.

He also facilitates the Marry YourSelf First program that assists singles to have more successful relationships and more satisfying lives. The graduates of this program leave with a clear vision of who they are, what they want, and how to get it.

In addition, he offers the Partners for Life programs for both pre-committed and committed couples that provide the tools and resources to help couples create relationships that are both lasting and fulfilling. Couples report that they have deeper intimacy and more fun as a result of utilizing the tools from these programs.

Ken also offers education and training programs for businesses and community organizations on a variety of personal growth and business improvement topics.