From the chapter “Creating Change”:
 
“Joe, you’ve made great strides toward evaluating who you are today and have some insights into what can bring greater purpose and fulfillment into your life. Now we will begin to define how you can get from where you are today to where you want to be. Are you ready for it?” Paul asked.
 
“Yes, I need you to guide me through the process, but I’m ready to get started. I’m really excited because I’m starting to see new possibilities for my future,” said Joe.
 
“Good. While other people and events beyond your control have influenced your life to this point, it’s time for you to take responsibility for your future. If you honestly want to make your life better, you need to focus on what you can control and change. I like how Steven Aitchison puts it. “I just woke up one day and decided I didn’t want to feel like this anymore, or ever again. So I changed. I had lots of excuses for not being able to change, but at the end of the day, they were excuses. Being able to change starts with a decision to change.”
 
“Just like that?”
 
“Yup! You have the power inside you to change your future, and it is just a decision away. Once you make the decision, you have already started the process of creating change. You’re either ready to make your life different, or you aren’t. Are you ready for change, Joe?”
 
“I’m ready!”
 
“Okay, then here we go.”