Have you ever been in a situation where you had to make a tough decision and didn't know know what to do or which way to turn? You're not alone. Life can be intimidating, confusing, uncertain ... but it doesn't have to be that way. Sometimes we desperately need the knowledge and experience of someone who has been through what you're about to face. Like a friend or mentor to call on, Blazing Your Path Through Life is a book of deep thought and logic that developed out of real-life experience. Its array of thought-provoking topics will: Provide you with motivation Assist you in making tough decisions Help you to think and dream big Influence or be Influenced. Change or be Changed. Lead or be Led ... The way we approach life has a lot to do with how things turn out for us, whether we're blazing a path for ourselves and others, or being run over by opponents, obstacles, and unexpected occurrences. This book is a collection of speeches the author has given over a number of years at various school commencement ceremonies. This book is a great read with inspirational and motivating advice for anyone going through a period of transition in their lives. Blazing Your Path Through Life reveals important perspectives on: Leadership and being a leader Influencing our environment vs. being controlled by it The power of making decisions The influence of attitude The key to genius The secret behind "luck" and creating an ideal future Mediocrity, greatness, dreams, and courage How to be unshakable in your goals and beliefs How to continue to grow, become better, learn, and truly reach your full potential ... and much more Anyone with a life in transition will appreciate this book. That should include anyone living life fully and seeking goals. Read this book and refer back to it regularly, whenever you need some motivation, a change of attitude, or need to make an important decision."