Jim Donovan didn't set out to be a book author, he just wanted to pass along much of the distilled wisdom he had collected or discovered in his own life, much the way he passed it along through his speaking career. He set out to put a few words down on paper, and then added stories that illustrated the point, and the next thing he knew he had a book, and the book moved people and helped them make their lives better. The goal of Handbook to a Happier Life is that everyone rewrite their own life story by making small changes each day that make them happier, more content, and help them achieve their life dreams. Don't make big changes, he suggests, just start slowly and move bit-by-bit toward your goal, and you'll reach it. When Jim Donovan's successful career in video and broadcast television led to a personal meltdown, he went through rehab, pulled himself up from the bottom, and started his life over. He then began giving seminars on "how to change your life" based on the simple yet effective ideas that had worked for him in his recovery. Don't make big changes, Donovan suggests, just start slowly and move bit-by-bit toward your goal. In addition to goal-setting and goal-keeping, Donovan discusses writing personal affirmations that work, cultivating gratitude, disciplining the mind, and helping others to achieve their dreams. These easy-to-grasp concepts have helped thousands of people turn their lives around.
For more than twenty-five years, Jim Donovan has worked with individuals, companies, and organizations to implement strategies for personal and professional growth. Jim is a frequent speaker to businesses, trade groups, and associations, and his seminars have benefited hundreds of audiences nationwide. His seminars inspire individuals to take charge of their lives, provide them with transformational ideas and strategies for their success, and inspire them to achieve peak performance. Jim's coaching programs employ a proven step-by-step process that synthesizes some of the most effective information, tools, and methods from the fields of marketing, sales, quantum physics, and universal spirituality. They are uniquely designed to identify the strengths within an organization and build on them. His focus is on helping clients produce significant, explosive results and to take quantum leaps well beyond what is expected. Visit www.jimdonovan.com to sign up for a free subscription to the Jim's Jems e-zine for personal and professional growth. "Brief, easy to read, practical, and filled with useful exercises for making positive changes."
