* Prioritize your goals. If you try to do too many things at once, you'll lose focus. Once focus is gone, motivation goes with in. Decide on which goals are more important to you, and focus on making them happen.

* Instead of making END GOAL your resolution, it's better to commit to MEANS of getting to this goal. For example, instead of making "lose 50 lbs" your resolution, make your resolution to start exercising and eat healthier. Those are things that are in your immediate control, and they will, in turn, help you reach end goal.

* Make gradual changes. You will not wake up on January 1st as a new person. Expect that new habits will take a while to learn, and don't let this fact discourage you. You will have your ups and downs, but if you persist and stay focused, you will definitely reach your goals.

Imagine how proud you will be if you keep your New Year's resolutions! Let's make them all happen!

Critics and Followers On a blog I created specifically for this book (http://yourbestlifenowreview.blogspot.com), I've listed some links to other web sites that contain reviews, testimonials and other personal thoughts about Joel Osteen, Lakewood Church and his new book, Your Best Life Now. There seems to be two extreme views that range from "Best person that touched my life" to "His use of 'God' to increase his personal wealth is not Christian Way". After viewing about 50 of these comments, it's about a 25 to 1 ratio in favor of Joel, his teaching methods and his new book, Your Best Life Now. You can check out full range by going to this blog at http://yourbestlifenowreview.blogspot.com.

Here are a few quotes from Followers: Chuck Norris, Actor - "As I was growing up, my mother taught be two essential principles for success: trust in God, and look for best in people. Today, my wife, Gena, and I benefit greatly from Joel Osteen's similar positive messages of hope and encouragement."

Rudy Tomjanovich, coach, Los Angeles Lakers - "Joel has unique ability to communicate most complex spiritual principles in simple everyday language. He will motivate and inspire you to live a life of excellence and to fulfill your God-given destiny.

What I Liked Enlarge your Vision is by far most important point in his book. Without a big vision, you can't expect big things to occur your life.

Finding Strength through Adversity is another great perspective and realization. If we all lived without challenges, we'd never reach our potential. Some of toughest challenges can be both what is given to us as well as what we give to ourselves. One of his quotes sums it up well, "…turning your challenges into stepping stones for promotion…".

Choose to be Happy is a great way for Joel to end his book, Your Best Life Now. Smile more often, show enthusiasm and make choice to be happy. It is your choice, no matter circumstance, to be happy.

What I didn't Like Chapter 22, Trusting God's Timing is personally difficult for me to absorb. Often, I will hear phrase, "I'm going to pray for (solution)." It is my opinion that praying may be a positive step for you in finding a solution and it may give you a sense of possibility, but it can't be answer. Joel's comment to trust God's timing might lead some to simply give up and let God handle it. I believe you need to take some specific actions to get a solution & I don't think only praying, will get you a solution. In another section of his book, he states that perseverance is important in living to your full potential and getting all those things that you create in your vision.

Joel Osteen's Bio Joel Osteen is senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. An unbelievable 30,000 members listen to Joel each week and millions more watch him deliver his messages on national TV. Joel lives in Houston with his wife, Victoria, and their two children, Jonathan and Alexandra. Joel's book, Your Best Life Now has been #1 on New York Times bestseller list and has sold over 1,000,000 copies. Joel started television outreach ministry with his father and remained behind scenes, until his father passed away. He dedicated this book, Your Best Life Now to his father, John Osteen (1929-1999),

On-line Streaming Video, Interviews, Quotes and a Blog dedicated to Book Check out some of his most recent messages at his web site, http://www.joelosteen.com. (You may need to register to view).

Read interview with Laura Sheahen or Bill O'Reilly at blog site listed below.

I created a specific Blog to post as much as I could about Joel Osteen and his new book, Your Best Life Now, both good and 'not so good'. Take a peek at Blog, you'll enjoy interesting facts, interviews and personal comments.

Your Best Life Now - Why you should buy it today. Here are a few quotes from his book: "You must conceive it in your heart and mind before you can receive it" (Enlarge Your Vision) "Don't worry about things you can't change" (Happiness is a Choice) “It's in tough times of life that we find out what we're really made of" (The Purpose of Trials) "It's time to think about what you're thinking about" (Choosing Right Thoughts) Joel does a great job in enthusiastically conveying his ideas and principles with reader. His use of humor, sincerity and analogies make book both easy and inspiring to read. (It was tough to put down).

"Dreams will determine what you want in life, Actions will determine what you get in life.”

Do you truly have a desire to make your life better, do you just think about it and never take action? If you don't get this book, you'll miss out on hearing message of one of great motivational leaders of our time. Today is that day to take action, and buy Joel Osteen's, Your Best Life Now! For less than $12 (the cost of one dinner) is a small price to get advice of one today's top speakers. Remember to check out a direct to best prices at this link, http://www.your-key-to-success.com/yourbestlifenow.html#bestprices.

End of Product Review by Mike Matthews