This is my favorite time of year. A time for reflection. A time to slow down and count my blessings. A time to spend with family and friends. A time to gorge myself with my favorite foods. And time for a little football.

I am thankful that I can arrange my life as I choose. Coming and going at will, with no one to answer to or explain myself. I am thankful for good health, and I am thankful for a loving family. But I am especially thankful to YOU for supporting me and allowing me to pursue my passion of helping others become all they can be.

Things are not perfect – far from it. And unfortunately there are more rough times ahead for most, but at this time of year we should stop and give thanks for what we have.

Because of superior selling and marketing skills, I am thankful that I am absent the many stresses that others have. I am thankful that I am able to travel to favored places and thankful that you support my Kingdom. Believe it or not, I am very conscious of each and every one of you and every time I write this column or engage in a coaching call or anything else – I think of you.

I take very seriously my charge to bring you the strategies, techniques, philosophies and insights that help you achieve your heart’s desire. I never take this responsibility lightly and I never forget that our relationship is about much more than just money changing hands. I appreciate the trust and respect you give me. Every time I am tempted to just throw something together I am reminded of your trust and expectation that I always give you my very best. It is for ALL of these things I am thankful.

In the end, we are all on the same path and in this thing together. We are all striving for personal freedom to reach our dreams and goals while fighting off those who would rob us of independence and self reliance. I am appreciative and respectful of the fact that you are on this path with me and I appreciate each and every one of you.

Happy Thanksgiving.