A.I.M. (ePub)

From the Introduction by Alex Gill

Before embarking on the A.I.M. program, I was just an ordinary
guy with a problem that many, many others have had at some point in
their careers. I was unhappy. I was becoming
bitter. I complained about my job a lot. I knew I was in a
rut and couldn't figure out what to do about it. I felt
powerless, unfocused and alone. And I didn't see a way I could make
things improve. That was my starting point before I began the
A.I.M. process.

Today, I run my own firm that helps dozens of nonprofits improve
their community impact each year. I work on very interesting and
socially relevant projects for an ever-growing roster of clients. I
have flown around the world to talk about community building,
environmentalism and social marketing. I also teach at an
innovative downtown university where the students are a joy to
teach and my fellow professors often remark on my enthusiasm for my
work and life in general. My friends and family constantly note
that I seem happier and more motivated as the years go by.

This did not happen because of some exceptional piece of luck -
nor because of some superhuman ability or intelligence on my part
... I was someone who happened upon a method - the A.I.M. method -
that helped me determine who I was and what inspired me, and then
put me on the path to achieving it. It happened because I put those
principles into action with the help and guidance of a coach like
Jim Carlisle.

I hope as you read this book that you will appreciate how A.I.M.
changed my life - and how it could help you change yours. Jim and I
have taken the better part of a year to write this book because we
believe in strongly in helping those who need a way out. Every day
we see people who would benefit from taking charge of their lives
and moving forward to achieve, inspire and make a difference.

If you see a bit of yourself in my story - or in the dozens of
stories we will share in this book -- read on. I hope
your journey is even more productive and rewarding than my own.