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Introduction

If you're still buying into the notion that to be more successful in any area of life means that you must work harder, faster, and always be the first in line, David Essel has two words for you: Slow down! This revolutionary idea, which is breaking all the rules, has helped countless people nationwide find the elusive answers to questions that have plagued many of us for decades: How do I build the deepest of love relationships? Where do I go to find the answers to my career challenges? How do I finally get the body I've always wanted? What do I need to do to feel more alive, more energetic, and more joyous? How can I begin to feel more connected in life today?

This book will take the concept of what it truly means to be successful in a totally new direction. David's work goes against the currently accepted modes of success, and instead offers you a formula that will lead you to all that you desire in life. Filled with success stories from David's clients, as well as detailed accounts of his own personal and professional successes and challenges, Slow Down is a powerful, insightful, and entertaining read.

Editorial Reviews

“David Essel's destiny is to help you become more alive in every area of your life.”
— Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
best-selling author of The Power of Intention and 10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace

“I am realizing that habits I had developed over the last few years — and which have enriched my life tremendously — like journaling and powerwalking on the beach several afternoons a week (which I have been neglecting lately) are indispensable to helping me operate at my peak NOW. I appreciate it that God brings people into our lives at the perfect time. Thanks for refreshing me!” — Melanie

“Thank you for your book Slow Down. I am the Project Manager for the Collier County Neighborhood Traffic Management Program here in Naples, Florida. Your book is excellent reading for anyone! Especially those who are speeding through life either on the road or in their heads. Your work is helping me personally and professionally.” — Don Schneider

“I can hardly put your book down. It is excellent!! I appreciate you sharing so much of your life, daily habits, and personal experiences as examples. This is so neat, and so brave of you to do that. I would consider you a ‘wise’ person, David, because you not only have the knowledge of the concepts in your book but you also apply them in your life, and live them...and this is awesome!!!! You also have such an interesting style of writing, which is very easy to read and understand. GREAT book!!” — Betty Knight

“When I received David's book Slow Down, I was not familiar with his writing, somewhat familiar with his morals and beliefs, but totally unexpected to experience what I did while reading the book. It shook me in many ways for many reasons. So much of the points he makes in the book relate to my life at this moment...it was staggering. For me, there are two very strong points...(1) being grateful for what I have and expressing that gratefulness every day; and (2) a spiritual guidance that has been missing in my life for so long...believing and applying is the key to success in every aspect...family, relationships, career, health. This is the book that will help all of us to succeed in our own special way. Cheers, David!!! You're a special man.” — Laurie

“By ‘slowing down’ I have developed an awareness of who I really am and what I desire out of life. In this accomplishment, I have discovered a new amount of energy! So really, ‘slowing down’ is actually an oxymoron. — Michelle

“It is truly amazing how everything works out when you take the time to slow down...the three years I was in therapy I have made so much more progress within the last ten days...realizing how out of balance my life was. Had I not made the job change, I would not have been ready to grow. I was in such an unhealthy work environment for so long...thanks so much David. You are truly an amazing man!” — Nadine

“Thank you for your book, it changed my life. It gave me the courage to do what I have wanted to do for so long.” Pam

“Thank you so much for slowing down enough to write your new book. This seemingly simple principle has allowed me to approach and then deal with issues in my life that I try so hard to avoid. It has encouraged me in areas of creativity I was unwilling to explore for fear of failure. I said, seemingly simple principle, for any improvement we make in ourselves is truly a challenge; however, with your guidance and the three keys, change is possible on all levels, if you just allow yourself. Finally, your message brought prayer back into my life and prayer is the comfort I bring to my innermost self.” Nancy

“I am a wife, mother, daughter, volunteer, and a full-time realtor. I am one of those people who work in their sleep! My reading Slow Down was an adventure. I started out reading it like I do everything in my life...in fast forward...no time for me you see. I made it through the first section, where you are asked to review important points in the section. I could not do it because I did not complete any of the exercises as I went along and I was probably thinking of everything else I had to do and not reading. LESSON 1: Slow Down and read the book! I decided to get a journal and really read the book and complete the exercises with thought. It is almost three months now. RESULTS: I actually carry my journal everywhere, jotting new items to my lists as they happen. I have free time. At first I thought there was something wrong with me because not every minute of every day was full. I am also sleeping at night, actually sleeping. That is very cool. I still have some things to work on but I sure feel great!” Susan Osborne