Debi Austin started smoking at the age of 13. She continued to smoke through a stoma in her throat even after being diagnosed with cancer and having her larynx removed at the age of 42. But, Debi fought back. She starred in an iconic television ad for the California Tobacco Control Program, quit smoking and has made anti-tobacco education not only her mission in life, but her passion. View the touching documentary to learn more about Debi, who passed away in February 2013 after courageously battling multiple tobacco-related cancers for over 20 years. For more information, visit www.TobaccoFreeCA.com. The California Tobacco Control Program is a part of the California Department of Public Health.

The only difference between successful people and everybody else, is that they knew where they were going. This video explains how to set a goal, and then does a practical session, where you join in, to start achieving your goals using the power of your mind. Many people feel as if theyre adrift in the world. They work hard, but they dont seem to get anywhere worthwhile. A key reason that they feel this way is that they havent spent enough time thinking about what they want from life, and havent set themselves formal goals. After all, would you set out on a major journey with no real idea of your destination? Probably not! Click this video to find out how to set powerful goals. Goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about your ideal future, and for motivating yourself to turn your vision of this future into reality. The process of setting goals helps you choose where you want to go in life. By knowing precisely what you want to achieve, you know where you have to concentrate your efforts. Youll also quickly spot the distractions that can, so easily, lead you astray. Why Set Goals? Goal setting is used by top-level athletes, successful business-people and achievers in all fields. Setting goals gives you long-term vision and short-term motivation. It focuses your acquisition of knowledge, and helps you to organize your time and your resources so that you can make the very most of your life. By setting sharp, clearly defined goals, you can measure and take <b>…<b>

Whether eating too much, drinking, shopping, gambling, whatever too much they are all distractions helping us avoid unpleasant feelings bubbling up. Mark was dealing with excesses that were blocking significant career success. Overcoming one barrier cleared the way to surmounting several others.