David Essel - Slow Down: The Fastest Way to Get Everything You Want

Words of Praise for David Essel

David Essels destiny is to help you become
more alive in every area of your life.

Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, the best-selling author
of The Power of Intention and
10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace

I love it! You are very talented and bright and insightful.
Jenna Elfman, actress (Dharma & Greg)

All aspects of my life have been positively affected by the
work Ive done with David. With his knowledge and
insights, he has helped me to build on my strengths and focus
on specific goals. Hes a positive, motivating influence.
Barbara, lifestyle coaching client

You have awakened my soul! I cant seem to turn off, and I feel
alive again for the first time in four years. You are truly a very
caring soul. You really listen and look for the right answers to help
people. I feel that I am finally on my way to my lifes goal.
Ardith, lifestyle coaching client

It has been several months since you addressed our sales force,
and our employees are still quoting you. In an age of information
overload, having such a lasting impact is truly impressive.
Misti Bryant, Nestl Corporation

David is a genius at awakening your genius with a story.
This book is written in the spirit of the Hans Christian Anderson
stories and destined to become a classic.

author Mark Victor Hansen, on Davids childrens book
The Real Life Adventures of Catherine Cat Calloway, The First

Davids powerful and results-oriented work
has helped me immensely. He has shown through his
coaching model that I can accomplish all that I desire
by simply reflecting back to me what I already know to be
true. He is a master at helping people to get results. Period.
Lee Witt, The Boeing Company

Words are inadequate to describe my gratitude to you for your service to TEC 2062. The energy that you brought to the room was contagious. Your stories and examples brought the principles of effective relationships to our real lives. The members of TEC 2062 talked about your presentation all day and particularly mentioned how much they appreciated your candor and passion. Everyone gained a new understanding of more effective communications, and I am sure you contributed to many spirited conversations among couples in the group. You are truly the master of Real Life.

Skip Everitt, TEC (The Executive Committee), Worldwide Network of CEOs (TEC stands for The Executive Committee. Its a worldwide network of CEOs working together in small groups to support each other.)

I happened to catch a portion of Davids television show and realized instantly that he had the wisdom, judgment, and capacity to assist me with a difficult relationship issue. David possesses a wonderfully rare blend of strength and sensitivity. As a professional in a demanding career path, I was drawn to his energetic and efficient approach. For those who are either not in need of or not interested in the traditional counseling paradigm, David presents a powerful and unique alternative. For those committed to their own positive development and honest self-healing, Davids method provides a helpful and effective framework to better enable success. I am unaware of any job description that would capture all that David does for his clients, but perhaps an apt job title would be 1:1 trainer for the heart and soul.
David, attorney

Also by David Essel

Books

Language for the Heart & Soul:Powerful Writings on Life

Papas Amazing Tales:Diamond the Dolphin

Phoenix Soul:One Mans Search for Love & Inner Peace

The Real Life Adventures of Catherine Cat Calloway, The First

Audio Programs

Balancing Act:Create an Inspiring Life Mentally, Physically & Spiritually

Fit to Travel:101 Tips to Stay Healthy and
Stress Free on the Road or at Home

How to Break Through Your Mental Barriers for Success

How to Stay Mentally Fit and Incredibly Productive

Living a Powerful Life in an Unbalanced World

No More Stress:A Relaxation and Meditation Program
for Your Health and Happiness

Phoenix Soul:One Mans Search for Love & Inner Peace

Stress Free:Master Lifes Challenges to Create an Energetic Existence

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Copyright 2004 by David Essel

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The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional and spiritual well-being. In the event you use any of the information in this book for yourself, which is your constitutional right, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Essel, David

Slow down: the fastest way to get everything you want / David Essel.

p. cm.

ISBN 1-40190-083-6 (tradepaper)
1. Conduct of life. 2. Quality of life. I. Title.
BF637.C5 E386 2003
158dc21

2002007711

ISBN 13: 978-1-4019-0083-0

ISBN 10: 1-4019-0083-6

10 09 08 07 5 4 3 2

1st printing, April 2004
2nd printing, April 2007

Printed in the United States of America

I dedicate this book with all of my love
to my mom and dad, Pat and Ed Essel.
It was during the writing of this book
that I came to see more clearly
the power of my love for
them, and of their love
for me.

A month ago, David Essels assistant reminded me that Id agreed to write this Foreword, and they needed it soon. I remember feeling annoyed by what seemed to be yet another imposition on my personal writing time, and vexed y my lifelong inability to refuse a friend any favor.