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Mike Nygren: Author

The Ten Balloons. Principles of Leadership, Life and Love captures the spirit of what it means to take an intentional look at your life. This realistic approach to a balanced life is personal and practical in outlining steps for creating intentional purpose statements in ten areas of your life.

Mike’s story telling approach to life brings great inspiration and motivation in the areas of family, career, relationships, education, finances, health, and adventure. This multi-generational topic is designed for young people and adult audiences of all ages who like personal challenges.

 

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Ten Balloons: A Life of Intention, One Balloon at a Time

This book isn’t about checking boxes—it’s about discovering who you’re meant to be in every area of your life.

Ten Balloons invites readers ages 15 to senior citizens to explore ten essential arenas—Career, Education, Adventure, Finances, Friends, Family, Hobbies, Mental Health, Physical Well-being, and Spiritual Life. Each short, thought-provoking essay helps you reflect, reset, and rise with intention—designed to be read in 10–15 minutes.

You won’t find advice here. You’ll find challenges—real, personal, and practical prompts that help you write your own mission statement for each balloon. With included worksheets and journaling ideas, you’ll be guided to define your values, clarify your goals, and shape a life that reflects your true purpose.

Great for individual growth or group discussion, Ten Balloons is a quick read that makes a lasting impact. Whether used as a daily journaling prompt or a conversation starter between mentors and mentees, coaches and players, teachers and student leaders—this is a tool for building a fulfilling life from the inside out.

Your best life doesn’t begin someday. It begins with intention—today.

Contact mike@tenballoons.com