Almost 15 years ago I attended a retreat led by Mike. It was at that retreat where I found a path to achieve all that I had been dreaming of. I never had a problem dreaming, my problem was the daily barrage of needs and the juggling act of motherhood, marriage, career, health, family...LIFE. I couldn't get my head above water to turn those dreams into what Mike called, B.H.A.G., Big Hairy Audacious Goals. The Ten Balloons guided me to daily, monthly and yearly mission and purpose so I could say YES to the GREAT ideas and confidently pass on the good ones. What a ride it has been! Ultimately, I started using The Ten Balloons in my classes as a college instructor. I discussed the book in depth with students near graduation to help them establish purpose and mission mindedness as they approached their post graduation lives.
Living the 10 Balloons requires effort and some practice. It's worth it. "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!" - Hunter S. Thompson
Angelia Ham, Licensed Clinical Social Worker mom, wife, college instructor, triathlete