Finish Line Vision

Do you have a finish line in your life? A goal that you want to achieve—a dream that you want to live—but you know the road to get there will be long and hard? There are obstacles in your way and you fear that you might fail, and failure intimidates us all, but you still dream of that moment—your finish line moment. How do you get there? FINISH LINE VISION® is the motivation that comes from visualizing your success, imagining yourself experiencing that moment. Jay Hewitt will take you on a journey, telling you his remarkable story of overcoming type 1 diabetes to qualify and race on the US national triathlon team, balancing grueling physical training with work as an attorney, diabetes, and life as a husband and father. He provides research on the neuropsychology of achievement with examples of high achievers in history. You will learn lessons on: •setting and reaching goals •overcoming obstacles and doubt •achieving work-life balance •fitness and diet for a healthy lifestyle •handling change and failure Many people have already been inspired by Jay Hewitt’s powerful message on stage. If you apply these principles, learn from these successes and failures, work hard, and persevere . . . you will reach your finish line.

JAY HEWITT is a triathlete, attorney, business leader, and keynote speaker. After being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes he qualified and raced for the US national long-distance triathlon team in Europe and Australia. He has practiced law and management consulting and speaks to companies and the public about diabetes, leadership, overcoming obstacles, and achieving goals. He lives in Greenville, SC, with his wife and three children.

FOREWORD INTRODUCTION DIABETES ATTACKS MY LIFE GETTING CUT IS BETTER THAN A PARTICIPATION TROPHY COLLEGE, US SENATE, AND LAW SCHOOL ADJUSTING TO LIFE WITH DIABETES MAKE THE BAD THING THE BEST THING Topic: Strength from Difficulty SET GOALS WITH FAILURE POTENTIAL GET TO THE STARTING LINE CREATE YOUR FINISH LINE VISION FIND A COACH BETTER BODY, BETTER YOU EARN YOUR FINISH LINE WHAT DO I DO NOW? WHO HAS TIME FOR THAT? BLUFF THEM, BELIEVE IN YOU HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT? FIND YOUR NEXT FINISH LINE TRANSITIONS: BREAD AND WATER AND ... DIAPERS BIBLIOGRAPHY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR