In a world going out of control, it’s a Godsend to have a man who teaches us how to get greater control over our very own lives. Joel Garfinkle is his name; remember it. He is one of the very best counselors I have ever met.

- Dick Bolles, author of What Color Is Your Parachute?

Joel A. Garfinkle Recognized as one of the top 50 coaches in America

Lincoln’s Road to the White House

Failed in business in 1831.
Defeated for Legislature in 1832.
Second failure in business in 1833.
Suffered nervous breakdown in 1836.
Defeated for Speaker in 1838.
Defeated for Elector in 1840.
Defeated for Congress in 1843.
Defeated for Congress in 1848.
Defeated for Senate in 1855.
Defeated for Vice President in 1856.
Defeated for Senate in 1858.
Elected President in 1860.
Remembered forever.

Lincoln became president because of the adversity he faced. A difficult marriage, bouts of depression and an unsuccessful term in Congress. From the depths of darkness, he was able to become our greatest president.